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Mega Dance Company Bred Culture of Sex, Silence, Dancers Say
Behind the bright lights and pulsing music, some dancers say they were sexually assaulted, harassed and manipulated by the company's powerful founder and famous teachers and choreographers.
Netflix Aims to Curtail Password Sharing, Considers Ads
An unexpectedly sharp drop in subscribers has Netflix considering changes it has long resisted: Minimizing password sharing and creating a low-cost subscription supported by advertising.
Egypt Collector Preserves Hundreds of Classic Cars
Egyptian car collector Mohamed Wahdan says he has accumulated more than 250 vintage, antique and classic cars. Most of them he discovered inside the country.
Brittney Griner's Ordeal in Russia Weighs on Minds of Teammates
While the practice facility for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury was filled with laughter and the echoes of bouncing basketballs during the team's preseason workout, there was no denying the presence and spirit of 6-foot-9 center Brittney Griner was missing.
Olympic Champ Jepchirchir Wins 50th Women's Boston Marathon
Reigning Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir capped the celebration of a half-century of women in the Boston Marathon with a finish to top them all.
When First Called a Gay Slur, Spanish Sports Star Víctor Gutiérrez Didn't Know What It Meant
Víctor Gutiérrez is one of Spain's leading professional sports figures and one of the most outspoken about LGBTQ rights. After being called a gay slur recently, he recalled the first time he heard it as a child.
Watch: Adult Film Director Recalls Encounter with Randy Uber Driver on 'Discretion Advised' Podcast.
On the latest episode of the podcast of "Discretion Advised," co-host and adult film director Marc MacNamara recalled when an Uber driver let him take pic of his penis.
The Comeback and Dangers of the Drug GHB
A highly potent drug called GHB is making a comeback in nightlife scenes, along with overdoses and even death — especially in the gay party scene.
Figure Skating in Harlem: 25 Years and Growing
A quarter-century ago, Sharon Cohen founded an organization that, to some, made little sense. After all, how many figure skaters would she find in Harlem?
Boston Marathon Returns to Springtime Spot for 126th Running
Runners were gearing up for the Boston Marathon on Monday, marking the return of the prestigious race to its springtime spot for the first time since the pandemic began.
WNBA Players Say Life in Russia Was Lucrative but Lonely
For the elite athletes in the WNBA, spending the offseason playing in Russia can mean earning more money than they can make back home — sometimes even two or three times as much.
Edmunds: 2022 Subaru BRZ vs. 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
These two models can put a big smile on your face without crushing your monthly budget: The 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF and the 2022 Subaru BRZ.
Lawsuit Over Idaho Transgender Athlete Ban Likely to Proceed
A federal lawsuit challenging Idaho's ban on transgender athletes in women's sports will likely move forward after both sides agreed that the woman who sued is again enrolled at Boise State University and competing in school athletics.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Offers to Buy Twitter for $43 Billion
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is offering to buy Twitter, saying the social media platform he has criticized for not living up to free speech principles needs to be transformed as a private company.
Stars on Ice Back after Pandemic with Olympic, World Champs
When Stars on Ice, uh, hits the ice Friday night in Estero, Florida, it will be for the first time in two years. Spicing up the tour: an Olympic gold medalist and two world champions.
California Plan Aims to Triple Sale of Electric Cars by 2026
California wants electric vehicle sales to triple in the next four years, an aggressive target set as part of the goal to phase out the sale of gas-powered cars by the middle of next decade.
Rihanna Talks Fashion, Motherhood as Due Date Approaches
Timekeeping isn't Rihanna's strong suit, and that goes for the pregnancy she's been sharing with the world as well.
Transgender People of Color Face Unique Challenges as Gender Discrimination and Racism Intersect
Throughout history, transgender people of color have had a place of honor in many indigenous cultures around the world. That's changed — the legacy of European colonizers.
Japan's Honda Outlines Strategy to Forge Ahead on EVs
Honda is investing 5 trillion yen ($40 billion) over the next decade in research, especially to realize a major shift to ecological electric vehicles, the Japanese automaker said Tuesday.
Transgender Athlete Penalty Bill Heads to Tenn. Governor's Desk
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will soon decide whether to sign off on adding harsh penalties against public schools in his state that allow transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports.