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In Rough Olympics, Viewers Perked Up a Bit in Second Week
In what was otherwise a rough two weeks in Tokyo for NBC, television viewers responded — at least slightly — to the U.S. Olympic team's strong performance in the second half of the Games.
Top of the Class: Why Vivint Smart Security Scores High Marks Among Consumers
For the LGBTQ community, safety and security have never been more critical, but not all smart security systems are created equal. Here's what you should be looking for to protect your home and property.
Will Gyms Go the Way of Arcades and Movie Rental Stores?
The pandemic has reshaped how Americans exercise and upended the fitness industry, accelerating the growth of a new era of high-tech home workout equipment and virtual classes.
Meet Swimmer Amini Fonua: the Only Out Olympian from a Nation Where Homosexuality Is Illegal
Of the 172 LGBTQ athletes at the recently completed Tokyo Olympics, only one represented one of the 71 countries where homosexuality is illegal. And only one out athlete — he was Amini Fonou from Samoa.
Belgian Sports Journalist Suspended from Facebook Live after Hot Mic Sexist, Homophobic Comments
A Belgian sports commentator's sexist and homophobic comments, directed at the country's women's basketball team as they returned from the Tokyo Olympics, prompted a backlash.
Final Tally: Out Olympians Score Big in Medals
Could being out enhance performance? Out of a record 182 known out LGBTQ+ athletes competing at the Olympics in Tokyo, 55 won medals. Some have called it "The Rainbow Olympics."
Sephora Breaks Into Non-Binary Fragrances with Phluid Project Collab
Beauty behemoth Sephora hopes to tap into a more inclusive approach to the fragrance industry through a new collaboration with The Phluid Project. The new collection "empowers you to smell the way you feel — like you."
Rice Pizza, Noodle Ices: Food Shows Japan's Punk Rock Soul
Japan's Cup Noodles Museum offers a peak into the country's culinary innovation.
Tom Daley Hits Back at Homophobic Russian Media Trolls
During the Olympics, Tom Daley was ridiculed for being gay on Russian media. Acknowledging he was unaware of it because, well, the Olympic Games, he condemned them with a call for inclusion.
Watch: Trans City Councilwoman Confronts Store Owner Over Transphobic Sign
A trans city councilwoman from Aberdeen, Washington confronted a store owner about a transphobic sign he posted in the window.
Women Send Powerful Message in Olympic Track and Field
They set records everyone saw coming and others that surprised the experts.
To Shake Hands or Not? An Age-Old Human Gesture Now in Limbo
As workers return to the office, friends reunite and more church services shift from Zoom to in person, this exact question is befuddling growing numbers of people: to shake or not to shake?
Watch: 'FAKE GAIIS' Out TikToker Calls Out Straights Pretending to be Gay
A gay TikToker expressed his anger at others on the social media platform who have two accounts, one where they are their straight selves and another where they pretend to be gay to make money.
Watch: Homophobic Snickers Ad Pulled in Spain
A Snickers ad showing a gay influencer transform into a bearded man with a deep voice pulled in Spain after an outcry that it was deemed homophobic.
Watch: Melbourne Muscular Therapies Seduces with Gratuitous Glute Massage
Released in late July, the company's deep glute massage video has been viewed more than 355,000 times. See why.
Edmunds: The Five Best Hybrid SUVs You Can Buy
The latest hybrid SUVs can get impressive fuel economy while providing plenty of cargo space, a higher ride height, available all-wheel drive and cutting-edge technology features.
Watch: Tom Daley Unveils Adorable Team Great Britain Knitted Cardigan
Out Olympic British diver Tom Daley finally posted a photo of his finished knitted cardigan with Team Great Britain logos to his Made With Love By Tom Daley knitting page.
Carl Nassib Says he's Gotten Only 'Love & Support' from Raiders Since Coming Out
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib said he has received "nothing but love and support" from his teammates after he came out as gay earlier this summer.
Watch: Gay Olympian Touchingly Expresses the Agony of Defeat
This week British Olympian Tom Bosworth crossed the finish line in the men's 20km walk in 25th place, which was far from his personal best. He touchingly apologized to his fans on Twitter.
Russian State TV Hosts Make Anti-LGBTQ Remarks about Tokyo Olympians
Russian state TV commentary on the Tokyo Olympics included lots of homophobic and anti-LGBTQ statements about participating athletes.