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Study: Only Half of American Households Donate to Charity
The findings confirm a trend worrying experts: Donations to charitable causes are reaching record highs, but the giving is done by a smaller and smaller slice of the population.
Why Olympic Beach Volleyball Players Wear Bikinis
Beach volleyball has been one of the most popular sports at the Summer Games since it was added in 1996. It has fast action, a party atmosphere and some telegenic American stars.
Biles Withdraws From Gymnastics Final to Protect Team, Self
Simone Biles arrived in Tokyo as the star of the U.S. Olympic movement and perhaps the Games themselves. She convinced herself she was prepared for the pressure. That she was ready to carry the burden of outsized expectations.
Hunky Olympian Proves that Cardboard Beds Are Sturdy Enough for Sex
One Olympic athlete is out to prove that the cardboard beds provided in the Olympic Village are sturdy enough for sex. A viral video by Irish gymnast Rhys McClenaghan puts the bed to the test.
Singer Pink Backs Beach Handball Team on 'Sexist' Clothing
U.S. pop singer Pink has offered to pay a fine given to the Norwegian female beach handball team for wearing shorts instead of the required bikini bottoms.
Boston Club To Enforce COVID Vaccination Requirement for Entry
In what may be the first move for LGBTQ businesses in Boston, Jacques' Cabaret — a popular nightclub that caters to drag performers — announced that it has made changes to its COVID-19 protocols, which requires proof of vaccination.
Watch: Gus Kenworthy Tours Tokyo: 'Very Long Drive To Get Me a Bubble Tea'
Gus Kenworthy may not be appearing in these Olympics — his sports are part of the Winter Games — but NBC hired the hunky, out Olympian to do features for the current Tokyo Games. In the first, Kenworthy tours Tokyo.
Watch: Out Athlete Fighting Rare Bone Infection Appeals for Help
In a recent YouTube video, out athlete Eric Lueshen reveals he is fighting a rare bone infection and implores the help of fans and supporters.
Watch: Out Diver Tom Daley Says He's 'Incredibly Proud To Be Gay' and an Olympic Gold Medalist
Tom Daley, the British diver and husband of out American screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, offered inspiring words to the world's LGBTQ youth after winning his Olympic gold medal.
What Are the 10 Most Instagrammable Desserts?
Whether we're craving cupcakes or cookies, most of us turn to Instagram to vicariously satisfy our sweet tooth. A new list reveals the world's most popular desserts.
'About Time': LGBTQ Athletes Unleash Rainbow Wave on Olympics
A wave of rainbow-colored pride, openness and acceptance is sweeping through Olympic pools, skateparks, halls and fields, with a record number of openly LGBTQ competitors in Tokyo.
Tesla Reaches Milestone with First $1B Quarterly Profit
Tesla's quarterly profit has surpassed $1 billion for the first time thanks to the electric car pioneer's ability to navigate through a pandemic-driven computer chip shortage.
Smart Eye Deputy CEO Rana el Kaliouby Talks Automotive AI
Carmakers are bracing for new safety rules and standards around the world that could require dashboard cameras to detect dangerous driver behavior.
First Openly Transgender Olympians are Competing in Tokyo
The International Olympic Committee has allowed transgender athletes to participate at the Olympics since 2004, but until this year, none had done so openly.
NBC Estimates 17 Million in U.S. Saw Opening of Tokyo Olympics
An estimated 17 million people in the United States watched the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics held in a largely empty stadium.
Olympic Broadcasters Curb Sexual Images of Female Athletes
"Sport appeal, not sex appeal" is one mantra Olympic officials push in an effort to reach gender equity on the field of play and on screen.
Watch: Tunisian Teen Wins Surprise Olympic Swimming Gold
Nobody was watching Ahmed Hafnaoui in lane eight of the Olympic pool. All eyes were on the Tunisian teenager at the finish.
At-Home Olympians: Our Favorite Athletic Insta Influencers
Just because you haven't reached international acclaim as a high-performance athlete doesn't mean you can't show off your athletic prowess to the world.
Flying Start: American Swimmers Do Fine Without Phelps
Michael Phelps was up in his broadcast seat, a mere observer rather than the driving force of U.S. swimming. No need to fret about what he left behind.
Mario Batali Harassment Probe Settlement: $600K to Accusers
Celebrity chef Mario Batali, his business partner and their New York City restaurant company have agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve a four-year investigation.