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Tom Daley Heads to Tokyo with Hopes for Gold and a New Attitude
When Tom Daley first went to the Olympic Games in Bejing in 2008, he was 14 years old — the youngest member of the British swim team. This year, he heads to Tokyo with a new attitude as the team's oldest contender.
Who Pays If Your Friend Crashes Your Car?
The cleanup from a car crash can be messy. It can get messier if you weren't driving your car but, instead, a friend was behind the wheel.
Out Rugby Player Wins Case, Avoids Deportation from the UK
An openly gay rugby player from Kenya has prevailed in his endeavor to avoid being deported from Britain and returned to his home country, where he feared what would happen to him.
Phelps to Work as NBC Commentator, Correspondent at Olympics
Michael Phelps will be part of NBC's Olympics coverage as a correspondent and swimming commentator, the network announced Monday.
Out Olympian Gymnast Dominic Clarke Calls for More Visibility
After coming out as gay last month, the gymnast is stressing the importance of LGBTQ visibility in sports and athletes as role models.
Victoria's Secret Joins the 'Inclusive Revolution,' Realizing Diversity Sells
Victoria's Secret recently announced a cast of new "angels." They include American athlete Megan Rapinoe, actress and activist Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and the brand's first transgender model, Valentina Sampaio.
Nashville Predators Prospect Proudly Comes Out as Gay
A Nashville Predators prospect has come out as gay before his first NHL camp.
Virus Surge Fears and UK Leader's Quarantine Mar 'Freedom Day'
Corks popped, beats boomed out and giddy revelers rushed onto dancefloors when England's nightclubs reopened Monday as the country lifted most remaining coronavirus restrictions after more than a year of lockdowns.
Tadej Pogacar wins 2nd straight Tour de France
The 22-year-old Pogacar won his first title last September when he became the Tour's youngest champion in 116 years. He is now the youngest double winner of the race.
Watch: With Disney+ Documentary, Wolfgang Puck Gets Personal
In the foodie universe, there is no bigger talent than Wolfgang Puck. The 71-year old celebrity chef was instrumental in changing the perception of the role of the chef in the cuisine culture, as chronicled in the new doc "Wolfgang."
'Luca,' Disney, and Queerbaiting in Animation
A queer animation researcher reveals the difference between queerbaiting and queer coding, and where Disney's latest film, "Luca," falls.
First Positive COVID Tests for Athletes in Olympic Village
Two South African soccer players have become the first athletes inside the Olympic Village to test positive for COVID-19, with the Tokyo Games opening on Friday.
Plenty at Stake for NBC as COVID Olympics Opening Looms
The year-delayed Tokyo Olympics officially opens with NBC's telecast of the opening ceremony on July 23 — live in the morning and with an edited version in prime time.
'He Said, He Said': Adult Male Performer Claims Gay Sex Strictly 'Gay for Play,' but Another Performer Claims Otherwise
Adult performer Donte Thick came out as straight yesterday, saying his gay porn scenes are just for money. But another performer, Wesley Woods, claims otherwise in a 'he said, he said' exchange.
Should You Pay Off Your Car Loan Early?
Paying off your car loan before the end of the loan term is enticing if you want to lower your monthly debt payments faster. But making that decision really depends on a few different factors.
First Look: New Proposed Emojis Include Pregnant Man
New proposed emojis include pregnant man, gender-neutral person with a crown and other LGBTQ inclusive emojis.
What Pairs with Beetle? Startups to Make Bugs Tasty
Europe's nascent edible insect scene features dozens of bug-based businesses offering cricket chips in the Czech Republic, bug burgers in Germany and Belgian beetle beer.
Apple's Weather App Will Never Tell You It's 69 Degrees
iPhone users will never know if they're experiencing 69-degree weather — if they're using the iOS weather app, that is.
Gay Days Anaheim Announces Headliners for September Event
The 2021 Gay Days at Disneyland are set for September 17-19, with "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Jackie Cox, Chita Rivera and Audra McDonald slated to appear at the event.
Famed Restaurant Chez Panisse Turns 50
When a small restaurant called Chez Panisse opened its doors 50 years ago in Berkeley, California, it wasn't obvious that it would change how Americans thought about eating.