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Tennessee's Governor Signs Transgender Athlete Bill
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a law Friday banning transgender athletes from participating in girls' sports, making it the third state this year to approve a measure many critics warn would prompt costly lawsuits and hurt transgender youth.
Arkansas Governor Signs Transgender Sports Ban into Law
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday signed a law banning transgender women and girls from competing in school sports teams consistent with their gender identity, making the state the second to approve such a restriction so far this year.
PEEPS Polarizes with New Pepsi Collaboration
Our most beloved spring confection is being dissolved into a can of soda, and both fans and foes are freaking out.
US Court Sides with Photographer in Fight Over Warhol Art
A U.S. appeals court sided with a photographer Friday in her copyright dispute over how a foundation has marketed a series of Andy Warhol works of art based on her pictures of Prince.
Italy: Teen in Hijab Aims to Be TikTok 'Afro-Influencer'
Aida Diouf Mbengue is making a name for herself as a self-styled "Afro-influencer," one of a group of young people of African origin who have come together in Italy to try to increase their social media clout.
Are Suit Jackets Oppression? Lawmakers Fight Own Dress Codes
A sneaker-clad Latino state senator in Rhode Island is objecting to his chamber's jacket and dress shirt edict as a form of white oppression. Female lawmakers in Montana complain proposed rules dealing with skirt lengths and necklines are overly sexist.
West Virginia House Passes Transgender Athlete Bill
Transgender athletes in West Virginia middle and high schools would be banned from competing on teams that align with their gender identity under a bill passed Thursday by the House of Delegates.
China erasing H&M From Internet Amid Xinjiang Backlash
H&M disappeared from the internet in China as the government raised pressure on shoe and clothing brands and announced sanctions Friday against British officials in a spiraling fight over complaints of abuses in the Xinjiang region.
No 'Ring Them Bells' in Ptown This Summer — Town Crier Kenneth Lonergan Retires
He won't be ringing those bells any longer. Kenneth Lonergan, Provincetown's town crier, announced his retirement last fall.
How the UK is Making Headway with LGBT-Friendly Politicians
As the U.S. welcomes its first trans state senator and first black gay congressperson, progress is being made in the UK.
Raven-Symoné to Star in New HGTV Pilot
The former star of "The Cosby Show" and "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper," Raven-Symoné is stepping in front of the camera again in a new HGTV pilot tentatively titled "What Not To Design."
The Power of Touch: Boutique Stretching Thrives Amid COVID
Pandemic-weary Americans starved for human interaction and physical touch are taking advantage of a growing wellness option once reserved for Hollywood actors, rock stars and elite athletes: boutique stretching.
Watch: Kristen Kish 'Live on the EDGE'
Kristen Kish, "Top Chef" season 10 winner and co-host of the new truTV series "Fast Foodies," joins EDGE to chat about her latest TV endeavor, where she's once again battling it out in the kitchen.
Loving the Alien: Why You Should Try Dating Outside Your Comfort Zone
Differences in politics, religion, race, and more are pluses, not roadblocks. Debating someone you care about could bring you closer and sharpen your brain.
Watch: Margaret Cho Celebrates the It Gets Better Project's 10th Anniversary
It Gets Better Project returns with another round of 10-Year Anniversary video series "10 Years Better," with comedian and actress Margaret Cho.
Cosmic Mouthful: Tasters Savor Fine Wine That Orbited Earth
It tastes like rose petals. It smells like a campfire. It glistens with a burnt-orange hue. What is it? A 5,000-euro bottle of Chateau Petrus Pomerol wine that spent a year in space.
Grindr Launches Merch Collaboration with Pol Anglada
Debuting March 27, Grindr x Pol Anglada will feature Spanish-born, Paris-based artist Pol Anglada and include limited-edition shirts and prints.
'Y'all Come.' Daddy Matt Gaetz Tells Spring Breakers, Then Sends 'Adopted' Son Nestor Out to Party
Rising Republican star congressman Matt Gaetz went on Fox News to tell spring breakers they were welcome in his home state. He also allowed his "adopted" son Nestor to party, despite high COVID-19 rates in their hometown.
Anti-Vaxxer Naomi Wolf Posted Fake Quote by Fake Doctor... But Real Adult Film Star
Anti-vaxxer Naomi Wolf saw her most recent book canceled because of sloppy fact-checking; this past weekend she was pranked into posting a quote she also didn't check for accuracy.
Tennessee Bill to Ban Transgender Athletes Heads to Governor
Tennessee's Republican-led Statehouse gave final legislative approval to a measure to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' sports, a measure many critics warn would likely result in costly legal challenges and be harmful to trans youth.