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In South Dakota, Noem Bends — Partially — on Transgender Ban
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem initially appeared eager to deliver a win to social conservatives on a top, culture war issue.
Arkansas Lawmakers Send Transgender Sports Ban to Governor
Arkansas lawmakers approved banning trans girls and women from competing on school sports teams consistent with their gender identity, the latest state to advance the prohibition despite warnings of the devastating impact it could have on trans youth.
Jamie Foxx to Play Mike Tyson in Boxer's Take on His Life
Mike Tyson is getting in the TV drama ring against himself.
Kataluna Enriquez Wins Miss Silver State USA as First Transgender Contestant
Kataluna Enriquez is the first transgender person to win the title of Miss Silver State USA, a preliminary competition for the Miss Nevada USA pageant.
NKOTB Singer Jonathan Knight Is Now a 'Farmhouse Fixer' in New HGTV Series
Singer Jonathan Knight became a star as part of New Kids on the Block; but in recent years has found a passion in renovating farmhouses. He is bringing his home building skills to a new HGTV series "Farmhouse Fixer." EDGE spoke to him about the series.
Colorado Baker Sued Again Over Alleged LGBTQ Bias
A Colorado baker who won a partial victory at the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 for refusing to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple went on trial Monday in yet another lawsuit, this one involving a birthday cake for a transgender woman.
Chip Shortage Forces Ford to Build Trucks without Computers
A global semiconductor shortage and a February winter storm have combined to force Ford to build F-150 pickup trucks without some computers.
Aussie Athlete & Model Jett Kenny Thirst-traps a New Look
Aussie athlete and model Jett Kenny posted an IG of his new look.
Frayed or Fab? 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Fashion Recap, Episode 11
This week RuPaul tasked the remaining queens with showcasing their brand by writing and starring in a commercial for a bubbly beverage where some were effervescent and others fell flat. The main runway theme — "Beast Couture" — was fur-bulous.
Whiskey Makers Face Worsening Hangover From Trade Dispute
A hangover from Trump-era tariff disputes could become even more painful for American whiskey distillers unless their entanglement in a trans-Atlantic trade fight is resolved soon.
Pansexual Explained, and Why Identifying as Bi Isn't the Same Thing
When it comes to defining who we are, determining what label matches our attractions can be tricky. If you are attracted to all genders and sexual orientations, you might be pansexual.
LeBron James Sprains Ankle in Loss, Out Indefinitely
LeBron James left in the second quarter with a high right ankle sprain that the Lakers said will sideline him indefinitely, and Los Angeles went on to fall 99-94 to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.
Maple Celebrations Return in Some States with Precautions
Maple season is a time-honored tradition in the Northeast, when sap starts to flow in maple trees and is collected and boiled into syrup, with visitors coming to sugar houses to see the operations firsthand.
When Men Started to Obsess Over Six-Packs
The cultural obsession with six-pack abdominals shows no signs of abating. And if research into male body image is to be believed, it will likely only grow, thanks to social media.
How a Video Game's 'Gay Button' Can Hide LGBTQ Representation
A researcher explores "symbolic annihilation" and the impact of diverse representation in video games.
Love 'Em or Leave 'Em? Birkenstock Gets a Makeover
The iconic footwear brand has just released four student-designed sandals that reimagine Birkenstock for a new generation.
Lenya Bloom Becomes First Trans Woman of Color to Appear in SI Swimsuit
Lenya Bloom is the "latest rookie" of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2021 and also the first transgender model of color to appear in SI.
International Spectators to be Barred from Tokyo Olympics
At last it's official after countless unsourced news reports and rumors: spectators from abroad will be barred from the postponed Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months.
Queer Reality Hunk Cheyenne Parker Finds Niche in Puerto Vallarta
Hunky Cheyenne Parker is best-known for appearances on the reality shows "Fire Island" and "Ex on the Beach." When the pandemic left him stranded in Puerto Vallarta he decided to stay & put his entrepreneurial spirit to work.
Edmunds Compares the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Genesis GV80
Packed with premium features and innovative technology, the GV80 is an intriguing rival to established midsize luxury SUVs. But is it good enough to dethrone the best SUV?