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'Y'all Come.' Daddy Matt Gaetz Tells Spring Breakers, Then Sends 'Adopted' Son Nestor Out to Party

Mar 23, 2021

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

Mar 23, 2021

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

By Kimberlee Kruesi | Mar 23, 2021

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.

In South Dakota, Noem Bends — Partially — on Transgender Ban

By Stephen Groves | Mar 23, 2021

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

By Andrew DeMillo | Mar 23, 2021

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

Mar 23, 2021

Mike Tyson is getting in the TV drama ring against himself.

Kataluna Enriquez Wins Miss Silver State USA as First Transgender Contestant

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Mar 23, 2021

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

By Steve Duffy | Mar 23, 2021

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

By Colleen Slevin | Mar 23, 2021

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

Mar 22, 2021

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

Mar 21, 2021

Aussie athlete and model Jett Kenny posted an IG of his new look.

Frayed or Fab? 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Fashion Recap, Episode 11

By Matthew Wexler | Mar 21, 2021

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

By Bruce Schreiner | Mar 21, 2021

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

Pansexual Explained, and Why Identifying as Bi Isn't the Same Thing

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Mar 21, 2021

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

By Greg Beachman | Mar 21, 2021

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

By Lisa Rathke | Mar 21, 2021

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

Mar 20, 2021

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

Mar 20, 2021

A researcher explores "symbolic annihilation" and the impact of diverse representation in video games.

Love 'Em or Leave 'Em? Birkenstock Gets a Makeover

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Mar 20, 2021

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

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Mar 20, 2021

Lenya Bloom is the "latest rookie" of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2021 and also the first transgender model of color to appear in SI.

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