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US Soccer Fails to Enforce Policy Against Homophobic Chants at Mexico Match
After implementing a new policy to prevent homophobic chants during their soccer matches, the U.S. Soccer Federation did not follow its own protocol during its recent match against Mexico.
Michelin Recalls Tires that Don't Have Enough Snow Traction
Michelin is recalling more than 542,000 light truck tires in the U.S. because they don't have enough traction to work in all snowy conditions.
Why Is Karl Lagerfeld, the Met Gala Theme, Controversial?
Karl Lagerfeld, the subject of this year's Met Gala, transformed Chanel from frumpy to modern. He revolutionized the merger of hip-hop culture and high fashion. So why is his choice controversial?
Soccer Star Jakub Jankto Hits Pause Two Months after Coming Out, Cites 'Mental State'
Czech soccer star Jakub Jankto announced he's quitting the field for the rest of the season just a little more than two months after he came out as gay. The athlete cited his "health" and "mental state."
North Carolina House Approves Ban on Transgender Athletes
Transgender girls in North Carolina would be prohibited from joining female sports teams in middle school, high school and college under legislation passed Wednesday by the Republican-controlled House.
DeSantis Appointees Begin Reshaping Disney World's District
Wednesday's meeting continued a battle pitting prospective presidential candidate DeSantis and Republican state lawmakers against Disney that started last year when the company publicly opposed Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" law.
U.S. Soccer to Test Anti-Gay Protocol During Upcoming Mexico Match
For the first time in match involving Mexico and the United States, a U.S. Soccer Federation policy that bans discriminatory chanting will be in effect.
Volkswagen Unveils Electric Luxury Sedan at China Auto Show
Volkswagen unveiled an electric luxury sedan that promises a 700-kilometer (435-mile) battery range as global and Chinese automakers displayed their latest SUVs, sedans and muscle cars Tuesday.
Transgender Girls Go to Court over Arizona School Sports Ban
The parents of two transgender girls in Arizona filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a year-old state law banning trans girls from participating in school sports.
New Jersey Halts Electric Vehicle Rebates, Demand too High
New Jersey residents looking to buy or lease an electric vehicle won't be able to get a government rebate — at least temporarily — because the state program is so popular that it's already running out of money.
Pound Away Anal Sex Day with these Bottoming Tips
You may have heard that April 18 is National Anal Sex Day, and for those looking to celebrate in the most festive way possible, Out.com has put together a pretty great list of tips for happier, healthier bottoming.
Twitter Removes Policy Against Deadnaming Transgender People
Twitter has quietly removed a policy against the "targeted misgendering or deadnaming of transgender individuals," raising concerns that the Elon Musk-owned platform is becoming less safe for marginalized groups.
Happy Hole-idays! Future Method Celebrates National Anal Sex Day
April 18th just happens to be National Anal Sex Day, and Future Method wants to help you celebrate.
Disney Readies Pride Nite Party as DeSantis Fumes
The House of Mouse refuses to back down, preparing to hoist the rainbow flag at Disneyland even as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shows his own true colors with threats to build a prison near Disney World.
Trans Woman Blocked from Australian Basketball League
A transgender female player has been blocked from joining the second-tier of Australia's women's national basketball league after a panel ruled her ineligible to compete at the sport's elite level.
Boston Marathon Debuts Nonbinary Division
Cal Calamia waited extra long to run the Boston Marathon. Being able to enter as a nonbinary athlete made it worth the delay.
See the EVs Eligible for Tax Credits — and Why Most Aren't
Ten electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles will be eligible for a $7,500 U.S. tax credit, while another seven could get $3,750 under new federal rules that go into effect on Tuesday.
Gay Adult Star Casey Tanner Has Died at 28
Gay adult performer Casey Tanner has died, according to reports. He was 28.
The Things that 'Alligator-a-Phobia in 3D''s Katherine Perry Can't Perform Without
In "Alligator-a-Phobia in 3D" — a play with music by Jay Eddy — Katherine Perry stars as Sweetness, one half of a happy couple that moves to Swampland.
Our Favorite 11 LGBTQ+ TikToks of the Week
We've rounded up 11 of our favorite LGBTQ+ TikToks of the week!