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Harry Belafonte, Activist and Entertainer, Dies at 96
Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died. He was 96.
Gaming Is Bigger Than Movies Now
Gaming is becoming bigger as the days pass by. It is among the most common forms of entertainment today and has brought earnings surpassing those from the movie and music industries.
The Live Cam Lifestyle, How Do Streamers Live Their Lives?
For those interested in pursuing live cam streaming, it's important to have a clear understanding of the potential risks and challenges, as well as the financial benefits and community aspects of the lifestyle.
ACLU Sues to Block Missouri Rule on Transgender Health Care
The Missouri ACLU on Monday sued to block new state restrictions on both adults and children seeking gender-affirming health care, which are set to kick in Thursday.
Indiana Bill on Trans Student Name Changes Goes to Governor
Indiana schools would be required to notify parents if their child requests a name or pronoun change at school under a bill approved Monday by the state House despite worries that the step could out young transgender people to their families.
Montana Transgender Lawmaker Silenced Again, Backers Protest
Montana Republicans persisted in forbidding Democratic transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from participating in debate for a second week and her supporters brought the House session to a halt Monday before they escorted out.
Famous Twitter Users Disavow Musk over Verification Return
Twitter removed the blue marks last week from accounts that don't pay a monthly fee. But the check marks mysteriously returned for many highly followed accounts over the weekend.
Tokyo Company Aims to Be 1st Business to Put Lander on Moon
A Japanese company is about to attempt what no other private business has done: Land on the moon.
What's Behind the Looming 'X-date' on the U.S. Debt Limit?
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy need to reach a deal to lift the debt cap.
Watch: John Oliver Slams New Bud Light Ad for Fear of Not Offending Anyone
John Oliver calls out Anheuser-Busch for their new ad for Budweiser that relies on its signature Clydesdales and even invokes memories of 9/11 while ignoring its current controversy over using trans activist Dylan Mulvaney in an endorsement.
'Gender Queer' Tops Library Group's List of Challenged Books
With Florida legislators barring even the mention of being gay in classrooms, a new report says books with LGBTQ+ themes remain the most likely targets of bans or attempted bans at public schools and libraries around the country.
'Dancing With the Stars' Judge Len Goodman Dies at 78
Len Goodman, a long-serving judge on "Dancing with the Stars" and "Strictly Come Dancing" who helped revive interest in ballroom dancing on both sides of the Atlantic, has died, his agent said Monday. He was 78.
Cities Reviving Downtowns by Converting Offices to Housing
Across the country, office-to-housing conversions are being pursued as a potential lifeline for struggling downtown business districts that emptied out during the pandemic and may never fully recover.
Confusion as Musk's Twitter Yanks Blue Checks from Agencies
Checks were also removed from accounts for major transit systems from San Francisco to Paris, national parks like Yosemite, official weather trackers and some elected officials.
Bud Light Exec Takes Leave after Boycott Calls, Reports Say
The marketing executive who oversaw a partnership between Bud Light and a transgender influencer is taking a leave of absence after it snowballed into cries for boycotts from some angry customers, according to media reports.
Montana Transgender Lawmaker Silenced: What to Know
The latest high-profile example of state legislative leadership deciding who can be heard during statehouse debates is playing out in Montana where a transgender lawmaker was silenced by Republican leaders for a second day Friday.
Dame Edna Creator Barry Humphries Dies in Sydney at 89
Tony Award-winning comedian Barry Humphries, internationally renowned for his garish stage persona Dame Edna Everage, a condescending and imperfectly-veiled snob whose evolving character has delighted audiences over seven decades, has died. He was 89.
For Transgender Kids, a Frantic Rush for Treatment Amid Bans
As a third grader in Utah, mandolin-playing math whiz Elle Palmer said aloud what she had only before sensed, telling a friend she planned to transfer schools the following year and hoped her new classmates would see her as a girl.
Confusion as Musk's Twitter Yanks Blue Checks from Agencies
Twitter has long been a way for people to keep track of tornado watches, train delays, news alerts or the latest crime warnings from their local police department.
'Kokomo City' Star Koko Da Doll Shot and Killed in Atlanta
Another transgender woman has been shot and killed in Atlanta, Georgia. Say her name: Rasheeda Williams, known as Koko Da Doll. She is the third shooting transgender women to be shot in Atlanta this year, and the second to result in a fatality.