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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.
How to Improve Your Odds Playing Slots
Slot machines used in online casinos are notoriously unpredictable; however, there are ways to increase your odds and discover the secrets to consistently hitting the slot machine jackpot.
What are the Best Employers in the Entertainment Industry These Days?
The entertainment industry has become a significant player in the global economy, providing employment opportunities for millions of people worldwide.
Holocaust Survivors, Descendants Join Forces on Social Media
More than 100 Holocaust survivors and their families are participating in the campaign, all of whom will be featured in posts across the Claims Conference's social media platforms every week.
Elon Musk Says He'll Create 'TruthGPT' to Counter AI 'Bias'
Elon Musk is again sounding warning bells on the dangers of artificial intelligence to humanity — and claiming that a popular chatbot has a liberal bias that he plans to counter with his own AI creation.
Calling the IRS? Hold Times are Way Down this Tax Season
Taxpayers who called the IRS had an average wait time of four minutes this tax season compared to 27 minutes a year earlier, the agency said Monday.
Odd Spiral Appears amid Northern Lights in Alaska Night Sky
Northern light enthusiasts got a surprise mixed in with the green bands of light dancing in the Alaska skies: A light baby blue spiral resembling a galaxy appeared amid the aurora for a few minutes.
Final Suspect in Hell's Kitchen Murders Apprehended
The final suspect, Jayqwan Hamilton, wanted in connection with the 2022 robbery and drugging deaths of two men leaving gay clubs in Hell's Kitchen, was apprehended Monday.
DeSantis Seeks to Control Disney with State Oversight Powers
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers ratcheted up pressure on Walt Disney World on Monday by announcing legislation that will use the regulatory powers of Florida government to exert unprecedented oversight on the park resort's rides and monorail.
Donald Trump Jr. Calls for End of Bud Light Boycotts Over Trans Activist Dylan Mulvaney
Donald Trump Jr. called for an end to the Bud Light boycott brought on by conservatives last week after the brand used trans activist Dylan Mulvaney as a spokesperson.
Gay Adult Star Casey Tanner Has Died at 28
Gay adult performer Casey Tanner has died, according to reports. He was 28.
Hospital Sues Missouri's Top Prosecutor over Trans Care Data
A Kansas City hospital is suing Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey over what it calls his "burdensome" requests for records on gender-affirming care.
Deepfake Porn Could Be A Growing Problem Amid AI Race
Artificial intelligence imaging can be used to create art, try on clothes in virtual fitting rooms or help design advertising campaigns. But experts fear the darker side of the easily accessible tools could worsen something that primarily harms women,
Guitarist Mark Sheehan of Irish band The Script dies at 46
Ireland's president has led tributes to Mark Sheehan, guitarist with Irish rock band The Script, after his death at the age of 46.
Pope Slams 'Insinuations' Against John Paul II as Baseless
Pope Francis on Sunday publicly defended St. John Paul II, condemning as "offensive and baseless" insinuations that recently surfaced about the late pontiff.
Fox News and 2020 Election Lies Set to Face Jury Come Monday
Starting Monday in a courtroom in Delaware, Fox News executives and stars will have to answer for their role in spreading doubt about the 2020 presidential election and creating the gaping wound that remains in America's democracy.
New Push on US-run Free Electronic Tax-Filing System for All
It's that time of year when throngs of taxpayers are buckling down to file their income tax returns before Tuesday's filing deadline. Many often pay to use software from private companies such as Intuit and H&R Block.
Colorado Offers Safe Haven for Abortion, Transgender Care
A trio of health care bills enshrining access in Colorado to abortion and gender-affirming procedures and medications became law as the Democrat-led state tries to make itself a safe haven for its neighbors, whose Republican leaders are restricting care.
Transgender Adults Brace for Treatment Cutoffs in Missouri
Ellie Bridgman spent her Thursday night shift at a local gas station in Union, Missouri, planning for the day she'll lose access to gender-affirming treatments the transgender and nonbinary 23-year-old credits with making "life worth living."
Threats to Dictionary Publisher Land Man a Year in Prison
A California man who made violent anti-LGBTQ-related threats against dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster Inc. over its updated gender definitions was sentenced Thursday to a year in prison.