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Sorority Sister Anonymity Barred in Wyoming Transgender Suit
Seven women who have sued to challenge the admission of a transgender woman to their sorority at the University of Wyoming can't remain anonymous in court, a judge has ruled.
5 Tax Tips for Older Adults
Taxes for the over-65 set can feel more complicated for a variety of reasons.
Justice Thomas Says He Didn't Have to Disclose Luxury Trips
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said Friday he was not required to disclose the many trips he and his wife took that were paid for by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow.
U.S. States Consider Ban on Cosmetics with 'Forever Chemicals'
A growing number of state legislatures are considering bans on cosmetics and other consumer products that contain a group of synthetic, potentially harmful chemicals known as PFAS.
Move Over Bud Light. Most Major U.S. Beer Brands Partner with LGBTQ+ Groups and Causes
Move over, Bud Light. Newsweek reports that half of America's leading brewers have LGBTQ+ partnerships.
US Would Bar Full Ban on Trans Athletes but Allow Exceptions
Schools and colleges across the U.S. would be forbidden from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes under a proposal by the Biden administration, but teams could create some limits in certain cases — for example, to ensure fairness.
Kansas Approves Bill to End Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Republican lawmakers in Kansas approved a plan early Friday to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth, capping a week of intensifying efforts to roll back LGBTQ rights.
Newly Veto-Proof North Carolina GOP Files Transgender Bans
On the heels of a Democratic state lawmaker's seismic shift to the Republican Party, North Carolina Republicans have filed a flurry of bills aimed at transgender youth as they look to capitalize on their newly attained supermajority.
Kansas OKs Bill on Opting Kids Out of LGBTQ-Themed Lessons
Kansas lawmakers approved a bill Thursday aimed at helping parents opt their children out of public school lessons with LGBTQ-themed materials.
Bullets Fired at Home of Journalist who Reported Tenn. Official 'Liking' Gay Influencer's Posts
At least one unknown gunman fired bullets into the home of the journalist who first reported on how the Lt. Governor of Tennessee adorned the posts of a gay influencer with hearts and fire emojis.
Watch: Russia Cracks Down on Gay Couple, TikTok Stars
Russia has cracked down on a same-sex couple who are TikTok influencers, using the recently expanded "Don't Say Gay" law to justify arresting them and potentially deporting one of them.
Samsung Cutting Memory Chip Production as Profit Slides
Samsung Electronics said Friday it's cutting the production of its computer memory chips in an apparent effort to reduce inventory as it forecasted another quarter of sluggish profit.
IRS Pledges More Audits of Wealthy, Better Customer Service
The IRS released details Thursday on how it plans to use an infusion of $80 billion for improved operations, pledging to invest in new technology and hire more customer service representatives.
Most Oppose Social Security, Medicare Cuts: AP-NORC Poll
Most U.S. adults are opposed to proposals that would cut into Medicare or Social Security benefits, and a majority support raising taxes on the nation's highest earners to keep Medicare running as is.
Late Model/Influencer Jeff Thomas Attended BF Peter Thiel's New Year Party, Angering Thiel's Husband
The late model and social media influencer Jeff Thomas is said by friends to have become despondent after a confrontation at bf Peter Thiel's New Year event.
Stabbing in NYC Gay Neighborhood Being Treated As Hate Crime
On Wednesday night, a man was stabbed in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood na now investigating police are treating the incident as a hate crime.
High Court: Trans Girl Can Run Girls Track in West Virginia
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed a 12-year-old transgender girl in West Virginia to continue competing on her middle school's girls sports teams while a lawsuit over a state ban continues.
Watch: Deepfake Video Reimagines Harry Potter and Co. as Catwalk Models
Can you picture the world's favorite wizard as a fashion model? With AI-generated deepfake technology, it's possible — and Harry Potter has been reimagined on the Balenciaga catwalk.
Indiana, Idaho Governors Sign Bans on Gender-Affirming Care
Republican governors in Indiana and Idaho have signed into law bills banning gender-affirming care for minors, making those states the latest to restrict transgender health care as Republican-led legislatures continue to curb LGBTQ+ rights this year.
Kansas Bans Transgender Athletes from Women's, Girls' Sports
Kansas is banning transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports from kindergarten through college.