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IRS Won't Tax Most Relief Payments Made by States Last Year
The IRS announced Friday that most relief checks issued by states last year aren't subject to federal taxes, providing 11th hour guidance as tax returns start to pour in.
New AI Voice-cloning Tools 'Add Fuel' to Misinformation Fire
A doctored version of a video makes President Joe Biden appear to give a speech attacking transgender people in the latest example of how deepfake technology can create and spread misinformation.
Watch: FDA Moves to Ease Rules for Blood Donations
The U.S. is moving to further ease restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men and other groups that typically face higher risks of HIV.
Missouri Officials Investigate Transgender Youth Clinic
Missouri's Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Friday called for doctors to pause giving puberty blockers and hormones to new patients at a transgender youth clinic.
New Hampshire Students Protest Urinal Ban in Gender Debate
Dozens of students walked out of their New Hampshire school after the district banned urinals in a compromise to a proposal that would have blocked children from using facilities based on their gender identity.
Out Reporter Tackled and Arrested at Ohio Governor's Press Conference
Out reporter Evan Lambert was tackled and arrested at a press conference for Governor Mike DeWine on Wednesday.
Defense: Club Q Shooting Suspect Visited Before Bloodbath
The person charged with fatally shooting five people and wounding 17 others at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs last year was at the venue for more than an hour earlier that night before returning to carry out the mass shooting.
Bickering Bogs Down Capitol Riot Trial of Proud Boys Leaders
The Capitol riot trial for Proud Boys leaders promised to be a historic showcase for some of the most compelling evidence of an alleged plot by far-right extremists to halt the transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election
Joyous Parades and Parties Kick Off New Orleans' Mardi Gras
A venerable fine-dining fixture on Bourbon Street helped kick off the final frantic days of New Orleans Mardi Gras season Friday — relaxing its jackets-required dress code,
Watch: Pope Denounces the Criminalization of Homosexuality
Pope Francis, the head of the Anglican Communion and top Presbyterian minister together denounced the criminalization of homosexuality on Sunday and said gay people should be welcomed by their churches.
Bill that Would Restrict Drag Shows Passes Tennessee Senate
Legislation designed to restrict where certain drag shows can take place passed the Tennessee Senate on Thursday, the latest bill state Republican leaders have advanced targeting LGBTQ people.
SpaceX Ignites Giant Starship Rocket in Crucial Pad Test
SpaceX is a big step closer to sending its giant Starship spacecraft into orbit, completing an engine-firing test at the launch pad on Thursday.
Church of England Allows Blessings for Same-Sex Couples
The Church of England's national assembly on Thursday voted to let priests bless same-sex marriages and civil partnerships, while continuing to ban church weddings for the same couples.
Gay Dads Describe 'Unsafe,' 'Threatening' Situation with Daughter's Religious School
An Arizona religious school that receives public money left the married gay parents of one student feeling "uncomfortable and unsafe" after less-than-welcoming interactions with school staff.
Watch: Legendary Composer Burt Bacharach Has Died at 94
Legendary composer Burt Bacharach, whose orchestral pop style was behind hits like "I Say a Little Prayer," dies at 94.
Lawmakers in GOP States Target Medical Care for Trans Kids
Republican attacks on gender affirming medical care for young people continued Wednesday in several conservative states that are among more than two dozen considering similar bans nationwide.
Montana Bill Would Let Students Misgender Classmates
Montana schools would not be able to punish students who purposely misgender or deadname their trans peers under a Republican-backed legislative proposal that opponents argue will increase bullying of children who are already struggling for acceptance.
Netflix Steps Up its Effort to Get Paid for Account Sharing
Netflix has a plan to deal with rampant account sharing: a program that lets subscribers pay extra to share their account with people outside their household.
AI Search Engines Can Now Chat with Us, but Glitches Abound
Big tech companies are racing to revamp a familiar web tool into a gateway to a new form of artificial intelligence.
UK Watchdog Says Microsoft's Activision Deal Hurts Gamers
Microsoft's stalled $68.7 billion deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard has hit a fresh hurdle in the United Kingdom.