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Missouri Proposal Goes Farther than 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
K-12 public school teachers and counselors would be largely outlawed from talking about LGBTQ people under a Missouri proposal more restrictive than what critics call Florida's " Don't Say Gay " law.
IRS Urges Special Refund Recipients to Delay Filing Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service is recommending that taxpayers hold off on filing their tax returns for 2022 if they received a special tax refund or payment from their state last year.
Microsoft Bakes ChatGPT-like Tech into Search Engine Bing
Microsoft is fusing ChatGPT-like technology into its search engine Bing, transforming an internet service that now trails far behind Google into a new way of communicating with artificial intelligence.
Britcoin? UK Gets Closer to Launching a Digital Currency
U.K. authorities said British businesses and consumers are likely to need a digital version of the pound, formally asking for public comment on the idea of introducing a central bank digital currency.
Watch: Conservatives Freak Out over Sam Smith and Kim Petras's 'Unholy' Grammys Act
American conservatives took umbrage at this year's Grammys, in part because they were sponsored by Pfizer and in part because Sam Smith and Kim Petras put a devilish spin on their hit song "Unholy."
Watch: Harry Potter Game 'Hogwarts Legacy' Features Trans Character
The biggest surprise about the upcoming "Harry Potter" video game "Hogwarts Legacy" might be that it features a transgender character.
DeSantis Expected to Control Disney District Governing Board
Gov. Ron DeSantis would take control over the board of a special governing district Walt Disney World operates in Florida under a bill introduced, as the Republican governor punishes the company over its opposition to the so-called "Don't Say Gay" law.
State of the Union? Congress Doesn't Fully Reflect Diversity
When lawmakers gather for President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, the Republican side of the aisle will look slightly different than it did a few years ago.
Google Hopes 'Bard' will Outsmart ChatGPT, Microsoft in AI
Google is girding for a battle of wits in the field of artificial intelligence with "Bard," a conversational service apparently aimed at countering the popularity of the ChatGPT tool backed by Microsoft.
Liz Weston: 'Bridge' Your Way to Social Security
Delaying the start of Social Security benefits is a powerful way for retirees to cope with inflation, survive bad investment markets, and reduce the risk they'll run short of money.
Castro Art Gallery Starts Fundraiser as Rent Doubles
Queer Arts Featured, a boutique, gallery, and event space located at the former camera shop owned by Harvey Milk, had its rent double this past month. The owners have launched a GoFundMe campaign.
Three Men Drugged, Robbed after Going to NYC Gay Bar; Pattern Similar to Death of Julio Ramirez
Three men who visited The Eagle, a gay leather bar in New York City, were drugged and robbed in crimes with similarities to the overdose deaths of at least two other gay men after they visited two other bars.
Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian Leaders Denounce Anti-Gay Laws
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.
Mount Washington Experiences Record-Setting Wind Chill
The Arctic air that descended on the Northeast on Saturday brought dangerously cold sub-zero temperatures and wind chills to the region.
Florida Lawmakers To Meet Next Week On Disney, Immigration
Florida lawmakers will meet next week to complete a state takeover of Walt Disney World's self-governing district and debate proposals on immigration and election crimes.
Lauded Rebel Fashion Designer Paco Rabanne Dies at Age 88
Paco Rabanne, the Spanish-born designer known for perfumes sold worldwide but who made his name with metallic space-age fashions that put a bold, new edge on catwalks, has died, the group that owns his fashion house announced Friday.
Three Gay Men Robbed After Night at NYC's The Eagle
Three men in their late 30s and 40s visited the Chelsea gay leather bar on separate nights in October and November and say they were lured away from the club and robbed.
Crowds Decry Gender-Affirming Treatment Ban in West Virginia
Crowds at the West Virginia state Capitol pleaded with lawmakers Thursday to show as much compassion for saving the lives of transgender children as they showed for unborn fetuses when they voted to ban abortion just months ago.
Court: U.S. Needs to Consider Effects of Drilling Near Chaco
A federal appeals court ruled the government failed to consider emissions from the approval of nearly 200 drilling permits in an area surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
School Cancels Production of Tony-winning 'Spelling Bee,' Citing Vulgarity, Inappropriate Content
A production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" — the sweet, funny Tony-winning 2005 musical — was abruptly canceled recently at an Ohio school due to complaints.