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Is Tipping Getting Out of Control? Many Consumers Say Yes
Across the country, there's a silent frustration brewing about an age-old practice that many say is getting out of hand: Tipping.
Lots of Sound and Fury on U.S. Debt, but Not a Crisis — Yet
For all the sound and fury about raising the nation's debt limit, most economists say federal borrowing is not at a crisis point ... at least not yet.
Biden, McCarthy to Discuss Debt Limit in Talks on Wednesday
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Sunday he is looking forward to discussing with President Joe Biden a "reasonable and responsible way that we can lift the debt ceiling " when the two meet Wednesday.
Trustees Picked by DeSantis May Change Progressive College
New College of Florida, founded in 1960, is a haven for marginalized students, especially from the LGBTQ community.
Utah Governor OKs Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Health Care
Utah's Republican governor on Saturday signed bills that ban youth from receiving gender-affirming health care and allow families to receive scholarships to pay for education outside the public school system, both measures that are part of larger nationwi
Pope Clarifies Homosexuality and Sin Comments in Note
Pope Francis has clarified his recent comments about homosexuality and sin, saying he was merely referring to official Catholic moral teaching that teaches that any sexual act outside of marriage is a sin.
Sylvia Syms, 'Ice Cold in Alex,' and 'Victim' Star, Dies
Actress Sylvia Syms, who starred in classic British films including "Ice Cold in Alex" and "Victim," has died, her family said Friday. She was 89.
Discovering What's Next: The Future of Technology in Entertainment and Gaming
With new advancements in virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality, the possibilities for entertainment and gaming are endless.
FDA to Loosen Gay Blood Donor Restrictions
The FDA is expected to announce a revised policy around blood donations from men who have sex with men.
Colorado Baker Loses Appeal over Transgender Birthday Cake
The Colorado baker who won a partial Supreme Court victory after refusing to make a gay couple's wedding cake because of his Christian faith lost his latest appeal, involving his rejection to make birthday cake celebrating a gender transition.
45-Year Sentence Given for 2020 Attack on Gay Louisiana Man
A Louisiana man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for the kidnapping and grisly knife attack on a teen in 2020 — part of what federal authorities said was a scheme to kidnap and murder gay men.
AI Wildfire Detection Bill Gets Initial Approval in Colorado
Colorado lawmakers are considering joining other Western states by adopting artificial intelligence in the hopes of detecting blazes before they burn out of control.
Missouri Senate GOP Backs Bills on Transgender Children
The leader of Missouri's state Senate on Thursday said Republican senators are unified against letting transgender girls play on girls' sports teams.
EDGE Rewind: What is it Like to be a Gay Adult Star? Woody Fox Explains It All For You
Former gay adult star Woody Fox, who hails from Australia, joined his industry colleagues on an edition of ABC's "You Can't Ask That" to talk about the ins-and-outs of the industry.
Iconic Castro Gay Bar Harvey's Shutters in San Francisco
Harvey's, named after assassinated San Francisco supervisor and LGBTQ activist Harvey Milk, posted a sign about its abrupt closure.
Lawyer Defends North Carolina's Transgender Care Exclusions
A lawyer representing the leaders of North Carolina's state employee health plan defended its exclusion of gender-affirming treatments on Wednesday before a federal appeals court, facing a barrage of criticisms from its chief judge.
Goldman Sachs Signals Partial Retreat from Consumer Banking
Goldman has signaled a partial retreat by scrapping plans for a checking account broadly available to the public and mothballing its personal loan business.
Donald Trump to be Allowed Back on Facebook after 2-year Ban
Facebook parent Meta said Wednesday it will restore former President Donald Trump 's personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Everett Quinton, 'Ridiculous Theatrical Company' Mainstay, Dies at 71
Everett Quinton, one of the mainstays of the New York queer theater scene since the 1970s, has died at the age of 71.
Concerned LGBTQ+ Parents Consider Leaving Florida
A sizable proportion of Florida's LGBTQ+ parents, worried about the safety and mental well-being of their children in the face of the "Don't Say Gay" law, are thinking about leaving Florida, a new study reveals.