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Drag Event in Missouri Ignites Community Protests
Despite complying with local ordinances and directives from the city's mayor, a holiday drag event in Chesterfield, Missouri, drew multiple protests.
Leading Adult Site Reveals 2022 Top Search Trends, and 'Transgender' Jumps in Popularity
Internationally, the "transgender" search category grew by 75 percent, making it the seventh most popular around the world and No. 1 in Brazil.
Mega Millions Tuesday Jackpot Surpasses Estimated $565M
The holiday shopping season — for Mega Millions lottery ticket buyers, at least — is ramping up as officials say the estimated jackpot for Tuesday night's drawing has surpassed half a billion dollars.
NYC Robbery Crews Drug Unsuspecting Men, Some Fatally
Multiple people have been fatally poisoned with narcotics in what investigators say were schemes by criminal crews to incapacitate and rob people at New York City bars and nightclubs.
UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar Dead at Age 45
Former fighter Stephan Bonnar, who played a significant role in the UFC's growth into the dominant promotion in mixed martial arts, has died, UFC announced. He was 45.
Kathy Whitworth, Winningest Golfer in History, Dies at 83
Kathy Whitworth set a benchmark in golf no one has ever touched, whether it was Sam Snead or Tiger Woods, Mickey Wright or Annika Sorenstam. Her 88 victories are the most by any player on a single professional tour.
Pope on Christmas: Jesus Was Poor, So Don't Be Power-Hungry
Recalling Jesus' birth in a stable, Pope Francis rebuked those "ravenous" for wealth and power at the expense of the vulnerable, including children, in a Christmas Eve homily.
8 Die as Monster Storm Brings Rain, Snow, Cold Across US
A frigid winter storm killed at least 18 people as it swept across the country, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses and leaving millions of people on edge about the possibility of Christmas Eve blackouts.
A BetterHelp Therapist Reportedly Told a Gay Patient to Turn Straight
Caleb Hill, a 22-year-old gay man from Tennessee, got more than he asked for after seeking therapy on BetterHelp.
Grindr Unwraps 2022 with Wild Stats Roundup
Grindr wrapped up the year by unwrapping some user statistics that revealed where the hookup app is most used, which countries had the most tops, bottoms, or sides, and what user tags ruled.
Favorite Christmas Movie Inspired Sweater Trends Revealed
America's obsession with ugly Christmas sweater competitions has reached new heights.
Georgia Special Grand Jury Wraps Up Probe Of Trump, Allies
A special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election in Georgia appears to be wrapping up its work.
Editions Of Jan. 6 Report Already On Amazon Best Seller List
It took less than a day for the Jan. 6 report to go from public unveiling to the bestseller list on Amazon.com.
LA Jury Convicts Tory Lanez of Shooting Megan Thee Stallion
In a courtroom that turned chaotic after a trial that seethed with tension, a Los Angeles jury on Friday found rapper Tory Lanez guilty of three felonies in the 2020 shooting of hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion.
Glass Act: Scientists Reveal Secrets of Frog Transparency
Some frogs found in South and Central America have the rare ability to turn on and off their nearly transparent appearance, researchers report Thursday in the journal Science.
How Nonprofits Help Millions Tackle their Medical Debt
Millions of Americans have had medical debt paid by nonprofits that receive increased support from a wide variety of grantmakers and donors.
How to Make Holiday Returns with Buy Now, Pay Later
Making a seamless return with buy now, pay later isn't impossible if you know the process ahead of time.
Holidays Can Bring Financial Stress — Here's How to Reduce It
The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time, but they can also be financially stressful. With gifts, social gatherings and plane tickets home, the costs can start piling up.
South Dakota Universities Reviewing Events after Drag Show
South Dakota's Board of Regents on Wednesday ordered a review of university campus events and its policy on minors attending them after a drag show at South Dakota State University last month.
Cuban Artists Blocked from Once-promising NFT Trading Sites
Doors have begun to close for artists from Cuba because key NFT trading sites have gradually blocked them from doing business on their platforms, often with little or no explanation.