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Gallagher, Watermelon Smashing Comedian, Dies at 76
Gallagher, the long-haired, smash-'em-up comedian who left a trail of laughter, anger and shattered watermelons over a decadeslong career, has died at age 76.
Kevin Conroy, a Defining Voice of Batman, Dies at 66
Kevin Conroy, the openly gay prolific voice actor whose gravely delivery on "Batman: The Animated Series" was for many Batman fans the definitive sound of the Caped Crusader, has died at 66.
Nevada Passes Sweeping Version of Equal Rights Amendment
Nevada voters have adopted what is widely considered the most comprehensive state version of the Equal Rights Amendment in the nation, a sweeping update that puts protections in the state Constitution for people who have historically been marginalized.
Report: Tweets with Racial Slurs Soar Since Musk Takeover
Instances of racial slurs have soared on Twitter since Elon Musk purchased the influential platform, despite assurances from the platform that it had reduced hateful activity.
Idaho Settles Lawsuit over Antiquated Anti-Sodomy Law
People who were convicted of having oral or anal sex under an antiquated Idaho law will be allowed to be removed from the state's sex offender list, according to a settlement Idaho has reached to resolve a two-year-old lawsuit.
Report: Tweets with Racial Slurs Soar Since Musk Takeover
Instances of racial slurs have soared on Twitter since Elon Musk purchased the influential platform, despite assurances from the platform that it had reduced hateful activity, a digital civil rights group reported Thursday.
Watch: Trans Beauty Celeb Nikita Dragun Tossed into Florida Men's Prison
Nikita Dragun, a transgender woman known as a social media influencer and beauty maven, was incarcerated with male inmates in Florida, despite legally being female.
Dead Victim's Mom Seeks Action, Says NYC Gang Targeting Gays
The mother of a gay man who died after leaving a New York club with three unidentified men is demanding action, saying her son's death is part of a pattern targeting gay men in the city.
Library Caught in Flap over LGBTQ+ Material Loses Millage
An embattled western Michigan library targeted by residents opposed to LGBTQ materials on its shelves has lost most of its funding with the latest failure of the renewal of a property tax millage.
U.S. Vote Counting Unaffected by Cyberattacks, Officials Say
No instances of digital interference are known to have affected the counting of the midterm vote after a tense Election Day in which officials were closely monitoring domestic and foreign threats.
5 Mistakes You're Making with Medicare Open Enrollment
Millions of retirees are in the thick of Medicare open enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, but many find the process challenging.
Redfin to Cut Another 13% of Workforce, Shutter RedfinNow
Online real estate broker Redfin is cutting 862 employees and shutting down its instant-cash-offer subsidiary RedfinNow.
Twitter to Add 'Official' Mark to Verified Big Accounts
Twitter said Tuesday it will add a gray "official" label to some high-profile accounts to indicate that they are authentic, the latest twist in new owner Elon Musk's chaotic overhaul.
Discovery of Bronzes Rewrites Italy's Etruscan-Roman History
Italian authorities on Tuesday announced the extraordinary discovery of 2,000-year-old bronze statues in an ancient Tuscan thermal spring and said the find will "rewrite history".
Watch: Performer 'Retires' Puppet after Act at Gay Bar Seen as Racist, Transphobic
A puppeteer whose act at a Chicago gay bar caused offense due to a puppet that caricatured Black women says he's "retiring" the prop.
Voters to Decide Nevada Version of Equal Rights Amendment
Nevada voters on Tuesday will decide to adopt or reject what is widely considered the most comprehensive state version of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Designer Ready for High Court Fight on Excluding Gay Couples
A Christian web designer who contends her religious beliefs prevent her from making wedding websites for gay couples said Monday that her legal battle in the U.S. Supreme Court next month is about protecting everyone's right to free speech.
How to Read Your Social Media Feeds on Election Day
Voters in the U.S. who go on Twitter, TikTok, Facebook or other platforms to learn about Tuesday's pivotal U.S. midterm elections are likely to encounter rumors, hearsay and misinformation.
Twitter's Pared-down Staff Struggles with Misinformation
Twitter is struggling to respond to political misinformation and other harmful posts on the social media platform after Elon Musk fired roughly half of its workforce just days before the U.S. midterms.
Powerball Announces Delay to Record-breaking $1.9B Drawing
Powerball announced Monday night that the record-breaking $1.9 billion drawing "has been delayed due to a participating lottery needing extra time to complete the required security protocols."