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Inflation? Not Where Investment Fees are Concerned
This year's crazy market swings prove once again how little control we have over our investments.
Beloved Monarch Butterflies Now Listed as Endangered
The monarch butterfly fluttered a step closer to extinction Thursday, as scientists put the iconic orange-and-black insect on the endangered list because of its fast dwindling numbers.
Americans Filing Jobless Claims at Highest Level in 8 Months
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week rose to the highest level in more than eight months in what may be a sign that the labor market is weakening.
Gay Mayor of Oklahoma Town Resigns, Cites 'Escalating' Threats
The openly gay mayor of a small Oklahoma town resigned his office after only a couple of months, saying he had been harassed and that "escalating" threats left him feeling unsafe.
House Approves Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Retort to High Court
The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages amid concerns that the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade abortion access could jeopardize other rights criticized by many conservative Americans.
$5K Reward for Suspect in Shooting of Lady Gaga's Dog Walker
Federal authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information about the man who allegedly shot Lady Gaga's dog walker last year in Hollywood and stole two of the pop star's French bulldogs.
Famous Types of Retro Games
Ever since the technology existed to make it possible there have been video games — dating back as far as 1952.
Citing Monkeypox Outbreak, Dallas Professor Calls for 'Cure for Homosexuality'
Students at the University of Texas are calling for disciplinary action to be taken against a professor defending his comments calling for a "cure for homosexuality."
Watch: Residents' Complaints about LGBTQ+ Staff, Books, Shutters Iowa Library
Anti-LGBTQ+ residents of an Iowa town drove out dedicated library staff and shut down the town's library with complaints about LGBTQ+ staff and books about Democratic political leaders.
Out Ex-House Member Who Resigned Files for Bankruptcy
Former California congresswoman Katie Hill, who was ordered to pay attorneys' fees to a British tabloid and two conservative journalists she sued after the publication of intimate photos without her consent, has filed for bankruptcy protection.
U.S. Environmental Study Launched for Thirty Meter Telescope
The National Science Foundation plans to conduct a study to evaluate the environmental effects of building one of the world's largest optical telescopes on sites selected in Hawaii and Spain's Canary Islands.
Greek Orthodox Church Protests Baptism of Gay Fashion Designer Peter Dundas' Children
Greece's Orthodox Church says it will send a letter of protest over the baptism of the children of celebrity fashion designer Peter Dundas and his partner, Evangelo Bousis.
Out New Orleans Weatherman Turns Hateful Slur into Message of Hope
Openly gay New Orleans weatherman David Bernard clapped back at the sender of a hateful email and turned the occasion into an opportunity for his supporters to do some good in the world.
Fauci Expects to Retire by End of Biden's Current Term
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government's top infectious disease expert, said Monday he plans to retire by the end of President Joe Biden's term in January 2025.
6 Suspects Accused of Targeting Idaho Pride Event Appear in Court
Six of the 31 members of a white supremacist group who were arrested near a northern Idaho pride event last month pleaded not guilty Monday to misdemeanor charges of conspiracy to riot.
'Sims' Game Expands Sexual Orientation Options in Update
The free update for "Sims 4" will make it easier for players to create Sims that better reflect their own sexual orientation and romantic/sexual attraction.
The Chainsmokers to Perform at the Edge of Space
One of The Chainsmokers' latest hits is "High" and they're hoping to live up to their lyrics.
One Million Moms Clutches Pearls over 'Thor' for Barely-There LGBTQ+ Content
One Million Moms is demanding another boycott. We'll pretend to be shocked.
As AI Language Skills Grow, So Do Scientists' Concerns
The tech industry's latest artificial intelligence constructs can be pretty convincing, but they're not so good at handling some seemingly straightforward tasks.
High-Flying Experiment: Do Stem Cells Grow Better in Space?
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles are trying to find new ways to produce huge batches of a type of stem cell that can generate nearly any other type of cell in the body.