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An Ocean First: Underwater Drone Tracks CO2 in Alaska Gulf
Designed to dive 3,281 feet and roam remote parts of the ocean, the autonomous vehicle was deployed in the Gulf of Alaska this spring to provide a deeper understanding of the ocean's chemistry.
Twitter to Pay $150M Penalty over Privacy of Users' Data
Twitter will pay a $150 million penalty and put in new safeguards to settle federal regulators' allegations that the social platform failed to protect the privacy of users' data over a six-year span.
Fed Officials Signal Rates May Head to 'Restrictive' Levels
Federal Reserve officials agreed when they met earlier this month that they may have to raise interest rates to levels that would weaken the economy as part of their drive to curb inflation.
Boeing Capsule Lands Back on Earth after Space Shakedown
Boeing's crew taxi returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Wednesday, completing a repeat test flight before NASA astronauts climb aboard.
Fake Claims about 'Transgender,' 'Immigrant' Gunman Swirl Online after Texas School Shooting
Unfounded claims that the gunman was an immigrant living in the U.S. illegally, or transgender, quickly emerged on Twitter, Reddit and other social media platforms.
'You're Not Safe.' Extremist Promises 'Hunting Expeditions' Targeting Phoenix Area LGBTQ Target Shoppers
LGBTQ shoppers at Phoenix area Target stores are being victimized by a video threat from a 24-year old, ultra-right wing extremist.
Survey: Slight Majority Supports Keeping Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation Out of the Classroom
A new survey indicates that a slight majority of Americans don't want issues of sexual orientation or gender identity to have a place in the classroom.
Grindr's 'Monkeypox Alert' Advises Users About Telltale Rash
Grindr sent out a "Monkeypox Alert" that advised users to be on the lookout for the illness' telltale rash or other sores, and seek medical attention if they spot it.
Stock Market Slump Unsettling Americans Eyeing Retirement
Americans on the cusp of retiring are facing a tough choice as they watch their nest eggs shrink: Stay the course or keep working.
Social Media Hammered by Mounting Questions over Advertising
Social media has had a rough 2022 with lingering questions about advertising spending, political ads and a $44 billion takeover of Twitter that may or may not be happening.
Montana Bars Birth Certificate Changes, Even with Surgery
Montana health officials say transgender people can't change their birth certificates even if they undergo gender-confirmation surgery, in defiance of a court order that had blocked the Republican-controlled state's bid to restrict transgender rights.
CDC Advises: Monkeypox Can Affect Anyone; It's Not an 'Exclusively Gay' Disease
The CDC advises that although a "notable fraction" of cases in the monkeypox outbreak affect men who have sex with men, the disease is "by no means" limited to "the gay and bisexual community."
For Americans, 2021 Delivered Healthiest Finances in 8 Years
Americans' financial health reached its highest level in nearly a decade last year, the Federal Reserve said Monday, spurred by a strong job market and government support payments.
Facebook, Instagram to Reveal More on How Ads Target Users
Facebook parent Meta said it will start publicly providing more details about how advertisers target people with political ads just months ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
Indiana Lawmakers Set to Override Veto of Trans Sports Ban
The Republican-dominated Indiana Legislature is poised on Tuesday to override the GOP governor's veto of a bill banning transgender students from competing in girls sports.
Lee University Considers Limiting Student Speech on Gender
A private Christian university is considering strictly limiting the free speech rights of its students when it comes to sexuality and gender, including what they can say on campus or even online.
Florida High Schooler Fighting 'Don't Say Gay' Among PEN America Honorees
From an imprisoned Ukranian journalist to a high school activist fighting 'Don't Say Gay' in Florida, PEN America paid tribute Monday night to democracy and free expression.
California Parents Could Soon Sue for Social Media Addiction
California could soon hold social media companies responsible for harming children who have become addicted to their products, permitting parents to sue platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
Report: Top Southern Baptists Stonewalled Sex Abuse Victims
A scathing investigative report says top Southern Baptist Convention leaders stonewalled and denigrated survivors of clergy sex abuse over two decades while seeking to protect their own reputations.
Monkeypox Isn't Like HIV, but Gay and Bisexual Men Are at Risk of Unfair Stigma
The monkeypox outbreak could just as easily come about in a heterosexual friendship network, or a group of sports people, or occupational group, or other social groups.