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What Musk's Past Tweets Reveal about Twitter's Next Owner
Three days before Elon Musk agreed to buy Twitter, the world's richest man tweeted a photo of Bill Gates and used a crude sexual term to make fun of his belly.
President Biden Blasts Republican Attacks on Disney
President Biden is speaking out against Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law.
Exxon Mobil Bans LGBTQ Flags From Company Flagpoles During Pride
The massive oil and gas company Exxon Mobil Corp. has prohibited the use of the LGBTQ-rights flag being flown outside its offices during Pride Month.
Lawmaker Doesn't Want to Share Restroom with Trans Colleague
A Kansas state lawmaker has complained publicly about having to share women's restrooms with a "huge" transgender colleague whom she describes as a potential threat to young children who visit the Statehouse.
Harris Positive for COVID, Biden Not 'Close Contact'
Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, the White House announced, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus even as the U.S. eases restrictions in a bid to revert to pre-pandemic normalcy.
Man who Damaged LGBTQ Streetscape Must Write Essay on Pulse
A man convicted of burning tire marks across a gay-pride streetscape in South Florida while participating in a rally for former President Donald Trump last summer must write a 25-page essay on the deadly 2016 shooting at a gay nightclub in the state.
Musk's 'Free Speech' Push for Twitter: Repeating History?
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is spending $44 billion to acquire Twitter with the stated aim of turning it into a haven for "free speech." There's just one problem: The social platform has been down this road before, and it didn't end well.
Egypt: Ruins of Ancient Temple for Zeus Unearthed in Sinai
Egyptian archaeologists unearthed the ruins of a temple for the ancient Greek god Zeus in the Sinai Peninsula, antiquities authorities said Monday.
Elon Musk has an Agreement to Acquire Twitter for About $44B
Billionaire Elon Musk has reached an agreement to acquire Twitter for approximately $44 billion, the company said.
Tennessee Governor Signs Transgender Athlete Penalty Bill
Tennessee will soon add harsh penalties against public schools that allow transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports, under legislation recently signed into law by Republican Gov. Bill Lee.
Hunter Biden is Prime Target if Republicans Win Congress
As Republicans prepare for a possible return to power amid rising hopes of winning the House and the Senate in the November elections, they're laying groundwork to make Hunter Biden and his business dealings a target of their investigation.
British Man Left Paralyzed After Brutal Homophobic Attack
A British man was left paralyzed after a brutal homophobic attack early in the morning on April 10 after being accused of wearing a "girl's jacket."
With 'Don't Say Gay' Law, DeSantis Tests Limits of his Combative Style in Disney Feud
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' deepening feud with Walt Disney World is testing the limits of his combative leadership style while sending an unmistakable message to his rivals that virtually nothing is off limits as he plots his political future.
Long-Serving Utah US Senator Orrin Hatch Dies at Age 88
Orrin G. Hatch, who became the longest-serving Republican senator in history as he represented Utah for more than four decades, died Saturday at age 88.
Adult Actor Steve 'Titpig' Hurley Has Passed Away
Adult male actor Steve Hurley, known as "Titpig," passed away in Palm Springs on April 17. He was 64.
Explainer: Why are Disney and Gov. DeSantis Feuding in Florida?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a bill to dissolve a private government controlled by Disney that provides municipal-like services for its 27,000 acres (nearly 11,000 hectares) in the Sunshine State.
Disney Government Dissolution Bill Signed by DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill to dissolve Walt Disney World's private government, after the entertainment giant criticized a measure that critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" law.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's Candidacy Challenged at Hearing
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene attended a hearing in Atlanta over a challenge filed by voters who say she shouldn't be allowed to seek reelection because she helped facilitate the attack on the Capitol.
Callery Pears: An Invader 'Worse than Murder Hornets!'
Stinky but handsome and widely popular landscape trees have spawned aggressive invaders, creating thickets that overwhelm native plants and sport nasty four-inch spikes.
Judge Blocks Montana's Transgender Birth Certificate Law
A Montana judge temporarily blocked enforcement of a law that required transgender people to have undergone a "surgical procedure" before being allowed to change their sex on their birth certificates.