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'Say Gay' Billboards Debut Across Country Opposing Anti-LGBTQ Bills
Southern Progress PAC and FOLX Health are behind new cross-country billboards sending messages of support to LGBTQ youth.
Number of COVID Patients in US Hospitals Reaches Record Low
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the early days of the pandemic, offering a much needed break to health care workers and patients alike following the omicron surge.
Amazon Workers in NYC Vote to Unionize in Historic Labor Win
Amazon workers in Staten Island, New York, voted to unionize on Friday, marking the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant's history and handing an unexpected win to a nascent group that fueled the union drive.
Federal Tax Probe into Biden's Son, Hunter, Moves Forward
A federal grand jury has heard testimony in recent months about Hunter Biden's income and payments he received while serving on the board of a Ukraine energy company, according to two people familiar with the probe.
Judge Upholds Ghislaine Maxwell's Sex Trafficking Conviction
A U.S. judge refused to throw out Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking conviction Friday, despite a juror's failure to disclose before the trial began that he'd been a victim of childhood sexual abuse.
'Go, Mississippi': State Could Ditch Song with Racist Roots
Mississippi is on the verge of scuttling a state song with racist roots, two years after it retired a Confederate-themed state flag.
Oscars Producer Says Police Offered to Arrest Will Smith
Oscars producer Will Packer said Los Angeles police were ready to arrest Will Smith after Smith slapped Chris Rock on the Academy Awards stage.
Arizona Governor Won't Say Transgender People Exist
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey refused to say Thursday if transgender people actually exist, twice dodging direct questions on the subject just a day after he signed legislation limiting transgender rights.
Biden: Government Standing Up to 'Hateful' Transgender Bills
President Joe Biden said Thursday that his administration is "standing up" for transgender Americans against "hateful bills" being passed at the state level and that he is committed to advancing equality across society.
Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) with These Influencers on TikTok LIVE
TikTok is inviting its community to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), alongside our inspiring trans creators who bring so much joy and pride to TikTok.
LGBTQ Group Sues Florida Over So-Called 'Don't Say Gay' Law
An LGBTQ advocacy group on Thursday sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to block a new law forbidding classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.
US Airport Security Screening to Become More Gender-Neutral
U.S. airport security procedures will become more gender-neutral, with changes to scanners used for screening and the use of an "X" for travelers going through Precheck who do not identify as male or female, the Biden administration said Thursday.
Watch: NYPD Looking for Suspect in Anti-Gay Subway Assault
Video taken on a New York City subway shows the suspect in a hate attack uttering an anti-gay slur, grabbing the victim's hair, and punching him repeatedly.
Biden to Mark Transgender Day of Visibility with New Actions
President Biden is commemorating Transgender Day of Visibility by celebrating prominent trans Americans and advocating against what his administration terms "dangerous anti-transgender legislative attacks" that have passed in states across the country.
Academy: Will Smith Refused to Leave Oscars after Rock Slap
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Wednesday said that Will Smith was asked to leave Sunday's Oscar ceremony after hitting Chris Rock but refused to do so.
Days Before Will Smith's Oscar Slap, Out Comic Sampson McCormick Assaulted on Stage: 'I Should Have Kissed Him.'
Black, out comic Sampson McCormick was performing his routine before about 100 people at a California casino last Wednesday when, after being heckled by a white woman, he was punched by her brother.
Mississippi Could Become Final State with Equal Pay Law
Mississippi could become the final state to enact a law requiring equal pay for equal work by women and men, after the Republican-controlled state House and Senate passed the final version of a bill.
Twinkle, Twinkle Giant Star, Astronomers See How Far You Are
Astronomers have discovered the farthest star yet, a super-hot, super-bright giant that formed nearly 13 billion years ago at the dawn of the cosmos.
Satellite Modems Nexus of Worst Cyberattack of Ukraine War
A malicious software command that immediately crippled tens of thousands of modems across Europe anchored the cyberattack on a satellite network used by Ukraine's government and military.
Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Politico Joe Harding Returns Disney Donations
Florida 'Don't Say Gay' politico Joe Harding returns Disney's donations over the company coming out against the bill. The Florida politician is the one who introduced the recent Parental Rights in Education bill.