News » National
'Don't Say Gay' Bill Passes in Florida, Goes to Governor
Florida's Republican-dominated legislature passed a bill Tuesday to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, rejecting a wave of criticism from Democrats that it marginalizes LGBTQ people.
Walkouts Continue at Florida High Schools over 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
Walkouts continued this week in Florida schools, where students are showing their disapproval of the state's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Biden to Issue Executive Order on Cryptocurrency
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on cryptocurrency this week that will mark the first step toward regulating how digital currency is traded.
Florida GOP Nears Final Passage on 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
A Florida bill to limit discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools neared final passage in the statehouse Monday, as Republicans prepared to advance the measure over critics who argue it marginalizes LGBTQ people.
DeSantis Spokesperson Characterizes Those Opposing 'Don't Say Gay' Bill as 'Grooming' Children
With Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill close to passing the state Senate, Governor Ron DeSantis spokesperson made a shocking claim about the bill's critics, mostly Democrats, claiming they support "grooming" children.
Disney CEO Addresses Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
Disney CEO Bob Chapek addresses company's response to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill. He said "comments from the company are often "weaponized by one side or the other to further divide and inflame."
Hospital Stops Therapies after Gender-Confirming Care Order
The nation's largest pediatric hospital has announced it has stopped gender-affirming therapies after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the state's child welfare agency to investigate reports of gender-confirming care for kids as abuse.
New Offices for the Hybrid Era? Many Companies Are On Board
If you build a shiny new office building, will your employees show up to work in it?
Mastercard, Visa Suspend Operations in Russia After Invasion
Mastercard and Visa are suspending their operations in Russia, the companies said Saturday, in the latest blow to the country's financial system after its invasion of Ukraine.
Out San Francisco Policeman Reaches $225,000 Settlement in Anti-Gay Harassment Suit
Any police officer will tell you crime does not pay; San Francisco cop Brendan Mannix can now say the same about anti-gay harassment. The way he was allegedly treated at work cost the city $225,000.
Iditarod Dogs Pack Anchorage for Race's Ceremonial Start
Fans, dogs and mushers returned in droves Saturday to downtown Anchorage in the midst of a snowstorm for the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Watch: Trailer Drops for Ryan Murphy's Andy Warhol Docuseries on Netflix
Ryan Murphy's upcoming six-part docuseries "The Andy Warhol Diaries" lets the late artist speak for himself...sort of...by using an actor to read diary passages and AI to replicate Warhol's voice.
First Condom Approved for Anal Sex by FDA
At long last, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is giving the go ahead for a condom to be used for anal sex.
Watch: Florida Students Stage Walkouts over 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
Florida students are proudly standing up for their beliefs and walking out — not of the closet, but of the classroom — in protest against the state's "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Judge Blocks Texas Investigation of Trans Teen's Parents
A Texas judge on Wednesday blocked the state from investigating the parents of a transgender teenager over gender-confirmation treatments, but stopped short of preventing the state from looking into other reports about children receiving similar care.
Florida Police Chief Fired over Discrimination Issues
A Florida police chief has been fired after only about six months on the job following an investigation into several discrimination complaints.
Florida Student Suspended After Organizing 'Don't Say Gay' Protest
A high school student was suspended after organizing a mass protest and walkout on Thursday.
'Dark Shadows,' 'Lethal Weapon' Actor Mitchell Ryan Dies
Mitchell Ryan, who played a villainous general in the first "Lethal Weapon" movie, a ruthless businessman on TV's "Santa Barbara" and had character roles on the soap opera "Dark Shadows" and the 1990s sitcom "Dharma & Greg," died Friday. He was 88.
Methodist Conservatives to Launch Breakaway Group in May
A group of theologically conservative United Methodists plans to launch a new worldwide denomination on May 1, impatient to get started after yet another pandemic-related delay to a formalized divorce agreement with their denomination.
Delivery Robots with Russian Ties Pulled from 2 U.S. Campuses
Two U.S. university campuses are losing their food-delivery robots for now because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.