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Will Burglar Alarms Still Work after 3G Shutdown?
As telecom companies rev up the newest generation of mobile service, called 5G, they're shutting down old networks, prompting calls for a delay because many products out there still rely on the old standard, 3G.
Pressure Mounts on Congress to Curb Lawmaker Stock Trading
Amid a steady drip of damaging headlines, pressure is building for Congress to pass legislation that would curtail lawmakers' ability to speculate on the stock market.
US Authorizes New Antibody Drug to Fight Omicron
U.S. health regulators authorized a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant.
'Queer Bible' Author Joins Fight to Keep his Book on Mississippi Library's Shelves
British writer Jack Guinness has joined the fight to keep his book on the shelves of a Mississippi library.
Watch: It's a Boy! Anderson Cooper Drops News of Second Child's Birth
The out CNN anchor revealed the name of his newborn second son — and also made a surprise announcement that his ex, Benjamin Maisani, will be adopting both boys.
Federal Investigation of LGBTQ Dating Ban at BYU Dismissed
The U.S. Department of Education has dismissed a civil-rights investigation into how LGBTQ students are disciplined at Brigham Young University, saying it doesn't have the authority to enforce the matter at the private religious school.
Do You Want 'Wood' with that Cappuccino? Magazine Mistakenly Publishes X-Rated Cappuccino Foam Art
A Pennsylvania pizza store issued an apology after a magazine advertisement unintentionally included an image of a naked man in the cappuccino foam art.
Black Gay Priest in NYC Challenges Catholicism from Within
Parishioners worshipping at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Harlem are greeted by a framed portrait of Martin Luther King Jr. -- a Baptist minister named after a rebellious 16th century German priest excommunicated from the Catholic Church.
S Carolina Push to be 49th State with Hate Crime Law Stalls
It took South Carolina lawmakers only two months to act when a female college student was kidnapped and killed by a man posing as an Uber driver. The Legislature acted swiftly to prevent such crimes in the future.
Dave Chappelle Says He Didn't Oppose Affordable Housing
Comedian Dave Chappelle said his threat to pull the plug on his plans to open a comedy club near his hometown in Ohio wasn't because he opposed a proposal for affordable housing in a nearby development.
Secrets for Lifelong Romance From a Gay Couple Together 24 Years
Fred Berger, 74, and his husband, Ken Merrifield 79, will celebrate their 25th Valentine's Day together this month. The couple spoke to EDGE about their long-term commitment, and the values that have sustained it.
Former 'Cheer' Star Pleads Guilty in Child Pornography Case
Jerry Harris, former star of the Netflix documentary series "Cheer," pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges of receiving child pornography and soliciting sex from minors that could keep him in prison for decades.
Sims LGBTQ+-Inclusive Game Pack Won't be Censored...or Available in Russia
A new game pack for The Sims 4 won't be censored to remove lesbian-themed content. But it also won't be sold in Russia, thanks to that country's notorious "No Homo Promo" law.
Indiana Transgender Athlete Ban Draws Increasing Pushback
A Republican-backed bill that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in school sports that match their gender identity drew hours of testimony at the Indiana Statehouse as lawmakers considered whether to move the legislation forward.
New York Mask Mandate to Expire, But Not in Schools
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the state will end a COVID-19 mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, but will keep masking rules in place in schools for now.
Report: HIV Rates Higher Among Straight Men and Women than Gay, Bi Men
A new report indicates that, in the UK, HIV rates are higher for straight men and women — who account for fully 50% of new cases — than they are for gay and bisexual men, who comprise 45% of the total.
TikTok Bans Deadnaming, Misgendering, Misogyny
TikTok announced new community guidelines, including bans on the promotion of conversion therapy and the deadnaming and misgendering of trans people.
South Dakota GOP Senators Reject Trans Student Bathroom Ban
Republicans on a South Dakota Senate committee Tuesday rejected a bill that would have banned transgender students from using school restrooms that match their gender identity.
Florida's Top Doctor Refuses to Say If He's Vaccinated
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo on Tuesday declined to disclose whether he has received a coronavirus vaccine during a contentious confirmation hearing.
White House Denounces Florida GOP Over 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
The White House on Tuesday slammed Florida Republicans over a proposal to ban discussions of sexual orientation or gender identity in the state's schools.