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Rogan Responds to Spotify Protest, COVID Advisories
Following protests of Spotify kicked off by Neil Young over the spread of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, the music streaming service said that it will add content advisories before podcasts discussing the virus.
Cheslie Kryst, former Miss USA, Dies at 30
Cheslie Kryst, the 2019 winner of the Miss USA pageant and a correspondent for the entertainment news program "Extra," has died at age 30.
Howard Hesseman, Star of 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' Dies at 81
Howard Hesseman, who played the radio disc jockey Johnny Fever on the sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati" and the actor-turned-history teacher Charlie Moore on "Head of the Class," has died. He was 81.
How Authentic is M&M's Pledge to 'A World Where Everyone Feels They Belong'?
A source reveals Mars, Inc.'s bumbling history regarding M&M's and LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
Joni Mitchell Joining Neil Young in Protest Over Spotify
Joni Mitchell said Friday she is seeking to remove all of her music from Spotify in solidarity with Neil Young, who ignited a protest against the streaming service for airing a podcast that featured a figure who has spread misinformation about the coronav
Virginia Republicans Push for Changes in Marijuana Law
Newly empowered Republican lawmakers in Virginia who opposed legalizing simple possession of marijuana say they don't want to scrap the law, but they do want to make significant changes.
What Does Poor Rating For Collapsed Bridge Mean For Others?
A 50-year-old bridge that collapsed in Pittsburgh had been rated as poor on a recent inspection report, but transportation officials and engineering experts cautioned that doesn't necessarily signal imminent danger for the thousands of other U.S. bridges
Blizzard Buffets East Coast with Deep Snow, Winds, Flooding
A nor'easter with hurricane-force wind gusts battered much of the East Coast on Saturday, flinging heavy snow that made travel treacherous or impossible, flooding coastlines, and threatening to leave bitter cold in its wake.
Winter Storm Churns Up East Coast with Deep Snow, High Winds
People from New York City to Maine awakened Saturday to half a foot (15 centimeters) of snow.
'Tiger King' Joe Exotic Resentenced to 21 Years in Prison
A federal judge resentenced "Tiger King" Joe Exotic to 21 years in prison on Friday, reducing his punishment by just a year despite pleas from the former zookeeper for leniency as he begins treatment for cancer.
Reports: Out Mayor Dies by Apparent Suicide
According to news reports, Kevin Ward, the openly gay mayor of Hyattsville, Maryland, died by an apparent suicide on Jan. 25.
Bill to Regulate Explicit Books in School Libraries Killed
A Virginia Senate committee on Thursday killed legislation that would have required parental consent for students to check out sexually explicit books from school libraries.
'Tiger King' Joe Exotic Set for Resentencing in Oklahoma
A federal judge is set to decide a new sentence Friday for "Tiger King" Joe Exotic after an appeals court ruled last year that the prison term he's serving on a murder-for-hire conviction should be shortened.
Mississippi Mayor Withholds Library Funds Over LGBTQ+ Books
The director of a Mississippi library system says a mayor is withholding $110,000 from his city's library because LGBTQ books are on the shelves.
Jussie Smollett to be Sentenced March 10 for Lying to Police
Jussie Smollett, who was convicted last month of for lying to police about a racist, homophobic attack that authorities said he staged, will return to court for sentencing March 10, a judge said Thursday.
50 Years in 50 Weeks; 2013's Heroic Hunks
This week, we're showcasing two admirable men in very different community subcultures, because we can. Filmmaker James Broughton and leatherman Andy Cross were featured in our June 13, 2013 issue, and both share a connection to gay erotic liberation.
Moderna Begins Testing Omicron-Matched COVID Shots in Adults
Moderna has begun testing an omicron-specific COVID-19 booster in healthy adults.
Buttigieg Vows Help as US Car Fatalities Keep Spiking Higher
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is vowing to help stem rising traffic fatalities, releasing a broad-based strategy aimed at reducing speed, redesigning roads and boosting car safety features such as automatic emergency braking.
AP Sources: Justice Breyer to Retire; Biden to Fill Vacancy
Liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, giving President Joe Biden an opening he has pledged to fill by naming the first Black woman to the high court, two sources told The Associated Press Wednesday.
Pope Francis to Parents: Accept Your Gay Kids
Pope Francis offered some advice to parents with gay children: Don't condemn them.