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China Pursues Tech 'Self-Reliance,' Fueling Global Unease

By Joe McDonald | Dec 28, 2021

Computer chips are a top priority in the ruling Communist Party's marathon campaign to end China's reliance on technology from the United States, Japan and other suppliers.

Study: HIV Prevention Treatments Low Among Gay Southern Black Men

Dec 27, 2021

A new study reveals low PrEP use and poor access to HIV care are contributing factors for HIV infection for Black men in the South who have sex with men.

Is 'Runner's High' a Result of the Body's Own Versions of CBD and THC?

Dec 27, 2021

What's behind the so-called "runner's high?" New research on the neuroscience of exercise may surprise you.

'Dallas Buyers Club' Director Jean-Marc Vallée Dead at 58

'Dallas Buyers Club' Director Jean-Marc Vallée Dead at 58

By Ryan Pearson | Dec 27, 2021

Director and producer Jean-Marc Vallée, who won an Emmy for directing the hit HBO series "Big Little Lies" and whose 2013 drama "Dallas Buyers Club" earned multiple Oscar nominations, has died. He was 58.

'He-Man' Artist and Toy Designer T. Mark Taylor Dies at 80

By Bobby Caina Calvan and Stefanie Dazio | Dec 27, 2021

T. Mark Taylor, artist and toy designer for the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe franchise as well as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, died Thursday at his Southern California home. He was 80.

Israeli Archaeologists Find Treasures in Ancient Shipwrecks

By Moshe Edri | Dec 27, 2021

The Israel Antiquities Authority announced Wednesday the discovery of remnants of two shipwrecks off the Mediterranean coast, replete with a sunken trove of hundreds Roman and medieval silver coins.

1st US Gay Bishop Remembers Tutu's Generosity, Kindness

By Holly Ramer | Dec 26, 2021

Right Rev. Robinson, who in 2003 became the U.S. Episcopal Church's first openly gay bishop, recalls the impact of Desmond Tutu.

Harvey Evans, Actor in Broadway's Golden Years, Dies at 80

By Mark Kennedy | Dec 26, 2021

Harvey Evans, an actor, singer and dancer who had a knack for landing roles in the original Broadway productions of such classics as "West Side Story," "Follies" "Hello, Dolly!" and "Gypsy," has died.

LGBTQ Sexuality: The 10 Stories That Rose to Our Attention in 2021

LGBTQ Sexuality: The 10 Stories That Rose to Our Attention in 2021

Dec 26, 2021

The 10 biggest stories about LGBTQ sexuality show an increasing awareness around race and gender equality, and a broader emergence of sexual fluidity within the queer community.

Former Model Opens Up about Sexual Abuse at Hands of Leading Fashion Photographer

Dec 26, 2021

Former model Barrett Pall opened up about his alleged sexual abuse at the hands of photographer Rick Day to point out how vulnerable models are in the industry.

Trans Tornado Chaser Faces Storm of Rejection

By Kilian Melloy | Dec 26, 2021

Chimera Comstock has fearlessly faced hurricanes and tornadoes, but since coming out as trans she's faced a storm of rejection, including job loss and colleagues turning their backs on her.

Desmond Tutu, South African Equality Activist, Dies at 90

By Andrew Meldrum | Dec 26, 2021

Desmond Tutu, South Africa's Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice and LGBT rights and retired Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, has died.

Ex-Assistant Accuses Director Bryan Singer of Traumatizing him When he was 18

Dec 25, 2021

In a lengthy Variety piece, a former assistant of director Bryan Singer details his alleged abusive relationship more than a decade ago that began when the author was a very young-looking 18.

Space Telescope Launched on Daring Quest to Behold First Stars

By Marcia Dunn | Dec 25, 2021

The world's largest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away Saturday on a high-stakes quest to behold light from the first stars and galaxies and scour the universe for hints of life.

Mormon Billionaire Leaves Faith, Rebukes LGBTQ+ Rights Stance

Mormon Billionaire Leaves Faith, Rebukes LGBTQ+ Rights Stance

Dec 25, 2021

An advertising-technology billionaire has formally resigned his membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and rebuked the faith over social issues and LGBTQ rights in an unusual public move.

FDA Approves First Injectable Treatment for HIV Pre-Exposure Prevention

Dec 25, 2021

Apretude is the first FDA-approved injectable drug to reduce risk of sexually acquired HIV.

Not Real News: A Look at What Didn't Happen this Week

Dec 24, 2021

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts.

A Poll Asks: Should Santa Claus Be Gay?

By Emell Adolphus | Dec 24, 2021

Fewer than half of the respondents in a new poll said that they thought it was "acceptable" for Santa Claus to be depicted as gay.

Britney, Ellen, Lil Nas X: Pop Culture's Biggest Moments 0f 2022

By Christopher Ehlers | Dec 24, 2021

Bookended by the Capital insurrection and another surge in COVID cases that are threatening just about everyone's holiday plans, it was — for better (but mostly worse) — another unprecedented year. Here's a look back at the top pop culture stories.

EDGE's 12 Most-Read Stories of 2021

By Jason St. Amand | Dec 24, 2021

EDGE rounds up 12 of its most-read stories of 2021.

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