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The 10 Biggest LGBTQ Culture Stories of 2021
Some of the best queer and ally journalists in the industry contributed to EDGE this year on broad range of topics from culture and politics to LGBTQ+ advancements across a variety of industries.
Explainer: What Will Judge Weigh in Sentencing Kim Potter?
The former suburban Minneapolis police officer who said she confused her handgun for her Taser when she killed Daunte Wright will be sentenced in February after a jury convicted her Thursday on two counts of manslaughter.
New Year's Eve in Times Square Still On, with Smaller Crowd
Revelers will still ring in the new year in New York's Times Square next week, there just won't be as many of them as usual under new restrictions announced Thursday as the city grapples with a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Joan Didion, Peerless Prose Stylist, Dies at 87
Joan Didion, the revered author and essayist whose precise social and personal commentary in such classics as "The White Album" and "The Year of Magical Thinking" made her a uniquely clear-eyed critic of turbulent times, has died. She was 87.
Kim Potter Guilty of Manslaughter in Daunte Wright's Death
A suburban Minneapolis police officer who said she confused her handgun for her Taser was convicted of manslaughter Thursday in the death of Daunte Wright.
Texas Board Withdraws Pardon Recommendation for George Floyd
A Texas board that had unanimously supported a posthumous pardon for George Floyd over a 2004 drug arrest in Houston backpedaled in an announcement Thursday, saying "procedural errors" were found in their recommendation.
US Sets Shorter Covid-19 Isolation Rules for Health Workers
Worried that a new COVID-19 wave could overwhelm understaffed U.S. hospitals, federal officials on Thursday loosened rules that call on health care workers to stay out of work for 10 days if they test positive.
Final Goodbye: Recalling Influential People Who Died in 2021
The Associated Press looks back at those in the public eye who passed in 2021.
Whom Should we Tip for the Holidays — and How Much?
You're likely planning to give some extra love to family and friends this time of year. But what about your dog walker or babysitter? Consider showing appreciation for your service providers with a gratuity.
Threatening Mass Text Message Tells LGBTQ+ Israelis They 'Deserve Death'
A menacing text message received by thousands of LGBTQ+ Israelis warned that they were "apostates" who "deserve... death," and appeared to come from a rabbi who has denied sending the message.
Same-sex Penguin Couples at Melbourne Aquarium Are Now 'Fab Uncles'
Gentoo penguin duos Klaus and Jones and Tiger and Branston are now playing uncles to newest gentoo penguin chick, Chips.
Out Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Doles Out $241M to Boost Supply Chain
Out transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is awarding more than $241 million in grants to bolster U.S ports, part of the Biden administration's plan to address America's clogged supply chain.
What Caused Amazon's Outage? Will There be More?
A major outage in Amazon's cloud computing network on Dec. 7 severely disrupted services at a wide range of U.S. companies for hours, raising questions about the vulnerability of the internet.
U.S. Delays Intelligence Center Targeting Foreign Influence
"It really is just giving a gift to Russia and China and others who clearly have their sights set not only on the midterm elections but on ongoing campaigns to destabilize American society."
To Grandmother's House or No? Omicron Disrupts Holiday Plans
For the second year in a row, the ever-morphing virus presents would-be revelers with a difficult choice: Cancel holiday gatherings and trips or figure out ways to forge ahead as safely as possible.
Is It Safe to Invest in the Stock Exchange?
It is highly safe to invest in the stock market due to many reasons. Here are the reasons why investors should invest in the stock exchange market.
Gay Nightclub Worker Shot in San Antonio
An employee of a gay nightclub in San Antonio, Texas, was shot after patrons got into a fight on Dec. 15.
Fauci Says Fox's Watters Should be Fired for Comments on Him
Fox News defended Jesse Watters on Tuesday after he used the phrase "kill shot" in a speech urging young conservatives to confront Dr. Anthony Fauci in public with a hostile interview.
Omicron Sweeps Across Nation, Now 73% of New US COVID Cases
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S., accounting for 73% of new infections last week.
Biden to Pledge 500M Free COVID-19 Tests to Counter Omicron
President Biden plans to announce 500 million free rapid tests for Americans, increased support for hospitals and a redoubling of vaccination and boosting efforts.