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Facebook Yanks Bolsonaro Video Claiming Vaccines Cause AIDS
Facebook and Instagram have removed a live broadcast that Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro delivered that claims UK vaccine recipients are developing AIDS.
Watch: Dancer Corey O'Brien Reflects On 9 Years Of Sobriety In 'Freedom'
Last week, O'Brien unveiled the short film "Freedom," which was produced in collaboration with the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
Bitcoin Casino Bonuses Guide
What are Bitcoin bonuses and how do they work in the world of online casinos?
Russia President Vladimir Putin Calls Gender Fluidity 'Monstrous'
Russia's leader Vladimir Putin recently compared teaching gender fluidity to a "crime against humanity" during the Valdai International Discussion Club think tank.
Twitter Suspends Indiana Rep. Jim Banks' Account for Misgendering Trans Official
Twitter suspended an Indiana congressman's official account after removing a post about a transgender Biden administration official over a violation of the social media company's rules.
Mel Groves is 41st Known Victim of Deadly Anti-Trans Violence in 2021
Mel Groves, 25, a Black transgender man, died of gunshot wounds in Jackson, Mississippi on Oct. 11. He is the 41st trans or gender-nonconforming victim of lethal violence this year.
James Michael Tyler, Who Played Gunther on 'Friends,' Dies
James Michael Tyler, the actor known widely for his recurring role as Gunther on "Friends," has died. He was 59.
What the Metaverse is and How It Will Work
The term "metaverse" seems to be everywhere. Facebook is hiring thousands of engineers in Europe to work on it, while video game companies are outlining their long-term visions. But what is it?
Not Real News: A Look at What Didn't Happen This 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.
Facebook Dithered in Curbing Divisive User Content in India
Facebook in India has been selective in curbing hate speech, misinformation and inflammatory posts, particularly anti-Muslim content, according to leaked documents.
Hail, Mary! High School's Halftime Show is a Drag Pageant
A Vermont high school homecoming football game turned into a "drag ball" runway at halftime, with a mix of students and faculty members parading in gowns, wigs and makeup — and a big crowd in rainbow colors to cheer them on.
Watch: Texas Removed LGBTQ Youth Webpage after Governor Candidate Called them 'Offensive'
The state of Texas removed two LGBTQ resource pages from the Department of Family and Protective Services' website after Republican governor candidate Don Huffines called them "offensive."
Democrats Want U.S. Diplomats to Lobby For Marriage Equality Internationally
More than 60 House Democrats urged the Secretary of State to lift the ban on U.S. diplomats lobbying for gay marriage.
Amid the Capitol Riot, Facebook Faced its Own Insurrection
As supporters of Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6th, forcing lawmakers into hiding, an insurrection of a different kind was taking place inside the world's largest social media company.
Baldwin was Told Gun was 'Cold' before Movie Set Shooting
Details of the shooting at the ranch on Bonanza Creek Road were included in a search warrant application filed by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office.
Seventh B.A.R. Talk to Focus on Local Politics
Politics through five decades of Bay Area Reporter coverage will be discussed by an esteemed panel of local officials, with Assistant News Editor and politics columnist Matthew S. Bajko, on Thursday, November 4.
Watch: Male, Non-Binary Students Sue Texas School District for Long Hair Suspensions
Six male students, and one non-binary student, are suing after being suspended by a Texas school district for refusing to cut their hair short in conformity with a dress code they say is discriminatory.
Sheriff: Baldwin Fired Shot on Movie Set That Killed Woman
Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun that killed a woman at a Santa Fe movie set.
Man Fatally Shoots Stepfather After Argument Over Gay Guest
A man reportedly objected to a family member bringing a gay guest into the home and fatally shot his stepfather in an argument.
Ruby Rose Alleges CW's 'Batwoman' had Toxic Workplace, Execs Respond
Ruby Rose says a toxic work environment is the real reason they walked away from CW's "Batwoman." Execs respond and reveal complaints against the actor.