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NYC's Hell's Kitchen Nightlife Bounces Back With New Openings
The the Roarin' 20s have begun! New York City's queer hub — Hell's Kitchen — bursts back to life with a slate of new LGBTQ bar openings that promises to revitalize the neighborhood for locals and tourists alike.
Tropical Storm Henri Makes Landfall in Rhode Island
Tropical Storm Henri hit the coast of Rhode Island Sunday afternoon, packing high winds that knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes.
Cuomo's Drive to Dominate Led to Success, and His Downfall
For those who watched Cuomo's daily COVID-19 briefings and saw a beacon of strength and competence, Cuomo's departure from the governor's mansion may seem a stunning reversal.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Wife Jacqueline Hospitalized for COVID
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a famed civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, and his wife, Jacqueline, have been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19.
Mask, Vaccine Conflicts Descend into Violence and Harassment
Anti-vaccine and anti-mask demonstrations are taking violent turns, and educators, medical professionals and public figures have been stunned at the level at which they have been vilified.
At Least 8 Killed in Tennessee Flash Floods; Dozens Missing
Catastrophic flooding in Middle Tennessee left at least eight dead and dozens missing Saturday as record-shattering rainfall washed away homes and rural roads, authorities said.
Twitter Users Slam OnlyFans' Decision to Ban Explicit Sexual Content
On Thursday OnlyFans, the site where content is shared for profit, content after October 1. On Twitter many call the decision as being based on moral judgment and will hurt sex workers.
Like February in August: Post-July 4th Weekend Finds Ptown Businesses Hit Hard
The fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak in Provincetown over the July 4 weekend has left businesses reeling.
Anti-LGBTQ+, Anti-Mask Cardinal, Ill with COVID, Now off Respirator
An anti-LGTBQ+, anti-mask Roman Catholic cardinal who was hospitalized after contracting COVID-19 is off a ventilator and is being moved out of intensive care.
Henri Becomes a Hurricane as It Moves Toward the Northeast
Preparations for a storm grew more urgent Saturday as the newly upgraded Hurricane Henri closed in on the Northeast.
Parents Get Coached on How to Escape Mask and Vaccine Rules
An Oregon school superintendent is telling parents they can get their children out of wearing masks by citing federal disability law. A pastor at a California megachurch is offering religious exemptions.
China's Mars Rover Soldiers on after Completing Program
China's Zhurong Mars rover is soldiering on after completing its initial program to explore the red planet and search for frozen water that could provide clues as to whether it once supported life.
New England Preps for 1st Hurricane in 30 Years with Henri
New Englanders bracing for their first hurricane in 30 years began hauling boats out of the water and taking other precautions Friday as Tropical Storm Henri barreled toward the Northeast coast.
Watch: Devil's Advocate? Ill. Teacher Under Fire for Creating Hostile Classroom Atmosphere
A group of students have spoken out against an Illinois high school teacher for accusations of homophobia, transphobia, misogyny and racial insensitivity expressed in her classroom
Gay Waiter Stiffed on Tip with Homophobic Note but Rewarded by Community Organization
A waiter in Madison, Wisconsin, was stiffed by a customer who acknowledged good service, but left a hate-fueled anti-gay note. That's when fairness-minded strangers stepped in — a lot of them.
New HIV Vaccine, Based on COVID-19 Vaccine Research, Heads for Trials
Moderna is set to begin Phase I trials of two promising vaccines against HIV, using technology it developed in its successful efforts to create a vaccine against COVID-19.
Watch: 'Rainbow Six Siege' Latest Game to Feature Trans Character
LGBTQ+ representation in gaming has taken another step forward with the introduction of a transgender operator in Ubisoft's "Rainbow Siege Six" — the company's first trans character.
'Bracing for the Worst' in Florida's COVID-19 Hot Zone
As quickly as one COVID patient is discharged, another waits for a bed in northeast Florida, the hot zone of the state's latest surge.
Chuck Close, Artist of Monumental Grids, Dies at 81
Chuck Close, a painter, photographer and printmaker best known for his monumental grid portraits and photo-based paintings of family and famous friends, has died. He was 81.
Vaccine Checks Begin at San Francisco Eateries, Bars
Anyone who wants to eat, drink or exercise indoors in San Francisco must show they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 when one of the nation's most stringent restrictions on unvaccinated people takes effect.