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Provincetown Sets New COVID Directives after Uptick in Cases
After an uptick in COVID cases after the July 4 weekend, local officials in Provincetown have issued a new mask-wearing advisory.
Transgender Magician Cancels Wyoming Shows After Death Threats
After being outed as a transgender woman, magician Mikayla Oz canceled a series of planned shows at a public library in Gillette, Wyoming.
Watch: Sheriff's Deputy Indicted in Shooting of Unarmed Gay Black Man
A Virginia sheriff's deputy has been indicted in the April shooting of an unarmed gay Black man.
Watch: Gay Asian American Man Found Critically Injured, Lying on Train Tracks in Atlanta
A gay Asian American man in Atlanta, Georgia, was found on train tracks with severe head injuries his partner said have left him "fighting for his life."
Out Podcast Host Mat George Killed in Hit-and-Run
Mat George, who co-hosted the podcast "She Rates Dogs," was killed in a hit-and-run in Los Angeles early Saturday morning, his co-host Michaela Okland confirmed Sunday.
Michael Kitces On The Right Way To Save For Retirement
You've probably heard you should be saving 10% to 15% of your pay into a tax-advantaged retirement account. The problem is...it may not be true.
Students Show Support for Fired Gay Coach
A gay high school cheer coach who brought suit after abruptly being fired is finding support from students demanding his job be restored.
Hospital 'Trauma Centers' Charge Enormous Fees to Treat Minor Injuries and Send People Home
Tens of thousands of times a year, hospitals charge enormously expensive trauma alert fees for injuries so minor the patient is never admitted.
Probe: Journalists, Activists Among Firm's Spyware Targets
An investigation by a global media consortium provides further evidence that military-grade malware from Israel-based NSO Group is being used to spy on journalists and others.
With Pandemic Worsening in U.S., Surgeon General Worried
The U.S. surgeon general said he's concerned about what lies ahead with cases of COVID-19 increasing in every state, millions still unvaccinated, and a highly contagious variant spreading.
How Blue Origin's Jeff Bezos will Soar into Space
No test pilots or flight engineers will be aboard for Jeff Bezos' Tuesday flight from West Texas; just Bezos, his brother, an 82-year-old aviation pioneer, and a teenage tourist.
Church in Norway Marks Name Change for Transgender Person
A Lutheran church in Norway has held a name change ceremony for a 49-year-old transgender person in what officials said marked the first such event in a place of worship in the Nordic country.
Protests over Transgender Rights at LA Spa Turn Violent
Police arrested several dozen people and fired non-lethal projectiles to disperse an unruly crowd on Saturday after a dueling protest over transgender rights at a Los Angeles spa turned violent.
83-Year-Old Man Diagnosed with HIV; Risks Not Confined to the Young
The recent HIV diagnosis of an 83-year-old man — thought to be one of the oldest people diagnosed as living with the virus — shows that risks remain real even for the elderly.
Using A Credit Card To Send Money On PayPal — Should You?
PayPal is a convenient way to send money to a friend or family member. But is using your credit card to send money using the service financially sensible?
Rare Stone Discovered Outlining Ancient Rome's City Limits
Archaeologists have discovered a rare stone delineating the city limits of ancient Rome that dates from the age of Emperor Claudius in 49 A.D..
California Fire Prompts Evacuations; Oregon Blaze Balloons
A rapidly growing wildfire south of Lake Tahoe jumped a highway, prompting more evacuation orders and the cancellation of an extreme bike ride through the Sierra Nevada on Saturday.
They're Not Blown Away by NJ's Offshore wind Power Plans
New Jersey is moving aggressively to become the leader in the fast-growing offshore wind energy industry on the East Coast, but not everyone is blown away by those ambitious plans.
Safety, Affordability Concerns Are Deterring LGBTQ Homebuyers
Members of the LGBTQ community seeking homeownership have already faced years of systemic and societal injustices.
Billionaire Branson Took Pride Flag on Space Flight to Honor Pulse Victims
Billionaire Richard Branson rocketed 59 miles up to the edge of space on June 11 — and he took a Pride flag with him in tribute to victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting.