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AP Source: Trump Plans Lawsuit Against Facebook, Twitter

By Jill Colvin | Jul 7, 2021

Former President Donald Trump is planning to announce a lawsuit Wednesday against three of the country's biggest tech companies: Facebook, Twitter and Google.

As Covid Vaccinations Slow, Parts of the US Remain Far Behind 70% Goal

By Martha Bebinger, WBUR and Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio | Jul 7, 2021

July Fourth was not the celebration President Joe Biden had hoped for, as far as protecting more Americans with a coronavirus vaccine.

Chinese Social Media Giant WeChat Shuts LGBTQ Accounts

By Fu Ting | Jul 7, 2021

China's most popular social media service has deleted accounts on LGBT topics run by university students and nongovernment groups, prompting concern the ruling Communist Party is tightening control over gay and lesbian content.

Preschool Show Boasts Girl Power, Plus Nonbinary Bison Fred

By Lynn Elber | Jul 7, 2021

If there's a missing necklace, an AWOL baby penguin or a herd of on-the-loose caribou, Ridley Jones is your go-to guy. Or make that your girl.

New Research Finds J&J Vaccine Has Muscle Against Covid's Delta Variant

By Victoria Knight | Jul 7, 2021

Data released by Johnson & Johnson showed that the vaccine remains highly protective against the delta variant and immunity may be long-lasting.

The Future of Menswear Isn't About Who Wears the Pants

By Naveen Kumar | Jul 6, 2021

From kaftans to lace shorts and peplum skirts, the future of men's fashion is undergoing a seismic shift.

How Gay Neighborhoods Used the Traumas of HIV to Help Cities Fight COVID

Jul 6, 2021

According to new research, gay neighborhoods have been particularly well-equipped to cope with the coronavirus pandemic.

Franklin Graham Ends Pride Month with Homophobic Message

Jul 6, 2021

How about a little hate to end Pride Month? That is the way homophobic evangelist Franklin Graham chose to end June with a Facebook post commenting on a BBC story of how "Pride has gone mainstream."

Watch: 'Luca' Actor Jack Dylan Grazer Comes Out as Bisexual

By Emell Adolphus | Jul 6, 2021

The "Shazam!" actor, 17, also announced his preferred pronouns on Instagram live.

Another Alleged Hate Crime in Spain Following Brutal Murder of Gay Man

Jul 6, 2021

Anti-gay violence is on the increase in Spain. After the murder of one man in an alleged anti-gay attack, another comes a second on the same day in another part of the country.

Watch: Doctor Brutally Attacked in NYC's Greenwich Village in Another Alleged Hate Crime

Jul 6, 2021

A New York City doctor was brutally attacked in Greenwich Village on July 3 in an apparent hate crime.

Spain: Police Probe Suspected Hate Crime Targeting Gay Man

Jul 6, 2021

Authorities in northwestern Spain are asking for time to fully investigate the death of a 24-year-old man that sparked widespread condemnation after friends of the victim claimed he was targeted and beaten to death for being gay.

LGBTQ Youth of Faith Pray, Bond at 'Beloved Arise' Group

By Luis Andres Henao | Jul 6, 2021

Young people worldwide have joined Beloved Arise during the pandemic to worship, sing and bond virtually. The group celebrated its second annual Queer Youth of Faith Day with podcasts, concerts, online panels and seminars on LGBTQ history and churches.

'Superman,' 'Lethal Weapon' Director Richard Donner Dies

By Lindsey Bahr | Jul 5, 2021

Filmmaker Richard Donner, who helped create the modern superhero blockbuster with 1978's "Superman" and mastered the buddy comedy with the "Lethal Weapon" franchise, has died. He was 91.

Columbus Goalie, 24, Dies from Fall After Fireworks Mishap

By Stephen Whyno | Jul 5, 2021

Matiss Kivlenieks, a candidate to be the Columbus Blue Jackets' future starting goaltender, died in Michigan after fleeing a hot tub and hitting his head following a Fourth of July fireworks accident, police said Monday. He was 24.

Justices Turn Away Florist who Refused Same-Sex Wedding Job

Jul 5, 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday declined to take up the case of a florist who refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding, leaving in place a decision that she broke state anti-discrimination laws.

After Suit, New Jersey to House Inmates Based on Gender ID

By David Porter | Jul 5, 2021

New Jersey's prison system is about to begin housing inmates based on gender identity, the result of a lawsuit filed in 2019 by a transgender woman who said she was forced to live in men's prisons for a year and a half.

Vatican: Pope Alert and Well aDay after Intestinal Surgery

Jul 5, 2021

Pope Francis was "in good, overall condition, alert" and breathing on his own Monday, the Vatican said a day after the pontiff underwent a three-hour operation that involved removing half of his colon.

7 International Airline Credit Cards Worth Applying For

By Eric Rosen | Jul 5, 2021

Here are some of the most significant reasons you should participate in international frequent-flyer programs and, what's more, apply for their co-branded credit cards.

Joey Chestnut Sets New Record At Post-Pandemic Hot Dog Race

Jul 5, 2021

Chowdown champ Joey "Jaws" Chestnut broke his own record to gulp to a 14th win in the men's Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday, while Michelle Lesco took the women's title.

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