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In Fight Against Virus, Biden Looks for Path Back to Normal
President Joe Biden spent his first 100 days in office encouraging Americans to mask up and stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus. His task for the next 100 days will be to lay out the path back to normal.
Report: Half of Gen Z Gay, Bisexual Boys Out to Parents
Research by the American Psychological Association finds that there is an uptick in gay and bisexual Generation Z boys being out and proud.
N.C. Videographer Abandons Wedding When He Sees Two Brides
A Charlotte, N.C. videographer was hired by a lesbian couple to record their wedding, but immediately prior to the ceremony, he left without explanation.
Rise In Businesses Refusing Gay Couples Is No Anomaly
LGBTQ rights advocates says that the rise in gay couples being refused services is intentional.
Student's Snapchat Profanity Leads to High Court Speech Case
An unusual alliance of conservative and liberal interest groups has formed, all pointing to the dangers of expanding school regulation of students speech.
Gay Teen's Murder Goes Viral on TikTok; was His Death a Hate Crime?
19-year-old Jason Fox was killed last September. Four men are charged with his murder, at least one of whom appears nude in online photos. Police won't confirm his mother's theory: that he was killed for being gay.
New Poll: Majority of Americans Are Against Laws Limiting Transgender Rights
A new poll reveals that two-thirds of Americans are against laws that would limit transgender rights. Then why is there a culture war that indicates otherwise?
Everything You Need To Know About Personal Loans After Bankruptcy
Although it may be difficult, getting a personal loan after bankruptcy isn't impossible. You'll have to accept the fact that the lender will likely charge higher fees, along with a higher interest rate.
Out Weatherman Sues Former Employer; Claims Anti-Gay, Religious Discrimination
Sven Sundgaard, out former weatherman for Minneapolis TV station KARE 11, is suing the station, saying his firing last year was due to his sexual orientation and Jewish faith.
Black Gay Man Calls 911, is Shot 10 Times by Deputy
A Black gay man in Virginia who called 911 ended up being shot 10 times by a sheriff's deputy who thought the phone the man was speaking into was a gun.
Time to Say Goodbye to Some Insurers' Waivers for Covid Treatment Fees
Just as other industries are rolling back some consumer-friendly changes made early in the pandemic — think empty middle seats on airplanes — so, too, are health insurers.
Drone Operators Challenge Surveyors' Turf in Mapping Dispute
Drone pilots are coming into conflict with regulations designed to protect surveying professionals, now that it's possible to nearly precisely combine line drawings with images to better resolve property disputes.
How To Get Customer Perks And Referral Bonuses For Private Student Loans
Current students with private student loans or graduates who refinance student loans often can get lender-specific perks.
Whale of a Time: Appointment-Free Vaccinations at NYC's Museum of Natural History
Appointments are no longer mandatory at any of the coronavirus vaccination sites run by New York City, including its newest and maybe coolest location: beneath the giant blue whale at the Museum of Natural History.
Look: 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 13: Finale Fashion
The finale of "RuPaul's Drag Race" delivered a tsunami of taffeta, sequins, and hair as the finale four sissied that walk three times each, followed by an additional outfit for their final one-on-one with Ru. Here's a look at their fashion journey.
Michigan's Outbreak Worries Scientists. Will Conservative Outposts Keep Pandemic Rolling?
Will pockets of covid denialism and vaccine resistance like that in Hillsdale, Michigan, serve as reservoirs for a wily virus, which will resurface to cause outbreaks in nearby cities and states?
Strides Against HIV/AIDS Falter, Especially in the South, as Nation Battles Covid
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused profound disruptions in almost every aspect of the battle against HIV/AIDS, grounding outreach teams, sharply curtailing testing and diverting critical staff away from laboratories and medical centers.
HIV Drugs Run Short in Kenya as People Say Lives at Risk
Kenyans living with HIV say their lives are in danger due to a shortage of anti-retroviral drugs donated by the United States amid a dispute between the U.S. aid agency and the Kenyan government.
Why Banks Need To Do More To Help Customers Become Financially Successful
The future of banking is already happening, and it's going to be more digital, more personalized and more focused on higher-value financial services.
Disney's New 'Gender-Inclusive' Policies Modernize the Family-Friendly Theme Parks
Mickey's high-waisted red shorts and Minnie's polka-dot flared skirt with a sensible yellow heel won't be changing any time soon, but for Disney Park "cast members" (aka employees), new policies indicate that times are changing.