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Spa Shootings Could be First Test of Georgia's Hate Crimes Law
The murder case against a white man charged with shooting and killing six women of Asian descent and two other people at Atlanta-area massage businesses this week could become the first big test for Georgia's new hate crimes law.
Judges Claim 'Clarity Suffers' in Denying Non-Binary Defendant Pronoun Plea
A panel of federal judges have rejected a nonbinary defendant's appeal to the court to be referred to with they/them pronouns.
Lawsuit: NJ Prison Guards Kicked, Punched Transgender Woman
New Jersey prison guards punched and kicked a transgender woman during an attack on inmates in January and struck her so forcefully about a month later that she had to be hospitalized, according to a lawsuit.
7 Appliances and Gadgets to Reimagine Spring Cleaning
It's been a year of sanitizing, and while our hands may be raw from so much washing, there's a new crop of products for tech-savvy consumers who would appreciate a nudge from modern technology to keep their houses in order. Here's a look at some of our fa
Lesbian Couple Attacked by Trio of Assailants in Supermarket, Shelter in Security Office
Police in English county Kent have released images captured by security cameras of three suspects in an alleged hate crime incident in late January.
Should You Redeem Your Credit Card Rewards To Pay With PayPal?
Earning a big stash of points may no longer mean what it used to. Swank redemptions have given way to more practical uses. Issuers have increased the number of ways you can use your rewards.
The Witness Against You: Your Car
Insurance options such as usage-based car insurance use telematics to track and measure factors such as sudden acceleration and hard braking to help determine your insurance rate. But there are pitfalls.
In Pope's Homeland, Ex-Priest Leaves Church Over Gay Unions
A former priest and LGBTQ activist who has blessed same-sex unions in Pope Francis' home country, Argentina, is leaving the Roman Catholic Church after the Vatican issued a pronouncement this week that priests may not perform such blessings.
Prosecutor: Louisiana Man Tried to Kill, Dismember Gay Man
A southwest Louisiana man was charged with federal hate crime and kidnapping charges Thursday by prosecutors who said he tried to kill and dismember one of three men he abducted after luring them using social media and a dating app.
US Charges Swiss 'Hacktivist' for Data Theft and Leaks
The Justice Department has charged a Swiss hacker with computer intrusion and identity theft, just over a week after the hacker took credit for helping to break into the online systems of a U.S. security-camera startup.
Biden, Harris Offering Solace to Grieving Asian Americans
For Asian Americans, 2020 was a year of political success and newfound influence. But it was also a time of vulnerability to racist assaults.
Can Vaccination and Infection Rates Add Up to Reach Covid Herd Immunity?
"Presumed 'herd immunity' is 'the combined value of infections + vaccinations as % population > 60%,'" noted a tweet by a CNBC anchor based on a more complete analysis by the firm. That got us thinking: Does this calculation hold up?
LA Police: Armie Hammer Under Sexual Assault Investigation
Actor Armie Hammer is under investigation for sexual assault, Los Angeles police said Thursday.
Alexi McCammond Parts Ways with Teen Vogue Over Past Tweets
Saying her past anti-Asian and homophobic tweets have overshadowed her work, Alexi McCammond said Thursday that she and publisher Conde Nast have decided to part ways at Teen Vogue.
Brooklyn Pharmacist Hand-Delivers COVID Vaccine to LGBTQ Seniors
As disparities in access to the COVID-19 vaccine continue to reverberate throughout the world, one Brooklyn pharmacist decided to take matters into his own hands.
Vatican Cardinal Defends Gay Union Blessing Ban Amid Dissent
A cardinal close to Pope Francis defended a recent Holy See pronouncement that priests cannot bless same-sex unions as the Vatican faced outright dissent from some Catholic clergy and questions about the pontiff's role in approving the document.
How Much Cash Should You Keep In The Bank?
How much money should you keep in checking and savings? Is it possible to have too much cash in the bank? Finding the right balance is key to managing your bank accounts.
Queens DA Moves to Drop 700 Sex Work-Related Prosecutions
The district attorney of Queens announced Tuesday that she is requesting the dismissal of nearly 700 cases involving prostitution-related offenses, and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he would push for statewide decriminalization of sex work.
SC Lawmaker Draws Ire from Fellow Dems on Transgender Bill
Twenty-three South Carolina Republicans have signed onto a measure aimed at blocking hormonal treatments for transgender youth. But the bill's chief sponsor is a Democrat.
Asian Americans Grieve, Organize in Wake of Atlanta Attacks
Asian Americans were already worn down by a year of pandemic-fueled racist attacks when a white gunman was charged with attacking three Atlanta-area massage parlors and killing eight people, most of them Asian women.