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Privacy Concerns Persist in Transgender Sports Case after Utah Judge Seals Only Some Health Records
Transgender teenagers who are challenging a Utah law banning trans girls from playing on girls' sports teams can keep portions of their mental health records confidential after a state judge ruled Thursday that some details are irrelevant to the case.
Watch: Family Members Slam Lack of Hate Crime Charges in Gay AZ Man's Murder, Mutilation
Bernardo Pantaleon was beaten, shot, and mutilated by suspects who bragged about the killing on social media and sent his family photos of his abused corpse — but hate crime charges have yet to be filed.
Watch: Killers Sent Gay Victim's Family Photos of the Mutilated Corpse
It wasn't enough that Bernardo Pantaleon was murdered for being gay; the three suspects who plotted to murder and rob him also tormented his family with photos of his mutilated body, reports say.
Plan to Add Teaching of Holocaust, Genocide to Science Education Draws Questions from Maine Teachers
Teachers and science advocates are voicing skepticism about a Maine proposal to update standards to incorporate teaching about genocide, eugenics, and the Holocaust into middle school science education.
For a Male Sexual Assault Survivor, Justice Won in Court Does Not Equal Healing
When Sam Schultz was sexually assaulted, it felt like a part of them died. It took eight years and the burgeoning #MeToo movement to spur them to go public and make a police report, and an additional five years for their attackers to plead guilty.
Not Real News: A Look At What Didn't Happen This Week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts.
Entertainment Consultant Killed by Woman who Stalked his Film Director Friend, Prosecutors Say
A high-profile entertainment marketing consultant was targeted by a woman who had been stalking and threatening a film director friend of his before she fatally shot him after her forcing her way inside his Los Angeles home.
For a Male Sexual Assault Survivor, Justice Won in Court Does Not Equal Healing
When Sam Schultz was sexually assaulted, it felt like a part of them died. It took eight years and the burgeoning #MeToo movement to spur them to go public and make a police report, and an additional five years for their attackers to plead guilty.
Remember, Test, and Take Action says Harold J. Phillips, Director of the WH Office of National AIDS Policy in World AIDS Day Message
In a recent video, Harold J. Phillips, MRP, Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy, shares why we should pause and reflect on the importance of World AIDS Day.
Henry Kissinger, Secretary of State under Presidents Nixon and Ford, Dies at 100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice, died Wednesday, his consulting firm said. He was 100.
Watch: A Giant George Santos Balloon Flies in Anticipation of Him Floating Away from Relevancy
Protestors are for the embattled New York Republican congressperson to be voted out of his post.
Opponents Want Judge to Declare Montana Drag Reading Ban Unconstitutional without Requiring a Trial
A group of people, organizations and businesses opposed to a law that restricts drag performances and bans drag reading events at public schools and libraries asked a federal judge to declare Montana's law unconstitutional without requiring a trial.
Staff Reassigned at Florida School after Allegations that Transgender Student Played on Girls' Team
Students walked out at a South Florida high school, a day after their principal and other staff were removed from their positions as officials investigate allegations of a trans student being playing on a girls' volleyball team, violating state law.
LGBTQ+ Rights Group Sues over Iowa Law Banning School Library Books, Gender Identity Discussion
Several families are suing to stop Iowa's new law that bans books from school libraries, forbids teachers from raising LGBTQ+ issues and forces educators in some cases to out the gender identity of students to their parents.
Watch: Minnesota Vikings Kirk Cousins Supports Anti-Gay Org
The starting quarterback recently appeared in a video talking about his journey as a Christian and support for the organization.
Disneyland Arrests 26-Year-Old Man for Stripping Bare on 'It's a Small World' Ride
An unexpected guest was seen wandering around the animatronic figures at Disneyland's "It's a Small World" ride this past weekend. The 26-year-old man subsequently stripped nude and played amongst the animatronic figures before being arrested.
What's Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year for 2023? Hint: Be True to Yourself
In an age of deepfakes and post-truth, as artificial intelligence rose and Elon Musk turned Twitter into X, the Merriam-Webster word of the year for 2023 is "authentic."
Realtor Paints Apartment Building Rainbow Colors after Daughters' Request
"A house-turned-apartment complex is bringing smiles to lots of people on a Nebraska block thanks to its vibrant rainbow paint job and the owner's young daughters, who chose the hues."
Retailers Offer Bigger Black Friday Discounts to Lure Hesitant Shoppers Hunting for the Best Deals
Shoppers venturing out to malls and stores on Black Friday found perks from champagne to virtual reality experiences and old-fashioned doorbusters, as retailers tried to entice customers who are resisting splurges and impulse buying this year.
Data Breach Credit Claimed by 'Gay Furry Hacker' Group Demanding 'IRL Cat Girls'
A hacker group claiming to be made up of "gay furries" has taken credit for a data breach affecting a "nuclear research hub" in Idaho. The group says they want "IRL (in real life) cat girls".