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Ring Will No Longer Allow Police to Request Doorbell Camera Footage from Users
Amazon-owned Ring will stop allowing police departments to request doorbell camera footage from users, marking an end to a feature that has drawn criticism from privacy advocates.
Watch: Video Shows 'Escalating' Situation After Cop Car Plows into Gay Bar
A video has come to light that shows more of what went down after a police car rammed into a St. Louis gay bar in the late-night hours of Dec. 18, and the owner ended up in handcuffs.
Bill would Revise Tennessee's Decades-Old Law Targeting HIV-Positive People Convicted of Sex Work
Tennessee would no longer be the only U.S. state to impose a lifetime registration as a "violent sex offender" on anyone convicted of engaging in sex work while living with HIV under a proposal that advanced Tuesday in the legislature.
Greek Church Blasts Proposed Same-Sex Civil Marriages, will Present its Views to Congregations
Greece's influential Orthodox Church on Tuesday voiced strong opposition to the center-right government's plans to legalize same-sex civil marriages, and said it would present its views to lawmakers and congregations nationwide.
Backpage Founder Will Face Arizona Retrial on Charges He Participated in Scheme to Sell Sex Ads
Federal prosecutors in Arizona said Tuesday they will retry a co-founder of the lucrative classified site Backpage.com on dozens of prostitution facilitation and money laundering charges.
Disney Asks for Delay in DeSantis Appointees' Lawsuit, as Worker Describes a Distracted District
Disney this week requested a second delay in a state court case involving its legal battle with Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees.
Report: LGBTQ+ Elders Far More at Risk of Poverty, Isolation
Financial security later in life isn't just a matter of saving money. There's a complex of social and familial factors involved, as well.
Ohio Board Stands by Disqualification of Transgender Candidate, Despite Others Being Allowed to Run
A county board in Ohio has refused to reconsider the disqualification of a transgender state House candidate who omitted her former name from circulating petitions, even as other transgender candidates have been cleared for the ballot.
Woman Charged with Killing Hollywood Consultant Michael Latt Pleads Not Guilty
A woman charged with killing a high-profile marketing consultant and social justice advocate in film pleaded not guilty Monday.
How to Stay Healthy During Cold, Flu and COVID-19 Season
Winter is here, inflicting its usual array of symptoms — coughs, nasal congestion, fatigue and fever — and, this year, a new COVID-19 variant is dominating the scoreboard.
2023 Rewind: Lionel Messi's Security Guard Becomes a Social Media Sensation Overnight
When Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi assisted in a goal against FC Cincinnati in Wednesday's U.S. Open semi-final, many noticed a bearded man sprinting to the touchline. It was his bodyguard, Yassine Chueko.
2023 Rewind: EDGE Interview: Rugby Star Ben Cohen — The Best Kind of Ally Against LGBTQ+ Bullying
Ben Cohen might not be well-known in America, but he is a lionized athlete in the UK. Still, it doesn't take being a rugby star to be a hero. Cohen has been championing the fight against bullying since his father died from defending a gay person.
How to Stay Warm in Layered Clothing and Avoid Frostbite this Winter
What does it mean to layer up? Is it different from just putting on a coat? Is there a way to do it wrong?
Ron DeSantis Ends His Struggling Presidential Bid Before New Hampshire and Endorses Donald Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended his Republican presidential campaign Sunday just before the New Hampshire primary and endorsed Donald Trump.
Ohio is Poised to Become the 2nd State to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care for Adults
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced proposals this month that transgender advocates say could block access to gender-affirming care provided by independent clinics and general practitioners.
Henderson Apologizes to LGBTQ+ Community for Short-Lived Saudi Stay after Moving to Ajax
Jordan Henderson apologized Friday to the LGBTQ+ community that fiercely criticized his transfer from Liverpool to Al-Ettifaq, a day after turning his back on his lucrative contract in Saudi Arabia.
North Carolina School Board Backs Away from Law on Policies on Pronouns, Gender Identity Instruction
Officials say a central North Carolina school board's decision to omit two LGBTQ-related provisions that the General Assembly directed districts to comply with could lead to legal complaints or action by legislators.
Out California Senate Leader Toni Atkins Announces Run for Governor in 2026
Toni Atkins, a Democrat from San Diego and the leader of the California Senate who is also openly lesbian, said on Friday she would run for governor in 2026.
Has Saying 'Straight' Become Offensive? This High School Teacher Allegedly Thinks So
A Seattle high school teacher is in hot water after allegedly berating a student of their use of the term "straight," which he felt implies that LGBTQ people must be "crooked."
NYC Dept. of Health Issues Guidelines on Doxy-PEP for Gay, Bi Men and Trans Women
New York City's Department of Health has jumped on the Doxy-PEP bandwagon, issuing advice on how to prescribe a common antibiotic for morning-after use against a range of STIs.