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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.
Angst over LGBTQ+ Stories Led to Another Canceled Show. But in a Wyoming Town, a Play was Salvaged
Twenty-five years after a watershed moment for the gay rights movement — the murder of Matthew Shepard — the canceled performances of "The Bullying Collection" show how far the LGBTQ+ community still has to go to gain acceptance in Wyoming and elsewhere.
Florida GOP Lawmakers Seek to Ban Rainbow Pride Flags in Schools, Saying they're Bad for Students
A bill advanced by Florida Republicans would ban teachers and other government employees from displaying a rainbow flag -- even wearing one as a lapel pin for a day -- but they could hang the full-size flag of any "recognized nation" as long as they want.
South Carolina House OKs Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors, Missouri Panel Sees Similar Bills
The Republican-led South Carolina House overwhelmingly approved a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors on Wednesday, while a Missouri legislative committee discussed a slew of like-minded proposals.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen Backs Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill and Tax Cuts in State of the State Address
In his second state of the state address to Nebraska lawmakers, Gov. Jim Pillen offered supporting a divisive bill that would restrict transgender student participation in high school sports and limit trans students' access to bathrooms and locker rooms.
Wastewater Tests Can Find Mpox, Study Finds. Expect More Bugs to be Tracked that Way
Wastewater testing does a good job at detecting mpox infections, U.S. health officials said in a report Thursday that bolsters a push to use sewage to track more diseases.
Uniqlo Sues Shein over Alleged Copy of its Popular 'Mary Poppins Bag'
Uniqlo Co. has sued rival retailer Shein over a small shoulder bag the Japanese retailer said was an inferior and unlawful copy of its hit product touted as the "Mary Poppins bag."
AI is the Buzz, the Big Opportunity and the Risk to Watch Among the Davos Glitterati
Artificial intelligence is easily the biggest buzzword for world leaders and corporate bosses diving into big ideas at the World Economic Forum's glitzy annual meeting in Davos.
Hungary Won't Back Down on Anti-LGBTQ+ and Asylum Policies Criticized by EU, Minister Says
Hungary's government will not change policies the European Union believes infringe on LGBTQ+ rights and those of asylum seekers, even if doing so would unfreeze billions in funding.
Another Trans Candidate in Ohio Faces Disqualification Vote for Omitting Deadname
A second transgender candidate running for a seat in the Republican-majority Ohio House is at risk of being disqualified from the ballot after omitting her former name on circulating petitions.
Samsung Vies to Make AI More Mainstream by Baking More of the Technology into its Galaxy Phones
Smartphones could get much smarter this year as the next wave of artificial intelligence seeps into the devices that accompany people almost everywhere they go.
Overdraft Fees Could Drop to as Low as $3 under New Biden Proposal
The cost to overdraw a bank account could drop to as little as $3, the latest effort by the Biden administration to combat fees it says pose an unnecessary burden on American consumers.
A Drought has Forced Authorities to Further Slash Traffic in Panama Canal, Disrupting Global Trade
A severe drought that began last year has forced authorities to slash ship crossings by 36% in the Panama Canal, one of the world's most important trade routes.
Reports: Gay Soccer Star Stephen Laybutt 'Took His Own Life'
Stephen Laybutt, a former member of the Australian men's national soccer team the Socceroos, reportedly committed suicide last weekend. Laybutt, 46, came out as gay after his retirement.
Shooter who Killed 5 People at Colorado LGBTQ+ Club Intends to Plead Guilty to Federal Hate Crimes
The shooter who killed five people and endangered the lives of over 40 others at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs will plead guilty to new federal charges for hate crimes and firearm violations under to avoid the death penalty.