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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.
More Transgender Candidates Face Challenges Running for Office in Ohio for Omitting their Deadname
Several transgender candidates for state office in Ohio are facing challenges and even outright disqualification for omitting their former names from petition paperwork under a little-known state elections law.
Disney Hopes Prosecutor's Free Speech Case Against DeSantis Helps Its Own Lawsuit
Disney is hoping a recent decision bolstering a Florida prosecutor's First Amendment case against Gov. Ron DeSantis helps its own free speech lawsuit against the governor.
The Supreme Court Declines to Step into the Fight over Bathrooms for Transgender Students
The Supreme Court on Tuesday passed up a chance to intervene in the debate over bathrooms for transgender students, rejecting an appeal from an Indiana public school district.
Wave of Transgender Slayings in Mexico Spurs Anger and Protests by LGBTQ+ Community
Authorities in Mexico said at least three transgender people were killed in the first two weeks of 2024, and rights groups were investigating two additional such cases.
Pope Acknowledges Resistance to Same-Sex Blessings but Doubles Down: 'The Lord Blesses Everyone'
Pope Francis has defended his controversial decision to let priests bless same-sex couples but admitted that "solitude is a price you have to pay" when you make difficult decisions.
Men Who Say They Were Abused by a Japanese Boy Band Producer Criticize the Company's Response
Members of a group of men who say they were sexually abused as boys by a Japanese entertainment mogul are accusing the company behind the scandal, previously known as Johnny's, of not being sincere in dealing with the victims.
Arctic Freeze Continues To Blast Huge Swaths of the US with Sub-Zero Temperatures
A dangerous Arctic blast will continue sweeping across the U.S. on Monday and linger through at least midweek, prolonging a bitter cold that set record-low temperatures in parts of the country and threatens to further disrupt daily life.
St. Paul Makes History with All-Female City Council, a Rarity Among Large US Cities
When St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali looked out at her fellow council members at their initial meeting this week, she saw all the members' seats were occupied by women — a first for Minnesota's capital city.
Family Sues School District over Law that Bans Transgender Volleyball Player from Girls' Sports
The family of a transgender volleyball player has added a South Florida school district as a defendant in a federal lawsuit that challenges a 2021 state law banning transgender girls from playing on female sports teams.
Anti-LGBTQ Bills Introduced Hit Record Last Year in U.S.
There were at least 510 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in state legislatures across the country last year.
British Man Speaks Out After Brutal Homophobic Assault
Lewis North, a 32-year-old business owner, says he was jumped, bitten, and viciously beaten by a man who screamed anti-gay slurs and told him that he "shouldn't be allowed to walk the street."
Alabama can Enforce a Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors, Appeals Court Rules
Alabama can begin immediately enforcing a ban outlawing the use of puberty blockers and hormones to treat transgender people under 19, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday.
Greek Government's Plans to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage Win Key Opposition Backing
The center-right Greek government's plans to legalize same-sex civil marriage received a major boost Thursday after the left-wing opposition leader pledged his party's backing in parliament.
New List Scores TV, Streaming Series on Diversity and Inclusion
The hundreds of television series on U.S. broadcast, cable and streaming platforms, and the executive producers creating them, are the subject of a new list that scores them for diversity and inclusion.
Africa's Catholic Hierarchy Refuses Same-Sex Blessings, Says Such Unions are Contrary to God's Will
In a rebuke yet to Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar issued a statement refusing to follow his declaration allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples and asserting that such unions are "contrary to the will of God."
Efforts to Restrict Transgender Health Care Endure in 2024, with More Adults Targeted
Republican-led state legislatures are considering a new round of bills restricting medical care for transgender youths — and in some cases, adults — returning to the issue the year after a wave of high-profile bills became law and sparked lawsuits.