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Walmart Experiments with AI to Enhance Customers' Shopping Experiences
Walmart has unveiled plans to dive further into the world of artificial intelligence — and drones — to improve its customers' shopping experiences.
Meet Gabriel Attal, France's Youngest-Ever and First Openly Gay Prime Minister
Gabriel Attal was named Tuesday as France's youngest-ever prime minister, as President Emmanuel Macron seeks a fresh start for the rest of his term amid growing political pressure from the far right.
LGBTQ+ Advocates' Lawsuit Says Louisiana Transgender Care Ban Violates the State Constitution
A lawsuit to block enforcement of Louisiana's new ban on transgender health care procedures for anyone under 18 was announced Monday by LGBTQ+ advocates.
Vatican's Doctrine Chief is Raising Eyebrows over His 1998 Book that Graphically Describes Orgasms
The Vatican's new doctrine chief who is already under fire from entire bishops conferences for his approval of blessings for same-sex couples, is now raising eyebrows over a book he wrote as a young priest describing orgasms in graphic terms.
Paris Names a Street after David Bowie Celebrating Music Icon's Legacy
Paris immortalized late British music icon David Bowie by naming a street after him in the city's southeast on what would have been his 77th birthday on Monday.
CES 2024 Updates: The Most Interesting News and Gadgets from Tech's Big Show
The multi-day trade event is set to feature the latest advances and gadgets across personal tech, transportation, health care, and more — with burgeoning uses of artificial intelligence.
'Controversial' Genetics Study Suggests Bisexual Men More Adventurous
Could bisexual men be leading a more adventurous life than the rest of us for genetic reasons tied to their attraction to both men and women?
Austin Drag Queen Brigitte Bandit Just Got the Prettiest Gift from Dolly Parton
Texas-based drag queen Brigitte Bandit, who calls herself the "Dolly of ATX," just received the greatest gift from the icon herself.
How to Deal with Same-sex Unions? It's a Question Fracturing Major Christian Denominations
In many sectors of a religion that stresses God's love for humanity, divisions over marriage, sexuality, and inclusion of gays and lesbians are proving insurmountable.
UK Drag Superstar The Vivienne Left 'Speechless' After Light Sentencing in Assault Case
UK British drag superstar The Vivienne was left "speechless" after a judge rendered a verdict in the trial of a man who assaulted her last summer at a UK McDonalds.
A Transgender Candidate in Ohio was Disqualified from the State Ballot for Omitting her Former Name
Despite receiving enough signatures to appear on the ballot, a transgender woman has been disqualified from an Ohio House race because she omitted her previous name, raising concern that other transgender candidates nationwide may face similar barriers.
Pornhub's Annual 'Insights' Reveals Most Popular Search Terms, More
Pornhub unveiled the results of the past year's searches on the popular site, offering "a variety of results between the genders, sexual orientations, breakdowns of state-by-state search habits," and more.
After Posting Mean-Spirited Tweet, Michael Lucas Claims Victim Status
Adult film producer Michael Lucas is no stranger to controversy, and continues to be after he tweeted his support of Israel in a mean-spirited way. After pushback, he's claiming victimhood.
Out Soccer Star Josh Cavallo Calls Out Social Media Platforms for Trolls' Homophobic Abuse
Out Aussie soccer star Josh Cavallo spoke out about the unrelenting anti-gay messages trolls bombard him with on social media, and challenged platforms to "do better" at restricting hate speech.
Biden will Give the State of the Union Address March 7 in a 'Moment of Great Challenge' for the US
This year's speech will offer an opportunity for Biden to detail his broader vision and policy priorities as he campaigns for reelection in November.
At Florida's only Public HBCU, Students Watch Warily for Political Influence on Teaching of Race
At Florida's only public historically Black university, some students now fear political constraints might get in the way of teaching parts of their history.
DeSantis and Haley are Battling to Emerge in Iowa as the Preferred Republican Alternative to Trump
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are in an increasingly testy contest to emerge in Iowa as the preferred alternative to former President Donald Trump for the party's 2024 nomination.
Residents Across Eastern U.S. and New England Hunker Down as Snow, Ice, Freezing Rain Approaches
Residents across the eastern U.S., particularly in New England, are gassing up their snow blowers and dusting off their shovels as they gear up for a wintry mix of precipitation bearing down on the region.
Burundi's President Calls for 'Stoning' Gays - 'That's What They Deserve'
The president of the African nation Burundi called for the stoning of gays and said, "That's what they deserve."
Report: 'Arctic Nations' Represent 'Hope Spots' for LGBTQ+ Equality
A number of "Arctic countries" score high on LGBTQ+ equality — higher than the United States, which weighs in with a score of only 76, a new report says. Russia is a glaring exception with a score of 31.