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For Transgender Youth in Crisis, Hospitals Sometimes Compound the Trauma
As the political debate over health care for trans youth has intensified across the U.S., elected officials and advocates who oppose gender-affirming medical procedures for minors have often said parents are not acting in their children's best interest.
Founder of the American Family Association Dies in Mississippi
Donald Wildmon, the founder of the American Family Association, a conservative Christian advocacy group, has died, the organization announced Thursday.
A Tax Increase, LGBTQ+ Youth Protections and More Sick Leave Highlight California's New Laws in 2024
Hundreds of laws that take effect Jan. 1 in California include several bills the state Legislature passed this year to expand protections for LGBTQ+ youth.
5M Portable Blenders under Recall for Unsafe Blades, Burn Injuries
BlendJet is recalling about 4.8 million of its portable blenders over laceration and fire hazards after receiving dozens of reports of injuries, federal regulators said Thursday.
New Weight Loss Drugs are Out of Reach for Millions of Older Americans because Medicare Won't Pay
New obesity drugs will remain out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare is forbidden to cover such medications.
Bandit of 'Drag Race Thailand, Has Died at Age 38
The "Drag Race Thailand" contestant died nearly five years after first appearing on the show's second season in January 2019.
Watch: Gay Florida Couple Go Viral in Screaming Airport Meltdown Video
A married male couple from Florida went viral for all the wrong reasons with a video of a screaming meltdown. The moment was capped by a shocking verbal attack on a wheelchair-bound woman.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard out of Prison Years after Persuading Boyfriend to Kill her Abusive Mother
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, the Missouri woman who persuaded an online boyfriend to kill her mother after she had forced her to pretend for years that she was suffering from leukemia and other serious illnesses, was released Thursday from prison on parole.
Stigma Against Gay Men Could Worsen Congo's Biggest Mpox Outbreak, Scientists Warn
As Congo copes with its biggest outbreak of mpox, scientists warn discrimination against gay and bisexual men on the continent could make it worse.
Amazon Prime Ads on Movies and TV Shows will Begin in Late January
If you are an Amazon Prime Video user, get ready to see ads on movies and TV shows starting next month.
The New York Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft for Using its Stories to Train Chatbots
The New York Times is striking back against the threat that artificial intelligence poses to the news industry, filing a federal lawsuit Wednesday against OpenAI and Microsoft.
2023 Rewind: Bud Light Too Gay? Conservative Activist Drops Ultra Right Beer
In lieu of Bud Light's embrace of Dylan Mulvaney as a spokesperson, a conservative Georgia activist looks to supply his peers with a new beer brand called Conservative Dad's Ultra Right Beer.
Heat Exhaustion Killed Taylor Swift Fan Attending Rio Concert, Forensics Report Says
Heat exhaustion is the cause of death of a Brazilian fan who attended a concert of singer Taylor Swift in November, a forensics report obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday shows.
Out Scottish Soccer Star Zander Murray Set to Retire
Scottish soccer star Zander Murray thrilled fans globally when he came out last year. Now the 32-year-old trailblazer is getting ready to retire from the sport.
Florida Officers Nab Suspect in String of Grindr Robberies
Authorities in Clay County, Florida, have apprehended an 18-year-old suspect who used multiple Grindr profiles to lure gay men and rob them at gunpoint.
Lawsuit Challenging Alabama's Transgender Care Ban for Minors will Move Forward, Judge Says
A federal judge declined Tuesday to pause litigation challenging Alabama's ban on gender-affirming care for minors as similar cases wind upward toward the U.S. Supreme Court.
Disney Says in Lawsuit that DeSantis-appointed Government is Failing to Release Public Records
Disney has filed a lawsuit claiming that the DeSantis-appointed oversight government for Walt Disney World has failed to release documents and properly preserve records.
Odds for More Sports Betting Expansion Could Fade after Rapid Growth to 38 States
The odds for expansion to additional states appear iffy in 2024 because of political resistance and the sometimes competing financial interests of existing gambling operators.
Same-Sex Nativity Scene Angers Conservatives in Italy as 'Blasphemous'
A nativity scene featuring two mothers sparked outrage among Catholics and politicians in Italy.
Watch: At the Federal and State Level, Help is Here for LGBTQ+ Veterans Tossed Out under DADT
New initiatives are adding momentum to LGBTQ+ veterans who were tossed out of the military under "Don't Ask Don't Tell" to correct their records and obtain the benefits they earned while in uniform.