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Retailers Offer Bigger Black Friday Discounts to Lure Hesitant Shoppers Hunting for the Best Deals
Shoppers venturing out to malls and stores on Black Friday found perks from champagne to virtual reality experiences and old-fashioned doorbusters, as retailers tried to entice customers who are resisting splurges and impulse buying this year.
British Museum Says Roman Emperor Was Trans
The Telegraph revealed on Tuesday that a Roman emperor has been declared transgender by a UK museum.
Gaza Cease-Fire Enters Second Day with More Hostages to Be Exchanged and Critical Supplies Delivered
Hamas was expected to swap more of its hostages Saturday for prisoners held by Israel on the second day of a cease-fire that has allowed critical humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and given civilians their first respite after seven weeks of war.
Data Breach Credit Claimed by 'Gay Furry Hacker' Group Demanding 'IRL Cat Girls'
A hacker group claiming to be made up of "gay furries" has taken credit for a data breach affecting a "nuclear research hub" in Idaho. The group says they want "IRL (in real life) cat girls".
Christian School that Objected to Transgender Athlete Sues Vermont after it's Banned from Competing
A Vermont Christian school that withdrew its girls basketball team from a playoff game because a transgender student was playing on the opposing team is suing Vermont for barring it from state tournaments and a state tuition program.
Will France Apologize to Gay Men Hurt by Homophobic Laws?
French lawmakers were set to consider a bill that would officially apologize for — and compensate victims for — harsh laws that persecuted gays for four decades, from 1942-1982.
UN Confirms Sexual Spread of Mpox in Congo for the 1st Time as Country Sees a Record Outbreak
The World Health Organization confirmed sexual transmission of mpox in Congo for the first time as the country experiences its biggest-ever outbreak, a worrying development that African scientists warn could make it more difficult to stop the disease.
Female Rabbi Trolled by Conservative Pundits for Having a Beard
Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg recently appeared on CNN. And her appearance brought out some ugly transphobic comments from conservative pundits
This State is Home to the Most LGBTQ-Friendly Cities in America
California is home to five of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in the country, according to a new study by Clever Real Estate.
What Does Sam Altman's Firing — and Quick Reinstatement — Mean for the Future of AI?
It's been quite a week for ChatGPT-maker OpenAI — and co-founder Sam Altman.
Balloons, Bands, Celebrities and Santa: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Kicks Off
Beloved characters like Snoopy and SpongeBob SquarePants will take to the skies above New York City Thursday while bands march along the streets below as the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade ushers in the holiday season.
Venice Rolls Out Day-Tripper Fee to Try to Regulate Mass Crowds on Peak Weekends
Venice authorities on Thursday unveiled a pilot program to charge day-trippers 5 euros ($5.45) apiece to enter the fragile lagoon city on peak weekends next year in an effort to reduce crowds.
Retailers Are Ready to Kick Off Black Friday Just as Shoppers Pull Back On Spending
Retailers are kicking off the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season on Friday with a bevy of discounts and other enticements.
Fox News Host Takes Aim at Target's LGBTQ+ Nutcracker, Questions if it Sexualizes Christmas for Children
A smirking Jesse Watters took issue LGBTQ+ merchandising on Thursday night, this time against Target and its holiday product line.
Coldplay Concert in Malaysia Can be Stopped by Organizers if the Band Misbehaves, Government Says
Organizers of Wednesday's Coldplay concert in Malaysia can stop the show if the British rock band misbehaves, a minister said as the government rejected Muslim conservatives' calls to cancel the show.
IRS Delays Reporting Rules for Users of Venmo, Cash App and Other Payment Apps
Users of Venmo, Cash App and other payment apps will get a tax reprieve this year. The IRS will delay implementing new reporting requirements that were to take effect for the coming tax filing season.
Listen: Country Star Dixon Dallas' Steamy New Queer Song 'Something to Feel'
Alabama rapper Jake Hill's alter-ego Dixon Dallas is back with another trailblazing queer-tastic country music song. Released Friday, the song's boldly gay lyrics are sure to be queer classic.
Are Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Restrictions Coming to the Workplace?
A Florida Republican wants to bring the gender identity restrictions to workplaces.
Teachers and Students Grapple with Fears and Confusion about New Laws Restricting Pronoun Use
Indianapolis high school senior Caston Peters had used they and them or he and him pronouns at school for three years without a problem, but they came home a few days into this school year and told their mother that the situation had changed.
Trans Women have Been Barred from Playing in International Women's Cricket
Transgender women will not be allowed to compete in international women's cricket, the sport's governing body said Tuesday.