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Abercrombie & Fitch Slapped with Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Abuse of its Male Models Under Former CEO
A former model for Abercrombie & Fitch on Friday sued the fashion retailer, alleging it allowed its former CEO Mike Jeffries to run a sex-trafficking organization during his 22-year tenure.
Scholastic will Drop Policy that Makes It Easier for School Fairs to Exclude Diverse Books
Scholastic Inc. will end a widely criticized policy that made it easier for school book fairs not to sell works with racial, disability and LGBTQ+ themes.
Great American Family Distances Itself from Candace Cameron Bure's Homophobia
In an interview with Variety, former CEO Bill Abbott said Bure's views on "traditional family" don't reflect the views of all Great American Media. And yet she is still chief content officer?
Mass Arrests Target LGBTQ+ People in Nigeria While Abuses Against them are Ignored, Activists Say
Law enforcement authorities in Nigeria are using the country's same-sex prohibition law to target the LGBTQ+ community while ignoring abuses against them, rights groups and lawyers say, in the wake of fresh mass arrests of gay people.
Bud Light to Return as the UFC's Official Beer Next Year as it Recovers from a Conservative Backlash over Trans Influencer
Bud Light is set to return as the official beer of the UFC in the U.S. next year as the brand tries to recover from a conservative backlash to a promotion with a transgender influencer.
Meet Justin Rogers - The First Publicly Out Gay Support Staff Member on a NHL Bench
"Seattle Kraken's Justin Rogers became the first publicly out gay support staff member on an NHL bench when he posted a letter on Friday to the team's website speaking his truth."
Mpox Vaccinations Should be Recommended for High-Risk Men, even after Outbreak Ends, Advisers Say
Gay and bisexual men at high risk for mpox infection should get vaccinated for the virus even after the current outbreak ends, government health advisers said Wednesday.
Small Biz Owners Hopeful and Anxious about the Holidays, Like Their Customers
All signs point to a relatively solid holiday season for America's small businesses. Yet, owners of these businesses appear to have a collective anxiety about the months ahead.
War in the Middle East Upends the Dynamics of 2024 House Democratic Primaries
A small group of Democrats viewed by critics as insufficiently supportive of Israel or insufficiently critical of Hamas could face primary opponents.
Supporters Celebrate Opening of Gay Games in Hong Kong, First in Asia, Despite Lawmakers' Opposition
Nearly 2,400 participants from about 45 territories will compete in a variety of games, from tennis and swimming to culturally rich activities like dragon boat racing and mahjong in the nine-day event.
'Queering the Map' Offers A Glimpse of Gay Life in Gaza
A platform created in Canada allows glimpses into the lives of LGBTQ+ people around the world — including in Gaza, where gay people live cautiously in the best of times.
Bankman-Fried's Trial Exposed Crypto Fraud but Congress Has not Been Eager to Regulate the Industry
The conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried for stealing at least $10 billion is the latest black mark for the cryptocurrency industry, but there seems to be little to no interest in regulations.
Right Turn on Red? With Pedestrian Deaths Rising, US Cities are Considering Bans
A dramatic rise in accidents has led to a myriad of policy and infrastructure changes, but moves to ban right on red have drawn some of the most intense sentiments on both sides.
Retired Businessman Will Lead Boy Scouts of America as It Emerges from Scandal-driven Bankruptcy
The new president of the Boy Scouts of America plans to reverse the trend of declining membership as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a sexual abuse scandal.
Illinois City Tickets Reporter for Asking Too Many Questions, in Latest First Amendment Dustup
Officials in a suburban Chicago community issued municipal citations to a local news reporter for what they say were persistent contacts with city officials seeking comment on treacherous fall flooding.
The Trump-DeSantis Rivalry Grows More Personal and Crude as the GOP Candidates Head to Florida
Trump has ripped DeSantis as disloyal for running against him. DeSantis has responded by pointing to Trump's gaffes and suggesting the former president no longer has the same energy he once did.
Watch: Rep. George Santos Plans to Run in 2024 Even If He Is Expelled from Congress
In an interview with CNN's Manu Raja, Santos said that his constituents didn't vote for him based on his past.
A New Hampshire Town Is Ready to Ban Public Art Over LGBTQ Mural
Littleton, N.H., is up in arms about a mural calling for greater unity.
Stonewall Museum Helps Document Gay Bars Across America
The project aims to compile a definitive list of all the gay bars in the United States and their history.
Oregon Man Sentenced for LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes in Idaho, Including Trying to Hit People with Car
An Oregon man who pleaded guilty in connection with LGBTQ+ hate crimes, including trying to hit people with a car in Idaho last year, has been sentenced to just over three years in prison.