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Hungary Bans Teenagers from Visiting World Press Photo Exhibition over Display of LGBTQ+ Images
People younger than 18 have been barred from visiting this year's World Press Photo exhibition in Budapest, after Hungary's right-wing populist government determined that some of its photos violate a contentious law restricting LGBTQ+ content.
Troy Michael Smith Crowned Mr. Gay World 2023
Guam's Troy Michael Smith was crowned Mr Gay World, with Australia's Dion Alexander as second runner-up and UK's David Allwood as first runner-up.
Trans Woman Lisa Love, 35, Shot and Killed in Chicago
Lisa Love, 36, a trans woman of color, was gunned down as she walked home by a someone in car that "just drove up, made a U-turn," and moments later opened fire.
Watch: Video Shows Suspect Under Arrest after Alleged Anti-Gay Attack in Albuquerque
Just-released video documents the arrest of a suspect in Albuquerque, New Mexico last Father's Day after an alleged attack on a gay couple who were on an outing with their daughter.
Bud Light Brewer is Still Struggling to Sell the Beer in North America over Trans Promotion Backlash
Anheuser-Busch Inbev said Tuesday that revenue growth in most of its global regions was offset by a drop in North American sales, in a sign of continuing fallout from a promotion with a transgender influencer that cost it sales.
Biden Administration is Moving Toward a Narrower Student Loan Relief Targeting Groups of Borrowers
The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers — those with soaring interest, for example — rather than a sweeping plan.
Disney Warns that if DeSantis Wins Lawsuit, Others Will be Punished for 'Disfavored' Views
The First Amendment protects the right of free speech even if it goes against government powers, Disney said in court documents asking a judge to reject DeSantis' motion to dismiss.
Former Pennsylvania Lawmaker Brian Sims Engaged to His Boyfriend
Sims popped the question to his boyfriend Alex Drakos in Hong Kong.
Family Values: Mike Johnson's Anti-Gay Sentiments Are Shared By His Wife Kelly
House Speaker Mike Johnson's wife Kelly runs a counseling service that compares gayness to bestiality and incest.
Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and Others Carry Possible Infection Risk, FDA Says
U.S. health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops because of the risk of infections that could lead to blindness.
Less Boo for Your Buck: For the Second Halloween in a Row, US Candy Inflation Hits Double Digits
Candy and gum prices are up an average of 13% this month compared to last October, more than double the 6% increase in all grocery prices.
Disney Says DeSantis-appointed District is Dragging Feet in Providing Documents for Lawsuit
Disney on Thursday accused the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District of "dodging its obligations" and asked a Florida judge to delay any decision on whether the case should proceed.
Florida's 'Fantasy Fest' Ends with Increased Emphasis on Costumes and Less on Decadence
The 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking celebration ends late Sunday in Key West, after some 100 events with an increased emphasis on imaginative costuming and decreases in past years' decadence.
Pope's Meeting on Church Future Says it's 'Urgent' to Guarantee Governance Roles for Women, Mum on Welcoming LGBTQ+ Catholics
The meeting didn't take decisive action on that issue, and it backed off any specific calls for welcoming LGBTQ+ Catholics despite Pope Francis' repeated outreach to the gay community and willingness to consider blessing same-sex couples.
Coyotes' Travis Dermott on Using Pride Tape, Forcing NHL's Hand: 'Had to be Done'
Travis Dermott had a lot on his mind as he carefully wrapped the shaft of his hockey stick with rainbow-colored tape.
Museum Plan for Florida Gay Club Massacre Victims Dropped as Orlando Moves Forward with Memorial
Leaders of a private foundation working to build a museum and memorial to honor the victims of a massacre at a gay club in Florida said they were dropping the plans, even as the city of Orlando is moving ahead with constructing the memorial.
Watch: House Speaker Mike Johnson: 'I Do Not Apologize' for Anti-LGBTQ+ Stance
Mike Johnson, the newly elected and deeply anti-LGBTQ+ Speaker of the House, says he's a Bible believer who "do[es] not apologize" for the homophobic views he's espoused over the years.
'Dragula's Meatball Says George Santos and Meghan McCain Misunderstood His Parody
During an interview with John McCain's daughter Meghan McCain, on her "Meghan McCain Has Entered the Chat," much-maligned GOP Rep. George Santos praised Meatball for a performance that went viral last February.
Nineteen-Year-Old Acquaintance Charged with Murder in the Death of a Philadelphia Journalist
An acquaintance has been charged in the death of a Philadelphia journalist who went from sleeping on the street to working for the mayor to writing columns on the city's most pressing social issues.
Many Americans Say their Household Expenses are Outpacing Earnings this Year, AP-NORC Poll Shows
As household expenses outpace earnings, many are expressing concern about their financial futures.