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Pulse Gay Nightclub Property to be Purchased by City of Orlando and Turned into a Memorial
The city of Orlando plans to purchase the Pulse nightclub property where 49 people were massacred seven years ago with the intention of building a memorial for the victims, Mayor Buddy Dyer said Wednesday.
Lawsuit Dropped after School Board Changes Course, Adopts Va. Governor's Transgender Student Policy
A Washington-based attorney confirmed his firm is dropping litigation it filed over Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's new policies on trans students because the school board his firm sued has since adopted guidelines consistent with the governor's
After Coming Out, Footballer Jakub Jankto Can Now Play 'Without Hiding'
In February, international footballer Jakub Jankto came out, and now he says he is free to play the sport he loves "without hiding."
Netflix's Password-sharing Crackdown Reels in Subscribers as it Raises Prices for its Premium Plan
Netflix disclosed subscriber gains that signal the video streaming service's crackdown on password sharing is converting former freeloaders into paying customers.
Hong Kong Court Upholds Rulings Backing Subsidized Housing Benefits for Same-Sex Couples
A Hong Kong court on Tuesday upheld two earlier rulings that supported the granting of subsidized housing benefits to same-sex couples, in another victory for the city's LGBTQ+ community.
Disney Attorneys Want to Question Former Administrator in Lawsuit with DeSantis Appointees
Disney attorneys want to question a previous administrator of the governing district that provides municipal services to Walt Disney World as part of its defense against a lawsuit brought by a board made up of appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
IRS Plans Limited Rollout of Free E-file Tax Return System with Invitations to Select Taxpayers
The IRS plans to invite select taxpayers across 13 states to try out the agency's pilot electronic free file tax return system beginning in January.
Europe is Looking to Fight the Flood of Chinese Electric Vehicles. But Europeans Love Them
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says "global markets are now flooded with cheaper Chinese electric cars," with prices "kept artificially low by huge state subsidies."
Wisconsin Senate Poised to Give Final Approval to Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Surgery
Gender-affirming surgery for minors would be banned in Wisconsin under a Republican-sponsored bill up for final approval in the GOP-controlled Legislature on Tuesday.
Lauren Boebert Splashes Out Campaign Cash at Drag-Friendly Bar
Drag foe Lauren Boebert, who has embraced falsehoods about the LGBTQ+ community and criticized the venerable theatrical art, spent campaign cash at a bar that hosts drag events.
India's Supreme Court Refuses to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage, Saying it is Up to Parliament
India's top court on Tuesday refused to legalize same-sex marriages, passing the responsibility back to Parliament in a ruling that disappointed campaigners for LGBTQ+ rights in the world's most populous country.
Reese's $25,000 Promotion May Violate Sweepstakes Laws
Reese's may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups.
Major US Pharmacy Chain Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy
Major U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy and obtained $3.45 billion in fresh financing as it carries out a restructuring plan while coping with falling sales and opioid-related lawsuits.
Montana Judge Keeps in Place a Ban on Enforcement of Law Restricting Drag Shows, Drag Reading Events
A federal judge in Montana is continuing to block enforcement of a law that puts restrictions on drag shows and bans drag reading events in public schools and libraries.
Law Restricting Bathroom Use for Idaho Transgender Students to Go into Effect as Challenge Continues
An Idaho law restricting which bathrooms transgender students can use in schools will go into effect while a court challenge plays out.
After Years of Erasure, Black Queer Leaders Rise to Prominence in Congress and Activism
On the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington this summer, a few Black queer advocates spoke passionately before the main program about the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights. As some of them got up to speak, the crowd was still noticeably small.
NHL Star Scott Laughton Stands Up to the League's Ban on Showing LGBTQ Support
Despite the NHL's ban on players wrapping Pride tape around their hockey sticks, Laughton says he plans to do it anyway.
Heckler Asks Mike Pence to 'Come Out' During NH Campaign Event
As he called himself "the most experienced, most tested conservative seeking the Republican nomination," an unknown man interrupted him saying he's gay at NH event.
Republicans Pick Jim Jordan as Nominee For House Speaker, Putting Job Within the Trump Ally's Reach
Republicans chose firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan as their new nominee for House speaker during internal voting Friday, putting the gavel within reach of the staunch ally of GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump.
What to Know in the Latest Israel-Hamas War
More than a million people in the northern Gaza Strip have been ordered to evacuate to the south as the latest Israel-Hamas war entered its seventh day Friday and Israel appeared to be preparing a ground offensive. Hamas urged residents to stay put.