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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.
Hunter Biden Investigations Lead to Ethical Concerns About President Biden, An AP-Norc Poll Shows
Ethical concerns are casting a shadow over President Joe Biden as he seeks reelection amid investigations into his son Hunter and an impeachment inquiry, with a poll showing that 35% of U.S. adults believe the president himself has done something illegal.
Palestinians Are Struggling to Flee South In Gaza After Israel Gives an Evacuation Order
Palestinians struggled Saturday to flee from areas of Gaza targeted by the Israeli military while grappling with a growing water crisis after Israel stopped the flow of resources to the region ahead of an expected land offensive a week.
Man Charged with Stealing 'Wizard of Oz' Slippers from Minnesota Museum Expected to Plead Guilty
A man charged with the museum heist of a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the "The Wizard of Oz" was expected to change his plea to guilty in court Friday, pulling back the curtain on a whodunnit mystery dating back 18 years.
Microsoft's Bid for Activision Gets UK Approval, Removing Last Hurdle to Gaming Deal
Microsoft's purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard won final approval Friday from Britain's competition watchdog, reversing its earlier decision to block the $69 billion deal.
What to Know about the Social Security Cost-of-living Adjustment
Tens of millions of older Americans will see a modest increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.
President Biden Commemorates Matthew Shepard's Death, Warns of Increased Homophobia
On the 25th anniversary of Shepard's death, Biden called Shepard's parents "courageous" for turning his death into a movement.