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Gay Man's Disneyland Proposal Had a Sweet Surprise
The Magic Kingdom got a little more magical, and a lot more romantic, when a gay man proposed to his longtime partner at Disneyland — and his partner pulled out a ring of his own and proposed right back.
Rep. George Santos Faces New Charges he Stole Donor IDs, Made Unauthorized Charges to their Credit Cards
A new indictment filed Tuesday charged U.S. Rep. George Santos with stealing the identities of donors to his campaign and then using their credit cards to ring up tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges.
White House Blasts Anti-LGBTQ+ Social Media Attacks on Out Department of the Interior Spokesperson
The anti-LGBTQ+ account Libs of TikTok, which is on X, swooped to a new low with attacks on an openly gay spokesperson for the Department of the Interior, and the White House clapped back.
Federal Judge in Oklahoma Clears the Way for a Ban on Medical Care for Transgender Young People
A federal judge in Tulsa declined to stop a new law from taking effect that makes it a felony crime for health care workers in Oklahoma to provide gender-affirming medical care to young transgender people.
Alabama Library Mistakenly Adds Children's Book to 'Explicit' List because of Author's Name
An Alabama public library mistakenly added a children's picture book to a list of potentially inappropriate titles because the author's last name is "Gay," the library's director said.
'Oh, Daddy... Frank Biden?' Revealing Pic of President's Brother Turns Up on Gay Hookup Site
Frank Biden, President Biden's younger brother, admitted that it was his revealing pic that was posted on a gay hookup site. He claims he was hacked.
What Went Wrong? Questions Emerge Over Israel's Intelligence Prowess After Hamas Attack
For Palestinians in Gaza, Israel's eyes are never very far away. Surveillance drones buzz constantly from the skies. The highly-secured border is awash with security cameras and soldiers on guard. Intelligence agencies work sources and cyber capabilities
How Third-Party and Independent Candidates Could Threaten Democrats and Republicans in 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist and scion of the storied Democratic dynasty, is expected to launch an independent or third-party presidential bid on Monday. Cornel West to follow.
Israel Vows Complete Siege of Gaza as it Strikes the Palestinian Territory After Incursion by Hamas
Israel's military ordered a complete siege on the Gaza Strip on Monday, halting entry of food, fuel and supplies to its 2.3 million people as it pounded the Hamas-ruled territory with waves of airstrikes in retaliation for the militants' bloody weekend in
RFK Jr. Is Expected to Drop his Democratic Primary Bid and Launch an Independent or Third-Party Run
Anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce Monday that he will drop his Democratic bid for president and run as an independent or third-party candidate.
California Governor Vetoes Bill to Make Free Condoms Available for High School Students, Citing Cost
California Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill on Sunday that would have made free condoms available all public high school students, arguing it was too expensive for a state with a budget deficit of more than $30 billion.
Hate Crime Reported in Heart of NYC's Chelsea
New York City Police are reporting a hate crime on a Saturday night last month in the heart of the city's gay neighborhood of Chelsea.
Out Greek Politician Stefanos Kasselakis Wants to Stir Things Up by Embracing Same-Sex Parenting
Stefanos Kasselakis, the new leader of Greece's main opposition left-wing Syriza party, wants to stir things up in the country with his personal embrace of same sex parenting
Israel Battles Hamas Militants as Country's Death Toll from Mass Incursion Reaches 600
Israeli soldiers battled Hamas fighters in the streets of southern Israel on Sunday and launched retaliation strikes that leveled buildings in Gaza.
Tourism Resuming in West Maui Near Lahaina as Hotels And Timeshare Properties Welcome Visitors
The area around the Maui town largely destroyed by wildfire two months ago was scheduled to welcome back travelers on Sunday as the mayor and Hawaii's governor pushed ahead to restart tourism to boost the economy despite opposition.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Vetoes Bill that Would Have Decriminalized Psychedelic Mushrooms
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at decriminalizing the possession and personal use of several hallucinogens, including psychedelic mushrooms.
Hamas Surprise Attack Out of Gaza Stuns Israel and Leaves Hundreds Dead in Fighting, Retaliation
Backed by a barrage of rockets, dozens of Hamas militants broke out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and into nearby Israeli towns, killing dozens and abducting others in an unprecedented surprise early morning attack during a major Jewish holiday Saturday.
Suspect Identified in Philly Queer Journalist Murder but Remains at Large
A suspect has been identified in the murder of 39-year-old queer journalist Josh Kruger last Monday in Philadelphia.
Pharmacist Shortages and Heavy Workloads Challenge Drugstores Heading into Their Busy Season
Drug and staffing shortages haven't gone away. Stores are starting their busiest time of year as customers look for help with colds and the flu. And this fall, pharmacists are dealing with a new vaccine and the start of insurance coverage for COVID-19 sho
Hamas Kills 40 in Unprecedented, Wide-Ranging Incursion into Israel. Netanyahu Says 'We Are at War'
The ruling Hamas militant group in the Gaza Strip carried out an unprecedented attack on Israel at daybreak Saturday, firing thousands of rockets as dozens of fighters infiltrated the heavily fortified border in several locations by air, land and sea.