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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.
A Surge Of Hiring In September Defies Predictions, Pointing to US Job Market's Enduring Resilience
An unforeseen burst of hiring last month has lifted hopes that the economy will prove durable once again, even as an array of threats lie ahead.
Ex-treasurer for Rep. George Santos Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy, Tells of Bogus Loan and Fake Donors
The ex-treasurer for U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Thursday to a fraud conspiracy charge and implicated the indicted New York Republican in a scheme to embellish his campaign finance reports with a fake loan and fake donors.
Why the NFL Cares About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Eager as the National Football League has been to cater to the recent public fixation with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, it's certainly not taking any credit for creating the outsized storyline that has emerged around the couple.
Muslims in Kenya Protest at Supreme Court over its Endorsement of LGBTQ+ Right to Associate
Hundreds of Muslims in Kenya's capital rallied outside the Supreme Court to protest its decision last month to reaffirm the LGBTQ community's right of association, saying that the verdict condoned immorality and demanding that some justices step down.
Multiple Men Accuse Abercrombie & Fitch Former CEO of 'Sex Events,' Exploitation
New accusations suggest that former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries allegedly exploited men at "sex events."
Rep. George Santos' Former Campaign Treasurer will Plead Guilty to a Federal Felony, Prosecutors Say
The ex-campaign treasurer for U.S. Rep. George Santos will plead guilty on Thursday to an unspecified felony in connection with the sprawling federal investigation of financial irregularities surrounding the indicted New York Republican, prosecutors said.
London Couple Attacked by Gang Wielding Board with Nails; Onlookers Did Nothing
A London couple were brutally attacked by a gang of young men who, they said, egged each other on until what started as slurs escalated into an assault with a board that had nails through it.
Nebraska Lawmaker Says Some Report Pharmacists are Refusing to Fill Gender-Confirming Prescriptions
A Nebraska lawmaker says her office has been contacted by families who have reported some pharmacists are wrongly refusing to fill prescriptions for gender-affirming medications for their transgender children.
Judge Tosses Challenge to Louisiana's Age Verification Law Aimed at Porn Websites
An adult entertainment group's lawsuit against a Louisiana law requiring sexually explicit websites to verify the ages of their viewers was dismissed Wednesday by a federal judge. But opponents of the law say they will likely appeal.
Costco Seeing a Gold Rush with Demand for its 1-ounce Gold Bars
Looking for something to add to your Costco cart along with the 30 rolls of toilet paper? How about a bar of gold?