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After 4 Months, Pakistan Resumes Issuing ID Cards to Transgender People, Officials Say
Pakistani authorities resumed issuing ID cards to transgender people, officials and activists said Tuesday, after a four-month pause and following an Islamic court's controversial ruling that gutted a law aimed at protecting trans rights.
Toymaker Lego will Stick to Quest for Sustainable Materials Despite Failed Recycle Attempt
Denmark's Lego said on Monday that it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment to use recycled bottles did not work.
The Smell Test? 'View' Co-host Sunny Hostin Claims Gay People 'Have a Nose for Each Other'
Did you know that gay men have 'scent attraction?'
Gay, Ex-Mormon, Provo School Principal Lives Out 'Survivor' Dream
Audiences can catch Sean Edwards in season 45 of "Survivor."
Call for Sanctions as Homophobic Chants Again Overshadow French Soccer's Biggest Game
Homophobic chanting by sections of Paris Saint-Germain fans targeting Marseille players has again marred the biggest game in French soccer, prompting calls for sanctions.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Bills to Enhance State's Protections for LGBTQ+ People
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills Saturday aimed at bolstering the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a controversial veto that was criticized by advocates.
Federal Judge Rules Texas University that Canceled Drag Show Didn't Violate Free Speech Rights
A federal judge has ruled that a university in the Texas Panhandle did not violate the constitutional right to free speech when the school's president canceled a drag show earlier this year.
Missouri Says Clinic that Challenged Transgender Treatment Restrictions Didn't Provide Proper Care
Missouri officials struck back at one of the clinics that unsuccessfully challenged new state restrictions on gender affirming care, accusing the clinic in a lawsuit of failing to provide proper care for trans minors even before the new law took effect.
Amazon Prime Video will Soon Come with Ads, or a $2.99 Monthly Charge to Dodge Them
Amazon Prime Video will include advertising during shows and movies starting early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions.
Genetic Legacy from Neanderthals, Denisovans Impacts Health of Modern Humans
Scientists are finding that traits inherited from our ancient cousins are still with us now, affecting our fertility, our immune systems, even how our bodies handled the COVID-19 virus.
Writers Guild and Hollywood Studios Reach Tentative Agreement; No Deal Yet for Actors
Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.
Oil Prices Rise, Costing U.S. Drivers More and Helping Russia's War
Oil prices have risen, meaning drivers are paying more for gasoline and complicating the global fight against inflation — and feeding Russia's war chest.
With House Republicans in Turmoil, Colleagues Implore GOP Holdouts Not to Shut Down Government
Working furiously to take control of a House in disarray, allies of Speaker Kevin McCarthy implored their Republican colleagues Saturday to drop their hardline tactics and work together to approve a conservative spending plan to prevent a federal shutdown
Transphobic Trolls Melt Down, Call for Boycott over Two-Year-Old Braun Ad
Right-wing trolls lost their minds over a two-year-old ad that shows a transgender man with scars from top surgery using a Braun shaver.
A Black Student Was Suspended for his Hairstyle. Now His Family Is Suing Texas Officials
The family of a Black high school student in Texas who was suspended over his dreadlocks filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Saturday against the state's governor and attorney general.
National Cathedral Replaces Windows Honoring Confederacy With Stained-Glass Homage to Racial Justice
The landmark Washington National Cathedral unveiled new stained-glass windows Saturday with a theme of racial justice, filling the space that had once held four windows honoring Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
The Federal Government Is Headed into a Shutdown. What Does It Mean, Who's Hit and What's Next?
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands for deep cuts, force a confrontation over federal spending.
'Queer Eye' Star Tan France Calls Starting a Family 'Greatest Joy' of His Life
In a new interview, France details how he has styled the perfect life for himself and his family.
The Fall Equinox Is Here. What Does That Mean?
The equinox arrives on Saturday, marking the start of the fall season for the Northern Hemisphere.But what does that actually mean? Here's what to know about how we split up the year using the Earth's orbit.
Director of Migration Drama Denounced by Right-Wing Leaders as Film Opens in Poland
Right-wing Polish leaders denounced a new feature film by director Agnieszka Holland as it premiered in the country Friday, accusing the work of defaming Poland with its exploration of a migration crisis along the border with Belarus.