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Meet Lachlan Murdoch, Soon To Be the New Power Behind Fox News and the Murdoch Empire
For Lachlan Murdoch, this moment has been a long time coming. Assuming, of course, that his moment has actually arrived.
Some Providers are Dropping Gender-Affirming Care for Kids Even in Cases where it's Legal
As Republican-led states have rushed to ban gender-affirming for minors, some families with transgender children found a bit of solace: At least they lived in states that would allow those already receiving puberty blockers or hormone therapy to continue.
Appeals Court Takes Up Transgender Health Coverage Case Likely Headed to Supreme Court
A federal appeals court is considering cases out of North Carolina and West Virginia that could have significant implications on whether individual states are required to cover health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance.
A Flamethrower and Comments about Book Burning Ignite a Political Firestorm in Missouri
A longshot candidate for Missouri governor and his supporters describe his use of a flamethrower at a recent "Freedom Fest" event outside St. Louis as no big deal.
Wildfire-prone California to Consider New Rules for Property Insurance Pricing
California will let insurance companies consider climate change when setting their prices, the state's chief regulator announced Thursday, a move aimed at preventing insurers from fleeing the state.
Palm Springs AIDS Memorial Inviting Controversy and Ridicule
A 9-foot tall carving meant to memorialize those lost to AIDS is causing controversy in Palm Springs due to its resemblance to a human orifice.
Catholic Priests Bless Same-Sex Couples in Defiance of a German Archbishop
Several Catholic priests held a ceremony blessing same-sex couples outside Cologne Cathedral on Wednesday night in a protest against the city's conservative archbishop, Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki.
Dutch Photographer Erwin Olaf has Died at 64. He shot Themes from Gay Nightlife to the Royal Family
Erwin Olaf, an acclaimed Dutch photographer whose work documented topics ranging from gay nightlife in Amsterdam to portraits of the Dutch royal family, has died. He was 64.
Biden Administration Announces $600M to Produce COVID Tests and will Reopen Website to Order Them
The Biden administration announced $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and restarting a website allowing Americans to order up to four free tests per household.
McCarthy Struggles to Pass a Temporary Spending Bill to Avoid a Shutdown as Others Look at Options
With no clear strategy and not much time, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy vowed to keep trying to persuade his colleagues to pass a temporary funding bill to prevent a federal government shutdown.
ED Drug Kills the Buzz at Polish Priest's Sex Party
A Polish priest was hosting an intimate party with a friend and a male prostitute, but an ED drug proved a buzz kill.
Sufjan Stevens is Relearning to Walk after Guillain-Barre Syndrome Left him Immobile, Hospitalized
Grammy- and Oscar-nominated indie musician Sufjan Stevens is relearning how to walk after the autoimmune disease Guillain-Barre Syndrome left him immobile, representatives confirmed to The Associated Press.
Does 2023 Bring the Great Pushback Against LGBTQ+ Rights?
Could the hard-fought LGBTQ+ rights movement be hitting a wall as conservatives double down on pushing queers back in the closet?
Census Bureau Wants to Test Asking about Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity on Biggest Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau asked the Biden administration Tuesday for permission to test questions about sexual orientation and gender identity for people age 15 and above on its most comprehensive annual survey of life in the country.
Pentagon Working to Restore Benefits to LGBTQ+ Veterans Forced Out Under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
The Pentagon is contacting former service members who may have been forced out of the military and deprived of years of benefits due to policies targeting their sexual orientation, starting with those who served under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
On 50th Anniversary of Out Tennis Great Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' Win, a Push to Honor her in Congress
Billie Jean King's victory in the "Battle of the Sexes" was a milestone moment as women pushed for equality on the playing field and beyond.
Challenges to Library Books Continue at Record Pace
Book bans and attempted bans continue to hit record highs, and the efforts now extend as much to public libraries as school-based libraries. Books with racial and LGBTQ+ themes are top of the list.
France Rolls Out the Red Carpet for King Charles III's State Visit
King Charles III of the United Kingdom starts a three-day state visit to France on Wednesday meant to highlight the friendship between the two nations with great pomp.
Attorney General Garland Set to Face his GOP Critics as Justice Department is under Heavy Scrutiny
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday is set to come face-to-face with his most ardent critics as House Republicans prepare to use a routine oversight hearing to interrogate him.
Biden Using Executive Power to Create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps
After being thwarted by Congress, President Joe Biden will use his executive authority to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps that will serve as a major green jobs training program.