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Elle Hungary Stands Up to Country's Homophobic Laws, Covering Gay Dads and Their Daughter
The Hungarian edition of Elle Magazine has taken a courageous and principled stand for same-sex families by putting two gay dads and their baby daughter on the cover in defiance of "no homo promo" laws.
AI that Alters Voice and Imagery in Political Ads will Require Disclosure on Google and YouTube
Google will soon require that political ads using artificial intelligence be accompanied by a prominent disclosure if imagery or sounds have been synthetically altered.
Pets are our Faithful Companions, but the Costs to Care for Them Can Add Up
Pets provide joy and companionship, but costs can add up quickly, especially if you're a first-time owner and don't know what to expect.
Update Your iPhone: Apple Just Pushed Out a Significant Security Update
Apple released a significant security update for iPhones and iPads Thursday to patch newly discovered security vulnerabilities in the devices' system software.
Love Is Dead: Karine Jean-Pierre Reveals She Has Split with Partner of 10 Years
White House press secretary revealed in an interview with Vogue that she is a "single mom who is co-parenting this amazing kid."
LGBTQ+ Caregivers of People with Dementia Face Unique Stresses
LGBTQ+ caregivers experience discrimination, stigma, and other stressors, but programs and services such as caregiver support groups and respite services do not account for their unique needs.
Former Manager of LGBTQ+-friendly Businesses Speaks Out on New Owners' GOP Donations After Firing
Two Columbus, Ohio businesses with longtime ties to the LGBTQ+ community are now having their status as gay-friendly establishments questioned by an employee who says he was abruptly let go.
Hollywood Strike Stings: Warner Bros. Could Lose $500 Million
Warner Bros. Discovery is cutting its profit expectations for the year, saying it will likely incur costs as high as $500 million tied to the ongoing Hollywood writers' and actors' strike.
The Writer who Won a Sex Abuse and Defamation Lawsuit Against Trump Scores Another Victory
The ruling stands to streamline significantly the second trial, set for January. It concerns remarks that Trump made in 2019, after Carroll first publicly claimed that he sexually attacked her in a dressing room.
McConnell Tries to Reassure Colleagues About his Health, Vows to Serve out Term as Senate GOP Leader
Mitch McConnell declared again Wednesday that he plans to finish his term as leader despite freezing up at two news conferences over the summer, brushing off questions about his health.
Google Reaches Tentative Settlement with All 50 States over Alleged App Store Monopoly
All 50 states have reached an agreement in principle with Google to settle a lawsuit over alleged monopolistic control of app distribution for the software that runs most of the world's cellphones.
Hundreds of Military Promotions are on Hold as Republican Senator Demands End to Abortion Policy
Top defense officials are accusing Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville of jeopardizing America's national security with his hold on roughly 300 military promotions.
India's Rising Geopolitical Clout Will be Tested as it Hosts the G20 Summit
India has pledged to amplify the voice of the so-called Global South — a wide of expanse of mostly developing countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Oceania, and the Caribbean.
This Summer's Swelter was a Global Record Breaker for High Heat ever Measured, Meteorologists Say
Earth has sweltered through its hottest Northern Hemisphere summer ever measured, with a record warm August capping a season of brutal and deadly temperatures.
Information Theft is on the Rise. People are Particularly Vulnerable after Natural Disasters
When a thief opens accounts in your name or otherwise uses your data, you might feel powerless. But there are steps you can take to prevent the worst outcomes.
EU Targets Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, ByteDance, Meta, Microsoft in Next Phase of Digital Crackdown
The European Union on Wednesday targeted Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google parent Alphabet, Facebook owner Meta and TikTok parent ByteDance under new digital rules.
Small Businesses at the Mercy of Extreme Weather
For small businesses that rely on summer tourism to keep afloat, extreme weather is replacing the pandemic as the determining factor in how well a summer will go.
Proud Boys' Enrique Tarrio Gets Record 22 Years in Prison for Jan. 6 Seditious Conspiracy
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was sentenced Tuesday to 22 years in prison for orchestrating a failed plot to keep Donald Trump in power after the Republican lost the 2020 election.
Liz Weston: 3 Ways to Reduce Taxes on Social Security
Social Security benefits were once tax-free. Today most Social Security beneficiaries have to pay federal income tax on at least some of their benefits. But there are a few ways to reduce that tax bite.
Sen. McConnell: No Evidence of Stroke or Seizure Disorder, but Questions Linger
The GOP leader froze up last week during a press conference in Kentucky, unable to respond to a question in the second such episode in a month.