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Judge Blocks Georgia Ban on Hormone Replacement Therapy for Transgender Minors
A federal judge has blocked the state of Georgia from enforcing part of a new law that bans doctors from starting hormone therapy for transgender people under the age of 18.
Georgia Made it Easier for Parents to Challenge School Library Books. Almost No One has Done So
Georgia conservatives last year aimed to ease book challenges. But lawmakers knew a parents-only restriction would also limit them.
Investment Scams are Everywhere on Social Media. Here's How to Spot One
Social media is full of scammers promising guaranteed returns on investment, and consumers lost billions of dollars to them last year.
MAGA World Outraged After Kid Rock Seen Drinking Bud Light
After loudly calling for a boycott of the popular beer brand after trans influencer did a social media post endorsing the product in April, Kid Rock "was spotted sipping on a cold Bud Light while attending a Colt Ford concert in Nashville on Thursday.
Calif. Boutique Owner Killed in Dispute Over LGBTQ+ Pride Flag
The owner of a boutique in a California resort was shot and killed on Friday in a dispute with a man over her flying the LGBTQ+ Pride flag.
Chess Official Calls for More Research as Decision to Block Transgender Women from Events Draws Fire
A top global chess official Friday called for more research into whether factors such as hormone levels and physical endurance might have an impact on players' abilities at the male-dominated game.
North Carolina Laws Curtailing Transgender Rights Prompt Less Backlash than 2016 'Bathroom Bill'
Seven years ago, North Carolina became ground zero in the nationwide fight over transgender rights with the passage of a "bathroom bill" that galvanized culture warriors, canceled business projects and sporting events and influenced a gubernatorial race.
Kansas Judge Allows ACLU to Intervene in Lawsuit over Gender Markers on Driver's Licenses
A judge has agreed to allow the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas to intervene in an ongoing lawsuit that seeks to force the state to list the sex that people were assigned at birth on their driver's licenses.
Agreement Central to a Public Dispute Between Michael Oher and the Tuohys Is Being Questioned
In 2004, when Michael Oher was a coveted college football recruit, the 18-year-old high schooler agreed in court to allow the Memphis couple he lived with to make decisions for him about signing contracts and any medical issues.
The Fall Of Rudy Giuliani: How 'America's Mayor' Tied His Fate to Donald Trump and Got Indicted
Giuliani — feted, knighted and named Time magazine's person of the year for his leadership as New York City mayor after the 2001 terrorist attack — has seen his reputation eviscerated.
George Santos Says Ex-Fundraiser Caught Using a Fake Name Tried a New Tactic: Spelling It Backwards
When the invitation to lunch at the Empire State Building first arrived last summer, some of George Santos' campaign staffers were wary.
WeWork Sounds The Alarm, Prompting Speculation Around The Company's Future
WeWork has sounded the alarm on its ability to stay in business, prompting speculation around the future of the troubled workspace-sharing company.
Why Are Actors Making Movies During The Strike? What To Know about SAG-AFTRA's 'Interim Agreements'
The actors and writers strikes have resulted in most Hollywood film and television productions being shut down, from the "Gladiator" sequel to the live action "Lilo & Stitch.
Georgia School Board Fires Teacher for Reading a Book to Students about Gender Identity
A Georgia school board voted along party lines Thursday to fire a teacher after officials said she improperly read a book on gender fluidity to her fifth grade class.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Block of Idaho Transgender Athletes Law
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a decision blocking Idaho's first-in-the-nation ban on transgender athletes in girls and women's sports.
Uganda's Leader Slams World Bank for Holding Up New Loans after his Country Enacted Anti-Gay Law
Uganda's president on Thursday slammed the World Bank, calling the global lender "insufferable" for holding up new loans after the East African country enacted an anti-gay bill that includes the death penalty in some cases.
In Hawaii, Concerns over 'Climate Gentrification' Rise after Devastating Maui Fires
There are concerns that Hawaii will become an example of "climate gentrification," when it becomes harder for local people to afford housing in safer areas after a climate-amped disaster.
World Chess Federation Bars Transgender Women from Competing in Women's Events
The world's top chess federation has ruled that transgender women cannot compete in its official events for females until an assessment of gender change is made by its officials.
Veto Overridden: Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Takes Effect in North Carolina
Trans youth in North Carolina lost access to gender-affirming medical treatments after the Republican-led General Assembly overrode the governor's vetoes of that legislation and other bills about gender in sports and LGBTQ+ instruction in the classroom.
Hawaii Governor Vows to Block Land Grabs as Fire-ravaged Maui Rebuilds
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green vowed "to keep the land in local people's hands" after a deadly wildfire that incinerated a historic Maui community.