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Utah Law Requiring Age Verification for Porn Sites Remains in Effect after Judge Tosses Lawsuit
A Utah law requiring adult websites to verify the age of their users will remain in effect after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from an industry group challenging its constitutionality.
Global AIDS Program Targeted in Abortion Battle Gets New Home in State Department Bureau
The State Department launched a new bureau Tuesday aimed at making the battle against global outbreaks a lasting priority of U.S. foreign policy.
DeSantis-Controlled Disney World District Abolishes Diversity, Equity Initiatives
Diversity, equity and inclusion programs were abolished Tuesday from Walt Disney World's governing district, now controlled by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis, in an echo of the Florida governor's agenda.
Group: DeSantis Win in Disney Lawsuit Could Embolden Actions Against Journalists
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press says a win by the Florida governor could embolden other governments across the U.S. to take actions against journalists and other media.
Oklahoma Parents, Faith Leaders, Education Group Sue to Stop U.S.'s First Public Religious School
A group of parents, faith leaders and a public education nonprofit sued Monday to stop Oklahoma from establishing and funding what would be the nation's first religious public charter school.
Brain Fog and other Long COVID Symptoms are the Focus of New Small Treatment Studies
The National Institutes of Health is beginning a handful of studies to test possible treatments for long COVID, an anxiously awaited step in U.S. efforts against the mysterious condition that afflicts millions.
Professional Dancer Killed for Voguing at a Brooklyn Gas Station. Murder Investigated as a Hate Crime
28-year old professional dancer O'Shae Sibley was stabbed to death at a Brooklyn gas station on Saturday night in an incident that police are investigating as a homophobic hate crime
Iranian Official Overseeing 'Piety' Removed in Wake of Gay Sex Tape Allegations
Reports say that an Iranian official tasked with overseeing the country's Islamic moral code has been removed over allegations he was caught on video having sex with another man.
Kansas Transgender People Find Democratic Allies in Court Bid to Restore their Right to Alter IDs
Officials who work for the Democratic governor in Kansas are challenging a court ruling that has temporarily halted the state from allowing transgender people to change the gender on their driver's licenses.
Montana Judge Temporarily Lifts Ban on Drag Performances Ahead of Major Pride Event
A federal judge in Montana on Friday temporarily blocked a new law that restricts drag performances just days before thousands of people are expected to attend Montana Pride's 30th anniversary celebration in Helena.
To Wrap, or Not to Wrap? Hungarian Bookstores Face Fines Over Closed Packaging for LGBTQ+ Books
Hungary's government under populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has in recent years taken a hard line on LGBTQ+ issues, passing legislation that rights groups and European politicians have decried as repressive against sexual minorities.
How Did Ken Get Those Rock-Hard Abs? How About a 9-Minute Daily Routine?
How did Ken get those rock-hard abs? Well, not Ken, rather Ryan Gosling. The filmmakers behind Barbie hooked him up with celebrity personal trainer David Higgins, who came up with Ken's rigorous daily abs workout.
DoxyPEP Use Rising to Prevent STIs, But Health Officials Share Concerns
Public health officials worry that the overprescribing of the antibiotic doxycycline to avoid STIs after the fact might lead to cases of antibiotic resistance later.
LGBTQ+ Community Proud and Visible at Women's World Cup
The 2023 tournament also is hosting the first openly trans and non-binary player in either a men's or Women's World Cup, Quinn of Canada.
'We Say Gay' — Gay Days Disneyland Claps Back at DeSantis
Florida's governor, Ron DeSantis, may have criminalized saying "gay" in the state's schools and weaponized his office against Disney World, but Gay Days Disneyland isn't backing down.
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Disney's Efforts to Neutralize Governing District Takeover
A judge in Florida on Friday refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees against Disney's efforts to neutralize the governor's takeover of Disney World's governing district.
Equality Advocates Condemn Police Raid on Venezuelan Gay Sauna
Equality advocates have condemned the arrest of 33 gay men in a police raid on a sauna in Venezuela.
The Mega Millions Jackpot is Now $910 Million after Months Without a Big Winner
Lottery players will have another shot at a huge Mega Millions jackpot Friday night and a chance to break a stretch of more than three months without a big winner of the game.
Nearly 200 Million People in U.S. are Under Heat or Flood Advisories
60% of the U.S. population, are under a heat advisory or flood warning or watch as high temperatures spread and new areas are told to expect severe storms.
Trump Accused of Asking Staffer to Delete Camera Footage in Florida Classified Documents Case
Prosecutors allege that Donald Trump asked a staffer to delete camera footage at his Florida estate in an effort to obstruct a federal investigation into the records.