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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.
DeSantis is Defending New Slavery Teachings. Civil Rights Leaders See a Pattern of 'Policy Violence'
Florida's teachers are now required to instruct middle-school students that enslaved people "developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit."
Senate Passes Defense Bill, but Clash Looms with House over Anti-LGBTQ+, Abortion Amendments
The House debate earlier this month was marked by amendments to roll back diversity and inclusion measures at the Pentagon and block some medical care for transgender personnel.
A Meat Allergy Caused by Tick Spit is Getting more Common, CDC Says
More than 100,000 people in the U.S. have become allergic to red meat since 2010 because of a weird syndrome triggered by tick bites, according to a government report released Thursday.
'Star Trek: Discovery' Star Wilson Cruz Recalls Being Bullied in High School, Says Fellow Gay Students 'Saved My Life'
Wilson Cruz, The "Star Trek: Discovery" star, said he was called a "f—— every day" to the point where he "didn't even hear it anymore."
Tyler Perry Offers $100,000 for Info in Murder of Grenada Singer Jonty
Hollywood megastar Tyler Perry is offering a $100,000 reward for information in relation to the killing of a gay man in Grenada.
Out Congressman Co-Sponsors Bill to Make U.S. Legal Code Gender Neutral
An openly gay lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives has joined with two other Democratic members of congress to introduce a bill that would make the U.S. legal code gender neutral.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Will Impact Millions
New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but often absent from policy decisions is a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.
Senate GOP Leader McConnell Briefly Leaves News Conference after Freezing Up Midsentence
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference Wednesday after stopping his remarks midsentence and staring off into space for several seconds.
No Head Trauma or Suspicious Circumstances in Drowning of Obamas' Chef, Police Say
Massachusetts authorities confirmed on Wednesday that Campbell didn't suffer any head trauma, nor was he wearing a life vest, and there's no evidence the death was suspicious.
DeSantis Appointees Reach Deal with Disney World's Firefighters, Capping Years of Negotiations
The board of Walt Disney World's governing district now made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees approved a contract for its firefighters on Wednesday and also proposed reducing property taxes.