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Famed WeHo Gay Nightclub The Abbey Goes Up for Sale
First opened in 1991 by David Cooley, WeHo's The Abbey has grown to iconic status over the years. Now the famed night spot is going up for sale.
Lil Nas X Reported to be Among Scooter-Riding Tourists Stopped in Oslo Tunnel
Police in Norway's capital briefly stopped four Americans who rode through an Oslo tunnel on electric scooters, and a Norwegian newspaper said one of them was rapper Lil Nas X.
Mayor of Coastal Oregon City Resigns over Posts in Police Facebook Group
The mayor of a city on the Oregon coast has apologized and resigned over offensive content he posted in a private Facebook group for current and retired police officers.
Russia's First Transgender Politician Drops Her Run for Governor Due to Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Russia's first openly transgender politician has abandoned plans to run in a gubernatorial election, saying that the country's latest anti-LGBTQ+ bill has eroded the support needed to register her candidacy.
Be Wary of Scams as Amazon Prime Day Kicks Off, Experts Warn
Phishing attempts increase amid busy spending seen during significant sales events — from Black Friday to, of course, Prime Day, according to the Better Business Bureau.
Latvia's Foreign Minister, who is Openly Gay, is Sworn in as the New President
Latvia's long-serving foreign minister, known for his tough line on neighboring Russia and strong support for Ukraine, was sworn in on Saturday as the Baltic nation's president for a four-year term. He is also one of Europe's few LGBTQ+ heads of state.
Accuser Who Called Kevin Spacey 'Vile Sexual Predator' Admits he Joked about Incident
An aspiring actor who accused Kevin Spacey of being a "vile sexual predator" who drugged and assaulted him when he sought his mentorship acknowledged he later joked with friends he might resort to having sex with the Oscar winner if he couldn't find work.
Judge Orders Kansas to Stop Changing Trans People's Sex Listing on Driver's Licenses
A state-court judge on Monday ordered Kansas to stop allowing transgender people to change the listing for their sex on their driver's licenses, ahead of the first hearing in a lawsuit filed by state's Republican attorney general against the practice.
Ancient Rabbis Acknowledged Genders Beyond 'Male' and 'Female'
Rabbinic literature, the body of texts written by Jewish leaders in antiquity, includes several other categories besides the binary "male" and "female."
Tennessee can Enforce Ban on Transgender Care for Minors, Court Says
Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth can go into effect — at least for now — after a federal appeals court on Saturday temporarily reversed a lower court ruling.
At New York's Lincoln Center, Love is Definitely in the Air with a Post-Pandemic Mass Wedding
Nearly 700 couples arrived at the iconic New York City venue of Lincoln Center on Saturday to profess their love, no matter how new or how long.
Kentucky AG Challenges Federal Judge's Blocking of State Law Banning Transgender Youth Treatment
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is asking a federal appeals court to lift an injunction that blocks portions of a new state law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
A Mob Storms Tbilisi Pride Fest Site, Forcing the Event's Cancellation
Hundreds of opponents of gay rights on Saturday swarmed the site of an LGBT festival in the capital of the country of Georgia, vandalizing the stage, setting fires and looting the event's bar.
Leslie Van Houten, Follower of Cult Leader Charles Manson, Is One Big Step Closer to Freedom
California's governor announced Friday that he won't ask the state Supreme Court to block parole for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, paving the way for her release after serving 53 years.
Top Republicans Are Gearing Up To Investigate The Hunter Biden Case. Here's What To Know.
The Republican chairmen of three key House committees are joining forces to probe the Justice Department's handling of charges against Hunter Biden after making sweeping claims about misconduct at the agency.
Kansas Attorney General Sues to Prevent Transgender People from Changing Driver's Licenses
The Republican attorney general of Kansas sued Friday to block transgender residents from changing their sex on their driver's licenses and to rebuke the Democratic governor for defying his interpretation of a new law.
North American Debut of 'BODY WORLDS' Explores Happiness and the Human Body
The legendary "BODY WORLDS "exhibit seen by more than 54 million people globally presents this brand new exhibition for the first time ever in North America at "The Back Bay Hub" on Newbury Street beginning Friday, July 7, 2023 for a limited engagement.
Transgender Woman, Bookstore, Teacher Sue over Montana Law Banning Drag Reading Events
A transgender woman, the owners of an independent bookstore and an educator who teaches in costume are among those challenging Montana's first-in-the-nation law that bans people dressed in drag from reading to children in public schools or libraries.
Britney Spears Says Wembanyama's Security Struck Her in Las Vegas, Spurs Rookie Says He was Grabbed
San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama said Thursday he believes Britney Spears grabbed him from behind as he was walking into a restaurant at a Las Vegas casino, and that the security detail he was with pushed the pop star away.
Alzheimer's Drug Leqembi has Full FDA Approval; Medicare Will Pay for It
U.S. officials granted full approval to an Alzheimer's drug on Thursday, clearing the way for Medicare and other insurance plans to begin covering the treatment for people with the brain-robbing disease.