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Canada Wildfires Lead to Air-quality Alerts in Northeastern U.S.
Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.
People Are Drinking Poppers and Dying, FDA Warns
The Food and Drug Administration continues to receive reports that people are getting injured and even dying from "consuming poppers that resemble, and often mistaken for, popular energy shots."
Watch: Florida Gay Couple Denied Purchase of Pride Item at Target
The heckler's veto from a handful of anti-LGBTQ+ customers that caused Target to pull some Pride-themed merch put a damper on a gay couple's attempt to buy a rainbow onesie for their baby.
Brother of Gay American Attacked in Sydney Says Killer Deserves No Leniency
A man who admitted killing American mathematician Scott Johnson by punching him from a cliff top at a gay meeting place in Sydney in 1988 deserves no leniency and should face the longest time in jail, the victim's brother said Tuesday.
Victims to Sue Sheriff for Failing to Get Red Flag Order Against Colorado Springs Gay Club Shooter
Some victims of the mass shooting at a gay club in Colorado Springs last year plan to sue authorities for not trying to block the shooter from buying guns before the attack.
Louisiana Senate Passes Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youths
A controversial bill — that at one point had been presumed dead — banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youths in Louisiana was passed by the Senate on Monday and is likely to reach the governor's desk in the coming days.
Vermont School District Settles Lawsuit over Coach's Suspension Related to Trans Athlete
A Vermont school district will reinstate a middle school soccer coach who was suspended for misgendering a transgender female athlete.
Oregon Investigates Fox Corp. Board over Bogus Election Fraud Claims
Oregon's attorney general announced she has begun investigating the board of directors of Fox Corp. for breaching its fiduciary duties by allowing Fox News to broadcast false claims about the 2020 presidential election.
Queer Activist Andrew Hartzler Releases Video of 'Exorcism' Sponsored by Parents
Queer TikToker and activist Andrew Hartzler shared a video of his parents hiring an exorcist to clean his room of his gayness.
Former Vice President Pence Files Paperwork Launching 2024 Presidential Bid in Challenge to Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence filed paperwork on Monday declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump.
Pride Becomes Minefield for Big Companies, but Many Continue Support
Many big companies, including Target and Bud Light's parent, are still backing Pride events in June despite the minefield that the monthlong celebration has become for some of them.
Trans Adults in Florida 'Blindsided' that New Law Limits Access to Health Care
Debate surrounding Florida's new restrictions on gender-affirming care focused mostly on trans children. But a new law Gov. Ron DeSantis signed last month also made it difficult — even impossible — for many trans adults to get treatment.
Sri Lanka's LGBTQ+ Community Holds Pride March, Demands End to Discrimination
Hundreds of members of Sri Lanka's LGBTQ+ community paraded through the streets of the capital Colombo on Sunday to mark the Pride month and demand an end to discrimination.
Now You See It... Navy Retreats from Pride Social Media Posts
Now you see it, now you don't. Such is the mixed message from social media posts from the US Navy concerning Pride.
Texas Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors after Governor Signs Bill
Texas has become the most populous state to ban gender-affirming care for minors after Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation on Friday.
Twitter Exec Responsible for Content Safety Resigns after Elon Musk Criticism
A top Twitter executive responsible for safety and content moderation has left the company, her departure coming soon after owner Elon Musk publicly complained about the platform's handling of posts about transgender topics.
German Actor Margit Cartensen, Known for Fassbinder Roles, Dies at 83
German stage and screen actor Margit Carstensen, star of iconic films by influential director Rainer Werner Fassbinder, has died aged 83, her agent said on Friday.
Trump-Appointed Judge Rejects Tennessee's Anti-Drag Law
Tennessee's first-in-the-nation law designed to place strict limits on drag shows is unconstitutional, a federal judge says.
Antonio Moreno — Ex-Adult Male Star — Elected Mayor of Spanish Town
Antonio Moreno (aka retired adult male star Hector de Silva) was elected mayor of the small Spanish town where he lives with his partner.
Protests Erupted Outside Los Angeles Elementary School's Pride Month Assembly
Police officers separated groups of protesters and counterprotesters Friday outside a Los Angeles elementary school that has become a flashpoint for Pride month events across California.