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Chaos at Cannes After 'Unacceptable' Mishap at Pedro Almodóvar Screening Sparks Riot

INTERNATIONAL | By Emell Adolphus | May 17, 2023

A reported hundred of festivalgoers were turned away from the director's screening after waiting for an hour in the pouring rain.

Joe Scarborough Shades Rumored GOP Gay Senator from South Carolina

Joe Scarborough Shades Rumored GOP Gay Senator from South Carolina

NATIONAL | May 17, 2023

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough shaded gay GOP members in discussing the case of Jenna Barbee, the Florida teacher under investigation by the state's Dept. of Education for showing her students a Disney movie with a gay character in it.

Prince Harry and Meghan Pursued by 'Reckless' Photographers in Cars in New York

Prince Harry and Meghan Pursued by 'Reckless' Photographers in Cars in New York

INTERNATIONAL | By Michael R. Sisak and Danica Kirka | May 17, 2023

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, were pursued by photographers in cars after a charity event in New York in an incident that the mayor and the couple's office described as potentially dangerous.

DeSantis Signs Bills Targeting Drag Shows, Pronouns, Bathroom Use and Trans Children

DeSantis Signs Bills Targeting Drag Shows, Pronouns, Bathroom Use and Trans Children

NATIONAL | By Brendan Farrington | May 17, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis chose a Christian school as his setting for signing bills Wednesday that ban gender affirming care for minors, restricts pronoun use in schools and forces people to use the bathroom corresponding with their sex in some cases.

Disney Asks Judge to Dismiss DeSantis-Appointed Board's Lawsuit in Latest Tit-for-Tat

Disney Asks Judge to Dismiss DeSantis-Appointed Board's Lawsuit in Latest Tit-for-Tat

BUSINESS | By Mike Scheider | May 17, 2023

Disney asked a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit by Gov. Ron DeSantis' governing board to oversee Disney World, claiming the company has been the victim of the "weaponizing" powers of government aimed at punishing it for opposing the "Don't Say Gay Law."

Disney Asks Judge to Dismiss DeSantis-appointed Board's Lawsuit in Latest Tit-for-tat

BUSINESS | By Mike Schneider | May 17, 2023

Disney asked a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit, claiming the company has been the victim of the "weaponizing" of powers of government.

Musk Says he's Not Stepping Down as Tesla CEO

BUSINESS | May 17, 2023

Elon Musk dismissed speculation he might step down as Tesla's CEO and told the company's annual shareholders meeting that the electric car and solar panel company would start doing some advertising.

Abortion Pill Case Moves to Appeals Court, on Track for Supreme Court

HEALTH | By Kevin McGill | May 17, 2023

Legal arguments over women's access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion move to a federal appeals court in New Orleans on Wednesday.

Job Cuts, No Social Security Checks: How Consumers Could be Pinched by a U.S. Government Default

BUSINESS | By Darlene Superville | May 17, 2023

All the hand-wringing in Washington over raising the debt limit can seem far removed from the lives of everyday Americans, but they could end up facing huge consequences.

Nebraska Lawmakers to Debate Attaching 12-Week Abortion Ban to Trans Youth Health Care Ban

Nebraska Lawmakers to Debate Attaching 12-Week Abortion Ban to Trans Youth Health Care Ban

HEALTH | By Margery A. Beck | May 16, 2023

Nebraska lawmakers are set to take up debate late Tuesday on a plan that would tack on a proposed 12-week abortion ban to a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

LGBT Senior Housing and Care's CEO Amy Simon Addresses Seniors' Fears

LGBT Senior Housing and Care's CEO Amy Simon Addresses Seniors' Fears

HEALTH | By Kilian Melloy | May 16, 2023

Studies show LGBTQ+ elders are underseen, underserved, and saddled with health care disparities (amongst others). EDGE spoke with advocate Amy Simon about LGBT Senior Housing and Care, the company she runs to solve these issues.

Richard Lam, Suspect in Gay Adult Male Site Owner Murder, Is Apprehended

Richard Lam, Suspect in Gay Adult Male Site Owner Murder, Is Apprehended

NATIONAL | May 16, 2023

The suspect in the murder of gay adult website owner William Futral has been apprehended. Richard Lam (a.k.a. gay porn star Ludvig) has been charged with murdering TheGuySite owner.

More Dogs Could Show Up in Outdoor Dining Spaces. Not Everyone is Happy about It

BUSINESS | By Dee-Ann Durbin | May 16, 2023

Even though nearly half of states already allow canine dining outdoors, the issue is far from settled, with many diners and restaurants pushing back against the increasing presence of pooches.

Village People Send Donald Trump Cease and Desist Letter Over Impersonators

POLITICS | By Emell Adolphus | May 15, 2023

A video surfaced of Trump dancing to a Village People tribute band at his Florida resort, and the band members were reportedly not happy with the implication that they support the embattled former president.

Martha Stewart's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Breaks the Internet

HEALTH | By Emell Adolphus | May 15, 2023

At 81, the food, lifestyle and TV maven has become the oldest woman to ever grace the magazine's cover.

Watch: Florida Teacher Faces Investigation after Showing Disney Film in Class

NATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | May 15, 2023

A Florida teacher is accused of violating the state's "Don't Say Gay" law and says she is being investigated for alleged "indoctrination" for showing her students the Disney movie "Strange World."

Biden Proposal Would Let Conservationists Lease Public Land Much as Drillers and Ranchers Do

BUSINESS | By Matthew Brown | May 15, 2023

The Biden administration wants to put conserving vast government-owned lands on equal footing with oil drilling, livestock grazing and other interests.

Gay Prof Suspended After Passing Out 'Transphobic' Chocolate at Campus Event

Gay Prof Suspended After Passing Out 'Transphobic' Chocolate at Campus Event

POLITICS | May 15, 2023

A gay, conservative professor at Madera Community College in California was recently placed on leave after handing out Jeremy's Chocolate, a brand called 'transphobic,' at a campus event.

Desantis In Iowa Warns of GOP 'Culture of Losing' as Weather Sidelines Trump's Event in the  State

Desantis In Iowa Warns of GOP 'Culture of Losing' as Weather Sidelines Trump's Event in the State

POLITICS | By Thomas Beaumont and Michelle L. Price | May 14, 2023

Decrying a Republican "culture of losing," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sought Saturday to weaken former President Donald Trump's grip on the GOP.

Stained Glass Window Shows Jesus Christ with Dark Skin, Stirring Questions about Race in New England

Stained Glass Window Shows Jesus Christ with Dark Skin, Stirring Questions about Race in New England

NATIONAL | By Mark Pratt | May 14, 2023

A nearly 150-year-old stained-glass church window that depicts a dark-skinned Jesus Christ interacting with women in New Testament scenes has stirred up questions about race.

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