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Army Sees Safety, Not 'Wokeness,' as Top Recruiting Obstacle
Some Republicans blame "wokeness" for recruiting woes, but the military service says the bigger hurdles are young people don't want to die or get injured, and put their lives on hold.
Report: Companies' Climate Targets Not What They Claim to Be
A new report concludes major brands are exaggerating how ambitious their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions are — in effect misleading consumers, investors and governments.
Watch: FDA Moves to Ease Rules for Blood Donations
The U.S. is moving to further ease restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men and other groups that typically face higher risks of HIV.
Harry Styles, Beyoncé and Wet Leg Win at UK's Brit Awards
It was Harry's night at the Brit Awards.
Missouri Officials Investigate Transgender Youth Clinic
Missouri's Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Friday called for doctors to pause giving puberty blockers and hormones to new patients at a transgender youth clinic.
New Hampshire Students Protest Urinal Ban in Gender Debate
Dozens of students walked out of their New Hampshire school after the district banned urinals in a compromise to a proposal that would have blocked children from using facilities based on their gender identity.
Out Reporter Tackled and Arrested at Ohio Governor's Press Conference
Out reporter Evan Lambert was tackled and arrested at a press conference for Governor Mike DeWine on Wednesday.
Defense: Club Q Shooting Suspect Visited Before Bloodbath
The person charged with fatally shooting five people and wounding 17 others at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs last year was at the venue for more than an hour earlier that night before returning to carry out the mass shooting.
Bickering Bogs Down Capitol Riot Trial of Proud Boys Leaders
The Capitol riot trial for Proud Boys leaders promised to be a historic showcase for some of the most compelling evidence of an alleged plot by far-right extremists to halt the transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election
Schools Become Flashpoint For Republicans Eyeing White House
In the opening stages of the 2024 GOP presidential race, the "parents' rights" movement and lessons for schoolchildren are emerging as flashpoints.
Ex-George Santos Aide Accuses Congressman of Sexual Harassment Amid Bizarre Exit from Staff
An ex-aide for George Santos is accusing the congressman of sexual harassment after being dismissed from his staff for not disclosing information about his past.
Joyous Parades and Parties Kick Off New Orleans' Mardi Gras
A venerable fine-dining fixture on Bourbon Street helped kick off the final frantic days of New Orleans Mardi Gras season Friday — relaxing its jackets-required dress code,
With Election Campaign Looming, White House Appoints Out Communications Director
President Joe Biden is getting a new communications director at the White House as he inches closer to an expected re-election campaign. Ben LaBolt will be the first openly gay White House communications director, the White House said.
Watch: Pope Denounces the Criminalization of Homosexuality
Pope Francis, the head of the Anglican Communion and top Presbyterian minister together denounced the criminalization of homosexuality on Sunday and said gay people should be welcomed by their churches.
Watch: India Gay Couples in Battle for Same-Sex Marriage
Utkarsh Saxena and Ananya Kotia's love story began just like any other college romance. Except no one else knew about the gay couple's relationship.
Lawyer: Santos had 2017 Pennsylvania Theft Charge Expunged
U.S. Rep. George Santos was charged with criminal theft in Pennsylvania in 2017 in connection with bad checks apparently used to buy puppies from dog breeders, according to a lawyer who said she helped the Republican with the case.
Bill that Would Restrict Drag Shows Passes Tennessee Senate
Legislation designed to restrict where certain drag shows can take place passed the Tennessee Senate on Thursday, the latest bill state Republican leaders have advanced targeting LGBTQ people.
Organs in Exchange for Freedom? Bill Raises Ethical Concerns
A proposal to let Massachusetts prisoners donate organs and bone marrow to shave time off their sentence is raising profound ethical and legal questions
SpaceX Ignites Giant Starship Rocket in Crucial Pad Test
SpaceX is a big step closer to sending its giant Starship spacecraft into orbit, completing an engine-firing test at the launch pad on Thursday.
Celebs Tout Ice Baths, but Science on Benefits is Lukewarm
The coolest thing on social media these days may be celebrities and regular folks plunging into frigid water or taking ice baths.