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Finland Ends Infertility Requirement for Transgender People
Lawmakers in Finland approved amendments Wednesday that will make it substantially easier for people to change their legally recognized gender in the Nordic country.
Tenn. GOP Lawmakers Block Questions on Cuts to HIV Funding
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee on Wednesday continued to block Democratic lawmakers from questioning the newly appointed health czar's contentious decision to forgo nearly $9 million in federal funding designed to prevent and treat HIV.
Ex-aide Says Elon Musk had 'Handshake Deal' for Tesla Buyout
Elon Musk's former chief of staff on Wednesday testified that the billionaire believed he had a "handshake deal" to take Tesla private in 2018.
Biden Goes after Fees Levied for Flights, Hotels and Tickets
President Joe Biden took swipes at airlines and hotels Wednesday as he called on Congress to limit certain extra charges they impose on consumers.
FTC Fines GoodRx for Unauthorized Sharing of Health Data
The Federal Trade Commission has imposed a $1.5 million penalty on telehealth and prescription drug discount provider GoodRx Holdings Inc. for sharing users' personal health data.
Here's What the Fed Interest Rate Hike Means for You
The rate increase will likely make it even costlier to borrow for homes, autos and other purchases. But if you have money to save, you'll probably earn a bit more interest on it.
How to make a Mummy: Ancient Egyptian Workshop has New Clues
For thousands of years, ancient Egyptians mummified their dead in the search for eternal life. Now, researchers have used chemistry and an unusual collection of jars to figure out how they did it.
Google Has the Next Move as Microsoft Embraces OpenAI Buzz
Before the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT was unleashed into the world, the novelist Robin Sloan was testing a similar AI writing assistant built by researchers at Google.
DeSantis Pushes Ban on Diversity Programs in State Colleges
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced plans to block state colleges from having programs on diversity, equity and inclusion in his latest step onto the front lines of the nation's culture wars.
Anti-Asian Hate 'Runs the Gamut,' Racist Yelp Reviews Show
As if running a restaurant during a pandemic wasn't tough enough, Christopher Wong also had to contend with a racist troll.
Biden Lawyer: FBI Finds no Classified Docs at Beach House
The FBI searched President Joe Biden's vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on Wednesday without finding any classified documents, the president's attorney said.
Watch: George Santos Beams When Asked about 'Drag Race'
What made George Santos light up in the halls of Congress?
It's Not Surprising the Pope Says Being Gay 'Isn't a Crime' — a Catholic Theologian Explains
Francis' long history of making similar comments in support of LGBTQ people's dignity, despite the church's rejection of homosexuality, has provoked plenty of criticism from some Catholics.
S. Dakota Lawmakers Advance Bill to Bar Transgender Youth Care
A state House committee voted Tuesday to advance a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth in South Dakota.
PayPal to Cut 2,000 Jobs in Latest Tech Company Cost-cutting
PayPal said Tuesday it will trim about 7% of its total workforce, or about 2,000 full-time workers, as the company contends with what it calls "the challenging macro-economic environment."
Elon Musk's Tesla Tweet Trial Delves into Investor Damages
An Elon Musk tweet declaring he had the financing to take Tesla private in 2018 caused billions of dollars in investor damages after the deal collapsed, according to estimates presented Tuesday.
Child Welfare Algorithm Faces Justice Department Scrutiny
The Justice Department has been scrutinizing a controversial artificial intelligence tool following concerns that the tool could lead to discrimination against families with disabilities.
Powell Likely to Stress Fed's Inflation Fight Far from Over
Jerome Powell is likely Wednesday to underscore that the Federal Reserve's primary focus remains the need to fight surging prices with still-higher interest rates.
Republicans Set to Oust Rep. Omar from Foreign Affairs Panel
Republicans are preparing to oust Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee over comments critical of Israel — and as payback after Democrats booted far-right Republicans from panels.
Connecticut May Exonerate Accused Witches Centuries Later
More than 375 years later, amateur historians, researchers and descendants of the accused witches and their accusers hope Connecticut lawmakers will finally offer posthumous exonerations.