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Researchers Say There Is a 'Gay Glass Ceiling' in Corporate Leadership
A study from the University of Sydney found that "feminine-presenting" men are often passed over for leadership roles.
George Santos Steps Down from House Panels Amid Ethics Issues
Republican Rep. George Santos of New York told GOP colleagues Tuesday he is temporarily stepping down from his two congressional committees, a move that comes amid a host of ethics issues and a day after he met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Kenyan Police: Murder of LGBTQ+ Activist Not Hate Crime
A suspect on Tuesday faced a murder charge in the killing of a prominent LGBTQ activist in Kenya, with authorities dismissing activists' suggestions that it was a hate crime.
'School Choice' is Culture-War Focus for Kansas Lawmakers
Top Republican legislators in Kansas are focusing on helping conservative parents remove their children from public schools over what's taught about gender and sexuality rather than pursuing a version of what critics call Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law.
Police Ask Court to Ban Gay Rights Protest at Cardinal's Sydney Funeral
Australian police plan to ask a judge to ban gay rights protesters from demonstrating outside the funeral of Cardinal George Pell in Sydney on Thursday due to public safety concerns.
'Laverne & Shirley' Actor Cindy Williams Dies at 75
Cindy Williams, who was among the most recognizable stars in America in the 1970s and 1980s for her role as Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the beloved sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," has died. She was 75.
Kimberly Palmer: How to Safely Use Payment Apps
13% of people who have ever used PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or Cash App say they have made the mistake of sending money to a scam artist. Fraud prevention experts recommend these strategies to keep your money safe.
Treasury to Increase Borrowing Amid Debt Ceiling Standoff
The Treasury Department said Monday it plans to increase its borrowing during the first three months of 2023, even as the federal government is bumping up against a $31.4 trillion limit.
Experts Urge Better Opioid Rescue Drug Access to Save Lives
Naloxone, available as a nasal spray and in an injectable form, is a key tool in the battle against a nationwide overdose crisis linked to the deaths of more than 100,000 people annually in the U.S.
Online System to Seek Asylum in U.S. is Quickly Overwhelmed
CBPOne replaced an opaque patchwork of exemptions to a public health order known as Title 42 under which the U.S. government has denied migrants' rights to claim asylum since March 2020.
Is Tipping Getting Out of Control? Many Consumers Say Yes
Across the country, there's a silent frustration brewing about an age-old practice that many say is getting out of hand: Tipping.
Lots of Sound and Fury on U.S. Debt, but Not a Crisis — Yet
For all the sound and fury about raising the nation's debt limit, most economists say federal borrowing is not at a crisis point ... at least not yet.
Elon Musk's Mysterious Ways on Display in Tesla Tweet Trial
Elon Musk's enigmatic personality and unconventional tactics are emerging as key exhibits in a trial revolving around one of his most polarizing pursuits — tweeting.
Biden, McCarthy to Discuss Debt Limit in Talks on Wednesday
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Sunday he is looking forward to discussing with President Joe Biden a "reasonable and responsible way that we can lift the debt ceiling " when the two meet Wednesday.
Trustees Picked by DeSantis May Change Progressive College
New College of Florida, founded in 1960, is a haven for marginalized students, especially from the LGBTQ community.
Utah Governor OKs Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Health Care
Utah's Republican governor on Saturday signed bills that ban youth from receiving gender-affirming health care and allow families to receive scholarships to pay for education outside the public school system, both measures that are part of larger nationwi
Pope Clarifies Homosexuality and Sin Comments in Note
Pope Francis has clarified his recent comments about homosexuality and sin, saying he was merely referring to official Catholic moral teaching that teaches that any sexual act outside of marriage is a sin.
Alan Cumming Distances British Honor Awarded by Queen Elizabeth Over 'Toxicity of Empire'
The Scottish actor marked his 58th birthday on Friday by sharing the news on Instagram, announcing "something I recently did for myself."
Sylvia Syms, 'Ice Cold in Alex,' and 'Victim' Star, Dies
Actress Sylvia Syms, who starred in classic British films including "Ice Cold in Alex" and "Victim," has died, her family said Friday. She was 89.
Germany Recalls Overlooked LGBTQ+ Victims of Nazi Persecution
Germany commemorated the victims of Nazi persecution on the 78th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp, placing a focus on people who were incarcerated and killed because of their sexual orientations and gender identities.