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Mass Shootings Hit LGBTQ+, other Marginalized Groups Hard
After mass shootings, the loss felt by marginalized groups already facing discrimination is compounded — communities of color and LGBTQ+ people among them.
'Romeo & Juliet' Stars Sue over 1968 Film's Teen Nude Scene
The two stars of 1968's "Romeo and Juliet" sued Paramount Pictures for more than $500 million on Tuesday over a nude scene in the film shot when they were teens.
Former Adult Falcon Performer Fane Roberts (aka Peachiz) Has Passed Away
Naked Sword reports that adult performer Fane Roberts has passed away.
Ukrainian Family Accused in Beating of Gay Man Heading to Court
The Ukrainian Makarenko family facing attempted murder charges for allegedly attacking and blinding a gay Florida man are heading to court on January 27.."
'The Money is Gone': Bahamas Tries to Turn Page after FTX
FTX was supposed to be the crown jewel of the Bahamian government's push to be the destination for all things crypto. Instead, FTX is bankrupt and Bahamians are trying to figure out what's next.
CES 2023: Smelling, Touching Take Center Stage in Metaverse
Is the metaverse closer than we think? It depends on who you ask at CES, where companies are showing off innovations that could immerse us deeper into virtual reality, otherwise known as VR.
UK Palace Allies Push Back Against Prince Harry's Claims
in his new memoir, Harry recounts arguments and a physical altercation with William, reveals how he lost his virginity (in a field) and describes using cocaine and cannabis.
State Lawmakers Turn to Creative Solutions in Speaker Fights
As Republican infighting debilitates Washington, lawmakers at some U.S. statehouses have managed to launch sessions complicated by similar GOP partisan divides.
Conservatives Take Aim at Tenure for University Professors
The trend reflects how conservative scrutiny of instruction related to race, gender and sexuality has extended from schools to higher education. But budget considerations also play a role.
Benedict Aide's Tell-All Book Will Expose 'Dark Maneuvers'
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's longtime personal secretary has written a tell-all book that his publisher on Monday promised would tell the truth about the "blatant calumnies," "dark maneuvers," mysteries and scandals that sullied Benedict's legacy.
States Target Transgender Health Care in First Bills of 2023
Republican state lawmakers this year are zeroing in on questions of bodily autonomy with new proposals to limit gender-affirming health care to transgender youth, and even to adults.
Musk Says He Can't Get Fair Trial in California, Wants Texas
Elon Musk has urged a federal judge to shift a trial in a shareholder lawsuit out of San Francisco because he says negative local media coverage has biased potential jurors against him.
Seattle Schools Sue Tech Giants over Social Media Harm
The public school district in Seattle has filed a lawsuit against the tech giants behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable for the youth mental health crisis.
Critics Attack Des Moines Diocese's Gender-identity Policies
Critics are attacking the Diocese of Des Moines' new gender-identity policies, calling them hateful and discriminatory.
Same-Sex Penguin Couple Book Banned in Florida School District
The award-winning 2005 children's book "And Tango Makes Three" features a real-life chinstrap penguin couple Roy and Silo.And it has been banned in a Florida school district.
Watch: Fired Gay Weatherman Addresses Videos in New Instagram Vid
An openly gay weatherman in New York City took to Instagram to address the backlash he has received after a private video was shared.
Best of CES 2023: High-tech Eyebrows and A Boba Tea Robot
Crowds of investors, media and tech workers have streamed into cavernous Las Vegas venues to see the latest tech from big companies and startups. The show runs through Sunday.
Drugstores Make Slow Headway on Staffing Problems
A rush of vaccines, virus tests and a busy flu season started overwhelming pharmacies more than a year ago, forcing many to temporarily close. The situation is still less than ideal.
'Don't Say Gay' Feud Advances with New Proposed Legislation
Florida lawmakers will move to increase state control of Walt Disney World's private government, the latest development in a feud over a law critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay."
Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $1.1 Billion after No Winner
Nobody won the estimated $940 million jackpot, pushing the lottery prize to an estimated $1.1 billion ahead of the next drawing Tuesday night. The prize is now the third-largest in U.S. history.