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As Flu Rages, U.S. Releases Medicine from National Stockpile
The Biden administration said Wednesday it will release doses of prescription flu medicine from the Strategic National Stockpile to states as flu-sickened patients continue to flock to hospitals.
Musk Says Twitter in Precarious Position, Defends Cost Cuts
Elon Musk is defending his massive cost-cutting at Twitter as necessary for the social media platform to survive next year, due in part to debt payments tied to his $44 billion takeover of the company.
Mother Continues Awareness Campaign Months After Son's Robbery and Death
Robberies affecting NYC's gay nightlife scene are being illuminated by a grieving mom: 'This has gone on too long, ' she says months after her son's death.
Scotland's Move to Simplify Gender Change Stirs Strong Views
A plan by Scotland's government to make it easier for people to change gender for legal purposes has sparked acrimonious debate, with lawmakers arguing inside the Edinburgh parliament and rival groups of protesters demonstrating outside.
Kentucky Senator Confirms Death of Transgender Son
A Kentucky state senator said Tuesday that her transgender son, a trans rights advocate on whom "a lack of acceptance took a toll," has died by suicide. He was 24.
Amazon to Make Big Business Changes in EU Settlement
Amazon will make major changes to its business practices to end competition probes in Europe by giving customers more visible choices and, for Prime members, more delivery options.
Musk Says He'll be Twitter CEO Until a Replacement is Found
Elon Musk said Tuesday that he plans on remaining as Twitter's CEO until he can find someone willing to replace him in the job.
Wells Fargo to Pay $3.7B over Consumer Law Violations
Banking giant Wells Fargo agreed to pay $3.7 billion to settle a laundry list of charges that it harmed consumers by charging illegal fees and interest on auto loans and mortgages, among other things.
New York City Councilman Erik Bottcher Targeted By Anti-LGBTQ Vandalism
Two people were arrested Monday for breaking into New York City Councilman Erik Bottcher's apartment building.
2022 Rewind: Watch: Too Adorable? Tik-Tok's 'Perfect' Gay Couple
Gay couple Nick Champa and Pierre Amaury Crespeau (a.k.a. Pierre Boo) were struggling actors wondering if love would find them. Then they found each other — and also TikTok. Now they're social media stars.
Did Out Republican Congressman George Santos Pad his Resume?
Openly gay Republican Rep.-elect George Santos seems to have been caught red-handed padding several parts of his resume just as he prepares to enter the House of Representatives for the first time in January.
Police Seize on COVID-19 Tech to Expand Global Surveillance
The Associated Press found that authorities used COVID tracing technologies and data to harass marginalized communities and link people's health information to other surveillance tools.
Children's Medicine Shortage Hits as Flu Season Starts Fast
Caring for sick children has become extra stressful recently for many U.S. parents due to shortages of Children's Tylenol and other medicines.
Christmas Tree Demand Remains High Despite Inflation
For all the worries about inflation and the economy, Americans aren't scrimping on a centerpiece of many celebrations this holiday season: The Christmas tree.
Mystery Nevada Fossil Site Could be Ancient Maternity Ward
Instead of the site of a massive die-off as suspected, a curious fossil site in Nevada might have been an ancient maternity ward where the creatures came to give birth.
Jan. 6 Panel Urges Trump Prosecution with Criminal Referral
The House Jan. 6 committee urged the Justice Department on Monday to bring criminal charges against Donald Trump for the violent 2021 Capitol insurrection, calling for accountability for the former president and "a time of reflection and reckoning."
Elon Musk Twitter Poll Ends with Users Seeking his Departure
Millions of Twitter users asked Elon Musk to step down as head of Twitter in a poll the billionaire created and promised to abide by.
Trump's Claim to Gay Conservatives: He's 'Fighting Hard' for LGBTQ+ Americans
In a Dec. 15 gala hosted at Mar-a-Lago, former president Donald Trump made the claim that he's "fighting for the gay community... and fighting hard" — a boast not supported by history.
Musk Polls Twitter Users about Whether he Should Step Down
Elon Musk is asking Twitter's users to decide if he should stay in charge of the social media platform after acknowledging he made a mistake Sunday in launching new speech restrictions.
Frustrated Virtual Reality Pioneer Leaves Facebook's Parent
A prominent video game creator who helped lead Facebook's expansion into virtual reality has resigned after becoming disillusioned with the way the technology is being managed.