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Democrat Balint will be Vermont's 1st Gay Person, Woman in Congress
Democrat Becca Balint on Tuesday won the race for Vermont's lone seat in the U.S. House, becoming the first woman and first openly gay person to represent the state in Congress.
Dems Show Surprising Strength; Control of Congress Unclear
Control of Congress hung in the balance Wednesday as Democrats showed surprising strength, defeating Republicans in a series of competitive races.
Slavery Rejected in Some, Not All, States Where on Ballot
Voters in three states approved ballot measures that will change their state constitutions to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime, while those in a fourth state rejected the move.
Some LGBTQ+ Fans Skip Qatar World Cup, Fearing Hostility
Many LGBTQ+ soccer fans and their allies worldwide are concerned that the World Cup will be hosted in Qatar. Some have been mulling whether to attend the tournament, or even watch it on television.
Twitter to Add 'Official' Mark to Verified Big Accounts
Twitter said Tuesday it will add a gray "official" label to some high-profile accounts to indicate that they are authentic, the latest twist in new owner Elon Musk's chaotic overhaul.
Discovery of Bronzes Rewrites Italy's Etruscan-Roman History
Italian authorities on Tuesday announced the extraordinary discovery of 2,000-year-old bronze statues in an ancient Tuscan thermal spring and said the find will "rewrite history".
Maura Healey is 1st Lesbian Elected Massachusetts Governor
Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey has been elected governor of Massachusetts, making history as the state's first woman and first openly gay candidate elected to the office.
Watch: Performer 'Retires' Puppet after Act at Gay Bar Seen as Racist, Transphobic
A puppeteer whose act at a Chicago gay bar caused offense due to a puppet that caricatured Black women says he's "retiring" the prop.
Voters to Decide Nevada Version of Equal Rights Amendment
Nevada voters on Tuesday will decide to adopt or reject what is widely considered the most comprehensive state version of the Equal Rights Amendment.
World Cup Ambassador from Qatar Denounces Homosexuality
An ambassador for the World Cup in Qatar has described homosexuality as a "damage in the mind" in an interview, only two weeks before the opening of the soccer tournament in the Gulf state.
Massachusetts Voters Weighing Stark Choice for Governor
The election pits Democrat Maura Healey, who would be the state's first woman and first openly gay candidate elected governor, against Republican Geoff Diehl, a former state representative who was endorsed by Donald Trump.
Designer Ready for High Court Fight on Excluding Gay Couples
A Christian web designer who contends her religious beliefs prevent her from making wedding websites for gay couples said Monday that her legal battle in the U.S. Supreme Court next month is about protecting everyone's right to free speech.
How to Read Your Social Media Feeds on Election Day
Voters in the U.S. who go on Twitter, TikTok, Facebook or other platforms to learn about Tuesday's pivotal U.S. midterm elections are likely to encounter rumors, hearsay and misinformation.
Twitter's Pared-down Staff Struggles with Misinformation
Twitter is struggling to respond to political misinformation and other harmful posts on the social media platform after Elon Musk fired roughly half of its workforce just days before the U.S. midterms.
Musk's Partisan Tweets Call Twitter Neutrality into Question
Elon Musk used his Twitter megaphone to appeal to "independent-minded voters" on Monday, urging them to vote Republican in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections.
Powerball Announces Delay to Record-breaking $1.9B Drawing
Powerball announced Monday night that the record-breaking $1.9 billion drawing "has been delayed due to a participating lottery needing extra time to complete the required security protocols."
Underreported Murders in NYC Echo 'AHS' Narrative
A pair of underreported murders of gay men in NYC eerily reflect the narrative of the current season of "AHS: NYC."
Grindr Introduces 'Play Safe' Educational Videos
A series of safety videos is coming to popular hookup app Grindr in an effort to spotlight a slate of safety features.
Mimi Parker, Co-Founder of Minnesota Indie Band Low has Died
Mimi Parker, whose soothing vocals helped propel the Minnesota indie band Low to critical acclaim, has died at age 55, nearly two years after revealing that she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Oscar, Tony-Nominated Writer-Director Douglas McGrath Dies
Stage, TV and film writer-director Douglas McGrath, who earned a Tony nomination for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" and an Oscar nod for the "Bullets Over Broadway" screenplay he co-wrote with Woody Allen, died Thursday. He was 64.