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Suspect Arrested in Long Beach Murder; GoFundMe Page Created for Victims
A suspect in the murder of Christopher Finley, a 28-year-old resident of Long Beach, CA, was arrested on Tuesday. A GoFundMe page has been created to help defray the medical expenses for Finley & his bf, also injured in the attack.
US Warns Monkeypox could Mutate to Resist Antiviral Drug
U.S. health officials are warning against overuse of the lone drug available to treat monkeypox, saying that even a small mutation in the virus could render the pills ineffective.
Montana Judge Blocks Anti-Trans Birth Certificate Rule
A Montana judge blocked health officials on Thursday from enforcing a state rule that would prevent transgender people from changing the gender on their birth certificate.
Congressman Who Voted No on 'Respect for Marriage Act' Just Before Gay Son's Wedding Doubles Down
The congressman who attended his gay son's wedding days after voting against the Respect for Marriage Act has doubled down on his insistence that media coverage of the disconnect was "disrespectful."
Grindr Names New CEO, Prepares to Go Public
Hookup app Grindr announced a new CEO in advance of the company going public.
Wisconsin GOP Candidate Calls For 'Pitchforks And Torches'
The Republican candidate for governor in Wisconsin endorsed by Donald Trump is calling for people to take up "pitchforks and torches" in reaction to a story that detailed his giving to anti-abortion groups, churches and others.
Justices Side with LGBTQ+ Group at Jewish University, for Now
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for an LGBTQ group to gain official recognition from a Jewish university in New York, though that may not last.
California Sues Amazon, Alleging Antitrust Law Violations
California is suing Amazon, accusing the company of violating the state's antitrust and unfair competition laws by stifling competition and engaging in practices that push sellers to maintain higher prices.
As 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Plans Grow, So do Delinquencies
Americans have grown fond of "buy now, pay later" services, but the "pay later" part is becoming increasingly difficult for some borrowers.
A New Space Race? China Adds Urgency to U.S. Return to Moon
It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Rivalry with China's flourishing space program is helping drive NASA's effort to get back into space in a bigger way.
Watch: Very Gay Doormat Scares Mormon Missionaries from Visiting LGBTQ+ Couple's Home
An LGBTQ+ couple may have come up with a way of keeping Mormon missionaries from knocking on their door: a very gay doormat.
Judge's Anti-LGBTQ+ Health Care Ruling Could Affect More than Just PrEP
A judge's recent ruling in a case that pitted religion against preventive care in the form of PrEP paves the way to allowing insurers to decide what, if any, preventive care would remain free to patients.
Oldest NYC Gay Bar On its Way to Landmark Status
Julius' Bar — the oldest gay bar in New York City — moved closer to being declared a landmark after a nine-year push by activists.
GOP's Graham Unveils Nationwide Abortion Ban after 15 Weeks
Upending the political debate, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced a nationwide abortion ban Tuesday, sending shockwaves through both parties and igniting fresh debate on a fraught issue.
Starbucks to Revamp Stores to Speed Service, Boost Morale
Starbucks — ringing up record sales but struggling with low employee morale — plans to spend $450 million next year to make its North American stores more efficient and less complex.
Ancient Skeleton Found in Mexico Cave Threatened by Train
A prehistoric human skeleton has been found in a cave system that was flooded at the end of the last ice age 8,000 years ago, according to a cave-diving archaeologist on Mexico's Caribbean coast.
With Out NBA Star Brittney Griner Jailed in Russia, Former Ambassador Pays Moscow Visit
Bill Richardson, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations who has worked to secure the releases of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, visited Moscow this week.
Man Stabbed Outside of Long Beach Gay Bar Dies
A man was stabbed and killed outside of Long Beach gay bar this past weekend. Suspect is still at large. The victim was one of two people stabbed outside the bar around 1:50 a.m. in Long Beach.
Serbian Police Ban EuroPride March, Citing Security Concerns
Serbia's police on Tuesday banned a Pride march planned amid pan-European LGBTQ events being held this week in Belgrade, citing a risk of clashes with far-right anti-gay activists. Organizers vowed to appeal the ban.
Iconic French New Wave Director Jean-Luc Godard Dead at 91
Jean-Luc Godard, the ingenious "enfant terrible" of the French New Wave who revolutionized popular cinema and stood for years as one of the world's most provocative directors, has died. He was 91.