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Gay Penguin Sphen, of Australian Aquarium 'Power Couple,' Dies at 11
Gay gentoo penguin Sphen — part of the famous "power couple" that proved a major attraction at an Australian aquarium — has died at the age of 11, leaving his mate, Magic, a widower.
One Woman's Custody Battle Highlights the Challenges Facing Same-Sex Couples in China
LGBTQ+ families have no law to cite when faced with situations like custody or divorce, as same-sex marriage is not recognized in China, meaning the outcome of each case is uncertain and inconsistent.
Same-Sex Couples and LGBTQ+ Activists Rally in Nepal's Capital During the Annual Pride Parade
Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and supporters rallied in Nepal's capital Tuesday during the annual Pride parade, the first since gay couples were able to register same-sex marriages officially in the Himalayan nation following a Supreme Court order in 2023.
Missouri Now Requires Proof of Surgery or Court Order for Gender Changes on IDs
Missouri residents now must provide proof of gender-affirmation surgery or a court order to update their gender on driver's licenses following a Revenue Department policy change.
Texas Rep. Troy Nehls Sued by Staffer Alleging Homophobic Workplace
A legislative correspondent who formerly worked for Republican Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas is suing the congressman for an alleged pattern of homophobic behavior and creating a toxic workplace.
Former US Rep George Santos Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Identity Theft in his Federal Case
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Monday to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with the federal fraud case that led to his expulsion from Congress.
New Survey Shows High Rates of Police Harassment and Abuse Against the LGBTQ+ Community
Police departments across the country have taken steps in recent years to improve relations with the LGBTQ community, yet the relationship between police and LGBTQ people remains fraught.
British-Mexican Man Caught in Grindr 'Sting' Leaves Qatar
A British-Mexican man was convicted of drug charges in Qatar and detained for several months before being allowed to return to the UK.
Same-Sex Flamingos Are Officially Parents at UK Zoo
A same-sex pair of flamingos has successfully hatched an egg at the Paignton Zoo, staff say.
On LGTBQ+, Other Issues, Harris and Trump Offer Worlds-Apart Contrasts
While details are still rather vague, there's no doubt that whoever prevails in November will seek to shape the landscape of American life in ways wholly distinct from their opponent.
Trump Again Decries Two Gold Medalist Olympic Athletes, Falsely Labeling the Female Boxers as Men
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday again decried two gold medalist Olympic athletes, falsely labeling the female boxers as men.
Nearly a Quarter Million Reasons Why Melania Trump Likes GOP Gays
Melania Trump has done little campaigning for her husband, but in April she did attend an event for the Log Cabin Republicans, who, according to Trump's recently released financial reports, paid her $237,000 in compensation.
Ex-Rep. George Santos Expected to Plead Guilty to Multiple Counts in Fraud Case, AP Source Says
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Viral Pic Surfaces That Allegedly Shows Anti-LGBTQ+ VP Candidate JD Vance in Drag
The memes and wisecracks started to fly when a photo came to light supposedly showing Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ running mate in drag during his days at Yale law school.
Pole Vaulter Anthony Ammirati Offered Hefty Sum to do Adult Entertainment, Jokes about his Celebrity on TikTok
Ammirati's overnight celebrity has been something he didn't expect (or he would have tucked), but it has led to an interesting business opportunity.
Now that Mpox is a Global Health Emergency, Will It Trigger Another Pandemic?
The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing outbreaks of mpox in Congo and elsewhere in Africa to be a global emergency, requiring urgent action to curb the virus' transmission.
Trans Teens File Lawsuit Challenging New Hampshire Law Banning Them from Girls' Sports
The families of two transgender teens in New Hampshire filed a lawsuit Friday challenging a new state law that bans them from playing on girls' sports teams at their public high schools.
Judge Says Maine Can Forbid Discrimination by Religious Schools that Take State Tuition Money
Maine didn't violate the U.S. constitutional rights of religious schools by requiring them to abide by the state's antidiscrimination law to receive taxpayer-funded tuition assistance, a federal judge ruled.
Supreme Court Keeps New Rules about Sex Discrimination in Education on Hold in Half the Country
The Supreme Court on Friday kept on hold in roughly half the country new regulations about sex discrimination in education, rejecting a Biden administration request.
Biden Plans to Use His Convention Speech to Hand Off to Harris and Make Case Against Trump
President Joe Biden will give the keynote address Monday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, making a symbolic handoff of his party to Vice President Kamala Harris.