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16-Year-Old Convicted Killers of Transgender Teenager in England Named in Court Ahead of Sentencing
The 16-year-old convicted killers of a transgender teenager in northwest England nearly a year ago were named in court on Friday after the judge in the case lifted a ban on reporting their identities.
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts an Early Spring at Groundhog Day Festivities
Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring Friday in Gobbler's Knob, Pennsylvania, the scene of the country's largest and best known Groundhog Day celebration in the United States.
Disney Appeals Dismissal of Free Speech Lawsuit as DeSantis Says Company Should 'Move On'
Disney on Thursday appealed a judge's dismissal of its free speech lawsuit over what it described as Gov. Ron DeSantis' retaliatory takeover of Walt Disney World's governing district.
Florida House Votes to Loosen Child Labor Laws a Year after Tougher Immigrant Employment Law
A year after Florida enacted a new law making it more difficult for employers to hire immigrants in the country illegally, the House passed a bill Thursday to let 16- and 17-year-olds work longer and later hours.
New Clue Why Lupus, Other Autoimmune Diseases, Strike Women Far More
Women are far more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases, when an out-of-whack immune system attacks their own bodies — and new research may finally explain why.
Senate Twink Won't Be Charged for Making Adult Tape in Capital
The 24-year-old former legislate aide will not be charged for violating Congressional policy.
Move to Strip Gender Rights from Iowa's Civil Rights Law Rejected by Legislators
Iowa lawmakers on Wednesday declined to advance a bill that would have stripped gender identity from the state's civil rights law, a proposal that opponents said could have subjected LGBTQ+ Iowans to discrimination in education, housing and public spaces.
Headlines, Calls for Answers After Seattle Gay Bars Raided
Law enforcement in Seattle issued citations at two popular gay bars in what the local queer community — and LGBTQ+ establishments — say were "raids" like those of the bad old days. Now there's a call for answers.
Federal Judge Dismisses Disney's Free Speech Lawsuit Against DeSantis
A federal judge dismissed Disney's free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing a setback to the company's hopes of regaining control of the district that governs Walt Disney World.
Two Gay Bars in Seattle Were Just Raided By the Police, Fire, and Liquor Board
Seattle's Joint Enforcement Team reportedly entered two popular bars and issued citations.
Utah Joins 10 Other States in Regulating Bathroom Access for Transgender People
Utah became the latest state to regulate bathroom access for transgender people.
Tax Season is Under Way. Here are Some Tips to Navigate It.
Tax season began Monday. If you want to avoid the stress of the looming deadline, start getting organized as soon as possible.
Prisoners in the US are Part of a Hidden Workforce Linked to Hundreds of Popular Food Brands
A hidden path to America's dinner tables begins here, at an unlikely source — a former Southern slave plantation that is now the country's largest maximum-security prison.
Utah Poised to Become the Next State to Regulate Bathroom Access for Transgender People
Utah is poised to become the next state to regulate bathroom access for transgender people after its Republican-controlled Legislature passed a measure on Friday.
Most Americans Feel They Pay too Much in Taxes, AP-NORC Poll Finds
A majority of taxpayers feel they pay too much in taxes, with many saying that they receive a poor value in return, according to a new poll.
Climate Activists Throw Soup at Glass Protecting Mona Lisa in Paris as Farmers' Protests Continue
Two climate activists hurled soup Sunday at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris and shouted slogans advocating for a sustainable food system.
Donald Trump Must Pay An Additional $83.3 Million to E. Jean Carroll in Defamation Case, Jury Says
A jury awarded $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll on Friday in a stinging and expensive rebuke to former President Donald Trump for his continued social media attacks against the longtime advice columnist over her claims that he sexually assaulted her.
NFL Announces 'Pride Night' at Super Bowl LVIII With No Openly Gay Players
The NFL will host its third annual 'A Night of Pride' on Feb. 7, leading up to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas.
Transgender Veterans Sue to have Gender-Affirming Surgery Covered by Department of Veteran Affairs
A group of transgender veterans filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to force the Department of Veterans Affairs to begin providing and paying for gender-affirming surgeries.
GM's Cruise Robotaxi Service Targeted in Justice Department Inquiry into San Francisco Collision
General Motors is facing a U.S. Justice Department investigation into a gruesome collision that critically injured a pedestrian and derailed its self-driving car ambitions.