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Angst over LGBTQ+ Stories Led to Another Canceled Show. But in a Wyoming Town, a Play was Salvaged
Twenty-five years after a watershed moment for the gay rights movement — the murder of Matthew Shepard — the canceled performances of "The Bullying Collection" show how far the LGBTQ+ community still has to go to gain acceptance in Wyoming and elsewhere.
Florida GOP Lawmakers Seek to Ban Rainbow Pride Flags in Schools, Saying they're Bad for Students
A bill advanced by Florida Republicans would ban teachers and other government employees from displaying a rainbow flag -- even wearing one as a lapel pin for a day -- but they could hang the full-size flag of any "recognized nation" as long as they want.
South Carolina House OKs Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors, Missouri Panel Sees Similar Bills
The Republican-led South Carolina House overwhelmingly approved a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors on Wednesday, while a Missouri legislative committee discussed a slew of like-minded proposals.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen Backs Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill and Tax Cuts in State of the State Address
In his second state of the state address to Nebraska lawmakers, Gov. Jim Pillen offered supporting a divisive bill that would restrict transgender student participation in high school sports and limit trans students' access to bathrooms and locker rooms.
Wastewater Tests Can Find Mpox, Study Finds. Expect More Bugs to be Tracked that Way
Wastewater testing does a good job at detecting mpox infections, U.S. health officials said in a report Thursday that bolsters a push to use sewage to track more diseases.
Uniqlo Sues Shein over Alleged Copy of its Popular 'Mary Poppins Bag'
Uniqlo Co. has sued rival retailer Shein over a small shoulder bag the Japanese retailer said was an inferior and unlawful copy of its hit product touted as the "Mary Poppins bag."
AI is the Buzz, the Big Opportunity and the Risk to Watch Among the Davos Glitterati
Artificial intelligence is easily the biggest buzzword for world leaders and corporate bosses diving into big ideas at the World Economic Forum's glitzy annual meeting in Davos.
Hungary Won't Back Down on Anti-LGBTQ+ and Asylum Policies Criticized by EU, Minister Says
Hungary's government will not change policies the European Union believes infringe on LGBTQ+ rights and those of asylum seekers, even if doing so would unfreeze billions in funding.
Another Trans Candidate in Ohio Faces Disqualification Vote for Omitting Deadname
A second transgender candidate running for a seat in the Republican-majority Ohio House is at risk of being disqualified from the ballot after omitting her former name on circulating petitions.
Samsung Vies to Make AI More Mainstream by Baking More of the Technology into its Galaxy Phones
Smartphones could get much smarter this year as the next wave of artificial intelligence seeps into the devices that accompany people almost everywhere they go.
Overdraft Fees Could Drop to as Low as $3 under New Biden Proposal
The cost to overdraw a bank account could drop to as little as $3, the latest effort by the Biden administration to combat fees it says pose an unnecessary burden on American consumers.
A Drought has Forced Authorities to Further Slash Traffic in Panama Canal, Disrupting Global Trade
A severe drought that began last year has forced authorities to slash ship crossings by 36% in the Panama Canal, one of the world's most important trade routes.
Reports: Gay Soccer Star Stephen Laybutt 'Took His Own Life'
Stephen Laybutt, a former member of the Australian men's national soccer team the Socceroos, reportedly committed suicide last weekend. Laybutt, 46, came out as gay after his retirement.
Shooter who Killed 5 People at Colorado LGBTQ+ Club Intends to Plead Guilty to Federal Hate Crimes
The shooter who killed five people and endangered the lives of over 40 others at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs will plead guilty to new federal charges for hate crimes and firearm violations under to avoid the death penalty.
More Transgender Candidates Face Challenges Running for Office in Ohio for Omitting their Deadname
Several transgender candidates for state office in Ohio are facing challenges and even outright disqualification for omitting their former names from petition paperwork under a little-known state elections law.
Disney Hopes Prosecutor's Free Speech Case Against DeSantis Helps Its Own Lawsuit
Disney is hoping a recent decision bolstering a Florida prosecutor's First Amendment case against Gov. Ron DeSantis helps its own free speech lawsuit against the governor.
The Supreme Court Declines to Step into the Fight over Bathrooms for Transgender Students
The Supreme Court on Tuesday passed up a chance to intervene in the debate over bathrooms for transgender students, rejecting an appeal from an Indiana public school district.
Wave of Transgender Slayings in Mexico Spurs Anger and Protests by LGBTQ+ Community
Authorities in Mexico said at least three transgender people were killed in the first two weeks of 2024, and rights groups were investigating two additional such cases.
Pope Acknowledges Resistance to Same-Sex Blessings but Doubles Down: 'The Lord Blesses Everyone'
Pope Francis has defended his controversial decision to let priests bless same-sex couples but admitted that "solitude is a price you have to pay" when you make difficult decisions.
Men Who Say They Were Abused by a Japanese Boy Band Producer Criticize the Company's Response
Members of a group of men who say they were sexually abused as boys by a Japanese entertainment mogul are accusing the company behind the scandal, previously known as Johnny's, of not being sincere in dealing with the victims.