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New Weight Loss Drugs are Out of Reach for Millions of Older Americans because Medicare Won't Pay
New obesity drugs will remain out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare is forbidden to cover such medications.
Bandit of 'Drag Race Thailand, Has Died at Age 38
The "Drag Race Thailand" contestant died nearly five years after first appearing on the show's second season in January 2019.
Watch: Gay Florida Couple Go Viral in Screaming Airport Meltdown Video
A married male couple from Florida went viral for all the wrong reasons with a video of a screaming meltdown. The moment was capped by a shocking verbal attack on a wheelchair-bound woman.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard out of Prison Years after Persuading Boyfriend to Kill her Abusive Mother
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, the Missouri woman who persuaded an online boyfriend to kill her mother after she had forced her to pretend for years that she was suffering from leukemia and other serious illnesses, was released Thursday from prison on parole.
Stigma Against Gay Men Could Worsen Congo's Biggest Mpox Outbreak, Scientists Warn
As Congo copes with its biggest outbreak of mpox, scientists warn discrimination against gay and bisexual men on the continent could make it worse.
Amazon Prime Ads on Movies and TV Shows will Begin in Late January
If you are an Amazon Prime Video user, get ready to see ads on movies and TV shows starting next month.
The New York Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft for Using its Stories to Train Chatbots
The New York Times is striking back against the threat that artificial intelligence poses to the news industry, filing a federal lawsuit Wednesday against OpenAI and Microsoft.
2023 Rewind: Bud Light Too Gay? Conservative Activist Drops Ultra Right Beer
In lieu of Bud Light's embrace of Dylan Mulvaney as a spokesperson, a conservative Georgia activist looks to supply his peers with a new beer brand called Conservative Dad's Ultra Right Beer.
Heat Exhaustion Killed Taylor Swift Fan Attending Rio Concert, Forensics Report Says
Heat exhaustion is the cause of death of a Brazilian fan who attended a concert of singer Taylor Swift in November, a forensics report obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday shows.
Out Scottish Soccer Star Zander Murray Set to Retire
Scottish soccer star Zander Murray thrilled fans globally when he came out last year. Now the 32-year-old trailblazer is getting ready to retire from the sport.
Florida Officers Nab Suspect in String of Grindr Robberies
Authorities in Clay County, Florida, have apprehended an 18-year-old suspect who used multiple Grindr profiles to lure gay men and rob them at gunpoint.
Lawsuit Challenging Alabama's Transgender Care Ban for Minors will Move Forward, Judge Says
A federal judge declined Tuesday to pause litigation challenging Alabama's ban on gender-affirming care for minors as similar cases wind upward toward the U.S. Supreme Court.
Disney Says in Lawsuit that DeSantis-appointed Government is Failing to Release Public Records
Disney has filed a lawsuit claiming that the DeSantis-appointed oversight government for Walt Disney World has failed to release documents and properly preserve records.
Odds for More Sports Betting Expansion Could Fade after Rapid Growth to 38 States
The odds for expansion to additional states appear iffy in 2024 because of political resistance and the sometimes competing financial interests of existing gambling operators.
Same-Sex Nativity Scene Angers Conservatives in Italy as 'Blasphemous'
A nativity scene featuring two mothers sparked outrage among Catholics and politicians in Italy.
Watch: At the Federal and State Level, Help is Here for LGBTQ+ Veterans Tossed Out under DADT
New initiatives are adding momentum to LGBTQ+ veterans who were tossed out of the military under "Don't Ask Don't Tell" to correct their records and obtain the benefits they earned while in uniform.
Grindr 'Unwraps' Some Surprises from 2023
If you thought Spotify was intriguing with its "Wrapped" results, wait until you see what Grindr "Unwrapped" as 2023 nears its end.
Extreme Weather, Guilt Tipping and, Yes, Barbie: We're Over You, 2023
All things Barbie, going pantless, humungo Stanley Cup bottles and pressure tipping. There's plenty from 2023 to leave behind come the new year.
The Year of Social Media Soul-Searching: Twitter Dies, X and Threads Are Born and AI Gets Personal
We lost Twitter & got X. We tried out Bluesky & Mastodon (well, some of us did). We fretted about AI bots & teen mental health. We cocooned in private chats & scrolled endlessly as we did in years past. For social media users, 2023 was a year of change.
The Secret Life of Gift Cards: Here's What Happens to the Billions That Go Unspent Each Year
Gift cards make great stocking stuffers — just as long as you don't stuff them in a drawer and forget about them after the holidays.