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It's Not a Happy Holiday at Starbucks, Facing Boycotts over the Middle East War and Unionization
At a time when it hoped to be spreading holiday cheer and peppermint mochas, Starbucks is juggling boycotts over the war in the Middle East and a unionization effort at home.
IRS to Waive $1 Billion in Penalties for People and Firms Owing Back Taxes for 2020 or 2021
The IRS said Tuesday it is going to waive penalty fees for people who failed to pay back taxes that total less than $100,000 per year for tax years 2020 and 2021.
How Gay Rodeos Upend Assumptions about Life in Rural America
Exploring the world of rural gays and their affection for the rodeo has been a focus of photographer Luke Gilford.
Pope's Approval of Gay Blessings Could Have Impact where Rights are Restricted, LGBTQ+ Advocates Say
Pope Francis' decision to officially spell out his approval for same-sex couples to receive blessings from Catholic priests could send a message of tolerance to places where gay rights are more restricted.
Good News for Late Holiday Shoppers: Retailers are Improving Their Delivery Speeds
You might find solace in discovering some of America's biggest retailers are working to increase their shipping speeds to please shoppers expecting faster and faster deliveries.
Self-checkout is Here to Stay — but It's Going Through a Reckoning
Some retailers are adding restrictions, while others are pulling out completely.
Here's What You Need to Know About the Deadly Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Cantaloupes
Hundreds of people in the U.S. and Canada have been sickened and at least 10 people have died in a growing outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to contaminated whole and pre-cut cantaloupe.
Watch: Ziwe Hilariously Asks George Santos: 'What can we do to get you to go away?'
In a much-anticipated interview with comedian Ziwe, George Santos played up his persona as a political pariah.
Step by Step, Francis has Made the Catholic Church a More Welcoming Place for LGBTQ+ People
The Catholic church, in its doctrine, still rejects same-sex marriage, yet Pope Francis, during his nearly 11-year papacy, has done far more than any previous pope to make the church a more welcoming place for LGBTQ+ people.
Pope Approves Blessings for Same-Sex Couples if they Don't Resemble Marriage
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, with a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God's love and mercy shouldn't be subject to "an exhaustive moral analysis."
Florida Man Charged in Husband's Violent Death
Timothy Smith's death had the hallmarks of a vicious attack, with strangulation marks and evidence of blows to his genitals and face. His husband has been charged, and insurance money is the suspected motive.
CDC Data Show No Risk of HIV in Lesbian Sex
Women who have sex with women face the lowest risk of contracting HIV than any other group of the sexually active population, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
Court Revives Lawsuit over Connecticut Rule Allowing Trans Girls to Compete in School Sports
Opponents of Connecticut's policy letting transgender girls compete in girls high school sports will get a second chance to challenge it in court, an appeals court ruled Friday, which revived the case without weighing in on its merits.
Study: Severe Obesity Increasing in Young US Kids
A new study adds to evidence that severe obesity is becoming more common in young U.S. children.
Federal Agency Quashes Georgia's Plan to Let Pharmacies Sell Medical Marijuana
Federal drug officials are warning Georgia to shelve its plans to be the first state to allow pharmacies to dispense medical marijuana products.
2023 Rewind: Nasty Pig Co-founder David Lauterstein on Getting Positive Queer Energy Out Into the World
The fashion brand Nasty Pig will be celebrating its 30th anniversary next year, as will its two co-founders, Frederick Kearney and David Lauterstein, who met that year. EDGE spoke with Lauterstein about the company's growth and queer positivism.
Florida Republican Party Suspends Chairman and Demands his Resignation Amid Rape Investigation
The Republican Party of Florida suspended Chairman Christian Ziegler and demanded his resignation, adding to calls for him to step down as police investigate a rape accusation
Church of England Blesses Same-sex Couples; They Still Can't Wed in Church
Church of England priests offered officially sanctioned blessings of same-sex partnerships for the first time on Sunday, though a ban on church weddings for gay couples remains in place.
Florida Fines High School for Allowing Transgender Student to Play Girls Volleyball
Florida's state athletic board fined a high school and put it on probation Tuesday after a transgender student played on the girls volleyball team, a violation of a controversial law enacted by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature.
Openly Gay Aussie Climber Campbell Harrison Achieving Olympic Dreams
Campbell Harrison, an out climber from Australia, is headed for Olympic glory, having qualified for next summer's games in Paris.