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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.
Why Global Far-Right Groups Applaud Russia's Anti-LGTBQ+ Measures
In Russia and beyond, many conservative Christians have focused on LGBTQ+ populations, whom they portray as threats to their vision for society — and they are not deterred by antidemocratic politics.
Florida Mother Fears Her Family will be Devastated as Trial on Trans Health Care Ban Begins
The mother of a transgender girl sobbed in federal court as she contemplated having to move away from her Navy officer husband to get health care for her 12-year-old if Florida's ban on gender dysphoria treatments for minors is allowed to take affect.
Grindr Announces Partnership with AI Provider
According to a press release, Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND) today announced it has signed an exclusive partnership with Ex-Human , to fuel the app company's in-house artificial intelligence capabilities and enhance the experience of its users.
Watch: Russian Riot Police Raid Gay Bar
A video posted by a Russian media outlet shows Russian police raiding another gay bar.
Activision Blizzard to Pay $54 Million to Settle California State Workplace Discrimination Claims
Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay about $54 million to settle discrimination claims brought by California's civil rights agency on behalf of women employed by the video game maker.
Top Strategist Resigns from DeSantis-backing Super PAC with Less than a Month Before Iowa Caucuses
The top strategist for the embattled super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' campaign for the White House resigned Saturday night in the latest sign of trouble for the GOP hopeful.
Chileans to Vote on Conservative Constitution Draft a Year after Rejecting Leftist Charter
Chileans are voting Sunday on whether to approve a new constitution that will replace the country's dictatorship-era charter.
'I Am Happy' — Out Soccer Star Jakub Jankto Reflects on His Life After Coming Out
Czech player Jakub Jankto opened up in an interview about his life after coming out as gay earlier this year — something, he says, that he doesn't want to focus on now that he's done it.
Biases Behind Transgender Athlete Bans are Deeply Rooted
Coupled with laws that limit rights, collective biases serve to stigmatize transgender people, hurting their overall health and well-being.
Is this Pic too Gay for the Russian Public? Siberian Officials Think So
Is a photo of two Siberian men eating ice cream in the cold too gay for the Russian public?