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Bipartisan Military Spending Bill Drops Anti-Trans Language
The House passed a bill authorizing the biggest pay raise for troops in more than two decades, despite objections from conservatives who wanted restrictions on gender-affirming health care.
Federal Reserve on Cusp of Defeating Inflation Without Steep Recession
The Federal Reserve now seems on the verge of defeating inflation — and without the surge in unemployment and the deep recession that many economists had predicted.
2023 Rewind: Atlantis Cruises Bans Gay Customers from Posting 'Explicit' Content While On Board
Gay travelers could find themselves high and dry without a refund if they post "explicit" sexual photos or videos online while on an Atlantis Events cruise.
A Major Milestone in LGBTQ+ Rights Occurred 50 Years Ago Today
Fifty years ago today came a major ruling that affected how LGBTQ+ were perceived by American psychiatrists.
One Fourth of United Methodist Churches in US have Left in Schism over LGBTQ+ Ban. What Happens Now?
A quarter of U.S. congregations in the United Methodist Church received permission to leave the denomination during a five-year window that authorized departures for congregations over disputes involving the church's LGBTQ-related policies.
Virginia Court Revives Lawsuit by Teacher Fired for Refusing to Use Transgender Student's Pronouns
A lawsuit filed by a Virginia high school teacher who was fired after he refused to use a transgender student's pronouns was reinstated Thursday by the state Supreme Court.
From Suit to Speedo: 'Drag Race' Pit Crew Member Bryce Eilenberg's Career Balancing Act
Model Bryce Eilenberg balances two diverse careers: he's an aerospace engineer with a major SoCal company; and he's one of the longest-running members of the Pit Crew on "RuPaul's Drag Race."
2023 Rewind: Who is the Ring Perp? Police Seek Man Who Went Naked Door-to-Door in St. Louis Suburb
Who is the naked Ring perp? That is the question that residents of St. Charles, Missouri are wondering after Ring security cameras caught a tall, tattooed man going door-to-door in the nude.
Are Blogs and Social Media Viable for Business in 2023?
Social media platforms are a fantastic way to get eyes on products and services and the possibilities are almost endless.
Ohio Senate Clears Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors, Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports
A Republican-backed proposal that would drastically affect how LGBTQ youth in Ohio live their lives cleared the state Senate, despite opposition from parents, medical providers and education professionals who call it cruel and potentially life threatening
Tesla Recalls Nearly All Vehicles Sold in US to Fix System that Monitors Drivers Using Autopilot
Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software and fix a defective system that's supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when using Autopilot.
After Recalls and Infections, Experts Say Safer Eyedrops will Require New FDA Powers
Recalls involving over-the-counter eyedrops are drawing attention to how little U.S. officials know about conditions at manufacturing plants on the other side of the world.
Epic Wins its Antitrust Lawsuit Against the Play Store. What Does This Verdict Mean for Google?
Google lost an antitrust lawsuit over barriers to its Android app store, as a federal court jury has decided that the company's payments system was anticompetitive.
How Rising Prices for Restaurants, Car Repair and other Services Kept Inflation Up Last Month
Held down by sinking gas prices, U.S. inflation was mostly unchanged last month. But underlying price pressures — from apartment rents, auto insurance and many other services — remained stubbornly high.
Out With Dr. Bill: Stonewall Inn Brick Awards Was Far More than a Celebration
Attending the Stonewall Inn Brick Awards left an indelible mark on my memory, writes Dr. Bill Kapfer in his latest posting. This event was more than a celebration; it was a profound journey through the trials and triumphs of the LGBTQ community.
These are the 10 Best Lubes for Gay Men
It goes without saying that the wrong lube can totally mess up a good time. But with thousands of options on the market, what's the best lube to use, and why?
Trans Woman, Gender-Nonconforming Friend Slain in Toledo Double Murder
2023's count of lethal acts of violence against transgender and gender-nonconforming people claimed two more lives when Amiri Reid and Kejuan Richardson were both shot to death in Toledo.
George Santos is in Plea Negotiations with Federal Prosecutors
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is in negotiations to resolve his federal criminal fraud case, prosecutors said in a court filing Monday.
DeSantis Attorneys Ask Federal Judge to Dismiss Disney's Free Speech Lawsuit
Attorneys for Gov. DeSantis are asking a federal judge to dismiss a free speech lawsuit filed by Disney after the Florida governor took over Walt Disney World's governing district in retaliation for the company opposing the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Europe Agreed on World-leading AI Rules. How Do they Work?
The Artificial Intelligence Act is the latest set of regulations designed to govern technology in Europe destined to have global impact.