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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.
The Supreme Court Rejects an Appeal over Bans on Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ+ Children
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to take up a case about whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children.
After Correction, Kentucky Falls From #1 Gayest State to Bottom of the Barrel
A report from the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute astonishingly ranked Kansas as the nation's leading state in terms of openly LGBTQ+ population. Then came the correction.
What Did you Google in 2023? 'Barbie,' Israel-Hamas War are Among the Year's Top Internet Searches
Your Google search history for 2023 has arrived.
Technology Built the Cashless Society. Advances are Helping the Unhoused
Advances are now helping charitable groups and advocates for the unhoused reach those most in danger of being left behind in a cashless society.
LGBTQ+ Activists in Minnesota Want Prosecutors to Treat the Killing of a Trans Woman as a Hate Crime
LGBTQ+ activists in Minnesota want prosecutors to treat the killing of a trans woman in Minneapolis as a hate crime, and they want lawmakers to strengthen legal safeguards to protect a community that's disproportionately the target of violence.
Scottish Court Upholds UK Decision to Block Scotland's Landmark Gender-Recognition Bill
Scotland's highest civil court upheld the British government's move to block a landmark gender-recognition law passed by the Scottish parliament, underscoring the growing divide over local control of legislation in the nations of the United Kingdom.
A New Study Says This State Is the Gayest!
The University of California, Los Angeles has some new insights on America's LGBTQ population.
Privacy Concerns Persist in Transgender Sports Case after Utah Judge Seals Only Some Health Records
Transgender teenagers who are challenging a Utah law banning trans girls from playing on girls' sports teams can keep portions of their mental health records confidential after a state judge ruled Thursday that some details are irrelevant to the case.
Free Toy Store in Nashville Gives Families the Dignity of Choice While Shopping for Holiday Gifts
During a two-day event starting Friday, selected families will shop at a free toy store, stocked with brand new toys, video games, stuffed animals, scooters, clothes, makeup and musical instruments.
Decades after Europe, Turning Blades Send First Commercial Offshore Wind Power onto US Grid
An 800-foot tall turbine is now sending electricity onto the grid from a commercial-scale offshore wind farm on pace to be the country's first.