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Supporting Nonprofits on Giving Tuesday This Year Could Have a Bigger Impact
Supporting nonprofits on GivingTuesday this year could have a bigger impact than usual. Why? Because nonprofits and industry groups say donations so far are down compared with previous years.
Cities Crack Down on Homeless Encampments. Advocates Say That's Not the Answer
Tent encampments have long been a fixture of West Coast cities, but are now spreading across the U.S.
Disneyland Arrests 26-Year-Old Man for Stripping Bare on 'It's a Small World' Ride
An unexpected guest was seen wandering around the animatronic figures at Disneyland's "It's a Small World" ride this past weekend. The 26-year-old man subsequently stripped nude and played amongst the animatronic figures before being arrested.
George Santos Unhinged: Calls Congressman a 'P*ssy' in Rant
The rant came after House Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest introduced a resolution to expel the embattled Republican congressperson.
Out Soccer Star Jake Daniels Says Jordan Henderson Joining Saudi Arabian Team 'Slaps Me in the Face'
Out English soccer star Jake Daniels says that seeing fellow footballer Jordan Henderson — who declared his support when Daniels came out last year — join Saudi Arabia's club Al-Ettifaq "slaps me in the face."
Safety from Attackers Cited as Factor in Closing of London Club G-A-Y Late
A major part of the London gay scene is about to disappear with the shuttering of longtime favorite club G-A-Y Late — and violence targeting patrons and staff is part of the reason for the closure.
What's Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year for 2023? Hint: Be True to Yourself
In an age of deepfakes and post-truth, as artificial intelligence rose and Elon Musk turned Twitter into X, the Merriam-Webster word of the year for 2023 is "authentic."
Turned Down for a Loan, Business Owners Look to Family, Crowdsourcing
Among the many challenges small businesses face as they try to grow these days, getting a loan is right near the top.
Realtor Paints Apartment Building Rainbow Colors after Daughters' Request
"A house-turned-apartment complex is bringing smiles to lots of people on a Nebraska block thanks to its vibrant rainbow paint job and the owner's young daughters, who chose the hues."
India's LGBTQ+ Community Holds Pride March, Raises Concerns over Country's Restrictive Laws
More than 2,000 people took part in a gay pride event in New Delhi, waving rainbow flags and multicolored balloons as they celebrated sexual diversity in India but also raised concerns over the country's restrictive laws.
Retailers Offer Bigger Black Friday Discounts to Lure Hesitant Shoppers Hunting for the Best Deals
Shoppers venturing out to malls and stores on Black Friday found perks from champagne to virtual reality experiences and old-fashioned doorbusters, as retailers tried to entice customers who are resisting splurges and impulse buying this year.
British Museum Says Roman Emperor Was Trans
The Telegraph revealed on Tuesday that a Roman emperor has been declared transgender by a UK museum.
Gaza Cease-Fire Enters Second Day with More Hostages to Be Exchanged and Critical Supplies Delivered
Hamas was expected to swap more of its hostages Saturday for prisoners held by Israel on the second day of a cease-fire that has allowed critical humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and given civilians their first respite after seven weeks of war.
Data Breach Credit Claimed by 'Gay Furry Hacker' Group Demanding 'IRL Cat Girls'
A hacker group claiming to be made up of "gay furries" has taken credit for a data breach affecting a "nuclear research hub" in Idaho. The group says they want "IRL (in real life) cat girls".
Christian School that Objected to Transgender Athlete Sues Vermont after it's Banned from Competing
A Vermont Christian school that withdrew its girls basketball team from a playoff game because a transgender student was playing on the opposing team is suing Vermont for barring it from state tournaments and a state tuition program.
Will France Apologize to Gay Men Hurt by Homophobic Laws?
French lawmakers were set to consider a bill that would officially apologize for — and compensate victims for — harsh laws that persecuted gays for four decades, from 1942-1982.
UN Confirms Sexual Spread of Mpox in Congo for the 1st Time as Country Sees a Record Outbreak
The World Health Organization confirmed sexual transmission of mpox in Congo for the first time as the country experiences its biggest-ever outbreak, a worrying development that African scientists warn could make it more difficult to stop the disease.
Female Rabbi Trolled by Conservative Pundits for Having a Beard
Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg recently appeared on CNN. And her appearance brought out some ugly transphobic comments from conservative pundits
This State is Home to the Most LGBTQ-Friendly Cities in America
California is home to five of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in the country, according to a new study by Clever Real Estate.
What Does Sam Altman's Firing — and Quick Reinstatement — Mean for the Future of AI?
It's been quite a week for ChatGPT-maker OpenAI — and co-founder Sam Altman.