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Transgender Minors in Nebraska, Their Families and Doctors Brace for New Law Limiting Treatment
As Nebraska's new law restricting gender-affirming care for minors goes into effect this weekend, families with transgender children and the doctors who treat them are steeling themselves for change. But exactly what and how much change is anyone's guess.
Judges Maintain Bans on Gender-Affirming Care for Youth in Tennessee and Kentucky
Tennessee and Kentucky can continue to ban gender-affirming care for young transgender people while legal challenges against those state laws proceed, federal appeals judges ruled.
Witness to 1996 Drive-By Shooting of Tupac Shakur Indicted on Murder Charge in Rapper's Death
One of the last living witnesses to the fatal drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas was charged with murder with use of a deadly weapon Friday in the 1996 killing.
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California Dies At Age 90, Sources Tell the AP
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the "Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.
Woman Pleads Guilty to Calling in Hoax Bomb Threat at Boston Children's Hospital over Program for Trans Youths
A Massachusetts woman pleaded guilty on Thursday to calling in a fake bomb threat to Boston Children's Hospital as it faced a barrage of harassment over its surgical program for transgender youths.
Out Greek Opposition Leader Says He Will Take a Break from Politics to do His Military Service
Just a few days after being elected the new leader of Greece's left-wing main opposition party, Stefanos Kasselakis said Thursday that he will be taking a brief break from politics — to join the military.
Netflix's DVD-by-mail Service Bows Out
The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service, a quarter century after two Silicon Valley entrepreneurs came up with a concept that obliterated Blockbuster video stores.
What to Know as Fall Vaccinations Against COVID, Flu and RSV Get Underway
The U.S. has vaccines to fight a trio of viruses that cause fall and winter misery. But health officials worry that shot fatigue and hassles in getting them will leave too many people needlessly unprotected.
Drive a Hyundai or Kia? See if Your Car is One of the Nearly 3.4 Million under Recall for Fire Risks
Nearly 3.4 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the U.S. are under recall due to the risk of engine compartment fires and it's important for drivers to check if their car is one of them.
No Justice for Gay Black Man Killed By NYPD Officers
The two New York City police officers who responded to a 911 call in 2019 that left Kawaski Trawick dead will not face disciplinary action.
Did a Starbucks Employee Miss a Promotion Because They Are Gay?
In a civil lawsuit, a worker at a New York City Starbucks outlet alleges that her sexuality, gender identity and gender expression played a roll in her missing out on a promotion.
Is Folsom Street Fair Next? Anti-Pride MAGA Candidate's Husband Attended Pride Event in Speedo
Political candidates fear something out of their past won't stay in the closet. Such is the case of anti-LGBTQ+ Tennessee mayoral candidate Gabrielle Hanson.
Sir Elton John and Ian McKellen Lead Pushback Against British Official's Gay Refugee Comments
Out entertainers Elton John and Ian McKellen are leading the charge as a furor grows after Britain's Home Secretary told a right-wing American think tank that gay refugees don't merit asylum just because they're LGBTQ+.
Fla. School District Orders Removal of all Books with Gay Characters Before Slightly Backing Off
Top officials at a Florida school district ordered the removal of all books and material containing LBGTQ+ characters and themes from classrooms and campus libraries, saying that was needed to conform to a state law dubbed "Don't Say Gay."
New Rules Aim to Make Foster Care with Family Easier, Provide Protection for LGBTQ+ Children
The Biden administration is moving to make it easier for caregivers to take in family members in the foster care system, requiring states to provide them with the same financial support that any other foster home would receive.
Michigan Judges Ordered to Honor Pronouns of Parties in Court
The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered all judges to address people in court by the pronouns they use or by "other respectful means."
Disney World Government will Give Employees Stipend after Backlash for Taking Away Park Passes
Facing a backlash, Walt Disney World's governing district will pay a stipend to employees whose free passes and discounts to the theme park resort were eliminated.
FDA Advisers Vote Against Experimental ALS Treatment Pushed by Patients
Federal health advisers voted overwhelmingly against an experimental treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease at a Wednesday meeting prompted by years of patient efforts.
Food Prices are Rising as Countries Limit Exports. Blame Climate Change, El Nino and Russia's War
How do you cook a meal when a staple ingredient is unaffordable? Households around the world as face shortages of essential foods like rice, cooking oil, and onions.
Appearing on Physically Grueling Reality Show, Ex-Rugby Star Gareth Thomas Challenges Gay Stereotypes
Out ex-rugby star and HIV+ sctivist Gareth Thomas is appearing on a grueling British reality show with hopes to undermine tired gay stereotypes.