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HIV Rates Declining Among White and Black Men, Rising for Latinos
In 2021, gay and bisexual men represented over half (57%) of the HIV population in the United States.
Montana Judge Blocks Enforcement of Law to Ban Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Minors
A law to ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors in Montana is temporarily banned, a state judge ruled Wednesday, just four days before it was to take effect.
School Book Fair Truncated After Parent Complains About 'Heartstopper'
A parent's complaint about Alice Oseman's graphic novel — the basis for the popular Netflix series — prompted an Ohio school district to cut back on a fundraising book fair.
Donatella Versace Slams Italian Government's Anti-Gay Policies from La Scala Stage
Donatella Versace slammed the Italian government for what she described as anti-gay policies in a heartfelt and personal speech that referenced her late brother, Gianni Versace, while receiving a fashion award this weekend.
Missouri's GOP Attorney General Sues School for Closed-Door Debate on Transgender Bathroom Use
Missouri's Republican attorney general on Tuesday sued a school district for allegedly secretly discussing transgender students' bathroom access, in violation of the state's open-meeting law.
Amazon Sued by FTC and 17 States over Allegations it Inflates Online Prices and Overcharges Sellers
U.S. regulators and 17 states are suing Amazon over allegations the e-commerce behemoth abuses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices, overcharge sellers, and stifle competition.
Target to Close 9 Stores, Including 3 in the San Francisco Bay Area, Citing Safety Concerns
Target said Tuesday that it will close nine stores in four states, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers.
British Official: Anti-LGBTQ+ Bias Not Enough to Grant Refugee Status
Suella Braverman, the British Home Secretary, was reportedly set to address a right-wing U.S. think tank that anti-LGBTQ+ bias isn't sufficient grounds to grant asylum to refugees fleeing oppressive regimes.
California Governor Signs Law Barring Schoolbook Bans Based on Racial, Gender Teachings
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday to ban school boards from rejecting textbooks based on their teachings about the contributions of people from different racial backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
2 Puerto Rican Men Plead Guilty to Federal Hate Crime Involving Slain Transgender Woman
Two men in Puerto Rico on Monday pleaded guilty of conspiring to commit a hate crime involving a transgender woman who was killed more than three years ago.
After 4 Months, Pakistan Resumes Issuing ID Cards to Transgender People, Officials Say
Pakistani authorities resumed issuing ID cards to transgender people, officials and activists said Tuesday, after a four-month pause and following an Islamic court's controversial ruling that gutted a law aimed at protecting trans rights.
Toymaker Lego will Stick to Quest for Sustainable Materials Despite Failed Recycle Attempt
Denmark's Lego said on Monday that it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment to use recycled bottles did not work.
The Smell Test? 'View' Co-host Sunny Hostin Claims Gay People 'Have a Nose for Each Other'
Did you know that gay men have 'scent attraction?'
Gay, Ex-Mormon, Provo School Principal Lives Out 'Survivor' Dream
Audiences can catch Sean Edwards in season 45 of "Survivor."
Call for Sanctions as Homophobic Chants Again Overshadow French Soccer's Biggest Game
Homophobic chanting by sections of Paris Saint-Germain fans targeting Marseille players has again marred the biggest game in French soccer, prompting calls for sanctions.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Bills to Enhance State's Protections for LGBTQ+ People
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills Saturday aimed at bolstering the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a controversial veto that was criticized by advocates.
Federal Judge Rules Texas University that Canceled Drag Show Didn't Violate Free Speech Rights
A federal judge has ruled that a university in the Texas Panhandle did not violate the constitutional right to free speech when the school's president canceled a drag show earlier this year.
Missouri Says Clinic that Challenged Transgender Treatment Restrictions Didn't Provide Proper Care
Missouri officials struck back at one of the clinics that unsuccessfully challenged new state restrictions on gender affirming care, accusing the clinic in a lawsuit of failing to provide proper care for trans minors even before the new law took effect.
Amazon Prime Video will Soon Come with Ads, or a $2.99 Monthly Charge to Dodge Them
Amazon Prime Video will include advertising during shows and movies starting early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions.
Genetic Legacy from Neanderthals, Denisovans Impacts Health of Modern Humans
Scientists are finding that traits inherited from our ancient cousins are still with us now, affecting our fertility, our immune systems, even how our bodies handled the COVID-19 virus.