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DOJ: Google Exploited Exclusive Search Engine Deals to Maintain Advantage
Federal lawyers and state attorneys general will try to prove Google rigged the market in its favor by locking in its search engine as the default choice in a plethora of places and devices.
Americans Can Now Get an Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months and older and the agency's director quickly signed off Tuesday on the panel's recommendation.
Apple's New iPhones: Faster Chips, Better Cameras, New Charging Ports
Apple on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of iPhones — a lineup that will boast better cameras, faster processors, a new charging system and a price hike for the fanciest model.
Speaker McCarthy Directs the House to Open an Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden
Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday he is directing the U.S. House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, launching historic proceedings ahead of the 2024 election.
Andorra's Prime Minister Comes Out as Gay
Andorra's prime minister, Xavier Espot Zamora, publicly came out as gay in an interview on Sept. 11. "I've never hid it," Espot, 43, said in comments he made to Ràdio Nacional d'Andorra.
HIV Program Advocates Removed and Arrested After Protest in Kevin McCarthy's Office
Seven people protesting in support of an endangered global HIV prevention program were placed under arrest and removed from the office of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Sept. 11.
Families Ask Full Appellate Court to Reconsider Alabama Transgender Care Ban
Alabama families with transgender children asked a full appellate court to review a decision that will let the state enforce a ban on treating minors with gender-affirming hormones and puberty blockers.
California Lawmakers Vote to End Travel Ban to States with Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
California may soon lift a ban on state-funded travel to states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws and instead focus on an advertising campaign to bring anti-discrimination messages to red states.
Apple Expected to Unveil Next Generation of iPhones as Company Tries to Reverse Recent Sales Slump
Apple is expected to take the wraps off its next iPhone on Tuesday during what has become a late summer rite aimed at giving more reasons to buy the technology trendsetter's marquee product.
It's Google Versus the U.S. in the Biggest Antitrust Trial in Decades
Google will confront a threat to its dominant search engine beginning Tuesday when federal regulators launch an attempt to dismantle its internet empire in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century.
Republicans' Abortion Opposition Threatens Global HIV Program That Has Saved 25 Million Lives
PEPFAR partners with nonprofit groups to provide HIV/AIDS medication to millions around the world. Now a small number of Republican lawmakers are endangering the stability of the program.
WWE Wrestler Matt Riddle Accuses Airport Security of Sexual Assault on IG, Then Deletes Post
WWE wrestler Matt Riddle accused a cop of sexually assaulting him at New York City's JFK Airport in a since-deleted online post Sunday.
Family Values: Jesse Helms' Gay Granddaughter Stayed in Closet Thanks to Gramps
The lesbian granddaughter of venomously anti-LGBTQ+ North Carolina Sen. Jesse Helms opened up in a recent interview about how her "sweet" grandpa was the reason she stayed in the closet.
The Gift of Wellness: 9 Feel-Good Gifts of the Season
EDGE canvassed various industries to curate our favorite picks of the season. Some are splurge-worthy; others are affordable giveaways that won't break the bank. Above all, conscious giving remains one of the most prominent themes of 2020.
Study Shows Gay Elders Still Have Plenty of Sex
If the ticking of the biological clock is making you anxious, take heart: A new study shows that gay and bi men stay sexually vibrant well into their 70s, if not beyond.
Thailand's LGBTQ+ Community Draws Tourists from China
LGBTQ+ people from China, frequently scorned and ostracized at home, are coming to Thailand in droves, drawn by the freedom to be themselves.
Can Medicine Diversify Without Affirmative Action?
More than two months after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, concerns have arisen that a path into medicine may become much harder for students of color.
House Committee Chairman Says Sen. Tuberville is 'Paralyzing' the Pentagon by Blocking Promotions
The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee is slamming a fellow Republican in the Senate for waging an unprecedented attempt to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions.
The United States Marks 22 Years Since 9/11, from Ground Zero to Alaska
Americans are looking back on the horror and legacy of 9/11, gathering Monday at memorials, firehouses, city halls and elsewhere to observe the 22nd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.
Two UFC Fighters Use Homophobic Slur at Sidney Match on Saturday
A homophobic term was used by two UFC fighters at an event in Australia on Saturday night.