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Malaysia Organizer Seeks $2.7 Million from British Band 1975 Whose Gay Kiss Got a Music Festival Canceled
The organizer of a Malaysian music festival is seeking 12.3 million ringgit ($2.7 million) in losses from British band The 1975, after its lead singer's on-stage protest of the country's anti-gay laws prompted authorities to shut down the festival.
Judge Hears from Experts to Decide Whether to Block Georgia's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
A federal judge in Atlanta heard conflicting testimony Thursday about the safety and benefit of hormone therapy to treat adolescents struggling with their gender identity.
LGBTQ+ People in Ethiopia Blame Attacks on their Community on Inciteful and Lingering TikToks
Members of Ethiopia's LGBTQ+ community say they face online harassment and physical attacks and blame much of it on TikTok, which they say is failing to take down posts calling for homosexual and transgender people to be whipped, stabbed and killed.
FEC Moves Toward Potentially Regulating AI Deepfakes in Campaign Ads
The Federal Election Commission has begun a process to potentially regulate AI-generated deepfakes in political ads ahead of the 2024 election.
Two Rival Robotaxi Services Win Approval to Operate Throughout San Francisco Despite Safety Concerns
California regulators on Thursday approved an expansion that will allow two rival robotaxi services to operate throughout San Francisco at all hours, despite safety worries.
Coach Parent Tapestry Buying Capri, Owner of Michael Kors and Versace, in $8.5 Billion Deal
Tapestry, parent company of luxury handbag and accessories retailer Coach, is buying the owner of fashion brands including Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo, Capri Holdings.
Watch: Gay Veterans File Suit Over Discriminatory Dishonorable Discharges
Veterans who were thrown out of the military for being LGBTQ+ have filed suit to have their dishonorable discharges reversed, giving them access to benefits currently denied to them.
Kuwait and Lebanon Move to Ban 'Barbie' over Gender and Sexuality Themes Ahead of Mideast Release
"Barbie" is set to open across the Middle East on Thursday, but moves by Kuwait and Lebanon to ban the film over its themes on gender and sexuality have raised questions over how widely it will be released.
Malaysia Makes Owning an LGBTQ+ Swatch Punishable by Up to 3 Years in Jail
Malaysia's government said Thursday that all Swatch products that contain lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer elements — including watches, wrappers and boxes — were banned, warning that anyone found with one could be jailed for up to three years
Disney to Boost Prices for Ad-free Disney+ and Hulu Services and Vows Crackdown on Password Sharing
Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger vowed to make its streaming services profitable via a planned October price hike on its ad-free Disney+ and Hulu plans and a crackdown on password sharing.
2 Robotaxi Services Seeking to Expand in San Francisco Face Pivotal Vote
California regulators are poised to decide whether two rival robotaxi services can provide around-the-clock rides throughout San Francisco, despite escalating fears.
COVID-19 Took a Toll on Heart Health and Doctors are Still Grappling with How to Help
For up to a year after a case of COVID-19, people may be at increased risk of developing a new heart-related problem, anything from blood clots and irregular heartbeats to a heart attack.
Iraq Media Must Refer to 'Homosexuality' As 'Sexual Deviance'
The country's official media regulator made the order on Tuesday, applying its new rules to all media and social media companies.
Shakespeare Latest Target of Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law
Students in Hillsborough County Public Schools will reportedly only be able to read pre-approved excerpts from William Shakespeare's plays in class.
Friends Gather in Philadelphia to Remember O'Shae Sibley, Killed in a Confrontation over Dancing
Friends and family members gathered Tuesday in Philadelphia to remember O'Shae Sibley, who was fatally stabbed after he confronted teenagers who taunted his group of gay, Black friends as they danced at a New York City gas station.
World Bank Says No New Funding to Uganda over Anti-Gay Law
The World Bank said it will not consider new loans to Uganda after the East African country earlier this year enacted an anti-gay bill that rights groups and others have condemned.
Zoom Says It Isn't Training AI on Calls Without Consent. But Other Data is Fair Game
An update to Zoom's terms of service is raising alarm bells, with users claiming the videoconferencing company is tapping their online doctor visits and virtual happy hours to train artificial intelligence models.
COVID-19 Hospitalizations in the U.S. are on the Rise Again, but Not Like Before
Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
$1.58 Billion Jackpot Goes to Lucky Mega Millions Player in Florida
Someone in Florida won a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday night, ending a stretch of lottery futility that had stretched for nearly four months.
How Extreme Heat Takes a Toll on the Mind and Body, According to Experts
Experts say heat exhaustion and heat stroke are likely to become more common. In coming decades, the U.S. is expected to experience higher temperatures and more intense heat waves.