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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.
Dustin Lance Black's Assault Case Proves Messy in the UK
The Oscar-winning screenwriter is accused of throwing a drink on BBC Three presenter Teddy Edwardes in London last year.
Funeral Planned in Philadelphia for O'Shae Sibley, who was Killed in Confrontation over Dancing
A funeral will be held Tuesday in Philadelphia for 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.
Florida School Board Reverses Decision Nixing Access to Children's Book about a Male Penguin Couple
Months after access to a popular children's book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick was restricted at school libraries because of Florida's " Don't Say Gay law," a central Florida school district says it has reversed that decision.
Germany Receives 178 Compensation Applications from Gay Servicepeople over Discrimination
The German defense ministry said Tuesday that it has received 178 applications for compensation from gay servicepeople who experienced discrimination in the military in the past.
Mourners in Ireland Pay their Respects to Singer Sinead O'Connor at Funeral Procession
Throngs of fans lined the streets of Sinead O'Connor's former hometown in Ireland to bid farewell to the gifted singer as her funeral procession passed by Tuesday following a private memorial service.
Simon & Schuster Purchased by Private Equity Firm KKR for $1.62 Billion
Simon & Schuster has been sold to the private equity firm KKR, months after a federal judge blocked its purchase by rival publisher Penguin Random House.
Here's How to Keep Yourself Safe from Scammers
With the help of technology, scammers are tricking Americans out of more money than ever before. But there are steps you can take to keep your money and information safe.
Crescent Canna Review: Highly Satisfying THC Seltzer, Edibles, and More
My experience with Crescent Canna's products was absolutely life changing. Whether it was for necessity or leisure, I truly found a new appreciation for legal THC and CBD.
Here's What to Know about Medical Options that Improve the Lives of Transgender Youth
Being transgender is not something that goes away. It is something my patients live with for their entire lives. Our multidisciplinary care team often follows patients into young adulthood.
FDA Ends Restrictions on Gay, Bi Blood Donors
Men who have sex with men (MSM) have long faced restrictions that others do not when it comes to donating blood. Exclusions based on sexual orientation are set to end Aug. 7.