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UK Prime Minister Sunak Apologizes for Ban on LGBTQ+ People in the Military
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologized Wednesday for the treatment of gay veterans, saying a previous ban on LGBTQ+ people serving in the U.K. military was "an appalling failure of the British state."
Prosecutor Says Kevin Spacey Used Celebrity Status for 'Opportunity Grab' Described by Accusers
It was more than a coincidence that three of Kevin Spacey 's four accusers described similar crotch-grabbing incidents, a prosecutor said Wednesday in her closing argument at his sexual assault trial.
Upper House of Russian Parliament Approves Ban on Gender Changes
The upper house of Russia's parliament on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill outlawing gender-affirming procedures, sending the measure to President Vladimir Putin to be signed into law.
'Am I Crossing Picket Lines if I See a Movie?' and Other Hollywood Strike Fan Questions Answered
You watch movies. You watch TV. And now you're wondering how the dual Hollywood strikes — a pitched battle with actors and writers on one side, and studios and streaming services on the other — will affect you. We have answers.
Watch: Disabled Trans Man Says He was Shot 5 Times in Drive-By Pellet Gun Attack
Andrew Blake-Newton, a disabled transgender man, says he was hit five times in a pellet gun attack as he made his way to a local gas station in his wheelchair. The assailants hurled transphobic slurs.
Louisiana Lawmakers Overturn Governor's Veto on Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Transgender Minors
Louisiana's Republican-dominated Legislature overturned Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' recent veto of a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors on Tuesday.
Virginia Finalizes Guidance on Transgender Students, Including Rolling Back some Accommodations
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration has finalized new policies on the treatment of transgender students, guidance that will direct school districts to roll back some current accommodations and increase parental notification requirements.
Big-ticket Dreams Spurred by $1B Powerball Jackpot, but Expert Warns: Take it Slow
With the Powerball jackpot topping $1 billion for this week's drawing, millions of people across the country will be lining up at convenience stores, grocery and gas station counters hoping to hit it big.
Gay Man Attacked in Miami Returns Home from Hospital
After he was brutally beaten, a Coconut Grove man is thankful to be alive and said, "God left me there for a reason."
Minnesota Mayor Faces Pressure to Resign or Meet LGBTQ+ Group's Demands after Comments on Pride
A LGBTQ+ group is calling on the mayor of a Minnesota city to meet their demands — or resign — for asking pastors at a church holding a Pride event if there would be stripper poles and posted a public prayer alluding to "sin and brokenness" at the event.
No Winner in Monday's Powerball Drawing — Jackpot Reaches $1 Billion
The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing.
Watch: Teacher Talks About Being Fired After Speaking Out Against School Board Banning of Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus Song 'Rainbowland'
A Wisconsin school teacher disagreed with the school board's banning of a Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus song, "Rainbowland," which celebrates diversity — and got fired for expressing her opinion.
Thousands March at Budapest Pride as LGBTQ+ Community Voices Anxiety over Hungary's Restrictive Laws
Thousands of participants of the Budapest Pride march wound through the streets of the Hungarian capital on Saturday with marchers voicing their anxiety over the increasing pressure on the LGBTQ+ community from the country's right-wing government.
Elton John Backs Kevin Spacey's Testimony at the Actor's Sexual Assault Trial
Elton John briefly testified Monday for the defense at Kevin Spacey 's sexual assault trial as the actor's lawyer attempted to discredit a man who claimed the Oscar winner aggressively grabbed his crotch while driving to the singer's summer ball.
Oh Boy! Men to Compete in Artistic Swimming — Formerly Called Synchro — at Paris Olympics
Men have competed in synchro at the lower levels for decades. Now they're being included in the Olympics, meaning next year's Summer Games in Paris.
Vatican's Next Doctrinal Guardian Defends the Book on Kissing he Wrote as a Young Priest
Three decades ago, when he was a parish priest in Argentina, the man named by Pope Francis to be the Catholic Church's new guardian of doctrinal orthodoxy wrote a short book about kissing and the sensations it evokes.
Families with Transgender Kids are Increasingly Forced to Travel out of State for Care
For parents, guiding their trans children through the usual difficulties of growing up can be challenging enough. But now they are dealing with the added pressure of finding out-of-state medical care they say allows their children to thrive.
Feud Between Gay Restaurant-Owning Couple and Conservative Neighbors Rocks Tourist Town
Accusations of throwing dead rats. Demands that strain the town's resources. An ongoing feud between a gay couple who run a popular restaurant and their conservative neighbors has locals on edge.
DeSantis Presidential Campaign is Cutting Staff as New Financial Pressure Emerges
Republican presidential contender Ron DeSantis is cutting campaign staff, struggling to catch former President Donald Trump in the GOP's crowded primary contest while facing unexpected financial pressure.
Microsoft Agrees to Keep Call of Duty on Sony Playstation after It Buys Activision Blizzard
Microsoft has signed an agreement with Sony to keep the Call of Duty video game series on the PlayStation console after the tech giant acquires video game maker Activision Blizzard.