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Senate Gives Final Approval to Debt Ceiling Deal, Sending it to Biden
Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal.
100+ Organizations Call on Corporate America to Stand Firm with the LGBTQ+ Community
A coalition of more than 100 equality organizations and other groups has called on corporate America to stand with the LGBTQ+ community this Pride season, despite extremist threats.
'Ex-Trans' Anti-LGBTQ+ Activist Attacks Lego over 'Transgender Building Sets'
There's an effort underway, led by a British "ex-trans" anti-LGBTQ+ influencer, to put pressure on Lego for supposedly selling "transgender" building sets of its popular snap-together blocks.
The Importance of Oil Trading in the Global Economy
Oil is the lifeblood of the global economy, and the price of oil is a major driver of the global economy. It is also a complex process that involves a range of different players.
MLB Player Anthony Bass Shares Anti-LGBTQ+ Post, Apologizes
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass shared an anti-LGBTQ+ reel on Instagram promoting the boycott of supportive companies and faced a backlash. Now he's apologizing.
Fantom (FTM) Wallet Options: Where to Store Your FTM Tokens
As the popularity of Fantom (FTM) continues to grow, more and more investors are looking for reliable and secure ways to store their FTM tokens. What are the various options?
LGBTQ+ Pride Month Kicks Off with Protests, Parades, Parties
The start of June marks the beginning of Pride month, a season to celebrate the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ communities and to protest against recent attacks on hard-won civil rights gains.
LGBTQ+ People Flock to Florida for Gay Days Festival
Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ people are flocking to central Florida this weekend to mingle with costumed performers, dance at all-night parties and lounge poolside at hotels during Gay Days.
Adult Filmmakers Ask Judge to Delay Utah Porn Site Law
Attorneys representing adult entertainers, erotica authors and sex educators on Wednesday asked a judge to put on hold a Utah law requiring porn and other adult websites verify user ages.
Republicans Get IRS Cuts; Democrats Say Little Near-term Impact
House Republicans are seeking to make good on their campaign promise to rein in the IRS with cutbacks built into the debt ceiling and budget cuts package moving through Congress.
Reports: Prosecutors Have Recording of Trump Discussing Holding onto Classified Doc After Leaving Office
Amazon agreed to pay a $25 million civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations it violated a child privacy law and deceived parents by keeping for years kids' voice and location data.
Trump Returns to Campaign Trail in Iowa, DeSantis Makes Case in New Hampshire
Donald Trump returns to the campaign trail as his chief rival for the GOP presidential nomination is undertaking his first swing through early voting states as an official candidate.
Biden-McCarthy Debt Ceiling Deal Goes to Senate after Bipartisan House Approval
Veering away from a default crisis, the House overwhelmingly approved a debt ceiling deal that President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy negotiated. The bill now goes to the Senate.
LGBTQ+ Flag Destroyed at LA Elementary School Ahead of Pride Event
An LGBTQ+ flag placed in a plant pot outside of a classroom at Saticoy Elementary School was lit on fire, the flag was destroyed, and it is being investigated as a possible hate crime, according to Los Angeles Police Department.
Adult Male Performer Richard Lam May Face Death Penalty in Murder Charge
Adult male performer Richard Lam may face the death penalty for the murder of William Futral and then stealing his car in Tampa, Florida
DeSantis Looks to Connect with Voters During 1st Full Day of Campaigning in Iowa
Ron DeSantis begins his first full day of presidential campaigning on Wednesday with a four-stop blitz through Iowa, trying to prioritize personally connecting with voters.
ACLU Sues to Block New Hybrid Nebraska Law Restricting Abortion, Gender-affirming Care for Minors
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing to block the Nebraska Legislature's most controversial measure combining an abortion ban with restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors.
Kershaw Disagrees with Dodgers' Decision To Reinstate Gay 'Nun' Group for Pride Night Award
Clayton Kershaw says he disagrees with the Los Angeles Dodgers' decision to welcome a satirical LGBTQ+ group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at the team's annual Pride Night.
Changes to Food Aid in Debt Bill Would Cost Money, Far from Savings GOP Envisioned
A Republican attempt to expand work requirements for federal food aid in debt legislation moving through Congress would increase federal spending by $2.1 billion over 10 years.
Ahead of House Debt Ceiling Vote, Biden Shores Up Democrats and McCarthy Scrambles for GOP Support
Hard-fought to the end, the debt ceiling and budget cuts package is heading toward a crucial U.S. House vote.