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Non-Binary Former Dept. of Energy Official Under Arrest, 'Fugitive from Justice'
Sam Brinton, a non-binary former DOE official, has been apprehended as a "fugitive from justice." This is their third arrest in connection with with allegations of luggage theft.
Disney Scraps Plans for New Florida Campus as Fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis Continues
The Walt Disney Co. announced it was scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florida and relocate 2,000 employees from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance, and product development.
Debt Ceiling Negotiators Pushing for Weekend Deal, but Much Work Remains
Negotiators from the White House labored Thursday over the U.S. debt limit with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's emissaries at the Capitol, trying to strike a budget deal to avert a looming crisis.
TikTok Content Creators File Lawsuit Against Montana over First-in-nation Law Banning App
Five TikTok content creators have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn Montana's first-in-the-nation ban on the video sharing app, arguing the law is an unconstitutional violation of free speech rights.
Los Angles Dodgers Cancel Honoring LGBTQ Group on Pride Night
The Los Angeles chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence were to receive the team's Community Hero Award, but they have since been removed from the LA Dodger event lineup.
Andy Warhol Violated Photographer's Copyright of Prince Image, Supreme Court Rules
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a photographer who claimed the late Andy Warhol had violated her copyright on a photograph of the singer Prince.
Montana Governor Bans TikTok but Can It Be Enforced?
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed into law a first-of-its kind bill that makes it illegal for TikTok to operate in the state, setting up a potential legal fight with the company amid a litany of questions over whether the state can even enforce the law.
Gay Soccer Star Jake Daniels Offers Coming Out Help to Closeted Players
Out gay English soccer star Jake Daniels says he hopes the example he's set inspires closeted footballers to come out — and he'll be there to help out when they do.
Here are the Restrictions on Transgender People Moving Forward in US Statehouses
Restrictions on transgender people are spreading quickly despite criticism from medical groups and advocates who say they're further marginalizing trans youth and threatening their health.
Texas Legislature OKs Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Texas would become the largest state to ban gender-affirming care for minors under a bill sent Wednesday night to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who has previously ordered child welfare officials to investigate such treatment as abuse.
New Hampshire House Voting on Whether Parents Who Ask Must be Told about Trans Talk at School
The national debate surrounding transgender students and parental rights returns to the New Hampshire Statehouse on Thursday.
Man Indicted in Theft of 'Wizard of Oz' Ruby Slippers Worn by Judy Garland
A man has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of stealing a pair of ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz," federal prosecutors in North Dakota say.
Hacked Orlando Digital Traffic Sign Sends Disturbing Message: 'Kill All Gays'
Drivers in Orlando got a disturbing traffic message on early Wednesday morning: a digital sign reading "Kill All Gays."
Montana Governor Bans TikTok. But Can the State Enforce the Law?
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed into law a first-of-its kind bill that makes it illegal for TikTok to operate in the state, setting up a potential legal fight with the company.
Chaos at Cannes After 'Unacceptable' Mishap at Pedro Almodóvar Screening Sparks Riot
A reported hundred of festivalgoers were turned away from the director's screening after waiting for an hour in the pouring rain.
Joe Scarborough Shades Rumored GOP Gay Senator from South Carolina
MSNBC host Joe Scarborough shaded gay GOP members in discussing the case of Jenna Barbee, the Florida teacher under investigation by the state's Dept. of Education for showing her students a Disney movie with a gay character in it.
Prince Harry and Meghan Pursued by 'Reckless' Photographers in Cars in New York
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, were pursued by photographers in cars after a charity event in New York in an incident that the mayor and the couple's office described as potentially dangerous.
DeSantis Signs Bills Targeting Drag Shows, Pronouns, Bathroom Use and Trans Children
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis chose a Christian school as his setting for signing bills Wednesday that ban gender affirming care for minors, restricts pronoun use in schools and forces people to use the bathroom corresponding with their sex in some cases.
Disney Asks Judge to Dismiss DeSantis-Appointed Board's Lawsuit in Latest Tit-for-Tat
Disney asked a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit by Gov. Ron DeSantis' governing board to oversee Disney World, claiming the company has been the victim of the "weaponizing" powers of government aimed at punishing it for opposing the "Don't Say Gay Law."
Disney Asks Judge to Dismiss DeSantis-appointed Board's Lawsuit in Latest Tit-for-tat
Disney asked a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit, claiming the company has been the victim of the "weaponizing" of powers of government.