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New Hampshire House Voting on Whether Parents Who Ask Must be Told about Trans Talk at School

New Hampshire House Voting on Whether Parents Who Ask Must be Told about Trans Talk at School

POLITICS | By Holly Ramer | May 18, 2023

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

Man Indicted in Theft of 'Wizard of Oz' Ruby Slippers Worn by Judy Garland

NATIONAL | By Margaret Stafford | May 18, 2023

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'

Hacked Orlando Digital Traffic Sign Sends Disturbing Message: 'Kill All Gays'

NATIONAL | May 18, 2023

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?

BUSINESS | By Haleluya Hadero | May 18, 2023

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

INTERNATIONAL | By Emell Adolphus | May 17, 2023

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

Joe Scarborough Shades Rumored GOP Gay Senator from South Carolina

NATIONAL | May 17, 2023

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 Meghan Pursued by 'Reckless' Photographers in Cars in New York

INTERNATIONAL | By Michael R. Sisak and Danica Kirka | May 17, 2023

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

DeSantis Signs Bills Targeting Drag Shows, Pronouns, Bathroom Use and Trans Children

NATIONAL | By Brendan Farrington | May 17, 2023

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 Asks Judge to Dismiss DeSantis-Appointed Board's Lawsuit in Latest Tit-for-Tat

BUSINESS | By Mike Scheider | May 17, 2023

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

BUSINESS | By Mike Schneider | May 17, 2023

Disney asked a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit, claiming the company has been the victim of the "weaponizing" of powers of government.

Musk Says he's Not Stepping Down as Tesla CEO

BUSINESS | May 17, 2023

Elon Musk dismissed speculation he might step down as Tesla's CEO and told the company's annual shareholders meeting that the electric car and solar panel company would start doing some advertising.

Abortion Pill Case Moves to Appeals Court, on Track for Supreme Court

HEALTH | By Kevin McGill | May 17, 2023

Legal arguments over women's access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion move to a federal appeals court in New Orleans on Wednesday.

Job Cuts, No Social Security Checks: How Consumers Could be Pinched by a U.S. Government Default

BUSINESS | By Darlene Superville | May 17, 2023

All the hand-wringing in Washington over raising the debt limit can seem far removed from the lives of everyday Americans, but they could end up facing huge consequences.

Nebraska Lawmakers to Debate Attaching 12-Week Abortion Ban to Trans Youth Health Care Ban

Nebraska Lawmakers to Debate Attaching 12-Week Abortion Ban to Trans Youth Health Care Ban

HEALTH | By Margery A. Beck | May 16, 2023

Nebraska lawmakers are set to take up debate late Tuesday on a plan that would tack on a proposed 12-week abortion ban to a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

LGBT Senior Housing and Care's CEO Amy Simon Addresses Seniors' Fears

LGBT Senior Housing and Care's CEO Amy Simon Addresses Seniors' Fears

HEALTH | By Kilian Melloy | May 16, 2023

Studies show LGBTQ+ elders are underseen, underserved, and saddled with health care disparities (amongst others). EDGE spoke with advocate Amy Simon about LGBT Senior Housing and Care, the company she runs to solve these issues.

Richard Lam, Suspect in Gay Adult Male Site Owner Murder, Is Apprehended

Richard Lam, Suspect in Gay Adult Male Site Owner Murder, Is Apprehended

NATIONAL | May 16, 2023

The suspect in the murder of gay adult website owner William Futral has been apprehended. Richard Lam (a.k.a. gay porn star Ludvig) has been charged with murdering TheGuySite owner.

More Dogs Could Show Up in Outdoor Dining Spaces. Not Everyone is Happy about It

BUSINESS | By Dee-Ann Durbin | May 16, 2023

Even though nearly half of states already allow canine dining outdoors, the issue is far from settled, with many diners and restaurants pushing back against the increasing presence of pooches.

Village People Send Donald Trump Cease and Desist Letter Over Impersonators

POLITICS | By Emell Adolphus | May 15, 2023

A video surfaced of Trump dancing to a Village People tribute band at his Florida resort, and the band members were reportedly not happy with the implication that they support the embattled former president.

Martha Stewart's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Breaks the Internet

HEALTH | By Emell Adolphus | May 15, 2023

At 81, the food, lifestyle and TV maven has become the oldest woman to ever grace the magazine's cover.

Watch: Florida Teacher Faces Investigation after Showing Disney Film in Class

NATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | May 15, 2023

A Florida teacher is accused of violating the state's "Don't Say Gay" law and says she is being investigated for alleged "indoctrination" for showing her students the Disney movie "Strange World."

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