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Secure Messaging Arrives on Twitter — Sort of. 'Don't Trust It Yet,' Musk Warns
Twitter launched encrypted messaging Wednesday, offering select users the ability to communicate more securely. But its new service is much more of a baby step than a giant leap forward.
Mpox No Longer a Global Emergency, WHO Says
The World Health Organization said the global outbreak of mpox, also known as monkeypox, is no longer an international emergency, after a dramatic drop in cases in recent months.
Unanimous Supreme Court Gives Transgender Woman from Guatemala New Chance to Fight Deportation
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday in favor of a transgender Guatemalan woman who is fighting deportation on the grounds that she would face persecution if returned to her native country.
New Blood Donation Rules Allow More Gay Men to Give in US
Gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships can donate blood in the U.S. without abstaining from sex, under a federal policy finalized Thursday by health regulators.
Google is Giving its Dominant Search Engine an Artificial Intelligence Makeover
Google disclosed plans to infuse its dominant search engine with more advanced artificial-intelligence technology in response to one of the biggest threats to its position as the internet's main gateway.
As Public Health Emergency Ends, Pandemic-era Support Programs have Already Been Fading Away
Behind the scenes, several core aspects of America's pandemic-era emergency safety net are coming to a close, from extra food assistance to automatic re-enrollment in Medicaid.
Disney Board Banned X-rated Stores and Liquor Shops from Property, Overlooking Prisons
Disney and DeSantis have been engaged in a tug-of-war for more than a year that has engulfed the GOP governor in criticism as he prepares to launch an expected presidential bid in the coming weeks
Missouri Lawmakers Ban Gender-Affirming Care, Trans Athletes; Kansas City Moves to Defy State
Missouri lawmakers approved bills to ban gender-affirming health care for minors, and prevent transgender girls and women from participating on female sports teams, sending their bills to the Republican governor as Kansas City moved to defy the state.
US Rep. George Santos Arrested on Federal Criminal Charges
U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating key parts of his life story, was arrested on federal criminal charges on Wednesday ahead of an expected court appearance.
Trans Minors Protected from Parents Under Washington Law
Minors seeking gender-affirming care in Washington will be protected from the intervention of estranged parents under a measure Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law Tuesday.
Comment on Transgender Issue Roils Kentucky Governor's Race
A prominent GOP candidate roiled the hotly contested primary race for Kentucky governor with a comment that if elected, "we will not have transgenders in our school system," angering LGBTQ advocates.
Trans Employee Says BNSF Railroad Wouldn't Promote Her
A former BNSF worker who was named one of the railroad's employees of the year in 2021 for her work in supporting LGBTQ+ workers is now suing the railroad where she worked for 30 years.
Transgender Youth Sue over Montana Gender-Affirming Care Ban
Two transgender children, their parents and two health care providers filed a lawsuit Tuesday arguing that a Montana law that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth is unconstitutional.
Kansas City Considers Becoming LGBTQ+ Sanctuary City
A Kansas City Council committee will consider a resolution that would designate the city as a sanctuary for people seeking or providing gender-affirming care, even as the state's attorney general is proposing a new restrictions on the procedures.
North Dakota Governor Outlaws Pronoun Policies in Schools
North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has signed a bill that prohibits public schools and government entities from requiring teachers and employees to refer to transgender people by the pronouns they use, the governor's office announced Monday.
Illinois Moves Toward Gender Inclusivity as Others Move Away
Illinois bills that would update existing laws to be more gender inclusive and add protections for LGBTQ marriages are ready for action by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who said he will sign them.
New Mpox Cases Spark Fears of Summer Resurgence
A spike in mpox cases in Chicago have health experts worried that the summer might usher in another wave of infections — especially since some of the new cases are among people who have been vaccinated.
Hackers Aim to Find Flaws in AI - with White House Help
No sooner did ChatGPT get unleashed than hackers started "jailbreaking" the artificial intelligence chatbot — trying to override its safeguards so it could blurt out something unhinged or obscene.
Biden Ramps Up Pressure on House GOP in Debt Limit Battle
Fresh off a White House meeting with no serious breakthrough on the debt limit standoff, President Joe Biden is launching a new phase of his pressure campaign against House Republicans.
Minnesota Prepares for Near-total Ban on 'Forever Chemicals'
Minnesota is on the verge of banning non-essential uses of "forever chemicals."