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Porn Industry Group Sues over Utah Age Verification Law
An adult entertainment industry group filed a lawsuit challenging a Utah law requiring porn websites to implement age verification to block minors from accessing sexually explicit materials.
Faster IRS Offering Better Picture on Looming Debt 'X-date'
That big infusion of cash that Congress approved last year to shape up the beleaguered IRS is helping the agency to catch up on processing new and backlogged tax returns.
Hate Passwords? You're in Luck - Google is Sidelining Them
Good news for all the password-haters out there: Google has taken a big step toward making them an afterthought by adding "passkeys" as a more straightforward and secure way to log into its services.
Is Saudi Arabia Ready to Welcome LGBTQ+ Travelers?
The Kingdom's tourism authority updated a Q&A section to state that gay visitors are welcome but previous gay visitors to the kingdom seem puzzled.
Bud Light Boosts Spending in US to Counter Sales Declines
Bud Light's parent company said Thursday it will triple its marketing spending in the U.S. this summer as it tries to boost sales that plummeted after the brand partnered with a transgender influencer.
Florida Republicans Pass School Bills on Pronouns, Diversity
Florida Republicans on Wednesday approved bills to ban diversity programs in colleges and prevent students and teachers from being required to use pronouns that don't correspond to someone's sex, building on top priorities of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Suit Targets Kentucky Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
Several families on Wednesday challenged Kentucky's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths, claiming the prohibition interferes with parental rights to seek established medical treatment for their children.
North Carolina House OKs Ban on Transgender Youth Surgeries
Transgender youth in North Carolina would have to wait until they turn 18 to receive gender-affirming surgeries under a bill approved Wednesday by the GOP-controlled state House.
Illinois Lawmakers Push Back on Library Book Bans
Illinois lawmakers greenlighted a bill Wednesday that says libraries in the state must adopt an anti-book banning policy to receive state funding, in a vote that fissured along party lines.
Utah Law Requiring Porn Sites Verify User Ages Takes Effect
You may soon be required to prove you're older than 18 to watch porn in Utah, if adult websites comply with a law that took effect Wednesday.
Ban Social Media for Kids? Fed-up Parents in Senate Say Yes
Four senators say they are representative of millions of American parents who are gravely worried that social media companies are largely unchecked in what they can serve up to their children.
Woman Brings Discrimination Claim against Florida Gay Men's Resort
A woman who says she was denied a room at a Florida gay men's resort has lodged a discrimination complaint, but the clothing-optional resort says female guests are welcome.
Turkish Singer Sentenced over Joke on Religious Schools
A court in Istanbul on Wednesday handed Turkish pop singer Gulsen a 10-month suspended sentence after convicting her of "inciting hatred and enmity" over a joke about Turkey's religious schools, the country's state-run news agency reported.
Judge Rejects Zooey Zephyr Effort to Return to Montana House
Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the trans Montana lawmaker who was silenced for telling Republicans they would have blood on their hands for opposing gender-affirming health care for kids, can't yet return to the House floor and participate in debate, a judge ruled.
Chrissy Teigen Claps Back at Rep. George Santos Over Style Diss
Chrissy Teigen became the target of George Santos' trolling because of her choice of dress for the White House Correspondents' Dinner, but doing nothing about it is not her style.
Oklahoma Governor Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban for kids
Oklahoma became the latest state to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors as Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill that makes it a felony for health care workers to provide trans children with treatments.
Ugandan Lawmakers Pass New Version of Tough Anti-Gay Bill
Ugandan lawmakers on Tuesday passed a new version of an anti-gay bill that removes a clause which appeared to criminalize identifying as LGBTQ.
Hollywood Writers, Slamming 'Gig Economy,' to Go on Strike
Television and movie writers declared late Monday that they will launch a strike for the first time in 15 years, as Hollywood girded for a walkout with potentially widespread ramifications in a fight over fair pay in the streaming era.
Barbie Unveils Anna May Wong Doll for AAPI Heritage Month
Six months after she was immortalized with a U.S. quarter, Asian American Hollywood trailblazer Anna May Wong has received another accolade affirming her icon status — her own Barbie.
U.S. to Lift Most Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Next Week
The Biden administration will end most of the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.