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West Virginia Transgender Sports Ban Halted During Appeal
Transgender athletes in West Virginia can compete in female school sports while an appeal is heard on a state law banning their participation, a divided federal appeals panel ruled Wednesday.
Winner Comes Forward to Claim $1.35B Mega Millions Jackpot
The winner of a $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot — the fourth largest in U.S. history — has come forward to collect the prize, state officials said Wednesday.
No Cow Needed: Oat and Soy Can be Called Milk, FDA Proposes
Soy, oat, almond and other drinks that bill themselves as "milk" can keep using the name, according to draft federal rules released Wednesday.
Supreme Court Seems to Favor Tech Giants in Terror Case
The Supreme Court seemed skeptical Wednesday of a lawsuit trying to hold social media companies responsible for a terrorist attack at a Turkish nightclub that killed 39 people.
Baidu to Implement ChatGPT-like Ernie Bot Chatbot from March
Baidu Inc., one of China's biggest search and artificial intelligence firms, said Wednesday it plans to implement its artificial intelligence chatbot Ernie into its search services from March.
Log Cabin Republicans Choose Virulent Homophobe as Part of Their 'Outspoken Ambassadors'
The Log Cabin Republicans got one thing right when they picked Isabella Riley Moody as one of their "Outspoken Ambassadors." She is outspoken.
EDGE Rewind: Singaporean OnlyFans Creator Titus Low Fined & Jailed for 'Transmitting Obscene Material'
Titus Low, a Singaporean OnlyFans creator, was sentenced Tuesday to three weeks in jail and ordered to pay a roughly $2,000 fine for transmitting obscene materials and breaching police orders to stay off the subscription video site.
South Korean Court Rules for Same-Sex Couple Denied Health Coverage
In a ruling hailed by equality advocates as a major step forward, a South Korean court ruled in favor of a gay couple whose health coverage was revoked on the basis that their marriage was not valid.
Can College Abroad Actually Save You Money?
Lured largely by promises of cheaper tuition, college-bound Americans are increasingly eyeing programs abroad.
Microsoft Brings Bing Chatbot to Phones after Curbing Quirks
Microsoft is ready to take its new Bing chatbot mainstream — less than a week after making major fixes to stop the artificially intelligent search engine from going off the rails.
Colorado Gay Club Shooting No Mystery, but Motive Unknown
It is no mystery who shot and killed five people at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs last year, but what motivated that person to target a venue that had long been a sanctuary for the LGBTQ community in the mostly conservative city remains unknown.
Mississippi Governor Vows to Sign Limit on Transgender Care
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves confirmed he plans to sign a bill to ban gender-affirming care in the state for anyone younger than 18 — part of a broad effort in conservative states to restrict transgender athletes, gender-affirming care and drag shows.
Activists Urge Jamaica to Nix Anti-Sodomy Laws Amid Violence
Activists demanded Tuesday that Jamaica repeal a colonial-era law criminalizing gay sex, noting that the government still has not heeded a regional rights panel's recommendation two years ago to do so.
Musk's Tesla Pay Package under Scrutiny in Delaware Court
Attorneys for a Tesla shareholder urged a Delaware judge on Tuesday to invalidate a 2018 compensation package awarded by the company's board of directors to CEO Elon Musk.
Pay-Per-Chew: More Restaurants Trying Subscription Programs
Consumers are willing to pay monthly subscription fees for streaming services, pet food and even toilet paper. And now some restaurants are betting they'll do the same for their favorite meals.
Supreme Court Weighs Tech Giants' Liability in Terror Case
The Supreme Court is weighing Wednesday whether Facebook, Twitter and YouTube can be sued over a 2017 Islamic State attack on a Turkish nightclub.
Bare Chest Calendar Raises More Than $205K
On February 16, the Bare Chest Calendar held its third preliminary competition for the 2024 Calendar at the Powerhouse bar in SoMa, which included a presentation of last year's fundraising total, a whopping $205,190.
Watch: Congressman George Santos Stumbles Over His Lies in Piers Morgan Interview
On "Piers Morgan Uncensored," George Santos discussed his previous lives, but kept the details fuzzy.
Out US Rep. Cicilline to Step Down, Lead Nonprofit Foundation
Out Rhode Island congressman David Cicilline said Tuesday he will step down this summer to lead his home state's largest funder of nonprofits.
Would-Be Scottish Leader Under Fire over Gay Marriage Stance
A front-runner to become Scotland's next leader fought to keep her campaign alive Tuesday amid a backlash over her opposition to same-sex marriage.