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UN to Seek out Methane Emitters with Data from Space
Big emitters of the heat-trapping gas methane can expect a call from the United Nations when the global body launches a platform to combine systems for tracking the potent greenhouse gas from space.
Musk Warns Twitter's Survival is at Stake as Staff Quits
Elon Musk warned Twitter employees Thursday to brace for "difficult times ahead" that might end with the collapse of the social media platform if they can't find new ways of making money.
Idaho Settles Lawsuit over Antiquated Anti-Sodomy Law
People who were convicted of having oral or anal sex under an antiquated Idaho law will be allowed to be removed from the state's sex offender list, according to a settlement Idaho has reached to resolve a two-year-old lawsuit.
Report: Tweets with Racial Slurs Soar Since Musk Takeover
Instances of racial slurs have soared on Twitter since Elon Musk purchased the influential platform, despite assurances from the platform that it had reduced hateful activity, a digital civil rights group reported Thursday.
Watch: Trans Beauty Celeb Nikita Dragun Tossed into Florida Men's Prison
Nikita Dragun, a transgender woman known as a social media influencer and beauty maven, was incarcerated with male inmates in Florida, despite legally being female.
MAGA Gay, GOP Candidate Headed to Congress
In a historic race between two out candidates for Congress in Long Island, MAGA-loving Republican George Santos won but don't expect him to embrace a progressive, LGBTQ+ agenda.
Dead Victim's Mom Seeks Action, Says NYC Gang Targeting Gays
The mother of a gay man who died after leaving a New York club with three unidentified men is demanding action, saying her son's death is part of a pattern targeting gay men in the city.
Library Caught in Flap over LGBTQ+ Material Loses Millage
An embattled western Michigan library targeted by residents opposed to LGBTQ materials on its shelves has lost most of its funding with the latest failure of the renewal of a property tax millage.
Qatar Airways CEO Knocks World Cup Critics at Airport Event
The outspoken CEO of Qatar Airways lashed out Thursday at critics of his country hosting the upcoming FIFA World Cup, saying his nation will "always rub salt into the wound" of its adversaries.
Trump Says He'll Make 'Big Announcement' Nov. 15 in Florida
Former President Donald Trump said Monday he will be making a "big announcement" next week as he teased a third presidential run while campaigning on the eve of the final day of voting in this year's midterm elections.
Musk Seeks to Reassure Advertisers on Twitter after Chaos
Elon Musk sought to reassure big companies that advertise on Twitter on Wednesday that his chaotic takeover of the social media platform won't harm their brands.
Facebook Parent Meta Cuts 11,000 Jobs, 13% of Workforce
Facebook parent Meta is laying off 11,000 people, about 13% of its workforce, as it contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter to employees Wednesday.
U.S. Vote Counting Unaffected by Cyberattacks, Officials Say
No instances of digital interference are known to have affected the counting of the midterm vote after a tense Election Day in which officials were closely monitoring domestic and foreign threats.
5 Mistakes You're Making with Medicare Open Enrollment
Millions of retirees are in the thick of Medicare open enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, but many find the process challenging.
Redfin to Cut Another 13% of Workforce, Shutter RedfinNow
Online real estate broker Redfin is cutting 862 employees and shutting down its instant-cash-offer subsidiary RedfinNow.
U.S. Plan to Tap Businesses for Green Finance Meets Resistance
When it comes to helping poor nations cope with climate change, the United States government left its wallet at home. So it hopes its friend, big business, can help pick up the tab.
Mindfulness Worked as Well for Anxiety as Drug in Study
Mindfulness meditation worked as well as a standard drug for treating anxiety in the first head-to-head comparison.
Biden Hails Democrats' 'Strong Night,' Acknowledges Concerns
President Joe Biden claimed vindication the day after the midterm elections, saying Democrats had "a strong night" and he planned to change nothing about his approach despite facing the likelihood of divided government in the nation's capital.
Marriage Equality Lead Plaintiff Jim Obergefell Loses Ohio State Rep. Bid
Jim Obergefell — the plaintiff who lends the historic Supreme Court marriage equality ruling Obergefell v Hodges its name — lost against incumbent Ohio State Rep. D.J. Swearingen.
Watch: 2022 Midterms Mark More Firsts for LGBTQ+ Candidates
The 2022 midterms saw even more LGBTQ+ candidates win their races across a broad array of governmental levels than the 2020 "rainbow wave" ushered in, including some significant firsts.