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Will Musk's 'Paywall Video' Turn Twitter into Another OnlyFans?

Will Musk's 'Paywall Video' Turn Twitter into Another OnlyFans?

NATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | Nov 5, 2022

An internal email suggests Twitter is preparing to usher in a paid service that would allow users to charge for access to video content, with the platform reaping a share of the profits.

King Charles Reportedly Told Diana 'I Might Be Gay' When Asked About Sex Life

INTERNATIONAL | By Emell Adolphus | Nov 5, 2022

King Charles reportedly said sarcastically to Diana that he "might be gay" when asked about their lack of sex life.

Teacher Asks Court to Restore Suit on Trans Student Pronouns

Teacher Asks Court to Restore Suit on Trans Student Pronouns

NATIONAL | By Denise Lavoie | Nov 5, 2022

Lawyers for a teacher fired after he refused to use a transgender student's pronouns argued that the school violated his constitutional right to speak freely and exercise his religion.

LGBTQ+ Candidates Up for Office in Every U.S. State

POLITICS | By Kilian Melloy | Nov 5, 2022

Win or lose, LGBTQ+ Americans are making history in the 2022 midterm elections. For the first time, ballots in all 50 states will include out candidates.

Explainer: Drag Queens and How They Got Pulled into Politics

Explainer: Drag Queens and How They Got Pulled into Politics

NATIONAL | By Jeff McMillan | Nov 5, 2022

Lately, drag has been dragged through the mud. The art form has been cast in a false light in recent months by right-wing activists and politicians who complain about the "sexualization" or "grooming" of children.

Musk's Past Tweets Reveal Clues About Twitter's New Owner

BUSINESS | By David Klepper | Nov 5, 2022

Playful, aggressive and sometimes reckless, Musk's past tweets show how he has used social media to tout his businesses, punch back at critics, and burnish his brand.

Obama to Democrats: 'Sulking and Moping is Not an Option'

POLITICS | By Marc Levy, Steve Peoples, and Aamer Madhani | Nov 5, 2022

Barack Obama warned anxious Democrats on Saturday that abortion rights, Social Security, and even democracy itself is at risk should Republicans seize congressional majorities next week.

Millennial Money: Maximize Your Benefits to Offset Inflation

NATIONAL | By Elizabeth Ayoola, Nerdwallet | Nov 5, 2022

Employee benefits are one of the most attractive things about a prospective job. When you do decide to take the job, do you maximize the benefits?

15 Killed in Russia Cafe Blaze after Flare Gun Discharged

INTERNATIONAL | Nov 5, 2022

A fire in a cafe in the Russian city of Kostroma killed 15 people and injured five others on Saturday, local authorities said.

Twitter Slashes Its Staff as Musk Era Takes Hold on Platform

NATIONAL | By Barbara Ortutay | Nov 5, 2022

Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the company, raising grave concerns about chaos enveloping the social media platform.

Biden, Obama, Trump Make Final Midterm Push in Pennsylvania

POLITICS | By MArc Levy, Steve Peoples, and Jill Colvin | Nov 5, 2022

Swing-state Pennsylvania is the stage for a clash of presidents on Saturday as each party's biggest stars work to energize voters just days before voting concludes in high-stakes midterm elections.

Medicare Enrollees Warned about Deceptive Marketing Schemes

NATIONAL | By Amanda Seitz | Nov 5, 2022

With Medicare's open enrollment underway through Dec. 7, health experts are warning older adults about an uptick in misleading marketing tactics.

Nike Splits with Kyrie Irving Amid Antisemitism Fallout

BUSINESS | By Tim Reynolds | Nov 5, 2022

Nike suspended its relationship with Kyrie Irving and canceled plans to release his next signature shoe in the ongoing fallout since he tweeted a link to a film containing antisemitic material.

Death in U.S. Gene Therapy Study Sparks Search for Answers

HEALTH | By Laura Ungar | Nov 5, 2022

The lone volunteer in a unique study involving a gene-editing technique has died, and those behind the trial are now trying to figure out what killed him.

It's That Time: Daylight Saving Time Out, Standard Time In

NATIONAL | Nov 5, 2022

A transition is coming across most of the United States, and it has nothing to do with the election. Standard time begins at 2 a.m. local time Sunday and lasts until March 12.

Pelosi Makes First Public Remarks Since Husband's Assault

POLITICS | By Olga R. Rodriguez | Nov 5, 2022

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in her first public appearance since the brutal attack on her husband, rallied grassroots activists Friday, saying the midterm elections are a fight for democracy and "very winnable."

Florida to Ban Transgender Health Care Treatments for Minors

NATIONAL | By Anthony Izaguirre | Nov 5, 2022

Transgender children in Florida will be barred from receiving hormones or undergoing surgeries to treat gender dysphoria under a rule approved Friday by state medical officials.

Watch: Aussie Same-Sex Penguin Couple Renew Commitment

INTERNATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | Nov 4, 2022

A longtime same-sex penguin couple named Klaus and Jones might be good candidates for foster parenting a chick, their keeper at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium in Australia says.

General Mills, Audi Pause Twitter Ads, will Evaluate Site

BUSINESS | By Mae Anderson | Nov 4, 2022

General Mills and Audi are the latest big advertisers to pause ads on Twitter as questions swirl about how the social media platform will operate under new owner Elon Musk.

Misinformation Thrives on Video Site Popular with Far Right

NATIONAL | By David Klepper | Nov 4, 2022

Election misinformation is thriving on Rumble, a video sharing platform popular with some conservatives and far-right groups, according to research published Thursday.

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