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Activists in UK Court after Soup Thrown at Van Gogh Picture
Three climate activists appeared in a London court on Saturday on charges of criminal damage after protests including throwing soup over Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers" painting in the National Gallery.
Thousands Rally in Bratislava to Honor 2 Gay Men Shot Dead
Slovakia's president joined a rally of thousands on Friday to honor two gay men who were shot dead in the capital earlier this week and demonstrate support for the LGBTQ community.
Actor Robbie Coltrane, Harry Potter's Hagrid, Dies at 72
Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, who played a crime-solving psychologist on TV series "Cracker" and the half-giant Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" movies, has died. He was 72.
Body Piercings Can Pose Risk of Infection, Urine Leakage
That Prince Albert could mean trouble. Piercings are generally safe when proper hygiene is followed, but it's critical to know the risks.
Quality of Life Concerns Weigh Heavily on Rail Contract Vote
The lack of some benefits most American workers count on, like paid sick leave and regularly scheduled weekends, is driving some railroad workers to veto contracts that include raises and $5,000 bonuses.
8.7% Hike to Social Security Checks Won't Cut It, Some Fear
The Social Security Administration announced Thursday that Social Security benefits will rise 8.7% in 2023. That amounts to about $140 a month on average.
'Delete Grindr?' Gay Twitter in Revolt Against App's Incoming Conservative CEO
Gay Twitter is in full revolt against Grindr's incoming CEO George Arison, who in past tweets has described himself as a "conservative" and expressed support for anti-LGBTQ+ politicians.
Suspect Arrested in Beating of Gay Bar Owners in Connecticut
A patron of the bar reportedly assaulted the two owners and hurled anti-LGBTQ slurs are the owners. However, investigating police said they found no evidence the incident was fueled by anti-LGBTQ bias.
Library Commission OKs New Logo with Minor Color Changes
The commission that oversees the Montana State Library voted Wednesday to accept a new logo with colors pulled from the state flag after one commissioner criticized an earlier color scheme as reminding her of a rainbow LGBTQ pride flag.
Andy Warhol, Prince at Center Stage in Supreme Court Case
Andy Warhol and Prince held center stage in a copyright case before the Supreme Court on Wednesday that veered from Cheerios and "Mona Lisa" analogies to Justice Clarence Thomas' enthusiasm for the "Purple Rain" showman.
Suspect in Killing of 2 in Slovakia's Capital Found Dead
Two men were killed and a woman was wounded on Wednesday evening near or at a bar, which is a popular spot for the local LGBTQ community in downtown Bratislava.
Social Security Recipients Expected to Get Big Benefit Boost
Millions of Social Security recipients will learn soon just how high a boost they'll get in their benefits next year.
Poll: Most in U.S. Say Misinformation Spurs Extremism, Hate
Americans from across the political spectrum say misinformation is increasing political extremism and hate crimes, according to a new poll that reflects broad and significant concerns.
Labor Proposal Could Upend Rules for Gig Workers, Companies
The Biden administration proposed new standards Tuesday that could make it more difficult to classify millions of workers as independent contractors and deny them minimum wage and benefits.
Supreme Court: Gay Marriage Case Video can be Made Public
Video of a landmark 2010 trial that cleared the way for gay marriage in California can be made public, the culmination of a years-long legal fight.
Mexico's Largest State Approves Same-Sex Marriage
Mexico's largest state approved same-sex marriage Tuesday, leaving only three of the country's 32 states without such laws.
TikTok Going Big on U.S. E-commerce? Job Listings Offer Clues
TikTok appears to be deepening its foray into e-commerce with plans to operate its own U.S. warehouses, the kind of packing and shipping facilities more associated with Amazon or Walmart.
Facebook Owner Meta Unveils $1,500 VR Headset: Will It Sell?
Facebook parent Meta unveiled a high-end virtual reality headset Tuesday with the hope that people will soon be using it to work and play in the still-elusive place called the "metaverse."
California Expands Largest U.S. Illegal Pot Eradication Effort
With California's four-year-old legal marijuana market in disarray, the state's top prosecutor said Tuesday that he will try a new broader approach to disrupting illegal pot farms.
Smashing Success: NASA Asteroid Strike Results in Big Nudge
A spacecraft that plowed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away succeeded in shifting its orbit, NASA said Tuesday in announcing the results of its save-the-world test.