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Is Luigi Mangione Too Hot for the New York Times?
Supposedly the New York Times in a leaked internal memo is telling staff not to publish face pics of accused killer Luigi Mangione.
Village People in Standoff Over 'Y.M.C.A.' Being a Queer Anthem
Are they "The Real Housewives of Greenwich Village?" It is beginning to seem that way, as an ex-Village People member takes exception to a current one's opinion that "Y.M.C.A." is not a gay or queer anthem.
'Deck the Halls with ... Balls?' So Suggests SC Congresswoman Nancy Mace
South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace wants to deck the halls with holiday wrapping paper that feature men's balls, or their graphic representation, to promote her anti-trans agenda.
Trump Appoints Out Foreign Policy Adviser Richard Grenell to Serve as Special Missions Envoy
President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he's picked longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as an envoy for special missions.
Mystery Drone Sightings Keep Happening in New Jersey. Here's What We Know (and Don't Know)
A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey and the East Coast in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and why.
Pelosi Has Hip Replacement Surgery at a US Military Hospital in Germany After a Fall
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had hip replacement surgery Saturday at a U.S. military hospital in Germany after falling while at an event in Luxembourg with other members of Congress.
Former Manhattan Prosecutor to Represent Suspect in Killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO
Luigi Mangione will be represented by Karen Friedman Agnifilo, who was a high-ranking deputy in the Manhattan district attorney's office for years before entering private practice.
Thousands of Santas and a Few Grinches Hit the Streets for Annual SantaCon Bar Crawls
Thousands of Kris Kringles and jolly Old St. Nicks are jamming streets, sidewalks and bars from Adelaide to Vancouver on Saturday for annual SantaCon charity pub crawls.
Michigan Democrats Look Toward a Future that Some Hope Includes Pete Buttigieg
In a packed union hall outside Detroit, a worker shifts the conversation from policy to the personal, quizzing Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on his knowledge of Michigan, the state he only recently started calling home.
Gay Anthem (Yes, It Is) 'YMCA' More Popular Than Ever Thanks to the Trump Bump
NBC News is reporting that "YMCA," the Village People's disco anthem to the place where "you can hang out with all the boys," has had massive surge in popularity. The reason? It becoming a campaign staple for Donald Trump.
Out Olympian Nico Keenan and Dutch Political Leader Rob Jetten Are Engaged
Bisexual field hockey player Nico Keenan competed last summer at the Olympics, but now he's won the gold in the love arena: He and gay Dutch politician Rob Jetten have announced their engagement.
Belarus Seeks to Copy Neighboring Russia's Repressive LGBTQ+ Policies, Activists Say
As police raided the home of a gay couple in the Belarusian capital of Minsk and brutally beat them, the officers didn't hide that the crackdown was aligned to similar moves in neighboring Russia.
Federal Judge Rules Alabama City Must Allow Gay Pride Float at Christmas Parade
A federal judge has ordered an Alabama city to allow an LGBTQ+ pride group to participate in the city's Christmas parade on Friday, after the mayor initially blocked the group from the annual event citing unspecified "safety concerns."
Which NFL Team Has the Gayest Logo? Or Why is Pat Patriot Bent Over?
OutSports has revived a NFL meme that is simply hilarious by rating the gayest franchise logos from the past.
Now's the Time: With Trump 2.0 Looming, Gay Families Wed, Investigate IVF
Donald Trump called himself "the father of IVF" and JD Vance claimed "normal gay" voters would help usher them to the White House... But queer Americans are stepping up plans for marriage and kids before Trump takes office.
A New Belgium Law Gives Sex Workers Contracts, Benefits and Safety Protection
Starting Sunday, sex workers in Belgium will be able to sign formal employment contracts and gain labor rights on par with those in other professions in a legal breakthrough some call a "revolution."
Georgia Republicans Recommend Further Law to Restrict Transgender Women's Participation in Sports
Georgia Senate Republicans recommended on Friday that the state write laws banning transgender girls and women from participating in high school and college sports.
2034 World Cup Visitors Will Live in 'a Bubble' and Not See Real Life, Saudi Rights Activist Says
Human rights groups believe migrant workers' lives will be at risk building stadiums for the World Cup, and laws limiting freedoms for women and LGBTQ+ people have been criticized.
US Appeals Court Rejects Nasdaq's Diversity Rules for Company Boards
An appeals court in Louisiana has ruled that Nasdaq can't require diversity on the boards of companies that list on the exchange.
Hate Crime Charges Dropped Against 12 College Students Arrested in Maryland Assault
Prosecutors have dropped hate crime charges against 12 of the 15 students arrested after an attack in which investigators say a man was lured, beaten, and called a slur.