News

Trailblazing LGBTQ+ Sports Advocates Helen Carroll and Kelly Burnette Celebrate Wedding After Decades of Activism

International

British Ice Dance Star Lewis Gibson’s Visibility Helps Open Door for Same-Gender Couples

British ice dancer Lewis Gibson’s rise to the World podium with partner Lilah Fear has coincided with growing visibility for LGBTQ+ athletes and renewed debate...

5 hours ago

Trump Holds an Event With Rubio and Hegseth During Vacation As Tensions With Venezuela Mount

President Donald Trump is gathering with top national security officials

by Aamer Madhani and Emma Burrows | Dec 22

National

Playoff-Bound Patriots Are on the Verge of an AFC East Title. They Also Have Injury Concerns

The New England Patriots are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2021 after rallying to beat the Baltimore Ravens

by Kyle Hightower | 5 hours ago

Dave Kopay’s Legacy: How an NFL Pioneer Helped Change the Conversation on Gay Athletes

Former NFL running back Dave Kopay’s decision in 1975 to come out as gay made him one of the first openly gay professional athletes from a major team sport,...

Dec 22

Politics

Pronoun Respect and Suicide Risk: New Research Links Everyday Affirmation to Transgender Youth Mental Health

New research released in the past week finds that transgender and nonbinary young people whose pronouns are consistently respected report dramatically lower...

Dec 22

NSA Employee Sues Trump Administration Over Order on Transgender Rights and Two 'Immutable' Genders

A transgender employee of the National Security Agency is suing the Trump administration and seeking to block enforcement of a presidential executive order and...

by Bill Barrow | Dec 22

Business

Department Stores Try to Distinguish Themselves As Beauty Lovers Turn to Tiktok and Amazon

Competition among retailers for a slice of the $129 billion U.S. beauty and personal care market is fiercer than ever due to the ease of e-commerce and the...

by Anne D'innocenzio | Dec 22

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Launches With $88m Domestically, $345m Worldwide

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” opened with $345 million in worldwide sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, notching the second-best global debut of the year and...

by Jake Coyle | Dec 22

Health

From Streaming Screen to Squat Rack: How To Get Your ‘Heated Rivalry’ Hockey Butt

A new Pride training guide inspired by the hockey romance series "Heated Rivalry" is fueling interest in glute-focused strength training among LGBTQ+ viewers,...

5 hours ago

Barry Manilow to Have Surgery for Early-Stage Lung Cancer and Postpones January Concerts

Barry Manilow will have surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung, and has rescheduled his upcoming concerts in January

by The Associated Press | Dec 22