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Downtown Nashville Explosion Knocks Communications Offline
A recreational vehicle parked in the deserted streets of downtown Nashville exploded early Christmas morning, causing widespread communications outages that took down police emergency systems and grounded holiday travel at the city's airport.
'Unprecedented' Mail Volume Delays Christmas Gifts
The U.S. Postal Service said on its website that it was "experiencing unprecedented volume increases and limited employee availability due to the impacts of COVID-19."
Pope on Christmas: Vaccines for All; Needy, Vulnerable First
Ambassadors from the European Union's 27 nations convened on Christmas Day to start assessing the free trade deal the bloc has struck with former member Britain, a historic accord that takes effect in just a week.
Breakthrough: UK and EU Reach Post-Brexit Trade Agreement
Just a week before the deadline, Britain and the European Union struck a free-trade deal Thursday that should avert economic chaos on New Year's and bring a measure of certainty for businesses after years of Brexit turmoil.
Watch: Buffalo's Oldest Gay Club to Close -- Where Was its COVID Relief?
The oldest gay bar in Buffalo, NY, may have to close down for good after being denied grant money being distributed by the county, despite minority business owners reportedly being given priority.
Borgata Gives 5K to Assist Transgender Name Changes
The contribution will be used to support the assistance Garden State Equality gives to transgender people in New Jersey seeking legal name changes.
One Company's Quest for an Antibody Drug to Fight COVID-19
The drugs, administered by IV, are being tested to prevent infection in people at high risk of it who can't yet get a vaccine, such as housemates of COVID-19 patients. They're also being tried as a treatment soon after infection to avoid serious illness.
Fishing Talks Move at Snail's Pace in EU-UK Brexit Standoff
European Union and British negotiators on Saturday extended their standoff over EU fishing rights in U.K. waters and remained unable to make a decisive breakthrough in trade talks.
The Lavender Dollar: Debunking Lesbian Spending Stereotypes
The cultural invisibility of lesbians and the struggle to keep lesbian spaces alive tend to reinforce the image of queer women as financially incapacitated or, at best, inconspicuous. But lesbians do spend money, don't they?
Fed Finds Big U.S. Banks in Solid Shape; Keeps Dividend Limits
The Federal Reserve said Friday that the 33 largest U.S. banks are in strong shape despite the pandemic's economic shock.
Seaweed Industry Stays Afloat, Seeks Growth During Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has been a struggle for much of American seafood, but at least one sector of the industry has found a way to grow during the crisis — the seaweed business.
Ski Resorts Work to Stay Open as COVID Cases Snowball
How to stay open amid the pandemic is an issue resorts across the U.S. are facing. Mandatory face coverings have become the norm, but other COVID mitigation efforts vary by site.
LGBTQ Bars and Restaurants Get Creative to Survive
In the current COVID-19 conditions, LGBTQ bars have been forced to find creative ways of staying in business.
The Great Importance of Having a Donate Button and How to Use It in Your Fundraising Events
You definitely have a website, maybe an email campaign and possibly social networking networks. But have you indeed done what you can to connect your digital assets into a robust non-profit fundraising strategy?
Iconic LA Gay Bar Turns to GoFundMe to Stave Off Closure
Iconic LGBTQ tavern Akbar, opened in 1996, is in danger of going under, another victim of the COVID-19 pandemic. The owners have turned to GoFundMe to stop that from happening.
Watch: Anti-Gay Group Attacks Inclusive Ritz Crackers Ad
An LGBTQ-inclusive Ritz Crackers ad for the holidays invites viewers to "Join us in helping create a more welcoming world." An anti-gay group discards that message hospitality, choosing instead to serve up hate.
CEO Tim Cook Reportedly Ordered Apple TV to Shut Down Gawker Show
Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly shutdown a project for the company's streaming service Apple TV+ about the Gawker Media, the now-defunct blogging network that outed him as gay in 2008, according to a report from The New York Times.
Report: Millions in COVID Relief Funneled to Anti-LGBTQ Groups, Businesses
Data from the Small Business Administration indicates that millions of dollars in COVID relief money went to anti-LGBTQ groups and businesses.
Visa, Mastercard Won't Allow Charges for Services on Pornhub
Mastercard and Visa said Thursday they would block their customers from using the credit cards to make purchases on Pornhub following accusations the pornographic website showed videos of rape and underage sex.
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