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International
South Korea to Recognize Same-Sex Couples in National Census
For the first time in its history, South Korea will include same-sex couples in its national census, a significant step toward recognition and visibility for...
Calgary Elects First Openly Queer Mayor: Jeromy Farkas Makes History
In a landmark decision for LGBTQ+ representation in Canadian politics, Calgary voters have elected Jeromy Farkas as their new mayor.
National
NYC Schools Sue US Education Officials Over $47M Grant Cuts Tied to Transgender Policies
New York City schools have sued federal education officials over the U.S. Education Department's decision to discontinue grants worth millions of dollars...
Multiple People Have Been Arrested in Michigan in a Halloween Weekend Attack Plot, FBI Director Says
FBI Director Kash Patel says federal officials have arrested multiple people in Michigan who had allegedly been plotting a violent attack over the Halloween...
Politics
Federal Judge in Hawaii Rules FDA Violated the Law by Restricting Access to Abortion Medication
A federal judge in Hawaii has ruled that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration violated the law by imposing restrictions on a medication used for abortions and...
Trump Says Senate Should Scrap the Filibuster to End the Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster
Business
Starbucks Halts 2-Year Sales Slide, But Costly Improvements Hurt Its Profits
Starbucks halted a long sales slide in its fiscal fourth quarter as fall drinks and improved service brought customers back to its stores
Character.AI Is Banning Minors From Interacting With Its Chatbots
Character.AI is banning minors from using its chatbots amid growing concerns about the effects of artificial intelligence conversations on children. The company...
Health
Thunder Guard Nikola Topic Diagnosed With Testicular Cancer and Undergoing Chemotherapy
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
Tom Daley Speaks Out on Bulimia and Unrealistic Body Expectations in the Gay Community
Olympic champion Tom Daley has publicly discussed his long-standing struggles with bulimia and body dysmorphia, attributing much of the pressure to unrealistic...
