News

US Air Force to Deny Retirement Pay to Trans Service Members Being Separated From the Service

International

Hong Kong Judge Rules in Favor of Transgender Bathroom Access

A Hong Kong judge has ruled in favor of transgender people’s rights to access public toilets matching their gender identity

by Kanis Leung | Aug 6

Transgender Pool Star Harriet Haynes Loses Discrimination Case After Exclusion from Women’s Competitions

British transgender pool player Harriet Haynes has lost her landmark discrimination case against the English Blackball Pool Federation after being banned from...

Aug 6

National

Judge Issues Temporary Injunction Against Trump Administration Cancellation of Humanities Grants

A federal judge in Oregon has issued an injunction temporarily stopping the mass cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities grants to humanities...

by Gary Fields | 10 hours ago

MLB Is Calling up Its First Female Umpire, Promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday's Marlins-Braves Game

Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves

by Ben Walker and Ronald Blum | Today

Politics

JD Vance Is A Stan For Queer Anthems (At Least According To His Spotify Playlist)

A website has allegedly leaked the Spotify playlists of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, revealing a surprising selection of boy bands and queer anthems.

Today

From Battlefield to Ballot: Gay Army Vet and Firefighter Chris Gallant Launches Congressional Bid in New York

Chris Gallant, an openly gay Black Hawk pilot, Army veteran, National Guardsman, and volunteer firefighter, has announced his campaign to represent New York’s...

Aug 6

Business

Claire's, Known for Piercing Millions of Teens' Ears, Files for Chapter 11, 2nd Time Since 2018

Mall-based teen retailer Claire’s, known for helping to usher teens into a key rite of passage _ ear piercing _ but now struggling with a big debt load and...

by Anne D'innocenzio | Today

New York Post to Launch Los Angeles-Based California Post, Promising Diverse Coverage for a Changing State

On August 4, 2025, New York Post Media Group announced the launch of The California Post, a new daily newspaper and digital venture set to debut in Los Angeles...

Aug 4

Health

Americans Get More Than Half Their Calories From Ultra-Processed Foods, CDC Report Says

A new federal report finds that most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods

by Jonel Aleccia | 9 hours ago

New Study Sheds Light on Chatgpt's Alarming Interactions With Teens

New research from a watchdog group reveals ChatGPT can provide harmful advice to teens

by Matt O'Brien and Barbara Ortutay | Aug 6