Gay Portland: The Latest
Increased Number of STDs in Hawaii Linked to Online Dating
An increase in sexually transmitted diseases in Hawaii to the highest numbers reported in decades can be linked to the prevalence of online dating, officials said.
Ex-National Security Council Official Testifying to Congress
Fiona Hill, a former top National Security Council expert on Russia, was testifying to Congress behind closed doors Monday.
Congenital Syphilis Rising At An Alarming Rate
One of the nation's most preventable diseases is killing newborns in ever-increasing numbers.
In or Out? Court Case on Job Bias Casts Pall on LGBT Fests
National Coming Out Day festivities were tempered this year by anxiety that some LGBT folk may have to go back into the closet so they can make a living.
White House: Trump to Watch Violent Parody, 'Condemns It'
The White House says President Donald Trump has yet to watch a graphically violent parody video that depicts a likeness of him shooting and stabbing opponents and members of the news media, but based on what he's heard, he "strongly condemns" it.
Gay and Ginger? You're in Genius Company, Study Suggests
While we in the 21st century can only wait for the day when our contributions to society take precedence over the private matter of who we love and marry, gay gingers can find in Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci a further source of pride.
Book by Fusion GPS Founders Coming Out Next Month
The co-founders of a political research firm behind allegations about President Donald Trump's ties to Russia have a book coming out next month.
Atwood Tipped by UK Bookmakers to Win Fiction's Booker Prize
Booker Prize winner Margaret Atwood is bookmakers' favorite to win the coveted fiction trophy for a second time Monday for "The Testaments," her follow-up to dystopian saga "The Handmaid's Tale."
Queen Latifah to Receive Harvard Black Culture Award
Music artist and actress Queen Latifah is among the honorees being recognized by Harvard University this year for their contributions to black history and culture.
Brexit Talks Face Uphill Struggle as Deadline Looms
Britain and the European Union said Monday that Brexit talks were making progress — but not yet enough to ensure a deal by the end of the month.
News
AP Explains: A Look at the Verdict in Spain Separatist Trial
A dozen Catalan politicians and activists have been convicted on charges of sedition, misuse of public funds and disobedience for their role in an illegal and failed secession attempt for the northeastern region of Spain in 2017.
Entertainment
Review :: Where Do We Go From Here?
Writer-director Anthony Meindl puts a human face — a group of human faces, actually — on the epidemic of gun violence that plagues the United States with this anthology film, in which three parallel stories unfold while historic tragedies loom.
Business
Economists Who Study Poverty Win Nobel Prize
The 2019 Nobel Prize in economics was awarded Monday to Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer for pioneering new ways to alleviate global poverty.
Technology
Census Bureau Seeks State Data, Including Citizenship Info
The U.S. Census Bureau is asking states for drivers' license records that typically include citizenship data after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked plans to include a citizenship question in its 2020 population count.
Finance
Is Premium Economy Airfare Worth the Money?
As coach travel gets more cramped, airlines have added "premium economy" sections that promise more space and comfort — often at a substantially higher price.
Cars
Subaru Recalls Some Forester Vehicles Due to Airbag Issue
Subaru is recalling more than 350,000 Forester vehicles with heated seats because an electrical connection in the front passenger seat may loosen and deactivate the airbag even though the seat is occupied.
Style
For Huda Kattan, Beauty Has Become a Billion-Dollar Business
From a humble start of leaving the world of finance to write a beauty blog, Huda Kattan now has become one of the most recognizable names in makeup around the world.
Health/Fitness
Blue Light Isn't the Main Source of Eye Fatigue and Sleep Loss — It's Your Computer
Laboratory studies have shown that prolonged exposure to high-intensity blue light damages retinal cells in mice. But, epidemiological studies on real people tell a different story.
Travel
Alaska Airlines Scales Back Miles Partnership with American
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines will scale back their mileage plan partnership early next year.
Nightlife
Disney Gay Days Anaheim :: October 4-6, 2019
Over 30,000 members of the LGBTQ community donned their red t-shirts and rainbow mickey ears for the 22nd annual Disney Gay Days Anaheim, where the happiest place on earth became the gayest place on earth.
