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WNBA's Brittney Griner Appeals Her Russian Prison Sentence
Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner filed an appeal of her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession, Russian news agencies reported, in a case denounced by the United States that could lead to a high-profile prisoner swap.
WHO Plans to Rename Monkeypox over Stigmatization Concerns
The World Health Organization says it's holding an open forum to rename the disease monkeypox, after some critics raised concerns the name could be derogatory or have racist connotations.
Lawmaker, Florida School at Odds on Alleged Bathroom Attack
Police in Florida will investigate a lawmaker's allegation that a transgender student may have sexually assaulted a female student in a middle school bathroom over the summer — a rumored attack that school district officials say never occurred.
Singer Teraj & BF Barry Hoy Share Prides Around the World on New Series
How about a travel series of Prides around the world? That is the idea behind a new travel series from Out Traveler and equalpridevideo, called "Making It With Pride" that is hosted by American pop and R&B singer Teraj and his boyfriend, Barry Hoy.
Anne Heche Dies of Crash Injuries after Life Support Removed
Anne Heche, the Emmy-winning film and television actor whose accomplished career contrasted with personal chapters of turmoil, died of injuries from a fiery car crash. She was 53.
Thinking of Trying Skin Cycling? Here are 10 Products to Get You Started
If you're thinking about giving this derm-loved nighttime routine a go, here are five exfoliants and five retinoids that earn top marks from EDGE.
Sarah Palin Gets Zoom-bombed with Penis Drawing
Sarah Palin was zoom-bombed with a drawing of a penis at a streaming candidate's forum on August 11.
New Study Disproves Anti-Trans Right's Theory of 'Social Contagion'
A new study published in the prestigious medical journal Pediatrics disproves the claim from anti-LGBTQ+ pundits and politicians that youth identify as transgender out of peer pressure.
Want to Put a (Cock) Ring On It? Frank Ocean Has One for $25,570
Singer Frank Ocean is one of the few Black artists to address his queerness openly, and what better way than with a $25,570 cock ring he is selling on his website?
Watch: Christina Aguilera Takes on 'Don't Say Gay' at Pride Concert
Hitmaker Christina Aguilera invited her LA Pride audience to say gay — and they did, as her rousing set included a montage raking the anti-LGBTQ+ Florida law.
News
Norway Puts Down Freya the Walrus that Drew Oslo Crowds
Authorities in Norway have euthanized a walrus that had drawn crowds of spectators in the Oslo Fjord after concluding that it posed a risk to humans.
Entertainment
'Euphoria' Star Jacob Elordi Reveals He Was Called Gay for Wanting to Act
In an interview with GQ, the "Euphoria" star opens up about what it's like to be a Get Z leading man and how he started "welcoming the femininity" of his characters.
Business
Private Prison Firm to Settle Lawsuit over Inmate Death
A private prison company has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit over a Tennessee inmate's killing that got national attention after a judge ordered the plaintiff's attorney to stop tweeting about it.
Technology
AP-NORC Poll: Many in U.S. Doubt their Own Impact on Climate
Americans are less concerned now about how climate change might impact them personally — and about how their personal choices affect the climate — than they were three years ago, a new poll shows.
Finance
Expanded IRS Free-file System One Step Closer in Dems' Bill
The flagship climate change and health care bill soon to be signed by President Joe Biden will bring U.S. taxpayers one step closer to a government-operated electronic free-file tax return system.
Cars
Edmunds: How to Mitigate or Avoid Dealer Markups
Edmunds experts what you can expect from dealerships for the remainder of 2022 and offers tips on getting the best deal.
Style
Skin Cycling: The Hot New Trend that will Transform your Skin
In an age where trends come and go in the blink of an eye, it's worth discussing when something comes along that is actually beneficial to the skin.
Health/Fitness
Adult Film Star Greg Riley Shares his Monkeypox Experience
The horror stories around monkeypox share the same dispiriting scenario: A frightening diagnosis followed by a painful outbreak, anxiety, isolation, and difficulty in receiving treatment. Adult film actor Greg Riley shared his monkeypox experience.
Travel
Hidden Treasures in Asheville's Least Hidden Hotel
The Grove Park Inn is known as the other spectacular resort in Asheville, NC. While it is well-known, it has numerous hidden treasures.
Nightlife
Anti Violence Project Pink Party In The Pines :: August 6, 2022
The Anti Violence Project threw The Pink Party, celebrating the lives and victories of the LGBTQ community in Fire Island Pines, complete with drag performances by Shequida, Egypt and Nutwater, and featuring DJ Matty Glitterati.