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Ellen, Other Celebs React to Ann Heche's Death
Ann Heche's former partner Ellen DeGeneres and other celebrities took to social media to share sadness and sympathy after news broke that Ann Heche had died following a fiery crash last week.
Britney Spears' Ex Convicted of Trespassing in Wedding Raid
A man once briefly married to Britney Spears was convicted Friday of aggravated trespassing and battery at the pop star's June wedding.
Writer Salman Rushdie in 'Serious' Condition after Attack
Salman Rushdie, 75, was flown to a hospital and underwent surgery. His agent said the writer was on a ventilator, with a damaged liver, severed nerves in his arm and an eye he was likely to lose.
Diana Doc 'The Princess' Flips the Focus
The last thing the world needs, you might think, is another Princess Diana documentary, yet documentarian Ed Perkins managed to find a novel take.
Drag Race Driver Travis Shumake Wants to Open Doors in the Sport
Out drag race driver Travis Shumake takes Pride to a Kansas racing strip next month thanks to Visit Topeka and Pride Kansas. He hopes to bring his LGBTQ+ identity to the sport.
Mommie Dearest: 28-Year-Old Gay Man Discovers Homophobic Mom Seeking to Ban LGBTQ Books
Twenty-eight-year-old San Diego resident Weston Brown felt his heart tighten as he looked at a Twitter post: it was his mother on video slamming LGBTQ+ books.
JK Rowling Slams London's Globe Theatre for Non-Binary Joan of Arc Portrayal
The "Harry Potter" author joined a growing group of women's rights campaigners who said the non-binary portrayal was "insulting and damaging."
Anne Heche Remains On Life Support For Donor Evaluation
Anne Heche remains on life support and under evaluation for organ donation after a car crash that led to her brain death, a representative for the actor said Friday.
All the Gay Icons Coming to 'American Horror Story' Season 11
There is a growing list of gay icons coming to season 11 of "American Horror Story."
Warnings of Monkeypox Outbreak Were Ignored for Years, Reports Washington Post
Warnings about the possibility of monkeypox becoming a crisis were raised over the past decade from two different sources, but were ignored, the Washington Post reports.
News
Kansas to Recount Abortion Vote by Hand, Despite big Margin
Kansas' elections director says the state will go along with a request for a hand recount of votes from every county after last week's decisive statewide vote affirming abortion rights.
Entertainment
Judds Asks Court to Seal Report of Death Investigation
The family of country singer Naomi Judd filed an amended court petition Friday to seal police reports and recordings made during the investigation into her death.
Business
Peloton Cuts Jobs, Raises Prices in Bid for Profitability
Peloton is laying off employees and raising prices for some of its equipment as part of its latest bid to make the business profitable and free up cash.
Technology
FTC Looking at Rules to Corral Tech Firms' Data Collection
Whether it's the fitness tracker on your wrist, the "smart" home appliances in your house or the latest kids' fad going viral, they all produce a trove of personal data for big tech companies.
Finance
Inflation Reduction Act May Have Little Impact on Inflation
Will the measure actually tame the price spikes that have inflicted hardships on American households? Economic analyses suggest that the answer is likely no — not anytime soon, anyway.
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
CDC Drops Quarantine, Distancing Recommendations for COVID
The nation's top public health agency relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines Thursday, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
Travel
New Zealand Welcomes Back First Cruise Ship Since COVID Hit
New Zealand on Friday welcomed the first cruise ship to return since the coronavirus pandemic began, signaling a long-sought return to normalcy for the nation's tourism industry.
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.