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Moscow Trial of Out WNBA Star Brittney Griner Resumes
Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner returns to a Russian court on Thursday amid a growing chorus of calls for Washington to do more to secure her release.
Team Holds Public Rally in Support of Out WNBA Star Brittney Brittney Griner
Wearing "BG" shirts and holding signs, fans gathered for a public rally in support of Griner on Wednesday, hoping their sentiments would reach the WNBA player 6,000 miles away in a Russian jail cell.
Just Why Did Taron Egerton Quit 'Cock'?
Taron Egerton reveals in a new interview the very personal reason why he decided to quit the West End play "Cock" earlier this year. Speaking with the NY Times, the actor revealed the very personal reason why he decided to leave the production.
'Elité' Hottie Manu Ríos Just Landed A Role in Upcoming Queer Cowboy Film
'Elité' Hottie Manu Ríos just landed a role in Pedro Almodovar's upcoming gay western. Almodovar describes the film as an "answer to 'Brokeback Mountain.'"
Health Officials Approach MPV on Lower Cape with Careful Monitoring and Education Campaign
Local health officials are carefully monitoring the spread of the monkeypox virus (MPV) on the lower Cape, as well as providing information about how it is spread.
Is 'Rainbow Capitalism' Minimizing Authentic Queer Content?
Rainbow capitalism threatens to minimize, if not erase, the innovations pioneered by queer creators in fashion, as well as the significance clothing holds for self-expression and defiance of gender norms.
William Chris Wines: A Taste of Texas in Every Bottle
The shared philosophy of William Chris Vineyards is "great wines aren't made, but grown in the vineyard." Find out why this Texas winegrower is so worth your while.
Italian Singer Raffaella Carrà Honored with Square in Madrid
Italian singer Raffaella Carrà, a 20th-century pop icon both at home and in many Spanish-speaking countries, has had a square in Spain's capital named in her honor one year after her death.
Bette Midler Responds to Backlash Over Trans-Exclusionary Tweet
Bette Midler has responded to criticism over a tweet that some took to be transphobic. Midler says that was not her message.
Wendy Williams Fans Decry Show's Online Eradication
"The Wendy Williams Show" has come to an end, but its anticipated afterlife on YouTube — where the show had maintained a channel — has been consigned to oblivion, prompting an outcry from angry fans.
News
Turkish Police Break Up LGBTQ Pride March; 30 Detained
Police in Turkey's capital broke up an LGBTQ Pride march Tuesday and detained dozens of people.
Entertainment
'Strange New Worlds' Treks to Triumphant Season One Finish
With its freshman season finale, "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" proves its case: Even after more than half a century, there's still plenty of life in the venerable sci-fi franchise.
Business
Amazon Prime Adding Free Grubhub Meal Delivery for Members
Amazon will give its U.S. Prime members free access to meal delivery service Grubhub for a year under a deal announced Wednesday.
Technology
Apple to Add 'Lockdown' Safeguard on iPhones, iPads, Macs
Apple said it will roll out a "lockdown" option for iPhones, iPads and Mac computers intended to protect against spyware unleashed by state-sponsored hackers.
Finance
Work at a School or Nonprofit? You Could Erase Student Loans
More than 145,000 borrowers have had the remainder of their federal student loan debt canceled through a program for people who work for schools, governments or nonprofits.
Cars
Chip Shortage Keeps Driving Up Auto Prices, Cutting Sales
U.S. new vehicle sales tumbled more than 21% in the second quarter compared with a year ago as the global semiconductor shortage continued to cause production problems for the industry.
Style
TooD Beauty Unveils Nail Polish Honoring LGBTQIA+ Activists
In a limited-edition nail polish collaboration with Jaé Joseph in honor of Pride Month, TooD has unveiled a brand-new nail polish collection named after LGBTQIA+ activists, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the Human Rights Campaign.
Health/Fitness
U.S. Allows Pharmacists to Prescribe Pfizer's COVID-19 Pill
Pharmacists can prescribe the leading COVID-19 pill directly to patients under a new U.S. policy announced Wednesday that's intended to expand use of Pfizer's drug Paxlovid.
Travel
Spirit Wins Takeoff and Landing Rights at Key Newark Airport
Spirit Airlines will get valuable takeoff and landing times that Southwest Airlines is abandoning at busy Newark-Liberty International Airport near New York City.
Nightlife
Red, White & Reflections On Fire Island
Ty Sunderland and Daniel Nardicio presented the second annual Red, White & Reflections on July 4th weekend in the Fire Island Pines with special guests Aquaria, Nicky Doll, Jan Sport and Linux.