Thursday, Jan 1, 2026

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, Jan 1, 2026

News

Health Subsidies Expire, Launching Millions of Americans Into 2026 With Steep Insurance Hikes

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight

by Ali Swenson | 2 hours ago

Patriots Defensive Lineman Christian Barmore Accused of Throwing Girlfriend to the Ground

New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian J. Barmore is facing a domestic assault and battery charge after his girlfriend told police he threw her to the...

by Mark Scolforo | 3 hours ago

Culture

Bad Bunny Could Make History at the 2026 Grammys. For Latino Culture, He Already Has

The Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has redefined what it means to be a global giant

by Maria Sherman | 2 hours ago

'Heated Rivalry' Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie To Star In New Audio Romance 'Ember & Ice' About Two Fae Princes

Actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, stars of the popular series "Heated Rivalry," have lent their voices to Ember & Ice, a new audio romance series on...

2 hours ago

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Pride

After Pride Murals Removed, St. Petersburg Installs Rainbow Bike Racks Along Central Avenue

St. Petersburg, Florida has installed 11 rainbow “Pride-inspired” bike racks along Central Avenue as a new form of LGBTQ+–affirming public art after the Florida...

4 hours ago

Arlington Pride 2026 Suspended After City Council Repeals LGBTQ+ Protections

Organizers of Arlington Pride in Texas have suspended all 2026 festivities after the Arlington City Council declined to reinstate a local nondiscrimination...

4 hours ago

Media

EDGE Now: The Queer Entertainers Who Owned 2025

From viral pop chaos to historic wins, these queer stars didn’t just shine in 2025 — they ran it.

Dec 26, 2025

Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 17, 2025

Toys, tinsel, and total icon behavior. Susanne Bartsch & David Barton turned Gym U into a glittering holiday fantasy for their annual Toy Drive–hosted by...

by Wilsonmodels | Dec 18, 2025

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: 3 Trans Trailblazers Leading Change

Three trans changemakers, Kim Coco Iwamoto, Jace Barron and Bambi Salcedo, share how their work, visibility and activism are reshaping community, culture and the fight for equality.