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Florida Teen Debuts Trans Visibility Film as Bans Spread

Florida Teen Debuts Trans Visibility Film as Bans Spread

NEWS | By Laura Bargfeld | Apr 1

A Florida teenager has documented how it feels to be young and transgender for a film set to debut at a festival as transgender people around the world celebrate visibility and lawmakers across the country look to restrict their rights and care.

Transgender Day of Visibility Rallies Held Amid Backlash

Transgender Day of Visibility Rallies Held Amid Backlash

NEWS | By Wilson Ring | Apr 1

Thousands of people rallied across the country Friday as part of a Transgender Day of Visibility in support of the rights of transgender people and their resilience amid what many denounced as an increasingly hostile environment.

TikTok Attorney: China Can't Get U.S. Data Under Plan

TikTok Attorney: China Can't Get U.S. Data Under Plan

NEWS | By Haleluya Hadero | Apr 1

Under intense scrutiny from Washington that could lead to a potential ban, the top attorney for TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance defended the social media platform's plan to safeguard U.S. user data from China.

Trump Indictment Ends Decades of Perceived Invincibility

Trump Indictment Ends Decades of Perceived Invincibility

NEWS | By Jill Colvin | Apr 1

When Donald Trump steps before a judge next week to be arraigned in a New York courtroom, it will not only mark the first time a former U.S. president has faced criminal charges. It will also represent a reckoning for a man long nicknamed "Teflon Don."

Pope Francis Leaves Hospital; 'Still Alive,' He Quips

Pope Francis Leaves Hospital; 'Still Alive,' He Quips

NEWS | By Frances D'Emilio | Apr 1

A chipper-sounding Pope Francis was discharged Saturday from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis, quipping to journalists before being driven away that he's "still alive."

Watch: Kristen Stewart Directs Boygenius Super-Video 'The Film'

Watch: Kristen Stewart Directs Boygenius Super-Video 'The Film'

ENTERTAINMENT | By Emell Adolphus | Mar 31

Oscar-nominated "Spencer" star Kristen Stewart is back in the director's chair behind a trio of music videos for "The Film." "The Film" serves as visuals for the songs "Emily I'm Sorry," "Titane," and "True Blue."

'Rain Dogs' Actor Jack Farthing Defends Straights Playing Gays

'Rain Dogs' Actor Jack Farthing Defends Straights Playing Gays

ENTERTAINMENT | By Emell Adolphus | Mar 31

Actor Jack Farthing is making the case for actors to be actors. In an interview with the Times, Farthing said that he will "fight for all actors getting equal opportunities."

District Sued over Axing of Student Paper after LGBTQ+ Issue

District Sued over Axing of Student Paper after LGBTQ+ Issue

NEWS | Mar 31

A former high school journalist and the Nebraska High School Press Association sued Friday over a school district's shutdown of the school newspaper after it published an LGBTQ-focused edition.

Missouri Planned Parenthood Sues over Transgender Inquiry

Missouri Planned Parenthood Sues over Transgender Inquiry

NEWS | By Summer Ballentine | Mar 31

Missouri's state attorney general is investigating gender-affirming care provided by Planned Parenthood, according to a lawsuit filed by the St. Louis health provider.

Watch: 15 New Music Videos from Queer Artists

Watch: 15 New Music Videos from Queer Artists

ENTERTAINMENT | By Andrea Marks Joseph | Mar 31

We're recounting some of the latest and best music videos from queer artists.

News

North Dakota Governor Vetoes Transgender Pronouns Bill

North Dakota Governor Vetoes Transgender Pronouns Bill

NEWS | Mar 31

North Dakota's Republican governor vetoed a bill that would generally prohibit public schools teachers and staff from referring to transgender students by pronouns other than those reflecting the sex assigned to them at birth.

Business

Fox Lawsuit Highlights Effects of Conspiracies on Dominion

Fox Lawsuit Highlights Effects of Conspiracies on Dominion

BUSINESS | By Christina A. Cassidy and Jonathan J. Cooper | Mar 31

Dominion claims Fox defamed it by repeatedly airing false claims about the company's voting machines and software; in the wake of those claims, the company has lost contracts around the country.

Technology

Super Slots Casino Review

Super Slots Casino Review

TECHNOLOGY | Mar 31

Advantages and disadvantages of Super Slots. Is it legal? How to register here? The most popular gambling activities. What bonuses can I get?

Finance

Biden Calls to Revive Bank Regulations that Trump Weakened

Biden Calls to Revive Bank Regulations that Trump Weakened

FINANCE | By Fatima Hussein and Josh Boak | Mar 31

Weeks after the failure of two banks, President Joe Biden called Thursday for independent regulatory agencies to impose tighter rules on the financial system.

Cars

Edmunds: BMW-X1 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB

Edmunds: BMW-X1 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB

CARS | By Michael Cantu, Edmunds | Mar 31

Extra-small luxury SUVs are a great way to cruise around in luxury without paying an excessive amount. Edmunds' experts compared the Mercedes-Benz GLB and the the BMW X1.

Style

Dior Transforms Mumbai's Gateway of India into Fashion Ramp

Dior Transforms Mumbai's Gateway of India into Fashion Ramp

STYLE | By Rafiq Maqbool | Mar 31

In a glittering splash of luxury fashion, Dior transformed Mumbai's grand, historic Gateway of India monument into a runway laden with celebrity, beauty and craftsmanship.

Travel

Poor Albanian Town Pins Tourism Hopes on Communist Tunnels

Poor Albanian Town Pins Tourism Hopes on Communist Tunnels

TRAVEL | By Llazar Semini | Mar 31

If you'd like to walk for miles in concrete burrows built to defend an isolationist totalitarian regime that nobody wanted to attack, Kukes in northeastern Albania is the place for you.