Gay Boston: The Latest
In Pope's Homeland, Ex-Priest Leaves Church Over Gay Unions
A former priest and LGBTQ activist who has blessed same-sex unions in Pope Francis' home country, Argentina, is leaving the Roman Catholic Church after the Vatican issued a pronouncement this week that priests may not perform such blessings.
Prosecutor: Louisiana Man Tried to Kill, Dismember Gay Man
A southwest Louisiana man was charged with federal hate crime and kidnapping charges Thursday by prosecutors who said he tried to kill and dismember one of three men he abducted after luring them using social media and a dating app.
Alabama House Approves Bill to Ban Transgender Athletes
Alabama could become the next conservative state to prevent transgender girls from playing on female sports teams as the state House of Representatives on Thursday approved the legislation.
Florida Bill Seeks to Block Trans Athletes from Girls Teams
Transgender women and girls couldn't play on girls and women's school sports teams under a bill passed by a Florida House committee on Wednesday.
Kansas Bill on Trans Athletes Advances Amid Misogyny Charges
Kansas legislators on Wednesday traded sometimes-bitter accusations of misogyny as conservative Republicans advanced a proposal to ban transgender students from girls' and women's school sports that Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly labeled "regressive."
US Charges Swiss 'Hacktivist' for Data Theft and Leaks
The Justice Department has charged a Swiss hacker with computer intrusion and identity theft, just over a week after the hacker took credit for helping to break into the online systems of a U.S. security-camera startup.
Biden, Harris Offering Solace to Grieving Asian Americans
For Asian Americans, 2020 was a year of political success and newfound influence. But it was also a time of vulnerability to racist assaults.
Can Vaccination and Infection Rates Add Up to Reach Covid Herd Immunity?
"Presumed 'herd immunity' is 'the combined value of infections + vaccinations as % population > 60%,'" noted a tweet by a CNBC anchor based on a more complete analysis by the firm. That got us thinking: Does this calculation hold up?
Explainer: Will You Need a 'Vaccine Passport' to Travel?
Technology companies and travel-related trade groups are developing and testing various versions of the vaccine passports, also called health certificates or travel passes.
Senator Lindsey Graham Promises to Talk the Gay Equality Act Away
Senator Lindsey Graham promises to talk the gay Equality Act away.
News
LA Police: Armie Hammer Under Sexual Assault Investigation
Actor Armie Hammer is under investigation for sexual assault, Los Angeles police said Thursday.
Entertainment
Marvel's 'Falcon' Promises Action, Explores Race, Patriotism
When Steve Rogers handed Sam Wilson his Captain America shield at the end of Marvel's massive 2019 event "Avengers: Endgame," Wilson tried it on for a beat. "How does it feel?" the wrinkled Rogers asked. "Like it's someone else's," Wilson responded.
Business
Post Pandemic, Will Ailing Gay Bathhouses Make a Comeback?
COVID-19 has upended life as we know it, and bathhouses facilitate two social needs that have been thrown into especially sharp relief: Sex and public health consciousness. Will they emerge post-pandemic?
Technology
Utah Campaign Against Porn Marches on with Phone Filter Plan
Conservative lawmakers in Utah fired another salvo in their campaign against online porn with a new requirement that all phones and tablets sold in the state automatically block porn in a plan that critics call a significant intrusion on free speech.
Finance
How Much Cash Should You Keep In The Bank?
How much money should you keep in checking and savings? Is it possible to have too much cash in the bank? Finding the right balance is key to managing your bank accounts.
Cars
U.S. Sends Team to Detroit to Investigate Tesla-Semi Crash
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is sending a team to Detroit to investigate a crash involving a Tesla that drove beneath a semitrailer.
Style
15th Century Bowl Found at Yard Sale Sells for $722,000
An exceptionally rare 15th century porcelain bowl made in China that somehow turned up at a Connecticut yard sale and sold for just $35 was auctioned off Wednesday for nearly $722,000.
Health/Fitness
Brooklyn Pharmacist Hand-Delivers COVID Vaccine to LGBTQ Seniors
As disparities in access to the COVID-19 vaccine continue to reverberate throughout the world, one Brooklyn pharmacist decided to take matters into his own hands.
Travel
4 Tools To Help You Book Your Own Award Tickets
You start earning points and soon enough, you've built your loyalty account balances up high enough that the flights you want to take are within reach. But how do you actually book them?
Nightlife
New Wave of Bars Creates Buzz Without the Booze
There's something missing from a new wave of bars opening around the world: Alcohol.