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British Baker’s Criticism of Mexican 'Ugly' Bread Triggers Social Media Outrage
A British baker's critique of Mexican bread has sparked outrage on social media, leading to a public apology
TikTok Accused of Tracking Users' Grindr Activity in Major Privacy Breach Complaint
European digital rights group NOYB has filed a complaint against TikTok, Grindr, and AppsFlyer, alleging they violated EU privacy laws by sharing and tracking...
National
Takeaways From the US Justice Department's Initial Release of Epstein Files, Mandated by Congress
The Department of Justice has published thousands of its files related to Jeffrey Epstein
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...
Politics
Pronoun Respect and Suicide Risk: New Research Links Everyday Affirmation to Transgender Youth Mental Health
New research released in the past week finds that transgender and nonbinary young people whose pronouns are consistently respected report dramatically lower...
Rep. Elise Stefanik Ends Her Campaign for New York Governor and Won't Seek Reelection to House
Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for New York governor and will not seek reelection to Congress
Business
Trump Announces Lower Drug Price Deals With 9 Pharmaceutical Companies
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that nine drugmakers have agreed to lower the cost of their prescription drugs in the U.S. Amgen, Bristol Myers...
Cloud Lifts Over Cannabis Companies' Future Amid Push to Reclassify the Drug
Cannabis companies like Tilray Brands and Canopy Growth could soon face a more mellow path ahead following President Donald Trump’s move to help reclassify the...
Health
State Awards $47.6 Million for San Francisco LGBTQ+ Senior Housing Project, Advancing Affordable Affirmative Living
The State of California has awarded nearly $47.6 million to fund an affordable housing project specifically designed for LGBTQ+ seniors in San Francisco,...
Court Blocks Michigan Ban on Conversion Therapy on Free Speech Grounds
A federal appeals court has blocked Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors who are LGBTQ+, declaring it violates the First Amendment rights of...
