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Mass Shooting in Oslo Kills 2, Wounds 10; Pride Canceled
A gunman opened fire in Oslo's night-life district early Saturday in what police are investigating as a possible terrorist attack during the Norwegian capital's annual Pride festival.
For National Hydration Day, the Best Skin Hydrators
In a recent article celebrating National Sunscreen Day, I wrote that there seems to be a national day for just about everything these days. Well, here we are again, but this time in honor of National Hydration Day.
Watch: Elliot Page Shares Reactions to His Transition from Family and Friends
On his recent appearance on "Late Night with Seth Meyers," Page shared that most people "weren't surprised" with his transition.
Megan Stalter Comedy Pilot 'Church Girls' Is Coming on HBO
A24 and HBO are reportedly working on a pilot starring "Hacks" breakout Megan Stalter called "Church Girls." The half-hour comedy will center on a closet lesbian (Stalter) as she wrestles with her sexuality and faith in Ohio.
Ride 'Em, Barbie! Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie Show Cowboy Chic on 'Barbie' Set
Last week there was the first look of Ryan Gosling as Ken for the upcoming "Barbie" film. This week Gosling joined co-star Margot Robbie with the pair dressed in Western outfits.
US Boosts Monkeypox Testing, 142 Cases Confirmed
The Biden administration has started shipping monkeypox tests to commercial laboratories, in a bid to speed diagnoses for suspected infections for the virus that has already infected at least 142 people in the U.S.
Hostess Introduces $TWINKcoins (Seriously)
This week the sweets giant Hostess "unveiled a new fluffy treat that's a nod to the most prominent cryptocurrencies out there."
With Roe Dead, Some Fear Rollback of LGBTQ+ and Other Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision allowing states to ban abortion immediately stirred alarm Friday among LGBTQ+ advocates, who feared that the ruling could someday allow a rollback of legal protections for gay relationships and access to contraception.
Darren Hayes' Cheeky Photo Gets Censored by IG, Singer Claps Back with 'Homophobia' Claim
Singer Darren Hayes pushed back at Instagram after the social media site censored one of his posts.
LGBTQ+ Youth of Faith Retell their Stories to Inspire Others
Across the U.S., circumstances vary widely for LGBTQ+ youth seeking religious engagement.
News
Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade; States can Ban Abortion
The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday's outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states
Entertainment
Watch: Russian Pranksters Pose as Zelenskyy on Zoom Call, Grill J.K. Rowling
Russian pranksters posed as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a Zoom call with J.K. Rowling in which they harped on Harry Potter and asked: "Is Dumbledore gay?"
Business
Delta Wins Right to Stay at Dallas Airport after Lawsuit
Delta Air Lines will be able to continue operating flights at Dallas Love Field for another six years, under a settlement approved by the city council.
Technology
NASA: Give Us Back our Moon Dust and Cockroaches
NASA wants its moon dust and cockroaches back: The space agency has asked Boston-based RR Auction to halt the sale of moon dust that was fed to cockroaches during an experiment.
Finance
Gas Prices Sting U.S. Workers who Depend on Their Cars
Millions of Americans who rely on their cars for work are changing their habits, signing up for carpools or even ditching their cars for bicycles as gas prices recently hit $5 per gallon
Cars
Toyota Recalls Electric Car for Faulty Wheel that May Detach
Toyota is recalling 2,700 bZ4X crossover vehicles globally for wheel bolts that could become loose, in a major setback for the Japanese automaker's ambitions to roll out electric cars.
Style
Stars Turn Out for Dior's 19,000 Blooms at Paris Show
Paris Fashion Week menswear shows geared up a notch Friday, as fashion insiders prepared for Dior's spectacular afternoon show.
Health/Fitness
FDA Bans Juul E-Cigarettes Tied to Teen Vaping Surge
U.S. health regulators on Thursday ordered Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the market, the latest blow to the embattled company widely blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Travel
Airport Chaos: European Travel Runs into Pandemic Outbacks
The airport lines are long, and lost luggage is piling up. It's going to be a chaotic summer for travelers in Europe.
Nightlife
The Center's Garden Party NYC :: June 21, 2022
No other event in the city gives gay New Yorkers that feeling of oh-summer-is-finally here as the Center's Garden Party does. Great food, drinks, performances and everybody in fancy, fun, lighter clothes, makes this the event that nobody wants to miss.