Louisiana Democratic governor vetoes bill banning gender-affirming care for minors
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has vetoed a ban on gender-affirming care for most minors in the state, the latest Democratic governor to push back on a GOP-led legislature's efforts to restrict transgender youth's access to such treatments.
2023-07-01 10:55
Georgia school district intends to fire teacher after she read book about gender identity to fifth grade class, document shows
A Georgia teacher is facing termination after reading a book about gender identity -- which some parents complained was controversial -- to her fifth grade class.
2023-07-01 08:28
Georgia families sue state over ban on certain gender-affirming treatments for trans youth
Several families in Georgia sued the state on Thursday over its ban on certain gender-affirming treatments for transgender youth, launching a last-minute effort to block the prohibitions just hours before it's set to take effect.
2023-07-01 05:23
U.S. Supreme Court won't weigh gender dysphoria's status under disability law
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday turned away a dispute involving a transgender woman
2023-07-01 00:16
Cambodia: Hun Sen quits Facebook on eve of poll campaign
Facebook parent Meta's oversight body has recommended his suspension over an inflammatory video.
2023-06-30 12:45
North Carolina lawmakers send ban on gender-affirming care for minors to governor's desk
North Carolina's Republican-controlled legislature has advanced a bill that would ban certain gender-affirming care for minors to the governor's desk.
2023-06-30 11:16
Navajo Nation helps Native Americans targeted by 'fraudulent Medicaid providers'
Navajo Nation police officers are searching for Native Americans who have been victimized by what the state of Arizona calls "fraudulent Medicaid providers."
2023-06-30 08:58
Federal judge slams Supreme Court in gun case while reluctantly ruling in favor of convicted felon
A federal judge in Mississippi ruled in favor of a convicted felon in a gun case on Wednesday while simultaneously slamming a recent landmark Second Amendment decision that expanded gun rights and changed the framework lower courts must use as they analyze firearm restrictions.
2023-06-30 07:26
A massive storm is plowing through the Midwest, clearing out smoke with hurricane-force wind gusts
A powerful thunderstorm complex was racing across the Midwest Thursday afternoon, blowing through the harmful smoke from Canada's wildfires and clearing the air in its wake.
2023-06-30 04:17
Former Pfizer employee charged with Covid drug insider trading
The US Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday charged a former Pfizer employee and his friend for trading on insider information regarding the success of the company's trial for Paxlovid, its Covid antiviral drug.
2023-06-30 02:58
Kelly Clarkson says there's no 'beef' between her and Carrie Underwood
While they both are "American Idol" winners with great voices, please don't pit Kelly Clarkson against Carrie Underwood.
2023-06-30 00:54
Prosecutors charge three investors with insider trading in Trump SPAC deal
Federal prosecutors arrested three investors on Thursday on insider trading charges related to a deal to take former President Donald Trump's media business public.
2023-06-29 23:23