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Anti-Black, Gay, Asian Bias Fuel California Hate Crime Surge
Hate crimes driven by homophobia and racism resulted in a 33% surge in reported incidents in California last year.
DeBose, Kotsur, Eilish Among 397 Invited to Film Academy
Recent Oscar winners Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur and Billie Eilish are among the 397 individuals who have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Woody Allen Mulls End of Career, Talks with Alec Baldwin
Woody Allen told Alec Baldwin during a live interview Tuesday on Instagram that he is mulling ending his movie-making career, saying directing has lost its luster.
US Officials Announce More Steps Against Monkeypox Outbreak
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
Watch: Man Arrested After Flashing Gun Outside of Florida Gay Bar
A man arrested after flashing gun outside of Florida gay bar. According to a police report, the man flashed a fully loaded firearm with one round in the chamber outside of Gym Bar in Florida's Wilton Manors neighborhood.
Is This Judy Garland's Most Meta Moment?
In her final film, "I Can Go On Singing," Judy Garland became very meta when describing her character's problems.
Stressed? Try Plant-based 'Feel Free' for Relief
Stressed? Feel Free, from Botanic Tonics, offers a plant-based, wellness product for relief. Made from ancient South Pacific and Southeast Asian plants that promotes feelings of ease and comfort, bliss and euphoria.
The Clever Way 'Shadowhunters' Actor Luke Baines Came Out
"Shadowhunters" actor Luke Baines uses the shadows to come out on Instagram. The English-born, Australian actor shared a sweet and simple Instagram message that made clever use of the shadows in celebration of Pride Month.
EU Regulator Considers Clearing Smallpox Shot for Monkeypox
The European Medicines Agency says it will begin reviewing data to decide if a smallpox vaccine made by the pharmaceutical company Bavarian Nordic might also be authorized for monkeypox.
Watch: Wearing Fabulous Nails, Seth Rogan Shows his Joint-Rolling Skills
Seth Rogan has a product to promote and is revealing a new look in the process, along with his joint-rolling skills.
News
This Straight Physiotherapist Had His Pics Stolen by a Grindr Catfish
A scammer took pics from a physiotherapist's social media pages and catfished him for profit.
Entertainment
Podcast Dramas Morph to TV Shows in Hollywood Reappraisal
If you're glued to a scripted podcast drama, you may be auditioning a potential TV series — a result of Hollywood's demand for small-screen material.
Business
FTC Sues Walmart for Scammers' Use of Money Transfer Unit
The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday that it has sued Walmart for allegedly allowing its money transfer services to be used by scam artists who stole "hundreds of millions of dollars" from customers.
Technology
Instagram Hides Some Posts that Mention Abortion
Instagram is blocking posts that mention abortion from public view, in some cases requiring its users to confirm their age before letting them view posts that offer up information about the procedure.
Finance
Millennial Money: Getting Therapy when Cost is a Barrier
There are multiple ways to access care at a variety of price points, including telehealth options.
Cars
China's Baidu Races Waymo, GM to Develop Self-Driving Cars
Baidu is China's highest-profile competitor in a multibillion-dollar race with rival autonomous vehicle developers including Alphabet Inc.'s Waymo and General Motors Co.'s Cruise.
Style
Marc Jacobs Finds his Nietzsche at the NY Public Library
It's not every designer who can pull off framing a fashion show around a quote from Nietzsche. But Marc Jacobs has always had an outsized flair for drama.
Health/Fitness
FDA Advisers Recommend Updating COVID Booster Shots for Fall
At least some U.S. adults may get updated COVID-19 shots this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it's time to tweak booster doses to better match the most recent virus variants.
Travel
Airbnb Makes Global Party Ban Permanent, Saying It Works
Airbnb is making permanent its ban on parties at homes listed on the site for short-term rentals.
Nightlife
NYC Pride March Part Two :: June 26, 2022
There was so much going on at this year's NYC Pride March that we could not fit it all into one album. We hope enjoy part two from this fantastic parade.