LGBTQ News and More
Polish Parliament to Examine Anti-LGBTQ Legislative Proposal
Poland's parliament is expected to give a first reading on Thursday to proposed legislation dubbed "Stop LGBT," which aims to prohibit the "promotion" of same-sex relationships and would ban pride parades.
Teen Pop Star Olivia Rodrigo Leads AMA Nominees in Her Debut
Olivia Rodrigo is having a sweet year as the leading nominee at the American Music Awards in the first year she's eligible.
Atlanta: The American South's Sweet Peach of LGBTQ+ Progress
A visit to Atlanta reveals its ongoing legacy of Black and LGBTQ+ progress.
Watch: Republican Lawmaker Blames Marriage Equality for Society's Problems
Virginia Congressman Bob Good blamed marriage equality for society's ills during a debate on new anti-domestic violence legislation captured on C-Span.
Joan Rivers Showtime Miniseries Starring Kathryn Hahn Isn't Happening
After an initial jolt of excitement over the news that Kathryn Hahn might be portraying legendary comedian Joan Rivers on the small screen, the Showtime network project isn't moving forward ... yet.
In 'The Souvenir Part II,' a Human-Scaled Epic Concludes
Joanna Hogg first had the instinct to make a film about her then-unfolding relationship to her heroin-addicted first love — a traumatic and formative time that coincided with her coming-of-age as a filmmaker — in 1979.
Biden to Heads to Capitol to Push Agenda, Unite Democrats
Biden heads to Capitol Hill to push his revised domestic policy bill and a related bipartisan infrastructure plan with fractious House Democrats after days of prolonged negotiations over his ambitious social and climate policies and how to pay for them.
Gordon Ramsey's Social Media Project Culminates in Cookbook
Gordon Ramsay's lockdown cooking endeavor began on YouTube and culminated in "Ramsay in 10," his latest cookbook.
Watch: Caitlyn Jenner Supports Dave Chapelle, Blasts 'Woke Cancel Culture'
Caitlyn Jenner declared her support for comedian Dave Chappelle, whose Netflix special "The Closer" has riled the LGBTQ+ community,
'Last Five Years' Heads to Boston's Lyric Stage Company
The Lyric Stage Company of Boston presents its first musical since "Little Shop of Horrors" in October 2019 with Jason Robert Brown's intimate portrait of young romance in "The Last Five Years."
News
Vaccine Reluctance in Eastern Europe Brings High COVID Cost
Ukraine is suffering through a surge in coronavirus infections, along with other parts of Eastern Europe and Russia. While vaccines are plentiful, there is a widespread reluctance to get them
Entertainment
The Vampire's Closet: 'Dark Shadows' Star Jonathan Frid in New Documentary
A new documentary recalls the life and career of Jonathan Frid, the actor who played Barnabas Collins, a 175-year-old guilt-ridden vampire on "Dark Shadows," the horror-themed daytime soap opera that became enormously popular during the late 1960s.
Business
Judge Rejects Challenge to Southwest's Vaccine Mandate
A federal judge has rejected a bid by pilots to block Southwest Airlines from imposing a vaccine mandate.
Technology
Bitcoin Casino Bonuses Guide
What are Bitcoin bonuses and how do they work in the world of online casinos?
Finance
Medicare Plans' 'Free' Dental, Vision, Hearing Benefits Come at a Cost
Despite the high-powered advertising of the Medicare Advantage plans, beneficiaries still generally end up with significant out-of-pocket costs.
Cars
Toyota Testing Hydrogen Combustion Engines in Race Cars
Toyota said Monday it is testing hydrogen combustion engines in race cars as it works toward using the technology in commercial products.
Style
Possible Rise in Baguette Prices Poses Crunch for the French
A hike in the cost of wheat is alarming French households who fear a possible rise in the price of the prized baguette, seen by many as a barometer of the country's economic health.
Health/Fitness
Cheap Antidepressant Shows Promise Treating COVID-19
A cheap antidepressant reduced the need for hospitalization among high-risk adults with COVID-19 in a recent study.
Travel
US Details New International COVID-19 Travel Requirements
Children under 18 and people from dozens of countries with a shortage of vaccines will be exempt from new rules requiring most travelers to the United States be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Nightlife
Industry Insider Tells Tales in 'Bathhouse Babylon'
In his book "Bathhouse Babylon," industry insider Jameson Farn spills the tea about working in a sex establishment.
Recent Reviews
Review: You Might Be Seduced by 'Hypnotic'
Kate Siegel is excellent in a film that never rises above a Lifetime movie of the week.
Review: 'Passing' Examines Race, Privilege, and Authenticity
Hall brings a delicate and yet precise touch to this, her directorial feature debut, an adaptation of the 1929 novel by Nella Larsen.
Review: 'The Pursuit Of D.B. Cooper' a Fun, Hot Mess
"Pursuit" is a strange genre blend that doesn't always work, but Treat Williams is a treat and makes the silliest moments enjoyable.