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Oscar Bonifacino, South America’s First Openly Gay Pro Boxer, Prepares for “Big Fight”
Oscar Bonifacino, a 21-year-old Uruguayan boxer, is shattering barriers as South America’s first openly gay male professional boxer.
Nexus Cards for Canadians Drop ‘X’ Gender Marker After U.S. Policy Change, Sparking Concerns for Trans and Non-Binary Travelers
Canadians applying for or renewing Nexus cards can no longer select an ‘X’ gender marker, following a policy shift tied to a U.S. executive order requiring only...
National
Parents of Bullied Trans Teen Sue Alabama School District After Tragic Suicide
The parents of a 14-year-old transgender student who died by suicide are suing the Elba City School District in Alabama, alleging the district’s failure to...
Right-Wing "Comedian" Alex Stein Sparks Outrage with Suggestion that Trans People Be Used as ‘Suicide Bombers’ in Military
During a Texas Senate hearing on August 5, right-wing commentator and comedian Alex Stein made inflammatory remarks suggesting transgender people should be used...
Politics
Hegseth Reposts Video on Social Media Featuring Pastors Saying Women Shouldn't Be Allowed to Vote
The man who oversees the nation’s military has reposted a video on X, formerly Twitter, about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors...
Rosie O’Donnell Raises Alarm Over Possible Cancellation of ‘The View’ Amid White House Rebuke
Rosie O’Donnell has publicly expressed concern that ABC’s long-running talk show The View could be canceled for its perceived liberal bias, suggesting political...
Business
Disney Embraces Japan’s Bag Charm Craze with Launch of Urupocha-chan Plush Line
Disney has introduced its Urupocha-chan plush series—a collection of palm-sized, pastel-hued plush toys inspired by the Japanese bag charm trend—to North...
Media Matters Faces Existential Crisis Amid Legal Onslaught from Elon Musk and Allies
Media Matters for America, a progressive watchdog organization known for holding far-right media accountable, is grappling with an unprecedented wave of...
Health
Americans Get More Than Half Their Calories From Ultra-Processed Foods, CDC Report Says
A new federal report finds that most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods
New Study Sheds Light on Chatgpt's Alarming Interactions With Teens
New research from a watchdog group reveals ChatGPT can provide harmful advice to teens
