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Hong Kong Judge Rules in Favor of Transgender Bathroom Access

Hong Kong Judge Rules in Favor of Transgender Bathroom Access

Trailblazer at the Intersection: Annabelle Backman Champions Security and Inclusion at AWS
Trailblazer at the Intersection: Annabelle Backman Champions Security and Inclusion at AWS

Oct 22
Rosas & Xocolate: A Beacon of LGBTQ+ Hospitality in Mérida’s Historic Heart
Rosas & Xocolate: A Beacon of LGBTQ+ Hospitality in Mérida’s Historic Heart

by Timothy Rawles | Oct 16

Kansas Supreme Court Allows Gender Marker Changes on State IDs, Marking Key Advance for Transgender Rights
Kansas Supreme Court Allows Gender Marker Changes on State IDs, Marking Key Advance for Transgender Rights

Oct 16
Trump Threatens to Yank World Cup Games From Boston Though It's up to Fifa to Choose Sites
Trump Threatens to Yank World Cup Games From Boston Though It's up to Fifa to Choose Sites

by Will Weissert | Oct 16
The Latest: Federal Immigration Officers in Chicago Area Required to Wear Body Cameras, Judge Says
The Latest: Federal Immigration Officers in Chicago Area Required to Wear Body Cameras, Judge Says

by Diane Bushemi, Demetre Daskalakis, Will Demers | Oct 16
Afghanistan’s Taliban Government Blames Pakistan for Twin Drone Strikes on Kabul
Afghanistan’s Taliban Government Blames Pakistan for Twin Drone Strikes on Kabul

by Siddiqullah Alizai and Munir Ahmed | Oct 16

Health

Obesity Remains High in the Us, but More States Are Showing Progress, a New Report Finds
Obesity Remains High in the Us, but More States Are Showing Progress, a New Report Finds

For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or more has dropped

by Jonel Aleccia | Oct 16

South Africa Welcomes $115m Us Bridge Plan to Sustain Its Hiv Programs for 6 Months
South Africa Welcomes $115m Us Bridge Plan to Sustain Its Hiv Programs for 6 Months

South Africa has welcomed a U.S. bridging plan worth $115 million to continue funding HIV treatment and prevention programs until the end of March

by Michelle Gumede | Oct 16

Senate Democrats, Holding Out for Health Care, Reject Government Funding Bill for 10th Time
Senate Democrats, Holding Out for Health Care, Reject Government Funding Bill for 10th Time

by Stephen Groves and Mary Clare Jalonick | Oct 16
As the Shutdown Drags On, These People Will Lose If Health Care Subsidies Expire
As the Shutdown Drags On, These People Will Lose If Health Care Subsidies Expire

by Ali Swenson and Kendria Lafleur | Oct 16
Lesotho Finds its HIV Care System Unraveling and Patients in Despair in the Wake of US Cuts
Lesotho Finds its HIV Care System Unraveling and Patients in Despair in the Wake of US Cuts

by Renata Brito | Oct 16

International

Just-released Hostage Attends Funeral of Fellow Soldier, Whose Body Was Among Few Returned From Gaza
Just-released Hostage Attends Funeral of Fellow Soldier, Whose Body Was Among Few Returned From Gaza

Mourners in Jerusalem gathered at Capt. Daniel Peretz’s funeral, where Matan Angrest, a recently released hostage, paid his respects

by Giovanna Dell'orto and Melanie Lidman | Oct 16

Winter LGBTQ+ Festivals Bring Joy and Resistance to Cold-Weather Destinations Worldwide
Winter LGBTQ+ Festivals Bring Joy and Resistance to Cold-Weather Destinations Worldwide

As winter settles across the globe, LGBTQ+ communities are gathering at multiple cold-weather festivals that combine snow sports, dance parties, and advocacy....

Oct 16

For Paraguay’s Transgender Women, Survival Often Means Leaving Home
For Paraguay’s Transgender Women, Survival Often Means Leaving Home

by María Teresa Hernández | Oct 9
Human rights court rules Olympic champion Semenya did not get fair hearing in sex eligibility case
Human rights court rules Olympic champion Semenya did not get fair hearing in sex eligibility case

by Graham Dunbar and Gerald Imray | Jul 10
UN says if US funding for HIV programs is not replaced, millions more will die by 2029
UN says if US funding for HIV programs is not replaced, millions more will die by 2029

by Maria Cheng | Jul 10

National

Gun Safety Advocates Warn of a Surge in Untraceable 3d-printed Weapons in the Us
Gun Safety Advocates Warn of a Surge in Untraceable 3d-printed Weapons in the Us

Police in a handful of big cities have seen an increase in 3D printed guns over the last few years

by Andrea Marks Joseph | Oct 16

Trump's Push for Law and Order Shows He's No Longer Encumbered by Government Guardrails
Trump's Push for Law and Order Shows He's No Longer Encumbered by Government Guardrails

President Donald Trump is embracing tough-on-crime policies in his second term

by Will Weissert and Jill Colvin | Oct 16

U.S. Cat Adoption Trends Shift as Shelters Face Ongoing Capacity Challenges in 2025
U.S. Cat Adoption Trends Shift as Shelters Face Ongoing Capacity Challenges in 2025

Oct 16
Who's Winning the Blame Game Over the Shutdown? Here's What a New AP-NORC Poll Shows
Who's Winning the Blame Game Over the Shutdown? Here's What a New AP-NORC Poll Shows

by Joey Cappelletti and Linley Sanders | Oct 16
At the Center
At the Center

by Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking | Oct 15

Politics

Cuomo and Sliwa Aim to Blunt Mamdani's Momentum in First Nyc Mayoral Debate
Cuomo and Sliwa Aim to Blunt Mamdani's Momentum in First Nyc Mayoral Debate

New York City mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are slated to face off in a debate

by Anthony Izaguirre and Jill Colvin | Oct 16

Cuomo and Sliwa Aim to Blunt Mamdani's Momentum in First Nyc Mayoral Debate
Cuomo and Sliwa Aim to Blunt Mamdani's Momentum in First Nyc Mayoral Debate

New York City mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are slated to face off in a debate

by Anthony Izaguirre and Jill Colvin | Oct 16

Federal Immigration Officers in Chicago Area Will Be Required to Wear Body Cameras, Judge Says
Federal Immigration Officers in Chicago Area Will Be Required to Wear Body Cameras, Judge Says

by Christine Fernando | Oct 16
Supreme Court Case Could Lead to Loss of Black Representation in Congress, but the Scope Is Unknown
Supreme Court Case Could Lead to Loss of Black Representation in Congress, but the Scope Is Unknown

by Matt Brown, Gary Fields and Nicholas Riccardi | Oct 16
Jd Vance Dismisses Bipartisan Outrage Over Racist and Offensive Young Republican Group Chat
Jd Vance Dismisses Bipartisan Outrage Over Racist and Offensive Young Republican Group Chat

by Meg Kinnard | Oct 16

Business

Spooky, Proud, and Out: LGBTQ+ Halloween Celebrations Light Up 2025
Spooky, Proud, and Out: LGBTQ+ Halloween Celebrations Light Up 2025

Across the United States, Halloween 2025 is being marked by a vibrant array of LGBTQ+ events—from inclusive family parties to legendary nightlife...

Oct 16

Pride on the Slopes: LGBTQ+ Winter Festivals Boost Visibility and Community Worldwide
Pride on the Slopes: LGBTQ+ Winter Festivals Boost Visibility and Community Worldwide

As winter descends, LGBTQ+ communities across the globe gather for a vibrant series of ski weeks and winter pride festivals. These inclusive events blend winter...

Oct 16

Winter Pride Festivals: How LGBTQ+ Ski Weeks Are Transforming Winter Sports
Winter Pride Festivals: How LGBTQ+ Ski Weeks Are Transforming Winter Sports

Oct 16
Global LGBTQ+ Winter Festivals Transform Cold Months Into Celebrations of Visibility and Inclusion
Global LGBTQ+ Winter Festivals Transform Cold Months Into Celebrations of Visibility and Inclusion

Oct 16
Out Professionals’ Executive Director, L. Genevieve Finn, Champions LGBTQ+ Economic Empowerment at United Together Business Summit
Out Professionals’ Executive Director, L. Genevieve Finn, Champions LGBTQ+ Economic Empowerment at United Together Business Summit

Oct 16