LGBTQ News and More
Biden Blasts 'Radical' Draft, Warns Other Rights Threatened
President Biden blasted what he called a "radical" leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is poised to overturn the Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, warning that a "whole range of rights" are in jeopardy if it holds.
US Officials: Brittney Griner Considered Wrongfully Detained
The Biden administration has determined that WNBA star Brittney Griner is being wrongfully detained in Russia, meaning the U.S. will more aggressively work to secure her release even as the legal case against her plays out, two U.S. officials said.
Watch: No Parade in Boston this Pride Season
Boston saw its Pride Parade canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The world is opening up again, but the event will not return to Boston this summer — and not because of COVID.
Cast of Broadway's 'Spring Awakening' Reunite and Reminisce
The new documentary "Spring Awakening: Those You've Known" airing Tuesday on HBO and HBO Max captures that concert and adds interviews, candid moments and home movies, as well as performance footage from the original 2006 Broadway show.
Listen: Lady Gaga Releases New Song 'Hold My Hand' for 'Top Gun: Maverick'
Lady Gaga is sharing her brand new song "Hold My Hand" for the upcoming film "Top Gun: Maverick," starring Tom Cruise.
Is SCOTUS Coming for Marriage Equality Next?
A leaked draft of a Supreme Court ruling suggests that that abortion rights are about to vanish — and speculation is already rampant that marriage equality might be next.
Lawmakers in 18 States Plan Refuge Bills for Trans Youth
Democratic lawmakers in more than a dozen states are following California's lead in seeking to offer legal refuge to displaced transgender youth and their families.
Sydney Man Gets 12 Years for Murdering Gay American in 1988
An Australian man was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison Tuesday for the 1988 murder of an American who fell off a Sydney cliff that was known as a gay meeting place.
Court that Rarely Leaks Does so Now in Biggest Case in Years
The Supreme Court keeps secrets. Year after year, in major case after major case, there's little beyond what the justices say during oral arguments that suggests how they will rule until they actually do.
Reports: Grindr Sold Users' Location Data for Years
Grindr sold users' location data to advertisers for years, reports say. The company claims to have safeguarded users' privacy, but such location data is how a Catholic priest was outed as a user last year.
News
Report: Draft Opinion Suggests High Court Will Overturn Roe
A draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a Politico report.
Entertainment
Review: 'Spring Awakening: Those You've Known' a Fascinating Look Back
A look inside the musical "Spring Awakening." Its 2006 Broadway cast and creative team reunites, and all the memories and music and emotion come flooding back.
Business
Amazon Workers in NYC Reject Union in a Reversal of Fortune
Amazon workers at a warehouse on New York City's Staten Island overwhelmingly rejected a union bid on Monday.
Technology
Amazon Tribes Turn the Tables on Intruders with Social Media
The internet has made its way into vast, remote rainforest areas that, until recently, had no means of quickly sharing visual evidence of environmental crime.
Finance
For Summer Travel Deals, Stay Off the Beaten Path
The rise of inflation has reminded consumers of a simple economic truth: When everybody wants something and there isn't enough of it, prices go up. This is true for real estate, microchips and airfare.
Cars
Georgia Sets $1.5B in Aid for Electric Vehicle Maker Rivian
The state of Georgia and local governments will give Rivian Automotive $1.5 billion of incentives to build a 7,500-job, $5 billion electric vehicle plant east of Atlanta
Style
Met Gala Exhibit Examines American Fashion, Frame by Frame
Even for a legendary film director like Martin Scorsese, the assignment was a daunting one.
Health/Fitness
U.S. Pediatricians' Group Moves to Abandon Race-Based Guidance
In a new announcement, the American Academy of Pediatrics said it is putting all its guidance under the microscope to eliminate "race-based" medicine and resulting health disparities.
Travel
Spirit Still Prefers Bid from Frontier Airlines over JetBlue
Spirit Airlines said Monday that it still supports Frontier Airlines' $2.9 billion takeover bid for the airline, saying it was more likely to win regulatory approval than JetBlue's competing $3.6 billion offer.
Nightlife
AIDS Walk @ Sunset Park, Las Vegas :: May 1, 2022
The community got together for the 34th annual 5k AIDS walk. Many of Las Vegas' top performers came out to entertain and join in the walk, including Penn & Teller, and several Chip N' Dale Dancers.
Recent Reviews
Review: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Celebrates Artistic Director Robert Battle's Remarkable Work
Celebrity Series of Boston has brought back the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater after a pandemic delay since 2019. Their return to the Boch Center Wang Theater revives their traditional love affair with the Boston dance audience.
Review: 'Just Like That' Another Fine Offering from Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Raitt's latest, her first in six years, is another fine offering in one of rock's most impressively consistent catalogs.
Review: 'Fabian: Going To The Dogs' Runs Out of Steam Despite Dramatic Setting
The film last third loses too much steam and the protag's fate is downright infuriating (especially after investing three hours!)
