an examination of the July 4, 2026, flash flood at Camp Mystic, the cultural place the camp held for attendees, disputed casualty counts, and the ongoing legal battles and appeals
An LGBTQ+ activist argues that many state bans are symbolic, highlights legal and internet-era challenges, and outlines practical tactics for holding conversion therapy providers accountable
A subtype of ringworm known as TMVII has surfaced in clusters and can resist common topical treatments; this guide explains symptoms, transmission, testing delays and effective therapies
Ally Maki’s Asian American Girl Club has evolved into a media producer with AAGC Originals and the new podcast Undefinable, aiming to elevate Asian American women’s narratives
Two longtime collaborators travel to Antarctica in January aboard a Polar 5 icebreaker. They cross the Drake Passage, land among penguins and seals, kayak near humpbacks, and observe the fragile state of the ice while processing fear, awe, and stewardship.
Chappell Roan answers claims after an 11-year-old fan’s encounter with a security guard, sparking responses from Jorginho, the child’s mother and Rio’s mayor
How queer communities that pioneered dating tech are confronting the rise of chatbots and sex bots
A federal judge blocked parts of HHS action after states challenged statements and proposed rules on gender-affirming care and vaccines, highlighting procedural missteps and broader legal limits on agency power
A daring East Village benefit where haute fetish, performance, and activism collided
A coalition of 90 organizations is pressing the International Olympic Committee to halt efforts to bring back invasive sex testing ahead of the 2028 Games.
A shared Oscar win sent a striking French short into public view, where its strange rules and intimate performances spark conversation
A federal appeals panel has ruled that West Virginia may refuse Medicaid funding for gender-affirming surgeries, a decision that resurrects a statewide ban and follows recent Supreme Court guidance on related issues
A Pew Research Center analysis shows 39% of U.S. adults say homosexuality is morally wrong, with acceptance varying sharply by religion, age and education
Jeremy Carl stepped aside from his nomination for assistant secretary of state for international organization affairs after falling short of unanimous Republican support on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee amid scrutiny of his record
A commissioned family portrait by Catherine Opie of Sir Elton John, David Furnish and their children has been unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery, marking the first family image of the couple to enter a national collection
Learn to pinpoint the sensory and behavioral cues that calm you and turn them into a reliable self-soothing routine
An exploration of how political narratives, masculine identity politics, and strategic resource competition converged around the U.S. strikes on Iran
The supreme court’s 6-3 emergency decision halted california’s guidance that limits disclosures about students’ gender, raising questions about parental rights, teacher conscience claims, and the safety of trans youth
An investigative report on how ai tools are being used to scale financial scams, based on public reports and verified sources
Scouting America publicly restates its commitment to welcome all youth after conflicting statements from the Pentagon, prompting debate over registration, military partnerships, and program changes
An evidence-based review of audit reports, procurement registers and court filings that traces how public contracts were awarded and why questions remain
An evidence-driven review of public documents suggests repeated interactions between ai vendors and eu policymakers that merit further scrutiny
Pam Bondi’s stewardship of the Epstein document releases has drawn fierce criticism after extensive redactions, slow public disclosure, and disputed testimony to Congress
An accessible look at why straight women often prefer men who embrace softer masculinity, emotional openness, and occasional same-sex experimentation
A former Yosemite ranger alleges illegal termination and privacy breaches after helping hang a trans pride flag on El Capitan on May 20, 2026; the suit seeks reinstatement and damages