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RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Sabreen Jouda came into the world seconds after her mother left it. Their home was hit by an Israeli airstrike shortly before midnight Saturday. Until that moment, the family
Survey Finds Majority of People Believe Tipping Culture Has Gotten Out of Control
According to a survey conducted by WalletHub, nearly 3 in 4 people believe that tipping culture has become excessive, with over half of respondents thinking that businesses are replacing employee sala
Louisiana Students Protest Proposed Legislation with Play at State Capitol
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana - Students at Benjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans organized a play called "The Capitol Project" to protest proposed legislation in Louisiana that would regulate student
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US Government Revises Categorization of Race and Ethnicity for the First Time in 27 Years
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity for the first time in 27 years. The revisions, announced by the Office of Management and Budget, aim to mor
Italian Down Syndrome Ad Challenges Stereotypes and Goes Viral
ROME - An awareness ad created by the Italian Down Syndrome organization Coor Down has gained significant attention, receiving over 160,000 views on YouTube and being widely shared on social media. Th
News Briefs: SF Pride grand marshal voting is underway
San Francisco Pride has announced that voting for community grand marshals is now underway. Eight individuals and two organizations have been nominated, according to SF Pride's website. The nominated
WalletHub Reveals Top 10 Happiest Cities in America, Fremont Takes the Lead
WASHINGTON - WalletHub, a personal finance website, has recently released its annual ranking of the happiest cities in America. The study compared 182 of the largest cities in the country across three
SF adult film star can change name to Candi Bimbo Doll, court rules
A transgender adult film star's quest to change her name to Candi Bimbo Doll was granted after an appellate court overturned a San Francisco judge's decision to deny the request. "My bimbofication ha
Marriages in US Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels, CDC Reports
ATLANTA (AP) — Marriages in the United States have returned to pre-pandemic levels, with nearly 2.1 million marriages taking place in 2022, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control a
Polling Data Reveals Shift in American Attitudes Towards LGBTQ+ Issues
DATELINE - March 12 A recent poll conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute has revealed a shift in American attitudes towards LGBTQ+ issues. The data, released on March 12, indicates that
100-year-old WWII veteran to be honored by France and marry 96-year-old fiancee
Harold Terens, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, is set to receive an honor from the French government as part of the 80th anniversary celebration of their country's liberation from the Nazis. Tere
Happiest Cities in the U.S. Revealed in New WalletHub Study
A new study conducted by personal finance company WalletHub has unveiled the happiest cities in the United States. This study examined 29 key happiness indicators across 182 of America's largest citie
SF Imperial Court crowns royalty
The Imperial Council of San Francisco held Coronation 59 Saturday, February 24, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. This year's theme was "Seasons of Love." The new Most Imperial Majesties are Empress Linda S
110-Year-Old Woman Celebrates Birthday at Bristol House of Pizza
BRISTOL, Rhode Island - Genevieve Marszalek, a 110-year-old resident of Bristol, Rhode Island, celebrated her birthday in style at the Bristol House of Pizza. Surrounded by a large crowd of friends an
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Set to Apologize to Black Residents for Racist Laws and Policies
SAN FRANCISCO, California - The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is poised to pass a resolution offering a formal apology to Black residents for decades of racist laws and policies that have deeply
Transgender Activist's Funeral Denounced by New York Archdiocese
NEW YORK - The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York has condemned the funeral mass of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili, which took place at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan. The church criti
CA surveys its older LGBTQ residents
For the first time California is surveying its older LGBTQ residents to find out what issues they are dealing with as they age. The response to it has already surpassed expectations. The UCSF researc
Rachel Dolezal Loses Teaching Job Over OnlyFans Account
TUCSON, Arizona - Nkechi Diallo, formerly known as Rachel Dolezal, has been fired from her teaching position at Catalina Foothills School District in Tucson, Arizona over her OnlyFans account. Diallo,
New Report Reveals Alarming Increase in Antisemitism in the United States
A new report from the American Jewish Committee (AJC) highlights the alarming increase in antisemitism in the United States. The study, titled "The State of Antisemitism in America," reveals that larg
Out in the World: 4 organizations appeal to UN for anti-LGBTQ laws in Texas
Four advocacy organizations called upon the United Nations to protect queer rights in Texas because the United States has failed to act on the "systemic attack" on LGBTQ rights, according to a Joint A
Lesbians Who Tech moving summit to NYC
The national lesbian-centered confab that has been the bane of some Castro merchants over the last two years it has been held in the LGBTQ neighborhood is heading to the Big Apple for this year's even
Editorial: SF school board should review false sexual abuse cases
It's one of the oldest — and most damaging — of tropes: that gay people molest children. Yet, when confronted by this false allegation against a gay educator, San Francisco Unified School District off
Night 2 Recap: ‘The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard’
Episodes 3 and 4 of the Lifetime docuseries are satisfyingly suspenseful even if you’re already familiar with the Gypsy Rose Blanchard case.
Night 1 Recap: ‘The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard’
The three-day Lifetime docuseries marks one of Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s first major interviews since being released from prison December 28.
Well Served: E.J. Lagasse takes the reins at his father's flagship restaurant
Chef Spotlight: E.J. Lagasse Last year, the 20-year-old chef and son of Emeril Lagasse took over the kitchen of his father’s flagship restaurant in New Orleans. Just like his dad, the young chef p
BGC Cornwall/SDG Member Brendan Bedard Appointed to National Youth Council
CORNWALL/SDG, CANADA - Brendan Bedard, a dedicated member of the BGC Cornwall/SDG, has recently been appointed to the prestigious BGC National Youth Council in Canada. With over 10 years of involvemen
Open Society Foundations Announce Leadership Change, Binaifer Nowrojee Replaces Mark Malloch-Brown
NEW YORK - The Open Society Foundations, established by billionaire investor George Soros, have announced a significant leadership change. Mark Malloch-Brown, the current president, will be stepping d
Providence College Students Raise Funds to Send Security Guard to Nigeria
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A heartwarming story has emerged at Providence College (PC) in Rhode Island, where a group of students has come together to raise money to send their building's overnight security g
SXSW Panel Discusses Portrayal of Women and Mothers in Media
A panel held at the annual SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, on International Women's Day tackled important issues surrounding the portrayal of women and mothers in traditional media and social media. T
International Women's Day 2024: The call to #InspireInclusion
This year's International Women's Day campaign theme of #InspireInclusion calls for action to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create environments where all women are valued and respect