LGBTQ News and More
California May End Travel Ban to States with Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
California now bans state-funded travel to nearly half of the country following a surge of anti-LGBTQ legislation in mostly Republican-led states.
West Virginia Governor Signs Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors, joining at least 10 other states that have enacted laws restricting or outlawing medically supported treatments for transgender youth.
Trans Woman Awaits Ruling from Australian Basketball League
A transgender female player is awaiting a decision from Basketball Australia on whether she can compete in a second-tier division of the women's national league, adding to the global debate over the issue in sport.
DeSantis' Board Says Disney Stripped Them of Power
Board members picked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee the governance of Walt Disney World said their Disney-controlled predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers.
Gwyneth Paltrow's Ski Collision Trial Spawns Memes, Intrigue
Gwyneth Paltrow's live-streamed trial over her collision with Terry Sanderson, a 76-year-old retired optometrist, in Park City has emerged as the biggest celebrity court case since actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard faced off last year.
Twitter Removes Tweets about 'Trans Day of Vengeance'
Twitter says it has removed thousands of tweets showing a poster promoting a "trans day of vengeance" protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
The Things that Handel and Haydn Society Principal Flutist Emi Ferguson Can't Perform Without
Having just delivered a stunning performance of Mozart's Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major, one of Boston's classical music rock stars, Emi Ferguson, has given EDGE a look at the products that are vital to her performances.
Watch: Conservatives Enraged Over Dylan Mulvaney Working for Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York's latest partnership with transgender TikTok influencer Dylan Mulvaney has sparked controversy among conservative party members on social media.
Danii Minogue Helps Queer Love Blossom on BBC Dating Show 'I Kiss a Boy'
"I Kissed A Boy" will reportedly "revel in telling stories we don't always hear of, witness heart-warming relationships blossom, and celebrate inclusivity from start to finish."
Instant Action. Aussie Oral Erectile Dysfunction Spray Cuts Response Time to Minutes
Viagra's about to get some competition, this time with a product developed in Australia. Researchers in Australia claim to have developed a nasal spray to combat erectile dysfunction — and it could be rolled out to American consumers within two years.
News
Google, Others Say Uganda Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Bad for Business
A business group in Uganda including corporate giants such as Google says it opposes the country's anti-LGBTQ legislation, calling it "a concern for global businesses and investors operating or planning to invest" in the East African country.
Entertainment
Orville Peck Pushes Country Music's Diversity as Part of New Competition Series
On the new Apple TV competition series, out country star Orville Peck is one of three mentors bringing talent from around the world to Nashville. EDGE spoke to Peck about the series.
Business
Starbucks Leader Grilled by Senate over Anti-union Actions
Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted the coffee chain hasn't broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers during an often testy, two-hour appearance.
Technology
A Different March Madness: Online Hate for the Athletes
The toxic minefield that athletes, coaches, friends and family face all too often on social media is amplified for college basketball players when the calendar flips to March and the madness begins.
Finance
Apple Rolls Out Buy Now, Pay Later Service: What to Know
Apple is getting into the buy now, pay later space with a few tweaks to the existing model — including no option to pay with a credit card.
Cars
Germany, EU Reach Agreement in Combustion Engine Row
Germany and the European Union announced Saturday that they have reached an agreement in their dispute over the future of cars with combustion engines.
Style
New Study Shows the Good and Bad of Coffee Consumption
Some swear by it, and others swear against it. Regardless of which side you come down on, there's no denying that coffee is an integral part of life.
Health/Fitness
FDA Approves Over-the-counter Narcan. Here's What It Means
The FDA approved selling the leading version of naloxone without a prescription, setting the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
Travel
Short on Planes, American will Suspend Some Flights to Spain
American Airlines said Friday that it will suspend flights between Philadelphia and Madrid for a few weeks this spring because of delays in receiving new Boeing jets.
Nightlife
Tinder Shows Love for Non-Monogamous People
The dating app announced this week that users can now add new relationship types and pronouns to their profiles.