LGBTQ News and More
Traditional Wrestling Continues as a Friday Fixture in Kabul
Although the Taliban, who took over Afghanistan in mid-August, had previously banned sports when they ruled the country in the 1990s, pahlawani had been exempt even then.
Penobscots Don't Want Ancestors' Scalping to Be Whitewashed
Most Americans know Native Americans endured atrocities after the arrival of European settlers: wars, disease, stolen land.
All Rep. Pressley Wants for Christmas is Her Mariah Album
Massachusetts congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is upset that her beloved Mariah Carey Christmas album has gone missing,
Analysis: Why Rodgers Got Fined and 3 Bucs Got Suspended
Aaron Rodgers flaunts the NFL/NFLPA coronavirus protocols and gets a fine that barely shows up in his paycheck.
Pipeline: Cascade of White Owners Has Slowed NFL Change
Over the past 100 years, around 110 people have owned controlling portions of NFL teams. Of that select group, all but two have been white.
Where's the Snow? Rockies Winter Starts with a Whimper
Denver's winter has started with a whimper, and the parched mountains to the west aren't faring much better.
Plumber's Find Possibly Tied to 2014 Texas Megachurch Theft
For more than seven years, no one has known what happened to $600,000 in checks and cash that was stolen from a safe at Pastor Joel Osteen's Houston megachurch,
Time Is No Ally as Dems Strain to Finish Biden's $2T Bill
If President Joe Biden's $2 trillion social and environment package was a Broadway show, its seven months on Congress' stage could qualify it as a hit.
Contact Tracing Revs Up In Some States as Omicron Reaches US
The arrival of the omicron variant of the coronavirus in the U.S. has health officials in some communities reviving contact tracing operations.
College Football Star Ryan Deluca Comes Out, Finds Great Support
Ryan Deluca, a Furman University football player came out publicly as gay on Instagram on Thursday, less than two weeks after his final game with the school.
News
Explainer: How Unusual to Charge Parents in School Shooting?
Guns used in U.S. school shootings have often come from the homes of young perpetrators, but parents are rarely charged for the violence that occurs, experts say.
Entertainment
Grammy Nominations — The Good, Bad, and the Meh
Recently the 2022 Grammy nominations were announced, and although many artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, and Lil Nas X scored nominations in the expected places, there were plenty of surprises and snubs.
Business
Airlines Told to Keep Data on Travelers From Southern Africa
Federal health officials are requiring airlines to gather contact-tracing information on passengers heading to the U.S. who have been in southern Africa in the previous two weeks.
Technology
How COVID Shots for Kids Help Prevent Dangerous New Variants
Vaccinating kids against COVID-19 also means reducing silent spread, since most have no or mild symptoms.
Finance
'Buy Now, Pay Later' Catches On Just in Time For Holidays
As Americans shop for the holidays, they will likely see a swarm of offers to get their gifts now but pay for them later in fixed monthly installments.
Cars
Edmunds: 2022 Kia Carnival Versus 2021 Honda Odyssey
For three years running, Edmunds' experts have considered the Honda Odyssey one of the top rated in the class. Now there's finally a new rival in town: The 2022 Kia Carnival.
Style
5 Beauty Brands to Wow Your Holiday Gift-Giving
EDGE offers our five favorite beauty, skincare and makeup brands to spoil your special someone this holiday season.
Health/Fitness
Study: HIV Prevention Treatments Low Among Gay Southern Black Men
A new study reveals low PrEP use and poor access to HIV care are contributing factors for HIV infection for Black men in the South who have sex with men.
Travel
Explainer: What Are the New Rules for Travelers Entering the US?
Travelers heading to the U.S. will be required to show evidence of a negative test for the virus within one day of boarding their flight.
Nightlife
Light the Grove :: November 30, 2021
On the eve of World AIDS day, a ceremony was held at the National AIDS memorial in San Francisco. Guest speakers talked about their experience during the HIV/AIDS pandemic, the progress that has been made, and the hope of reaching zero new cases.
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Encounter' Effective, Though Not Expected
Far different than what you're expecting, "Encounter" is a compelling look at the effects of war, with a standout performance from Riz Ahmed.
Review: 'Dune' a Mesmerizing, Absorbing Spectacle
Denis Villeneuve's mesmerizing, gorgeous adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel stars a great cast. Ambitious and absorbing, it explores politics, colonialism, oppression, and power dynamics.
Review: 'The Hand of God' a Divine Work of Tender Intimacy
With his newest film, Paolo Sorrentino remains a visionary but creates a work of tender intimacy