LGBTQ News and More
After Cawthorn's Loss, Candidate Challenge Ruling Reversed
A week after U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn lost his primary election, a federal appeals court overturned a trial judge's decision that had blocked North Carolina's elections board from examining whether he should be disqualified from running for reelection.
US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Wins GOP Primary in Georgia
A defiant U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene easily defeated five fellow Republicans on Tuesday in a primary race that showed her conservative Georgia constituents standing steadfastly beside her after a turbulent freshman term.
State Farm Isn't There: Insurance Giant Cuts LGBTQ Support after Complaints
Insurance company State Farm said Monday that it would dissolve its relationship with The GenderCool Project, an organization that supports transgender and non-binary youth, after facing backlash from some customers.
Watch: Could This Be the 'Wildest Oral Scene' in TV History?
On Sunday night's episode of the new HBO series "The Time Traveler's Wife," there was a scene that some are calling "the wildest oral sex scene in the history of television."
Netflix's Ricky Gervais Comedy Special Mocks Trans People
At just four minutes into his latest Netflix special, Ricky Gervais goes after the transgender community, seemingly to purposely draw controversy.
Indiana House Backs Override on Veto of Trans Sports Ban
The Republican-dominated Indiana House voted Tuesday to override the GOP governor's veto of a bill banning transgender females from competing in girls school sports.
Montana Bars Birth Certificate Changes, Even with Surgery
Montana health officials say transgender people can't change their birth certificates even if they undergo gender-confirmation surgery, in defiance of a court order that had blocked the Republican-controlled state's bid to restrict transgender rights.
Watch: After Jinkx's Iconic 'Snatch Game,' Veteran Who Fears he Possibly 'Killed' Judy Garland Explains Himself
It was "The Snatch Game" on the latest episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7" (on Paramount+) and Jinkx Monsoon turned it into an iconic event with her impersonation of Judy Garland, even forgiving a man who fears he "killed" her.
Cannes Diary 3: 'Armageddon Time,' 'Brother and Sister,' 'Triangle of Sadness'
EDGE contributor C.J. Prince takes a look at some of the bigger films playing at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, including James Gray's "Armageddon Time" and Ruben Ostlund's "Triangle of Sadness."
Explainer: What is Monkeypox and where is it Spreading?
Health authorities in Europe, North America, Israel and Australia have identified more than 100 cases of monkeypox in recent days.
News
Watch: Florida High School Student on Mentioning Gay Rights in Graduation Speech
After he says he was threatened with censorship by his school, senior Zander Moricz discussed how he creatively talked about gay rights in his graduation speech.
Entertainment
Review: Mira Nair's 'Mississippi Masala' Swoons on Blu-ray from Criterion
Mira Nair's breakout 1991 film "Mississippi Masala" is now available on Blu-ray from the Criterion Collection with a beautiful presentation from a new 4K restoration and a handful of special features.
Business
California Parents Could Soon Sue for Social Media Addiction
California could soon hold social media companies responsible for harming children who have become addicted to their products, permitting parents to sue platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
Technology
Social Media Hammered by Mounting Questions over Advertising
Social media has had a rough 2022 with lingering questions about advertising spending, political ads and a $44 billion takeover of Twitter that may or may not be happening.
Finance
Stock Market Slump Unsettling Americans Eyeing Retirement
Americans on the cusp of retiring are facing a tough choice as they watch their nest eggs shrink: Stay the course or keep working.
Cars
Hyundai Recalls 239,000 Cars for Exploding Seat Belt Parts
Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants. Three injuries have been reported, two in the U.S. and one in Singapore.
Style
Report: Dramatic Rise in Pesticides in EU Fruits, Vegetables
The contamination of fruits and vegetables produced in the European Union by the most toxic pesticides has substantially increased over the past decade, according to new research published Tuesday.
Health/Fitness
Pandemic-Weary Americans Plan for Summer Despite COVID Surge
A COVID-19 surge is underway that is starting to cause disruptions as the school year wraps up and Americans prepare for summer vacations.
Travel
Airbnb Ends Rentals in China to Focus on Outbound Tourists
Airbnb Inc. announced Tuesday it will stop representing short-term rental properties in China and focus its business in the country on serving Chinese tourists looking for lodgings abroad.
Nightlife
Say Gay! — at One Magical Weekend in Orlando
Gather your friends and let us introduce you to Orlando's most iconic weekend experience: Celebrate with us at One Magical Weekend in Orlando!
Recent Reviews
Review: Jimmy Wang Yu's 'One-Armed Boxer' Punches Hard on Blu-ray from Arrow
Jimmy Wang Yu's 1971 kung-fu action hit "One-Armed Boxer" is now on Blu-ray for the first time in the US, courtesy of Arrow Video. This edition comes with a terrific commentary and other features.
Review: At Long Last, 'Candyman' is on 4K Ultra
Now, after fans have waited with bated breath, "Candyman" comes out in a long-awaited 4K Ultra HD Collector's Edition.
Review: 'Flower Drum Song' Worth Revisiting
For those who wish to enjoy the best Asian talent working in film at the time taking center stage and crushing it — especially Umeki and Kwan — pick up this Blu-ray.