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United Methodists vote to repeal ban on LGBTQ clergy
The change doesn't mandate or even explicitly affirm LGBTQ clergy, but it means the church no longer forbids them.CBS News - Top stories -
United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
United Methodist delegates repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers.NBC News - Top stories -
United Methodists repeal ban on LGBTQ clergy
Delegates within the United Methodist Church voted to repeal their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy Wednesday, showing overwhelming support that contrasts with decades of controversy over the issue. The church voted 692-51 at its General ...The Hill - Politics -
Threats, accusations and assault: the dangers of running an LGBTQ+ health clinic in Uganda
Brian Aliganyira sees first-hand the devastating consequences of a draconian anti-gay law, as fear and misinformation prevent people getting help. Driving to work one morning last summer, Brian Aliganyira was forced off the road and into a ditch ...The Guardian - World -
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12% of LGBTQ youth attempted suicide last year, nationwide survey says
More than a third of LGBTQ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year, the survey found.CBS News - Top stories -
United Methodists repeal their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
United Methodists, at major conference, repeal their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergyABC News - Top stories -
More than 1 in 10 LGBTQ youth say they attempted suicide last year: Poll
More than 1 in 10 LGBTQ youth said they have attempted suicide in the past year, according to a new survey. The survey from The Trevor Project found 12 percent of LGBTQ youth aged 13 to 24 said they attempted suicide in the past year. Thirty-nine ...The Hill - Politics -
Top New York official asks Best Buy about its commitment to LGBTQ groups after conservative pressure
The New York state comptroller sent a letter to Best Buy last week questioning whether the company changed its commitment to inclusivity and supporting LGBTQ groups. The letter was sent four weeks after NBC News was first to report that the ...NBC News - Top stories - New York -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - World -
Saudi women's rights activist jailed for 11 years
Manahel al-Otaibi was convicted of "terrorism charges" reportedly related to her social media posts.BBC News - Top stories -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
What We Got Right in Preparing for Retirement
We thought a lot about what we would do once we quit or jobs, and that has made all the difference. But we didn’t anticipate everything.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Lawsuit Seeks Facebook Users' Right to Unfollow Content
Meta Platforms gets sued by First Amendment advocacy group that wants to allow an external tool that would let people control their content feeds.Inc. - Business -
Powell’s dovishness is right, but not for the reasons he believes
Fed is unlikely to get to its 2% inflation target unless it is willing to impose major damage on the economyFinancial Times - World -
How Far-Right, Extremist Militias Organize On Facebook
In the aftermath of the Capitol riot, far-right militia groups are using Facebook to organize—and they're not worried about getting banned by Meta.Wired - Tech - Facebook -
The 26 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (May 2024)
The best TV series on Apple TV+ right now include Loot, The Big Door Prize, Constellation, and For All Mankind.Wired - Tech - Apple -
Therabody’s popular massage gun is 20% off on Amazon right now
The Theragun massager is on sale on Amazon for $239. Plus, other products from the brand are on sale for up to 60% off.NBC News - Top stories -
Celtics' Porzingis leaves playoff game in Miami with right calf tightness
Boston center Kristaps Porzingis left the Celtics’ playoff game in Miami on Monday night late in the first half with what the team said was right calf tightnessABC News - Sports -
Saudi Arabia activist sentenced to 11 years in prison for ‘support’ of women’s rights
Manahel al-Otaibi, who promoted female empowerment on social media, was arrested under anti-terror laws. A young women’s rights activist in Saudi Arabia was secretly sentenced to 11 years in prison by an anti-terrorism court after being arrested ...The Guardian - World -
France's far right shows off star turn for EU elections
Fabrice Leggeri is not without controversy, having resigned as head of the EU's border agency in 2022.BBC News - Top stories - European Union -
‘A paradigm shift’: will Jordan Bardella finally normalise Le Pen’s far right?
Smooth-talking National Rally president aims to change the tone- but not the content- of party’s anti-immigration message . Amid the paté stalls and wine-tastings of a country fair, a young politician hailed as the new face of the French far right ...The Guardian - World -
Forbes and Swinney meet for SNP leadership talks
SNP leadership favourites John Swinney and Kate Forbes have yet to announce they are running for the top job.BBC News - Top stories -
Trade unions warn Labour to honour pledges to boost UK workers’ rights
Promise of hostile reaction to any dilution of ‘New Deal’ as party prepares to water down proposed reformsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Democratic Senate hopeful proposes 'pausing' filibuster for abortion and voting rights
Florida Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is leaning into abortion rights in her underdog campaign against GOP Sen. Rick Scott.NBC News - Politics - Abortion -
Democratic Senate hopeful proposes 'pausing' filibuster for abortion and voting rights
Florida Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is leaning into abortion rights in her underdog campaign against GOP Sen. Rick Scott.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Arizona Lawmakers Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban, Creating Rift on the Right
Two Republican state senators broke with their party to ensure final passage of the repeal. Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, is expected to sign it on Thursday.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
An abortion rights initiative in South Dakota receives enough signatures to make the ballot
Supporters of an abortion rights initiative in South Dakota have submitted far more signatures than required to make the ballot this fallABC News - Health - Abortion -
Activists march for immigrant rights in Wisconsin: ‘We’re making this country strong’
Focus of rally went beyond immigration, to fear of authoritarianism, as Trump held campaign event nearby. Led by a mariachi band, hundreds of demonstrators on Wednesday morning marched across Milwaukee to Fiserv Forum – the home of the Milwaukee ...The Guardian - World -
‘Eldest daughter syndrome’: what is it and why is everyone talking about it right now?
Why has this (very unofficial) diagnosis been trending on TikTok, and is it possible to have eldest daughter syndrome even if you’re the youngest sister?. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailKarishma, there is a TikTok video that has been ...The Guardian - World -
Italy’s far-right leader Salvini fights for political survival
League head called ‘an egoist’ as party activists revolt and defect ahead of EU electionsFinancial Times - Business -
Trade unions warn Labour to honour pledges to boost UK workers’ rights
Promise of hostile reaction to any dilution of ‘New Deal’ as party prepares to water down proposed reformsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Human Rights Watch accuses Kenyan government of inadequate response to flooding
Human Rights Watch has accused Kenyan authorities of not responding adequately to ongoing floods that have killed more than 170 people since the start of the rainy seasonABC News - World -
When Is a Rebrand the Right Choice: 6 Situations That Call for a Rebrand
A good business grows and changes over time. But when does change require a rebrand?Inc. - Business -
Intel and Microsoft are on different paths to profit from AI. One will be right.
Tech giants’ recent earnings reveal a clear winner in market leadership and momentum.MarketWatch - Business - Microsoft -
5 ways to lower your mortgage payment right now
You may have options for reducing your current mortgage payment today. Here's how.CBS News - Top stories -
Why Yes-or-No Questions on Abortion Rights Could Be a Key to 2024
In states that will help decide control of the White House and Congress, Democrats are campaigning furiously alongside ballot measures to protect abortion rights, putting Republicans on their heels.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
NBC Sports could buy back rights to 'Roundball Rock' if it airs NBA games again, composer John Tesh says
In the pantheon of theme songs for TV sports, “Roundball Rock,” John Tesh’s anthem that accompanied National Basketball Association games on NBC until 2002, is arguably the greatest.NBC News - Top stories - NBA -
Far-right news network OAN retracts article about Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels
The retracted article from One America News Network said Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen had an affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels.NBC News - Politics -
NBC Prepares $2.5-Billion-a-Year Bid to Pluck NBA Rights From TNT
The league is in advanced stages of a new round of media-rights deals. Disney’s payments would increase under a proposed deal.The Wall Street Journal - Business - NBA