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Report: Poppers Now Popular on the Straight Party Scene
According to The New York Times, poppers — long used by gay men — are growing increasingly popular in the straight party scene.
Spanish LGBTQ+ Groups Wary of Monkeypox Stigma as Pride Nears
With one of Europe's largest gay pride celebrations right around the corner, Spain's LGBTQ community is worried that the outbreaks of monkeypox on the continent could lead to an increase in homophobic sentiment based on misunderstandings of the disease.
Aguilera, Hanks, De Niro and More Light Up Cannes amfAR Gala
Robert De Niro was the honored guest at the 28th annual amfAR Gala Cannes, where one lucky guest won an auction to have lunch with the actor and a piece of his family history.
WHO: Nearly 200 Cases of Monkeypox in More than 20 Countries
The World Health Organization says nearly 200 cases of monkeypox have been reported in more than 20 countries not usually known to have outbreaks of the unusual disease.
Grindr's 'Monkeypox Alert' Advises Users About Telltale Rash
Grindr sent out a "Monkeypox Alert" that advised users to be on the lookout for the illness' telltale rash or other sores, and seek medical attention if they spot it.
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.
CDC Advises: Monkeypox Can Affect Anyone; It's Not an 'Exclusively Gay' Disease
The CDC advises that although a "notable fraction" of cases in the monkeypox outbreak affect men who have sex with men, the disease is "by no means" limited to "the gay and bisexual community."
Monkeypox Isn't Like HIV, but Gay and Bisexual Men Are at Risk of Unfair Stigma
The monkeypox outbreak could just as easily come about in a heterosexual friendship network, or a group of sports people, or occupational group, or other social groups.
Expert: Monkeypox Likely Spread by Sex at Two Raves in Europe
A leading adviser to the World Health Organization said the unprecedented outbreak of monkeypox might be explained by risky sexual behavior at two recent mass events in Europe.
New York City Resident Tests Positive for Monkeypox Virus
A New York City resident has tested positive for the virus that causes monkeypox, state health officials announced late Friday.
Monkeypox Spreads in West, Baffling African Scientists
As more cases of monkeypox are detected in Europe and North America, some scientists who have monitored numerous outbreaks in Africa say they are baffled by the unusual disease's spread in the West.
Spain Confirms 7 Monkeypox Cases as European Outbreak Grows
Health officials in Spain reported seven cases of monkeypox and Portugal updated its number of confirmed cases to 14 Thursday as an outbreak of a viral disease typically limited to Africa expanded in Europe.
Jill Biden, Selena Gomez Lead Talk on Youth Mental Health
Selena Gomez joined first lady Jill Biden and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy at the White House on Wednesday for a conversation about youth mental health.
US Case of Monkeypox Reported in Massachusetts Man
Massachusetts on Wednesday reported a rare case of monkeypox in a man who recently traveled to Canada, and health officials are looking into whether it is connected to small outbreaks in Europe.
Portugal Finds 5 Monkeypox Cases in Men as Outbreak Spreads
Portuguese health authorities on Wednesday confirmed five cases of monkeypox in young men, marking an unusual outbreak in Europe of a disease typically limited to Africa.
UK Officials: 4 Men Infected With 'Rare' Monkeypox in London
British health authorities say they identified four "rare and unusual" cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.
US Deaths from COVID Hit 1 Million, Less than 2 1/2 Years in
The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hit 1 million on Monday, a once-unimaginable figure that only hints at the multitudes of loved ones and friends staggered by grief and frustration.
Mixed Texas Ruling Allows Trans Youth Parent Investigations
The Texas Supreme Court allowed the state to investigate parents of transgender youth for child abuse while also ruling in favor of one family that was among the first contacted by child welfare officials following an order by Republican Gov. Greg Abbot.
Ashley Judd Talks About Mental Health after Mother's Death
Ashley Judd encouraged people to seek help for their mental health and talked about her grieving process after the loss of her mother, country star Naomi Judd.
Democrats' Bill Would Make Roe v. Wade Law and Expand it
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats' abortion legislation is "very simple," as it would enshrine into federal law the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide.