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N.J. couple fought for LGBTQ+ rights they now fear could be taken away
As of May, the Trump administration has made 263 attacks on the community in 2025, according to GLAAD, a national LGBTQ+ advocacy group.
Health department aims to cut some LGBTQ+ suicide hotline services
The department's proposed 2026 budget would eliminate funding for access to counseling.
Billionaire Sunjay Kapur dies after deadly bee sting during polo match
The Indian auto parts tycoon collapsed in front of teammates during a polo match in Windsor, England.
Free N.J. Juneteenth celebration offers much more than just entertainment
Elizabeth's 20-year tradition features a powerful theme of resilience with music, dancing, and community resources.
New pro women’s softball league debuts with estimated $10M MLB partnership
The partnership aims to create sustainability where previous leagues failed while also providing players with a new career prospect.
State Department transfers $250M to DHS self-deportation program
Millions of dollars in State Department funding will now support a program aimed at providing a monetary incentive for immigrants to leave the United States willingly.
Navy ship honoring gay rights icon Harvey Milk is being stripped of his name
The former Navy officer, who resigned over questions surrounding his sexuality in 1955, is having his naval recognition revoked under new Pentagon leadership.
World Boxing apologizes to Imane Khelif, after new sex testing policy
Khelif, a biological female who faced transphobic attacks regarding her physical appearance and gender during last summer's Paris Olympics, was singled out in the organization's announcement.
‘Squid Game’ star says he’s ‘very nervous’ about fan reaction to series finale
The Korean actor has received several awards and nominations for his lead performance in one of Netflix’s most-watched shows.
Judge issues nationwide order saving international students from deportation
The federal judge said the Trump administration had "wreaked havoc" on students' lives and likened efforts to deport them to "a game of whack-a-mole."
Marine Corps’ new razor bump policy criticized as targetting Black men
The new grooming rules could lead to the dismissal of Black Marine, who make up 18% of active-duty personnel in the U.S. Marine Corps.
End of birthright citizenship would cause ‘chaos,’ N.J. AG says
New Jersey leads 22 states and two cities in appealing cases to the Supreme Court, which will decide whether to bar children from citizenship if their parents are non-citizens.
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