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Britney Spears is finally released from longstanding conservatorship

Attention! Attention! After nearly 14 years, pop music icon Britney Spears is officially freed from her conservatorship. The monumental news was announced on Friday (12 November) by Los Angeles judge, Brenda Penny. “The conservatorship of the person and estate of Britney Jean Spears is no longer required,” Judge Penny said. “The conservatorship is hereby terminated.” The judge also added that the Gimme More singer wouldn’t have to undergo any more medical evaluations. In terms of the singer’s estate, the court decided that her assets will be transferred from her temporary…

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Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni rejects anti-LGBTQ+ bill

President Yoweri Museveni has refused to sign the country’s “Sexual Offenses Bill”, which passed Ugandan parliament last year. On Tuesday (August 17), President Yoweri Museveni refused to give assent on the Sexual Offenses Bill, stating: “Many provisions are redundant and already provided for in other legislations.” The Sexual Offenses Bill, introduced in 2015, seeks to “consolidate laws relating to sexual offences and provide procedural and evidential requirements during trial of sexual offences and proposes several measures to check among others, sexual harassment in schools by guardians or teachers.” “I have…

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Oregon school board bans “divisive” Pride and Black Lives Matter signs

The board of Newberg Oregon School District has voted to ban “political” school signs, including Pride and Black Lives Matter flags. On Tuesday (August 11), Newberg Oregon School District voted to ban signs, clothing and other items which could be constituted as “political”. The newly introduced ban will only apply to district staff and faculty, and will not apply to students. “As a school board, it’s our job to make decisions that are going to be there for every single kid at Newberg High School, not just the kids that…

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Moderna to begin human trials for new HIV vaccines

The HIV vaccines will be using mRNA technology from the manufacturer’s successful COVID-19 jab rollout. US pharmaceutical and biotech company Moderna, known for its COVID-19 vaccines, is expected to begin human trials for two HIV vaccines this week. The trials are expected to begin as early as August 19 and last until May 2023, according to the US National Institute of Health’s clinical trial registry. The vaccines will use mRNA technology in this revolutionary advancement to see if the mRNA technology will be effective in combating the virus. Phase one of…

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Two men left unconscious in a “despicable” homophobic gang attack

A gang of 10 teenagers brutally attacked two men leaving them both severely injured in a horrific homophobic attack. The gang, believed to be boys and girls aged between 16 and 17, attacked two men in an unprovoked encounter in a Waitrose car park in the early hours of last Sunday (August 8). Two men, aged 22 and 25-year-old, were severely beaten in a ruthless gang up in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. The hooded youths first hurled homophobic insults towards the pair before becoming physically violent. The 22-year-old man was knocked…

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Texas Senate passes anti-transgender sports ban bills

Texas SB 2 and SB 32 would ban the participation of transgender women and girls in sports consistent with their gender identity. Both anti-trans bills are authored by Republican Sen. Charles Perr. SB 2 would only allow student-athletes in K-12 schools, public colleges and universities to participate only on sports teams that correspond with the sex listed on their birth certificate at or near the time of birth. SB 32 carries forward a similar ban, but the legislation only applies to public schools. Human Rights Campaign Texas State Director Rebecca Marques…

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Thousands sign petition to rename street where gay man was brutally killed

A petition has gained thousands of signatures to ensure Spain “never forgets” a man who died after being horrifically beaten in a suspected homophobic attack. On Saturday (3 July), Samuel Luiz – a 24-year-old nursing student – was beaten to death outside a nightclub in the northern city of A Coruna, Galicia, in a suspected anti-gay hate crime. The attack began over a mobile phone, when the assailant and “two of his companions” believed Luiz was recording them. The police described what followed as a “human pack kicking a youngster…

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Carol director announces new movie starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore

Acclaimed American director Todd Haynes has snagged the two Oscar winners for his latest project. Both Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore have been confirmed to be joining Haynes in a new feature titled May December, according to Variety. The film sees Portman portray a Hollywood actress who travels to Maine to study the real-life woman (Moore) she’s set to play in a film. Moore’s character has had a turbulent past as she was subject to a tabloid scandal several years ago, for marrying a man 23 years younger than her.…

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Hungary’s anti-LGBT law might censor shows including Modern Family and Friends

Prominent broadcasters in Hungary have criticised the ban against the “display and promotion of homosexuality”. Leading German broadcaster RTL has released a statement against Hungary’s anti-LGBT law saying it “condemned homophobia”. The company said: “We worry that the bill gravely harms freedom of expression, human rights and basic freedoms.” Major broadcasters HBO, SPI International and A+E Networks have supported RTL’s statement against the law. An RTL spokesman stated new legislation impacts the company including a need for a new strategy, WTVB reports. Speaking to Reuters, RTL said the new law…

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EU equality chief warns Hungary could be sanctioned over anti-LGBT+ law

The EU could impose restrictive measures on Hungary following legislation that will allow the banning of LGBTQ+ content in schools. Helena Dalli, European Commissioner for Equality, said Brussels would impose measures against Hungary for their potential ruling. Speaking before Hungary’s legislation was enacted, Dalli said the measure would be similar to those applied to Polish regions which considered themselves “LGBT-free” and LGBTQ+ free zones. “The message is that if you don’t uphold the values of democracy or equality of the European Union, you are not entitled to take money for…

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