Day: August 11, 2025

Aug 11
Puerto Rican trans icon and drag legend Jasmine International dies at 46

The LGBTQ+ community is mourning the loss of Jasmine International, the beloved Puerto Rican trans entertainer and pageant queen, who passed away on Friday, August 8 at the age of 46. Known offstage as Jasmine Jimenez, she leaves behind a legacy of “kindness” and “joy” that touched countless lives. Over her career, Jimenez competed in […]

Aug 11
Australia ends decades-old plasma donation ban for gay, bi and trans donors — but concerns remain over new blood rules

Last month, Australia’s national donation service, Lifeblood, removed previous waiting periods for plasma donations based on sexual activity, allowing gay and bisexual men, transgender women, and sex workers to contribute for the first time in decades. The service plans to extend eligibility to whole-blood donations next year. Under the proposed system, all donors — regardless […]

Aug 11
Grindr Sting Under Scrutiny After U.S. Cop Used Own Photos to Pose as Teen

A Michigan man is appealing his conviction after a 27-year-old undercover police officer allegedly used his own adult selfies to pose as a 15-year-old during a Grindr sting operation. The officer reportedly uploaded images of his muscular, visibly adult torso, falsified a birthdate to bypass Grindr’s 18+ age requirement, and enabled “ghost mode” to hide […]