Day: July 18, 2026

An armed man was killed by police after allegedly opening fire outside a popular LGBTQ+ bar in North Carolina early on Wednesday, 15 July, local authorities say. The shooting happened shortly before 2am outside Shakey’s, a gay dive bar in downtown Asheville. According to local news station WLOS, staff called emergency services after a man […]

A growing number of queer, gay and inclusive venues in Sydney and Melbourne say their Instagram and Facebook accounts have been suspended, restricted or removed by Meta without clear explanation. The Laird, The 86, Palms on Oxford, UBQ and Tribe @ 231 are among the latest businesses affected. Meta has reportedly cited reasons including “human […]

Warning: This article contains major spoilers for the grand finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11. A new queen has officially joined the Drag Race Hall of Fame following a dramatic All Stars 11 finale packed with tension, high-energy performances and one final battle for the crown. The episode opened with the season’s top […]

The Trump administration has announced that US military personnel aged 30 and over will receive annual testosterone screenings, with voluntary hormone replacement therapy available to those diagnosed with low testosterone. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled the Pentagon initiative, branding it the “High-T Department of War”. Hegseth argued that screening and treatment would help ensure service […]