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CBD and a Stress-Free Summer
One of our editors put Sunday Scaries CBD products to the test to shake off his stressed-out summer. This is what he discovered.
'Salad-Tossing' on 'The White Lotus' Explained by Actors Murray Bartlett & Lucas Gage
Actors Murray Bartlett and Lucas Gage explained how the "salad-tossing" scene on "The White Lotus" came to be.
Biden Nominates First LGBTQ+ Federal Appeals Court Nominee
President Joe Biden is nominating a Vermont judge who played a critical role in paving the way for the legalization of same-sex marriage to become the first openly LGBTQ+ woman to serve on any federal circuit court.
Social Media Divided Over 'Jeopardy!' Producer Mike Richards Becoming Show's Permanent Host
With all the celebrity hosts taking over "Jeopardy!" in the past few months, it looks like the least-known person may take over the show's permanent hosting duties. It was reported that producer Mike Richards may get the gig.
1966 Death of Heiress' Employee Under Renewed Scrutiny
When Doris Duke, a fabulously wealthy tobacco and power company heiress, ran over and killed a longtime employee and confidant at her Newport, Rhode Island, mansion in 1966, police took her at her word that it was an accident.
The Killers' Brandon Flowers Says New Song is Inspired by Gay Teen Contemplating Suicide
The Killers' frontman Brandon Flowers opened up about the band's upcoming album "Pressure Machine," noting that one track was inspired by a gay teen contemplating suicide.
Watch: 'FAKE GAIIS' Out TikToker Calls Out Straights Pretending to be Gay
A gay TikToker expressed his anger at others on the social media platform who have two accounts, one where they are their straight selves and another where they pretend to be gay to make money.
Miley Cyrus Reaches Out to DaBaby Amid Homophonic Comments Controversy
LGBTQ+ advocate and out pop star Miley Cyrus is reaching out to rapper DaBaby amid his ongoing controversy around anti-gay comments he recently made, which cost him several live gigs at music festivals, including Lollapalooza and the Governors Ball.
Watch: Man Brings Rock to Public Meeting, Threatens to Stone Out Official
Klamath Falls, Oregon, Assistant City Manager Eric Osterberg got a taste of that old-time religion when a man carrying a rock into a public meeting told him he should be "stoned" for being gay and accused him of "spreading AIDS."
Shai Vanderpump Shot, Killed in NJ, 32nd Trans Murder of 2021
Trans equality advocate Shai Vanderpump, 23, was shot and killed in Trenton, New Jersey on July 30. Her murder was the 32nd known incident of deadly anti-trans violence this year.
News
'Little Louganis' Jordan Windle Ready for his Olympic Dive
American Olympic diver Jordan Windle — dubbed "Little Louganis" for the famed out athlete who mentored him — is ready for his shot at Olympic gold, and his gay dad will be cheering him on.
Entertainment
Broadway, Hollywood Costumes Go on Exhibit in Heart of NYC
Most Broadway stages may still be dark, but there's a place in Times Square where the costumes shine.
Business
Watch: Married Same-Sex Couple Say Burger King Workers Harassed, Threatened Them
A married couple claims they were harassed with anti-gay slurs and threatened by Burger King employees in Salida, California. They've since reported the incident to the police.
Technology
Dating Changed During the Pandemic; Apps are Following Suit
Despite the social distancing of the past 18 months, the use of dating apps in general has surged as people sought connections amid their isolation and dating apps are responding by rolling out new features.
Finance
Don't Want a Vaccine? Be Prepared to Pay More for Insurance
In 2020, before covid vaccines, most major private insurers waived patient payments — from coinsurance to deductibles — for covid treatment. But many if not most have allowed that policy to lapse.
Cars
Biden Seeks to Boost Fuel Economy
The Biden administration wants automakers to raise gas mileage and cut tailpipe pollution between now and model year 2026.
Style
Smells Like Summer: Our Favorite New Scents of the Season
New summer scents have arrived just in time for your next snuggle session. Remember, a little goes a long way. Here are EDGE's top picks for the best summer fragrances of 2021.
Health/Fitness
Watch: Melbourne Muscular Therapies Seduces with Gratuitous Glute Massage
Released in late July, the company's deep glute massage video has been viewed more than 355,000 times. See why.
Travel
Pandemic Travel Bans Divide Loved Ones Across Borders
Since the start of the pandemic, a constantly changing and confusing web of travel restrictions have separated loved ones around the world.
Nightlife
Lollapalooza @ Grant Park Chicago :: July 29-August 1, 2021
Lollapalooza returned to Chicago in Grant Park to celebrate 30 years as a music festival. LGBTQIA+ representation was not only in the crowd, but the performers as well.
Recent Reviews
Review: Lean, Mean Exploitation Film 'Siege' Gets Terrific New Blu-ray from Severin Films
Of all the exploitation films to come out of Canada, the 1983 thriller "Siege" may be one of the most underrated. Severin Films gives this nasty, mean film a terrific new presentation.
Review: 'Obama: In Pursuit Of A More Perfect Union' a Portrait of the Icon
HBO's three-part documentary illuminates the statesman, activist, teacher, writer, husband, father, and human Barack Obama.
Review: 'Pray Away' a Heartbreaking, Infuriating Look at the 'Ex-Gay' Movement
Kristine Stolakis' Netflix documentary brings former leaders from "ex gay" ministry Exodus together to explain why they promoted the idea that being LGBTQ could be "cured" - and why they eventually denounced that message.