THE LATEST

Oregon Establishes LGBT Veterans Coordinator

NEWS | By John Riley | Jul 12
A proposed law in the Beaver State would create a position designed to help LGBT veterans.

New African Art Wows International Collectors

ENTERTAINMENT | By Michelle Faul | Jul 12
"It's the new 'Scramble for Africa,' no longer for land, gold or diamonds, but for art," said Giles Peppiatt, who holds the only auctions of modern African art outside the continent, at Bonham's in London.

Taryn Manning: So Much More Than Just 'Orange'

ENTERTAINMENT | By Joel Martens | Jul 12
There is a complexity to Taryn Manning that comes through as she speaks about her world. "OITNB" isn't her first trip on the success wheel and undoubtedly, it won't be her last.

Investors in Foreign Stock Funds are Facing a 'Stress Test'

BUSINESS | By Stan Choe | Jul 12
Many investors question their decision to move into international stock funds, largely at the expense of U.S. stocks, in recent years. That's because fear is spiking about troubles in Greece and China, while the U.S. economy continues to trudge along.

Exclusive Interview with "Iron Chef" Alex Guarnaschelli

ENTERTAINMENT | By Mike Halterman | Jul 12
The daughter of a cookbook editor, Alex Guarnaschelli was surrounded by good food from birth. It wasn't until after she graduated college, however, that she realized she wanted to become a cook herself.

Let's Travel to Fire Island!

TRAVEL | By Scott Holland | Jul 12
Fire Island's beginnings can be traced to a whaling station which existed in the 18th and 19th centuries. It wasn't until the 1950s, however, that it grew to become the summer getaway we know and love today.

The Bold and the Beautiful Features Transgender Models in Upcoming "California Freedom" Fashion Show

ENTERTAINMENT | By Mike Halterman | Jul 12
"The Bold and the Beautiful" is getter both bolder and more beautiful with upcoming episodes featuring transgender models. Read about it in this interview with actress Karla Mosley!

PAWS Director 'Forced to Leave'

NEWS | By Seth Hemmelgarn | Jul 12
The former executive director of Pets Are Wonderful Support, a San Francisco-based nonprofit, says the agency recently made him quit.

Hundreds Turn Out in Support of Defaced LGBT Latino Mural

NEWS | By Khaled Sayed | Jul 12
A wounded community came together to heal as hundreds turned out at a recent rally following repeated vandalism of a mural in San Francisco's Mission district that depicts gay, transgender, and lesbian Latinos.

Ischia: The Emerald Island

STYLE | Jul 12
When heading south, road trekkers in Italy typically set their itineraries for Amalfi, Sorrento, and Pompeii. But fewer have set their sails for the island of Ischia, a short boat ride from Naples. Let us tell you about it!


Entertainment

Ben Affleck Debuts 'Batman V Superman' Footage At Comic-Con

By Lindsey Bahr | Jul 11
All is not well for Superman, audiences at Comic-Con found out on Saturday during a jam-packed and revealing Warner Bros. presentation in Hall H. The studio also debuted a first look at the comic-book movie "Suicide Squad" at the annual convention.


Business

Critics Say Senate Bill Would Weaken Rental Car, Rail Safety

By Joan Lowy | Jul 11
Safety advocates say that a Senate transportation bill would allow car rental companies to rent recalled vehicles that haven't been repaired.


Technology

Boston Book Festival Special Event: 'You're the Expert'

By EDGE | Jul 11
A live evening of "You're The Expert," a live show, podcast, and new public radio program on 90.9 WBUR, Boston's NPR station, that uses comedy to make academic research more accessible and exciting, will benefit Boston Book Festival.


Finance

A Dramatic Trading Shutdown with Little Impact on 401(k)s

By Bernard Condon | Jul 10
You can read all about it on social media and newspapers, but you won't find a trace of it where it really matters: Your next 401(k) statement.


Cars

Top US Auto Safety Regulator Says Chrysler to Face Sanctions

By Tom Krisher, Marcy Gordon | Jul 10
The chief U.S. auto safety regulator says Fiat Chrysler will face sanctions for violating safety laws in multiple recalls.


Style

Ed Hardy Designer Christian Audigier Dies at 57

By Robert Jablon | Jul 11
Fashion designer Christian Audigier, who was born in France but gained fame and fortune in the United States with his tattoo-inspired, street-wise designs for the Ed Hardy and Von Dutch brands, died Friday. He was 57.


Health/Fitness

CDC Gives $216M in Funding for HIV Prevention Efforts

By EDGE | Jul 10
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it has awarded $216 million over five years to 90 community-based organizations (CBOs) nationwide to deliver effective HIV prevention strategies to those at risk.


Travel

Let's Travel to Provincetown!

By Mike Halterman | Jul 11
Provincetown, an idyllic beach community located at the tip of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, has welcomed people who march to the beat of their own drummer for generations.