The U.S. Navy is restricting public access to service members' history, citing security and harassment concerns. This move, expanding a previous policy, limits information previously available for decades, drawing criticism from First Amendment advocates who argue it suppresses speech and transparency.
The HBO documentary "Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story" celebrates Robin Byrd, a former adult film star and public access TV icon. Her show, "The Robin Byrd Show," ran from 1977-1998, advocating for free speech, safe sex during the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and the LGBTQ community, while also fighting censorship.
Robin Byrd, known as the 'orgy queen' for her public access TV show promoting sex workers, is now the subject of an HBO documentary. The film highlights her legacy as a sex-positive and gay icon, her fight for First Amendment rights, and her role as an "accidental activist" during the AIDS epidemic.
A Utah judge will decide Monday whether to close parts of a preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering activist Charlie Kirk. The defense seeks to seal evidence and restrict public access, citing potential jury pool contamination, while prosecutors oppose a full closure but agree some sensitive evidence should be shielded.
Stephen Colbert, after ending his 11-year run on "The Late Show," made a surprise guest hosting appearance on "Only in Monroe," a Michigan public access station. He joked about streaming and his show's cancellation, and interviewed Michigan natives Jack White and Jeff Daniels.
The NTSB has temporarily suspended public access to its accident database after "Internet sleuths" used AI to recreate cockpit audio from a fatal UPS cargo plane crash using sound spectrograms released by the agency. This action is a response to federal law prohibiting the release of cockpit voice recordings to protect pilot privacy.
Joe Rogan has clarified his recent interaction with Donald Trump at UFC 327 in Miami, rejecting speculation about tension between them. The exchange followed Rogan's advocacy for ibogaine, a psychedelic substance he discussed with Trump, leading to an executive order on psychedelic research. Rogan confirmed he'll participate in the planned White House UFC event on June 14 but expressed concerns about timing given ongoing Middle East tensions.
