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filed a lawsuit against West Virginia officials on behalf of a Medicaid participant, Christopher Fain, who was denied coverage for gender confirmation surgery. That same lawsuit also previously challenged a similar exclusion contained in West Virginia’s state employee health insurance plan on behalf of two state employees who could not obtain coverage for gender-affirming treatments, either for themselves or their dependents.Lambda Legal subsequently added additional transgender plaintiffs to the case, including Shauntae Anderson.The state employee plaintiffs’ claims were eventually resolved by a 2022 settlement with The Health Plan of West Virginia, Inc., which removed its exclusion on gender-affirming care.The lawsuit subsequently resumed, challenging only the Medicaid exclusion.In August 2022, a federal judge ruled that West Virginia’s Medicaid program could no longer discriminate against transgender recipients by failing to cover the cost of surgical care deemed medically necessary for treating a person’s gender dysphoria.

Maulik Pancholy, who is gay.The Cumberland Valley School District school board voted 5 to 4 to allow the assembly at Mountain View Middle School in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, to proceed as originally scheduled.Students whose parents object to the presentation’s content will be allowed to opt out of the assembly.Pancholy, nationally known for his role as Jonathan on NBC’s hit TV show 30 Rock, is the author of two award-winning novels for young adults.The Best at It is the story of a gay Indian-American boy and his experience dealing with bullying in a small Midwestern town. Nikhil Out Loud is about a group of eighth-grade theater kids rising up against homophobia in their community.The board canceled the assembly on April 15, citing concerns about Pancholy, who describes himself as an “activist” on his website.

Christine McGuinness couldn't hold back the tears as she recounted the heartwarming moment her dad, who had been a heroin addict for four decades, walked towards her without any help.The model and TV personality was visibly moved as she described how she had never before seen her father, Johnny, walk unassisted. She was so surprised to see him walking tall and strong that she instinctively rushed over to support him, having only ever seen him with a walking stick, being helped by others, or in a wheelchair. Christine, 36, shared the poignant milestone of her 62 year old father's journey to sobriety: "The first time I've seen my dad clean properly was this year, and he stood up and walked towards me for a hug.

Charlotte Dawson shared a sweet snap of her breastfeeding her baby son Jude while on a family holiday in the Maldives.The 31 year old star - who appeared on reality shows like Ex on The Beach and Celebs Go Dating - posted the adorable snap whilst lounging on a sun bed. Charlotte, who welcomed her second child with her fiancé Matthew Sarsfield in July 2023, grinned from cheek to cheek in a red swimsuit as she cradled nine-month-old Jude.

Maria Fowler has shared a new remedy for hayfever, which she says works 100%.Taking to Instagram, the former TOWIE star, 37, shared a snap of her television as she shared that she had been for an anti-hayfever injection. She wrote: "Good evening! Hope you're all well, today I went for my Hayfever injection and if anyone's unsure about this I can confirm it 100% works! "I get Hayfever so bad to the point where I have to go to bed because my symptoms are making me so ill [laughing emoji]." According to the NHS website 'if steroids and other hay fever treatments do not work, the GP may refer you for immunotherapy.' This means you'll be given small amounts of pollen as an injection or tablet to slowly build up your immunity to pollen.This kind of treatment usually starts a few months before the hay fever season begins.

Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay have been sending the rumour mill into overdrive with their latest adorable pictures, hinting they might be taking their relationship to the next level as they approach their first anniversary.The 29 year old Olympic champion swimmer and 24 year old Holly, who is the daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, have been an item since 2023.They made their romance Instagram official in June last year, but whispers suggest they were a couple long before they went public.Their recent dreamy getaway snaps have fans whispering about wedding bells. Both Holly and Adam posted cosy photos of themselves wrapped up in each other's arms during idyllic countryside strolls.

Belle Hassan is ready to wave goodbye to the world of reality TV as she's revealed her latest career move - and it's world's away from what she's best known for.The 26 year old - who rose to fame on Love Island season five in 2019 - shared her future plans with followers on Instagram and explained that she was looking for help. Belle posted a photo of herself and wrote: "Ok so I'm extremely excited to say there's a salon coming very very soon! For everyone asking about why I was asking where the best muas [make-up artists] are." The TV star added: "So I need your help if you would be interested or know anyone interested in renting a room/chair in my salon with me please DM." During Belle's time in the Love Island villa, she was partnered up with Anton Danyluk but, just a few weeks later, the couple decided to part ways.These days, Belle is dating Scottish rugby ace Luke Crosbie.The 27 year old plays as a flanker for United Rugby Championship club Edinburgh and the Scotland national team.

Hollywood star Zack Norman has passed away at the age of 83.The actor, who was known for roles in Romancing The Stone and Cadillac Man, and who had guest appearances in The A-Team and Baywatch, passed away on Sunday, 28 April, with his son-in-law Jeff Briller confirming the sad news to Deadline. Born in Boston in Massachusetts, Zack attended the Governor’s Academy and Vanderbilt University and received an executive MBA degree from Harvard Business School before making his big break in acting.

Britney Spears has deleted her Instagram account again. The singer recently opened up in a caption about the pain her family has caused her, and her decision to leave the app comes amid reports that she is struggling with her finances and mental health.The “...Baby One More Time,” singer worked hard for her money, and she’s been enjoying the fruits of her labor.

Trinity Rodman is celebrating her mother’s birthday by sharing a moving tribute on social media. Michelle Rodman, who is the mother of siblings Trinity and DJ, is celebrating her 57th birthday, receiving plenty of love from her kids on her special day. Trinity Rodman discusses her ‘crazy’ reactions when watching her brother competeTrinity Rodman asks if she should take on her dad Dennis’ iconic hairstyle from the 90sA post shared by Trinity Rodman (@trinity_rodman)Trinity shared a post celebrating her mother, sharing various photos taken over the years.

Bad Bunny is one of the most successful singers in the world at the moment. The Puerto Rican star has influenced music and pop culture throughout his career, introducing his sound and representing Latin America around the globe.Bad Bunny opens up about his mother’s thoughts on his musicOnly one Kardashian/Jenner is reportedly confirmed for the Met Gala: More stars on the listPenélope Cruz celebrates 50th birthday at Bad Bunny’s concertDuring his latest interview with Vogue, the singer talked about the beginnings of his career, and everything that he has learned.

Karol G is taking a break from her successful tour to spend some quality time with her family. The Colombian singer is known for always being surrounded by her loved ones, especially her mom and dad, who have been there from the early stages of her career, and now with her incredible achievements.Karol G breaks into tears after legendary Chilean singer Myriam Hernández surprises her backstageFeid and Karol G are the biggest winners at the Latin American Music Awards: The full list of winnerShakira says monogamy is a utopia, and opens up about love: ‘I just haven’t been that lucky’While visiting Buenos Aires, Argentina, the singer was photographed enjoying her time in the country, despite her short time there.

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just in time for the 2024 Met Gala—but this time, she's not waiting for her dark roots to grow in naturally.The debuted her new, icy blonde hair at a totally different gala in Los Angeles on April 27, just over a week before her biggest event of the year. But one doesn't simply change their hair on a whim before the Met Gala, so it's likely the dye job will go well with her upcoming look.