Northeast
NYC sued for denying in vitro fertilization coverage to gay male employees
New York City is facing a lawsuit from a gay male employee who argues that the city’s policy of only providing in vitro fertilization coverage to women is discriminatory.
The Thursday lawsuit was filed by former assistant district attorney Corey Briskin and his husband, who say they had to put off plans for IVF due to the lack of financial support.
City policy currently only covers IVF procedures in cases where the employee or their partner are infertile.
The lawsuit comes as the New York City Council is considering legislation that would change the city’s rules, mandating IVF coverage for all employees regardless of marital status or sexual orientation, Reuters reported.
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New York City is facing a lawsuit from a gay male employee who argues that the city’s policy of providing in vitro fertilization coverage only to women is discriminatory. (Fox News Photo/Joshua Comins)
“No court has yet opined on the issue of whether gay men can be denied IVF benefits given to other employees,” Peter Romer-Friedman, a lawyer for Briskin and his husband, told the outlet.
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The lawsuit claims that withholding IVF coverage violates the city’s guarantees against discrimination based on sexual orientation as well as the equal rights and due process protections in the U.S. Constitution.
New York City Hall. The Thursday lawsuit claims that withholding IVF coverage violates the city’s guarantees against discrimination based on sexual orientation as well as the equal rights and due process protections in the U.S. Constitution.
IVF issues have been thrust into the spotlight in recent months thanks to questions about how the practice interacts with some abortion restrictions.
An Alabama Supreme Court ruling caused three state fertility clinics to stop offering IVF services. The Alabama ruling prompted a wave of national Republicans to come out in support of IVF, while some conservatives said it is an issue best left to individual states.
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Democrats, however, have used the ruling as a political cudgel against the right, claiming that Republicans would crack down on IVF access and reproductive health measures nationwide – an attack that those on the right have denied.
A container with frozen embryos and sperm stored in liquid nitrogen is removed at a fertility clinic in Fort Myers, Florida. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Just one cycle of IVF treatment could cost between $15,000 and $30,000, depending on the clinic and a person’s medical history. Briskin and other gay male employees would only be able to access IVF through surrogacy.
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Boston, MA
Sexual assault trial of Alvin Campbell, Massachusetts attorney general’s brother, begins today
The sexual assault trial of Alvin Campbell, the brother of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, began Monday.
Alvin Campbell is accused of posing as an Uber driver and raping or assaulting nine young women in Boston between 2017 and 2019. He was also charged with assaulting a correctional officer last year.
The case got underway at Suffolk Superior Court in Boston Monday morning with opening statements.
“A common denominator in the attacks is evidence that Campbell masqueraded as a rideshare driver and in one case a bar employee, and targeted women at venues in the downtown Boston area who were too intoxicated to consent to sex or to resist his assaults,” prosecutors said in a criminal complaint. “He used his own cellphone to record his crimes against these defenseless victims.”
Campbell did previously work for Uber, but investigators say he had left the company before alleged crimes. The district attorney’s office said that when his car was seized, it was “festooned with Uber stickers and logos.”
Attorney General Campbell released a statement about the trial before it started.
“As my brother’s trial begins, I am praying for the survivors and all those affected. It takes extraordinary courage to come forward, and they deserve dignity and respect,” the attorney general said. “This is an incredibly difficult situation for everyone involved, and I carry that weight with me, including in my prayers for my brother. The case is now before the court, and I respect the judicial process as it moves forward.”
Pittsburgh police are investigating an early morning fight and shooting in Homewood that sent two people to the hospital.
According to information provided to KDKA-TV, around 2:15 a.m., police were called to the 7000 block of Idlewild Street for a reported shooting after getting a ShotSpotter alert totaling 25 rounds.
Once police arrived, they found a woman who was suffering from a graze wound to her leg. She was found at the intersection of N. Lang Avenue and Forest Way.
An early investigation found that a fight had broken out prior to the shots being fired. Officers also observed that multiple parked vehicles had been hit by gunfire and damaged.
The woman who had a graze wound was taken to the hospital by EMS for treatment. Another woman was also taken to the hospital to be treated for a dislocated knee.
Meanwhile, police said they are still searching for the suspect and are reviewing surveillance footage from the area.
Connecticut
Where to watch Connecticut Sun vs Portland Fire on May 18: TV channel, start time and streaming
The WNBA has returned with a brand new collective bargaining agreement and a league full of loaded rosters as the 2026 season tips off.
A rookie class headlined by Dallas Wings top pick Azzi Fudd, Minnesota’s Olivia Miles and Washington’s Lauren Betts is ready to make a mark in the pros while the defending champion Las Vegas Aces look to keep their dynasty alive with a fourth title in five years.
As the the season gets going under a new media rights deal, it can be tough to figure out which channel each team is playing on every night. Here’s everything you need to know to tune in when the Portland Fire host the Connecticut Sun on Monday.
What time is Connecticut Sun vs Portland Fire?
Tip off between the Portland Fire and Connecticut Sun is scheduled for 10 p.m. (ET) on Monday, May 18.
How to watch Connecticut Sun vs Portland Fire on Monday
All times Eastern and accurate as of Monday, May 18, 2026, at 6:08 a.m.
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WNBA scores and results
See scores, results for all of today’s games .
See WNBA scores, results from May 17
Odds for WNBA games today
The latest WNBA odds can be found below from the best sports betting apps . Some odds may include games scheduled on future dates.
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