Lawsuit alleges former Chili's worker fired over transgender identity

A former employee ofChili's Grill and Barin suburban Chicago says they were fired after just three and a half weeks on the job after their manager learned they weretransgender, according to claims made in a recently filed federal lawsuit.

Hudson Webber, a transgender man assigned female at birth, said a manager at the Rosemont, Illinois, casual dining spot explicitly cited Webber's "personal values and lifestyle values" as the reason for theirterminationon May 12, 2025, according to the lawsuit.

The complaint, filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, says that when Webber asked to speak to someone else, the manager said the decision had been made jointly with the regional manager and that a worker at a separate location was being let go for the same reason.

A spokesman for Brinker International, the publicly traded corporation that owns Chili's, said the company was "unable to comment or share any further details at this time" given the ongoing litigation.

According tothe complaint, Webber was hired April 17, 2025, and met or exceeded performance expectations. Within two weeks, the work atmosphere had shifted, Webber said: In the days leading up to their firing, Webber was "repeatedly called off from scheduled shifts."

In one instance, the lawsuit described, Webber was told not to report for duty because a pipe rupture had forced the restaurant to close. However, Webber later learned the story had been fabricated and that the restaurant had in fact stayed open and staffed, his lawyers alleged.

"In reality, Plaintiff was intentionally being excluded from work because management did not want Plaintiff present," the complaint says.

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On May 12, it says, the manager called and said Webber would be let go because their "personal values and lifestyle values" did not align with the restaurant. According to the complaint, the manager referenced Webber's sex and gender identity.

"The decision to terminate Plaintiff was made only after management became aware of Plaintiff's gender identity and expression," the complaint alleges. Webber's termination had nothing to do with job performance, "instead based on discriminatory views" about such identity, it says.

According to the suit, Webber has suffered loss of income, emotional distress and humiliation and seeks, among other things, back pay and compensatory and punitive damages.

Research shows trans people face higher rates of workplace discrimination than the general population, said Ash Lazarus Orr of Advocates for Trans Equality, a national advocacy group in Washington, D.C. Orr was commenting on trans discrimination in general and not specifically about the Webber case.

Surveys have found that significant numbers of trans workers report being fired, denied promotions, or mistreated on the job because of their gender identity, Orr said, contributing to broader economic disparities within the trans community.

"What we are seeing is continued evidence that trans workers remain vulnerable to unfair treatment in the workplace," he said.

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Alix Earle Flexes Her Flexibility in Cutout Minidress for Campaign

Alix Earleis making jaws drop with her new photos. The influencer recently collaborated with the energy drink brand, GORGIE. For the ad campaign, she wore a short dress with bold cutouts in the back. But it was her unique pose that became a marker of her flexibility.

Alix Earle stuns in striped micro minidress with back cutouts for GORGIE campaign

Take a look at the latest photos of Alix Earle stunning in a striped micro minidress with back cutouts for the GORGIE campaign:

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The TikToker took to her Instagram to share a picture from her GORGIE campaign. She captioned the post, "Would bend over backwards to get my hands on some @getgorgie." In the picture, Earlie is seen bending backwards in a garden while holding a drink from the brand.

Talking about her fashion statement, she donned a cream-colored minidress with blue parallel strip lines. The outfit also had a bralette-type design tied to the back featuring bold cutouts. Her blonde, wavy hair moved with the flow while her soft makeup, especially her lip gloss, enhanced the sunny vibes.

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See the Royal Family's Favorite Vacation Destinations

The British royals keep very busy schedules for most of the year, but they also find time to vacation.

Kate Middleton,Prince William,King Charles,Queen Camillaand more typically take private vacations between July and August to relax and recharge before the fall, which also includes an annual summer visit to Balmoral, the family's holiday estate in Scotland. During the holidays, they're most likely to be found at Sandringham, where they traditionally spend every Christmas.

As they continue to raise their three children, Prince William and Princess Kate occasionally give the public a glimpse at their family adventures, including spending plenty of time in nature. In 2025, the couple took their kids on aski vacation in the French Alps.

Scroll below to discover where the royals escape for some genuine R&R, both during their annual breaks and throughout the year.

Birkhall at Balmoral

WhileBalmoral Castlein Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is synonymous with the lateQueen Elizabeth's summer retreats, the neighboring Birkhall Estate is lesser-known on royal radars. Queen Victoria's husbandPrince Albertbought the property shortly after he purchased Balmoral (and its 50,000 acre-enclave) in 1852,Country Lifereported.

King Charles inherited Birkhall following the death of his beloved grandmotherQueen Elizabeth, the Queen Motherin 2002, and reportedly honeymooned there with Camilla in 2005. The couple is known to spend summers at the 18th-century home, and Charles was interviewed there for the 2018 documentaryPrince, Son and Heir: Charles at 70.

Highgrove House

Two and a half hours from London is the King and Queen's "family home" in Gloucestershire, England, known as Highgrove House. The property was purchased in 1980 and is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall.

Charles, an ardent gardener, has worked diligently on Highgrove's grounds for four decades, which he designed to "please the eyeand sit in harmony with nature." Since the early 1980s, he has invited groups, schools and charities to tour the gardens, and used the home to host briefings and receptions.

Ray Mill House

Just 15 minutes down the road from Highgrove is Ray Mill House, Queen Camilla's private residence in Wiltshire. According toThe Sun, she purchased the property in 1996 following her divorce fromAndrew Parker Bowlesand lived there until 2003.

Though she has access to Charles'vast portfolio of real estate, Ray Mill House is said to hold a special place in her heart and serve as a favorite gathering place for children and grandchildren.

Fans gota glimpse of the gardensin 2022 when Camilla graced (and guest edited) a special edition ofCountry Life— calling on Kate to take her picture.

Isles of Scilly

Princess Kate and Prince William are known to frequent theIsles of Scillyduring the summer months withPrince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis. The Prince of Wales haslong visitedthe islands off the southwest tip of England and vacationed there as a boy withPrincess Diana, the future King Charles andPrince Harry.

Embracing island energy, William and Kate surprised locals a few summers ago when theybiked around Trescowith their kids!

"William and Kate were riding their bicycles, having a laugh. They looked so happy enjoying the weather. I did do a double-take. They were really friendly and said hello," an onlooker told theDaily Mirror.

During a solo work trip to the Isles of Scilly in May 2024, Prince William reportedly joked, "My family are very upsetI'm here without them," and took home Cornish pastries as a savory souvenir, theDaily Mailsaid.

Anmer Hall

For school breaks, weekends and holidays,Anmer Hallin Norfolk is another favorite escape for the Wales family. Prince William and Princess Kate received the country home on the Sandringham Estate as a wedding present fromQueen Elizabethin 2011.

Princess Kate is said to feelmost at homeat Amner Hall, and the family isolated there during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beaches of Norfolk

Anmer Hall is close to the beaches of north Norfolk, where the Waleses enjoy outings and boating.

In June 2024, the photo that the Prince and Princess of Wales released ofWilliam with their kidsfor Father's Day was taken (by Kate!) in the area.

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Jordan

It's a little-known fact that Katelived in Jordan as a childfor a few years with her family, perhaps inspiring a vacation there decades later. Kate and William revealed that they took George, Charlotte and Louis to Jordan with the release of their 2021Christmas card, and sharedanother shotof the prince with his kids on the following Father's Day.

William, George, Charlotte and Louis looked relaxed in casual clothes with wide smiles, and Louis even playfully sat on his dad's shoulders.

Botswana

Prince Harry holds Botswana dear as a true refuge and focus oflongstanding conservation work, so it was only natural that he invitedMeghan Marklethere while they dated in 2016.

"I managed to persuade her to come and join me in Botswana. We camped out with each other under the stars. She came and joined me for five days out there, which was absolutely fantastic," Harry said in theirengagement interviewwith the BBC in November 2017.

The prince even chose a diamond from Botswana for the center gem of Meghan'sthree-stone engagement ring, which is hugged by two smaller diamonds from Princess Diana's personal collection — a piece Meghan has called "perfect."

Fans got an intimate glimpse of the couple's trip to Botswana — which doubled as theirthird date— in the Netflix seriesHarry & Meghan, which debuted in December 2022.

The Mediterranean

Prince Harry and Meghan tied the knot in May 2018, and he revealed their honeymoon location in his memoirSpare.

"Our honeymoon was a closely guarded secret. We left London in a car disguised as a removals van, the windows covered with cardboard, and went to the Mediterranean for ten days. Glorious to be away, on the sea, in the sun," Prince Harry wrote in his 2023 memoir.

Saint-Tropez

Princess BeatriceandEdoardo Mapelli Mozziwere spotted inSaint-Tropezlast summer, marking a return to a favorite getaway. France is a special spot for the couple, who honeymooned there.

After Beatrice and Edotied the knotin 2020,a source told PEOPLEthat the newlyweds had a "small honeymoon in France" with a "longer, more luxurious honeymoon" planned.

Portugal

On a July 2023 episode of her podcastTea Talks with the Duchess and Sarah,Sarah Fergusonrevealed thatPrincess Eugeniewas in Portugal with her sonsAugustandErnest, who she shares with her husband,Jack Brooksbank.

In 2022, Jackstarted a new jobthat called for the family to split time between the U.K. and Portugal. The trip might have marked a milestone for Ernest, who wasborn that May— the first stamp in his passport for his first trip abroad.

Mustique

Princess Margaretfound a haven in Mustique when her marriage to Anthony Armstrong-Jones turned turbulent in the 1970s. Queen Elizabeth's younger sister was gifted a 10-acre parcel of land on the private Caribbean island and built a vacation home, christenedLes Jolies Eaux— French for "the beautiful waters."

According toMarie Claire, Margaret made the space her second home for nearly 30 years, and she put the island on the map as a glamorous getaway. She went on to gift the villa to her son David Armstrong-Jones as a wedding present in the 1990s, and he eventually sold it. Today, Les Jolies Eaux isavailable to rent.

The Caribbean

Princess Diana was known to love visiting the Caribbean, from Richard Branson's privateNecker Islandto Nevis (where she's pictured splashing here in 1993).

Balmoral Castle

Queen Elizabeth had the keys to many royal residences, but none quite so special as Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands. The royal family has owned the hideaway since 1845, andPrince Philipchose it to propose.

Balmoral was truly the Queen's summer sanctuary and shetraditionally spentevery August there. Family and friends convened at the castle and made the most of the grounds with hunting, fishing, horseback riding, picnics and hikes.

Queen Elizabeth died at Balmoral at age 96 on Sept. 8, 2022, and King Charles iscontinuing her traditionof spending some of the summer there.

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Gina Gershon opens up about why she couldn’t watch “Showgirls” 'for years'

Gina Gershonhas complicated feelings aboutShowgirls.

In an appearance onThe Julia Cunningham Show, Gershon revealed that she couldn't watch the cult favorite "for years" because of how difficult it was to work on. She shared that she "thought it was going to be a different movie than it was," leading to multiple disagreements with directorPaul Verhoevanduring filming.

"I would get very tense and anxious when I thought about certain things and and stories," Gershon said.

Gershon said she had "a little bit of PTSD" from playing Cristal Connors, the star of a topless dance revue in Las Vegas and rival to aspiring dancer Nomi (Elizabeth Berkley). She recalled arguing with Verhoeven over her character's accent, the direction of the film, andthe inclusion of the gruesome rape scene.

"I wanted to have 'accent, accent,' and then when you see her backstage, she has no accent," Gershon said, referring to Cristal's exaggerated country twang. "She like talks, she's like a Jersey girl or something. Everything fake. I wanted every single thing fake."

She also shared that she was "so offended" by the brutal sexual assault scene involving kindhearted seamstress Molly (Gina Ravera). Gershon said that she advocated for having it taken out ahead ofShowgirls' release. However, three decades later, she said she now understands its inclusion.

"It is really a comment on like ugly America, and on capitalism and power struggles and dynamics and all those things, that of course that rape scene has to be there," she said. "It's the grossest thing in there — and the powerful men, they're all protected."

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Gershon said she was "in survival mode" while shootingShowgirlsbecause she was afraid it would end her career if her performance was lacking. While the film was panned upon release, it has since experienced a cultural reappraisal, garnering homages from the likes ofAriana Grande.

Now that she understands the message inShowgirls, Gershon has a better appreciation for it. But she told Cunningham she would've liked Verhoeven to be more communicative about his vision for the movie.

"I wish he had just clued me in saying 'This is why this is there,'" she said.

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Despite the fact that the film was not what she expected, Gershon said it was a good learning experience that taught her to be adaptable.

"I just changed my approach to the whole character," she said. "So that was kind of interesting. It was a good lesson."

Check out a snippet of Gina Gershon's interview onThe Julia Cunningham Showabove.

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China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress

BEIJING (AP) — While much of the world's attention is onthe Iran war, that hasn't stopped China from moving ahead with national priorities with global repercussions.

Not thatChinadoesn't care about the war and its impact on energy supplies and geopolitics. But for the world's second largest economy, its growing rivalry with the United States revolves around a different battle: the development of the cutting-edge technologies shaping the 21st century.

That message came through ina five-year planformally endorsed Thursday by the National People's Congress at the end of itsannual meeting, the nation's biggest political event of the year. If anything, China is doubling down on a push to transform its economy and be at the forefront of technology. State media described China's determination to stay the course on economic development as a force for stability in an uncertain world.

"A stable and developing China injects more stability and certainty into a world fraught with change and turbulence," the official People's Daily newspaper said in a front-page column on Wednesday. Other state-media echoed that view.

The commentaries and official statements didn't mention U.S. President Donald Trump, whosetariffsand use of military force fromVenezuelato Iran are shaking up the global order that has governed international relations in the post-World War II era. China publicly defends that system, while calling for making it more equitable to reflect the interests of developing countries as well as rich ones.

Trump is due to visit Beijing in three weeks to hold talks with his counterpart, Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

The National People's Congress also rubber-stamped three laws, includingone governing ethnic minorities, at its closing session. The votes are ceremonial and nearly unanimous, designed to show unity behind the ruling Communist Party's vision for the nation. The five-year plan was approved with 2,758 votes in favor, one against, and two abstentions.

"We are forging ahead at full speed in building a great country," Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at anannual news conferenceduring the Congress.

Banking on tech for growth

Many economists believe that China needs to do more to put more money into the hands of consumers toboost domestic spendingand reduce its dependence onexport-led growth.

China's leaders agree in concept, but the five-year plan puts technology front and center, confirming it remains the top priority. Analysts expect any steps to boost consumption to happen only gradually, such as expanding social security and health care benefits, while government funds are poured intoartificial intelligence, robotics and other areas.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang announcedan economic growth targetof 4.5% to 5% for 2026 at the start of the Congress, a level that gives the government more leeway to focus on the longer-term goals of the five-year plan rather than meeting a higher target this year.

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Staying conservative on climate

The five-year plan doesn't pledge to reduce carbon emissions overall, but only to reduce "emissions intensity" — how much pollutants are emitted relative to the size of the economy. That means emissions could still grow as the economy does.

The target for a reduction in intensity was set at 17%, a level that could allow emissions to rise 3% or more, analysts said. "International good practice is to move away from intensity targets towards absolute emission reduction targets," said Niklas Hohne of the NewClimate Institute in Germany.

China has a history of settingconservative targetsand its rapid expansion in solar and other clean energies may drive emissions down anyway. The country is the world's No. 1 emitter of greenhouse gases, but leaders have long argued that the size of its population and economy must be considered when evaluating its pollution levels.

Regulating ethnic groups

A sweepingethnic minorities lawendorsed by the Congress solidifies what critics say is a governmentpolicy of assimilation, emphasizing the creation of "a common consciousness of the Chinese nation."

The government said it is meant to foster a stronger sense of community and shared economic development among its ethnic groups. The law encapsulates an approach under Xi that has promoted unity over ethnic cultures and their languages.

"It puts a death nail in the party's original promise of meaningful autonomy," said James Leibold, a professor at Australia's LaTrobe University who has studied China's changing policies towards its ethnic minorities.

Seeking a "right to rest" for workers

Formal proposals and other suggestions to reduce work hours in a variety of ways were among those that got the most attention on social media during this year's Congress.

Many focused on a "right to rest," including calls to give employees the right not to respond to work messages after hours. Many Chinese workers get only five days of paid vacation a year. Yu Miaojie, an economist and deputy to the Congress, proposed raising the minimum statutory annual leave from five to 10 days.

The popularity of the proposals reflects concern about theintense workplace competitionin China. Giving workers more leisure time is also seen as a way to boost consumption by giving them more free time to spend.

Associated Press writers Huizhong Wu and Seth Borenstein in Washington contributed to this report.

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For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.

Taiwan's military has grown used to the daily task of tracking Chinese warplanes flying near the island. Some days there are a handful. On others, many more. But they are a near-constant presence.

So when the aircraft suddenly stopped coming for nearly two weeks, the silence was both striking and deeply puzzling.

That spell was broken on Thursday with five People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft operating around the Taiwan Strait over the previous 24 hours, according to Taiwan's military, with several flying near the median line that divides the waterway.

Analysts say it was the longest pause in Chinese air activity since Taiwan began publicly releasing daily military data.

"This is frankly unlike anything we've seen in recent history in terms of PLA activity around Taiwan," Ben Lewis, founder of PLATracker, an open data platform that tracks Chinese military movements around Taiwan, Japan and the South China Sea, told CNN.

"Since Taiwan's defense ministry began releasing this data in 2020 the trend has been up, up, up," Lewis said. "And now this lull, which maybe has ended today, maybe not, represents a very significant change in the pattern."

Beginning February 27, Taiwan recorded 13 consecutive days without Chinese warplanes flying near the island.

One brief exception came on March 6 when two aircraft were detected in the far southwestern corner of Taiwan's air defense identification zone, but analysts say the broader pattern still represented a striking break from recent years of steadily increasing Chinese military activity.

The sudden quiet puzzled analysts and raised a range of possible explanations.

One theory is that Beijing may be trying to avoid escalating tensions ahead of a planned meeting later this month between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, where trade, technology and Taiwan are expected to feature prominently.

"If I was in Vegas, I would put it on the Trump visit," Lewis said.

Others have pointed tothe war involving Iranand the potential impact on global energy markets, though analysts say that connection is less certain.

Some observers also note that China's annual parliamentary meetings, known as the "Two Sessions," are concluding this week, a period when military activity has occasionally slowed in the past.

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Taiwan's defense minister Wellington Koo urged caution about drawing conclusions from the lull, noting that Chinese naval activity around Taiwan has continued throughout the period.

"There are a lot of theories out there," Koo told reporters on Wednesday. "But we still see Chinese naval vessels operating around Taiwan on a daily basis, and these efforts to turn the Taiwan Strait into China's internal waters have not stopped."

Indeed, Taiwan continued to track several Chinese warships operating around the island throughout the period, even as the skies above remained unusually quiet.

Lewis said the limited number of aircraft detected Thursday may not signal a full return to normal activity.

The flights came the same day a US Navy P-8 surveillance aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait, in what the 7th Fleet says is a demonstration of Washington's "commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific," and the Chinese planes may have been deployed simply to monitor the American aircraft.

Even then, the response appeared muted compared with past incidents when US ships or aircraft passed through the waterway.

"Relative to previous incidents when the US Navy transited the Taiwan Strait, the number of Chinese aircraft deployed today was actually quite low," Lewis said.

That uncertainty leaves analysts watching closely to see what happens next.

Over the past five years, Beijing has dramatically increased the number of aircraft it sends near Taiwan, gradually normalizing what once would have been considered major military incursions.

On some days, Taiwan has reported dozens of Chinese aircraft operating near the island.

In that context, Lewis said, the sudden disappearance of the flights has been just as striking as their return.

"It used to be that five aircraft would make headlines," he said. "Now we're talking about zero, and that's what's unusual."

For now, the mystery remains unsolved.

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China passes new ethnic minority law, prioritise use of Mandarin language

BEIJING, March 12 (Reuters) - China passed a law on a "shared" national identity among the country's 55 ethnic minority groups on Thursday, a move critics say will further erode the identity of people who are not ‌majority Han Chinese and risk making anyone challenging that "unity" a separatist punishable by law.

China's annual parliamentary session concludes in Beijing

Called "Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress", the ‌ethnic minority law aims to forge national unity and advance the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) at its core, a ​draft copy of the law showed.

It was passed at the closing session of the annual meeting of the National People's Congress, China's legislature by 2,756 votes, with three opposing votes and three abstentions, according to a Reuters witness.

Officially, China has 56 officially recognised ethnic groups, dominated by the Han Chinese, who account for more than 91% of the country's 1.4 billion people.

China's ethnic minority populations—including Tibetans, ‌Mongols, Hui, Manchus, and Uyghurs — are concentrated in ⁠regions that together cover roughly half of the country's land area, much of it rich in natural resources.

The law aims to promote integration across ethnic groups through education, housing, migration, community life, ⁠culture, tourism, and development policy, the law said.

It mandates that Mandarin is the basic language of instruction in schools, and for government and official business.

In public settings, where Mandarin and minority languages are used together, Mandarin must be given "prominence in placement, order, and similar respects," the ​draft ​said.

"The state respects and protects the learning and use of minority languages ​and scripts," it added.

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Religious groups, religious schools, and ‌religious venues must adhere "to the direction of the Sinicization of religion in China," according to the draft.

The law also seeks to ban any interference with marriage choices based on ethnicity, custom, or religion, to enable more intermarriage between ethnic groups.

'INTEGRATE WITH THE MAJORITY'

Allen Carlson, an associate professor of government at Cornell University and an expert on Chinese foreign policy, said the law underlined a move towards assimilation.

"The law makes it clearer than ever that in President Xi Jinping's PRC non-Han peoples must do more to ‌integrate themselves with the Han majority, and above all else be ​loyal to Beijing," he said, referring to China by the initials for its ​official name.

Ethnic affairs are incorporated into China's social governance ​system, with clauses that include anti-separatism, border security, risk prevention, and social stability.

Organisations and individuals outside ‌China that carry out acts against the country "that undermine ​ethnic unity and progress or create ​ethnic separatism shall be pursued for legal liability in accordance with the law," the draft said.

An editorial in state newspaper China Daily said that the law had followed a rigorous legislative process, been through multiple readings and consultations ​with lawmakers and representatives from ethnic minority ‌communities.

"The law stresses the protection of cultural traditions and lifestyles of all ethnic groups... it is misleading to ​claim that ethnic minorities in China must choose between economic development and cultural preservation," it said.

(Reporting by ​the Beijing newsroom; Writing by Farah Master; Editing by Kate Mayberry)

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