The Briefing Headlines May 19

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially dropped restrictions that prohibit gay and bisexual men from donating blood. The ban was implemented in 1983 for men who have sex with men due to the AIDS epidemic.  

In today’s episode of the Briefing, we discover that since the early 80s, scientific advances and more testing has led to the ban on LGBT men and transwomen donating blood being lifted. We’re joined by Darian Aaron from GLAAD, a US LGBTQ advocacy organisations; and Thomas Buxereau from Australia's 'Let Us Give’ campaign.  

So what’s happening in Australia, why hasn’t the ban been lifted here?  



Headlines:
Man charged with arson after deadly NZ blaze
The G7 meets in Japan
USA: TikTok banned in Montana
Nadal announces retirement plan



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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially dropped restrictions that prohibit gay and bisexual men from donating blood. The ban was implemented in 1983 for men who have sex with men due to the AIDS epidemic.  
In today’s episode of the Briefing, we discover that since the early 80s, scientific advances and more testing has led to the ban on LGBT men and transwomen donating blood being lifted. We’re joined by Darian Aaron from GLAAD, a US LGBTQ advocacy organisations; and Thomas Buxereau from Australia's 'Let Us Give’ campaign.  
So what’s happening in Australia, why hasn’t the ban been lifted here?  
 
Headlines:
<ul>
<li>Man charged with arson after deadly NZ blaze</li>
<li>The G7 meets in Japan</li>
<li>USA: TikTok banned in Montana</li>
<li>Nadal announces retirement plan</li>
</ul>
 
Follow The Briefing: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebriefingpodcast/">@thebriefingpodcast</a>  Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU

A daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.

Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 3pm Monday to Friday, and profiles across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.

Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour-Gatt, Bension Siebert and Antoinette Lattouf.

A daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 3pm Monday to Friday, and profiles across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour-Gatt, Bension Siebert and Antoinette Lattouf.

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