LGBTQ News and More
'Elvis,' 'Top Gun' Tie for Box-Office Crown with $30.5M Each
Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Presley biopic "Elvis" shook up theaters with an estimated $30.5 million in weekend ticket sales, but — in a box-office rarity — "Elvis" tied "Top Gun: Maverick," which also reported $30.5 million, for No. 1 in theaters.
Watch: X-Rated Gay Film Shot at Acropolis Leads to Advanced Security Measures
Last December there was outrage in Greece when it was learned that a gay sex scene was filmed at the iconic Acropolis. Security measures were then put into place to ensure it doesn't happen again.
Did Joe Biden Help Set the Stage for the Roe v Wade Decision?
Clarence Thomas's hearings to become a Supreme Court justice were presided over by now-President Joe Biden, who chose not to pursue allegations by Anita Hill against the nominee.
Pride Parades March on with New Urgency
Parades celebrating LGBTQ pride kick off in some of America's biggest cities Sunday amid new fears about the potential erosion of freedoms won through decades of activism.
Norway Mourns Victims of Oslo Pride Event Shooting with Memorial Service
Norway's prime minister and members of the royal family joined mourners at a memorial service in Oslo Cathedral Sunday for the victims of a shooting in the capital's nightlife district.
WHO Panel: Monkeypox Not a Global Emergency 'at this Stage'
The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in more than 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency.
Former Brazil Player Richarlyson Says he is Bisexual
Former Brazil and Sao Paulo midfielder Richarlyson said in a podcast on Friday that he is bisexual, a rare revelation in a country where macho culture in soccer is rife.
Mass Same-Sex Wedding in Mexico Challenges Discrimination
Mexico, Brazil and Argentina top Latin America in the number of same-sex marriages.
With War, Kyiv Pride Parade Becomes a Peace March in Warsaw
Ukraine's largest LGBTQ rights event, KyivPride, went ahead Saturday, although not on its native streets or as a celebration.
Trudeau: US Abortion Ruling Could Mean Loss of Other Rights
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn a constitutional right to abortion could lead to the loss of other rights and indicated his country would continue to allow Americans to get abortions in Canada.
News
Mitt Romney Republican' Is Now A Potent GOP Primary Attack
Mitt Romney isn't up for reelection this year. But Trump-aligned Republicans hostile toward the Utah senator have made his name a recurring theme in this year's primaries, using him as a foil and derisively branding their rivals "Mitt Romney Republicans."
Entertainment
Review: 'Westworld' Continues with Intensity and Intelligence
HBO Emmy-winning series "Westworld" returns with a fourth season as the park reopens... under new management!
Business
Hostess Introduces $TWINKcoins (Seriously)
This week the sweets giant Hostess "unveiled a new fluffy treat that's a nod to the most prominent cryptocurrencies out there."
Technology
NASA: Give Us Back our Moon Dust and Cockroaches
NASA wants its moon dust and cockroaches back: The space agency has asked Boston-based RR Auction to halt the sale of moon dust that was fed to cockroaches during an experiment.
Finance
Gas Prices Sting U.S. Workers who Depend on Their Cars
Millions of Americans who rely on their cars for work are changing their habits, signing up for carpools or even ditching their cars for bicycles as gas prices recently hit $5 per gallon
Cars
Edmunds: 2022 BMW i4 Versus 2022 Polestar 2
The BMW i4 is about the size of a 3 Series and offers an engaging driving experience. But there's another small EV also vying for your attention: The Polestar 2.
Style
For National Hydration Day, the Best Skin Hydrators
In a recent article celebrating National Sunscreen Day, I wrote that there seems to be a national day for just about everything these days. Well, here we are again, but this time in honor of National Hydration Day.
Health/Fitness
US Boosts Monkeypox Testing, 142 Cases Confirmed
The Biden administration has started shipping monkeypox tests to commercial laboratories, in a bid to speed diagnoses for suspected infections for the virus that has already infected at least 142 people in the U.S.
Travel
Airport Chaos: European Travel Runs into Pandemic Outbacks
The airport lines are long, and lost luggage is piling up. It's going to be a chaotic summer for travelers in Europe.
Nightlife
Chicago Pride Parade :: June 26, 2022
Chicago's Pride parade returned in 2022 following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Kicking off at Montrose and Broadway, the 51st annual Pride march was full of allied business floats, colorful rainbows and strong political statements.