LGBTQ News and More
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.
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."
Meet Stallion Fabio: France's Leading Gay Adult Star Does it his Own Way
Almost overnight, French adult male actor Stallion Fabio has become his country's leading OnlyFans star. He is now expanding his reach with work with major adult film companies.
Mishael Morgan Is 1St Black Lead Winner at Daytime Emmys
Mishael Morgan of "The Young and the Restless" won as lead drama actress, becoming the first Black actor to win in a lead category at the Daytime Emmys on Friday night.
News
Abortion Ruling Thrusts Companies Into Divisive Arena
The Supreme Court's decision to end the nation's constitutional protections for abortion has catapulted businesses of all types into the most divisive corner of politics.
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
FDA Bans Juul E-Cigarettes Tied to Teen Vaping Surge
U.S. health regulators on Thursday ordered Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the market, the latest blow to the embattled company widely blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
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
Ninth Avenue Saloon Opening Day :: June 24, 2022
After being close for two years, Matt, Tim, Josh, David and Alden brought one of the fist gay bars in Hell's Kitchen back to life. It is so great to have this fun place back for the LGBT+Q community to get together.
Recent Reviews
Review: Austin Butler, Baz Luhrmann Deliver a Grand 'Elvis'
With this biopic of Elvis Presley, director Baz Luhrmann and star Austin Butler create something gloriously messy — a maximalist opera of contradictions, styles, myths, memories, and headlines.
Review: Thriller 'The Black Phone' is Captivating, Really
This kid-centric thriller is a very satisfying balancing act of a movie that has elements of supernatural, psychological suspense and horror but never falls heavily into a single camp.
Review: 'Marcel The Shell With Shoes On' a Delight
Marcel is a marvel, and someone I wouldn't mind visiting again and again.