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Trump: Israel And Hamas Agree To Release Hostages

Gaza City

Donald Trump announced on social media today that Israel and Hamas had reached an agreement for the release of the remaining 20 Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

“I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan,” read the beginning of Trump’s social media post.

While it’s definitely a step forward (if it comes to fruition), it’s not a definitive ‘peace deal.’ Continue reading “Trump: Israel And Hamas Agree To Release Hostages”

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Price Of Gold Is Up 51% Since Beginning Of 2025

The price of gold has soared 51% this year

Whoa – the price of gold is waaaaaay up hitting over $4,000 an ounce for the first time yesterday. Even more surprising, this is happening at the same time U.S. stock markets are also hitting new highs.

So far this year, gold is up 51%. Continue reading “Price Of Gold Is Up 51% Since Beginning Of 2025”

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Dolly Parton Assures Fans: “I’m Not Dying” + More News

Dolly Parton

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• People: A week after global superstar Dolly Parton postponed her Las Vegas residency due to unspecified health struggles, her sister Freida Parton took to Facebook to ask fans for their prayers. Dolly later issued a video saying she’s ok.

• The Advocate: Here are the 10 states with the fewest same-sex couples living together per capita (all of which lean Republican). Continue reading “Dolly Parton Assures Fans: “I’m Not Dying” + More News”

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Six Former Surgeons General Warn RFK Jr. Is ‘Profound, Unprecedented Threat’ To U.S. Health

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.

Six former U.S. Surgeons General, Republicans and Democrats, warn in an op-ed published in the Washington Post today that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is “endangering the health of the nation.”

This is really something.  Continue reading “Six Former Surgeons General Warn RFK Jr. Is ‘Profound, Unprecedented Threat’ To U.S. Health”

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Supreme Court Hears Challenge To Colorado’s Ban On ‘Conversion Therapy’

U.S. Supreme Court (image via Depositphotos)

The Supreme Court appears set to reject Colorado’s state law prohibiting the harmful practice of so-called “conversion therapy” (also known as ‘reparative therapy’) for minors which purports to change a young person’s sexuality or gender identity. Continue reading “Supreme Court Hears Challenge To Colorado’s Ban On ‘Conversion Therapy’”

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Justice Alito: ‘Not Pushing’ To Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Ruling + More News

Official Supreme Court photo 2022

Happy Monday! Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Them: Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito claimed that he was not pushing to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges — which established same-sex marriage rights across the U.S. — in a speech to a conservative law school last week, as the Court decides whether to revisit that decision.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Kenneth rounds up the tennis news from the weekend including all the ATP beef that’s fit to print. Continue reading “Justice Alito: ‘Not Pushing’ To Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Ruling + More News”

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CDC Approves New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines

COVID vaccines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have finally accepted new guidelines for the updated COVID-19 vaccines that were issued last month by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

But – there’s an additional step to getting your shot compared to past years. Continue reading “CDC Approves New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines”

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‘Big Brother UK’ Hottie Zelah + New Music From Michael Medrano + More

"Big Brother UK" contestant Zelah

Some news items for your Sunday afternoon:

• Queerty: The 22nd season of “Big Brother UK” has launched and folks are talking about 25-year-old Zelah (above), a trans masc guy who has already been dubbed the “hottest guy of the season.” Continue reading “‘Big Brother UK’ Hottie Zelah + New Music From Michael Medrano + More”

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SNL 51: Deranged ‘Pete Hegseth’ + Bad Bunny On His Super Bowl Gig

L-R Colin Jost as "Pete Hegseth" and SNL host Bad Bunny (screen caps)

There was no way Saturday Night Live was going to let Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s insane military speech this week go untouched as the long-running sketch comedy series began Season 51.

And returning host Bad Bunny used his opening monologue to address backlash surrounding his being announced as the 2026 Super Bowl Half-Time Show performer. Continue reading “SNL 51: Deranged ‘Pete Hegseth’ + Bad Bunny On His Super Bowl Gig”