Update: Georgia School Shooter Identified As 14-Year-Old

UPDATE: A 14-year-old student has been charged with murder after allegedly killing four people (two teachers, two students) and injuring nine others in a shooting Wednesday at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Axios reports Georgia Bureau of Investigations Director Chris Hosey identified the shooter as Colt Gray, and said he will be tried as an adult. Hosey told reporters that Gray “immediately surrendered” to police. Continue reading “Update: Georgia School Shooter Identified As 14-Year-Old”

Mia Farrow And Patti LuPone On Broadway + More News

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone (screen capture)

Some news items you might have missed: • CBS Sunday Morning: Acting legends (and longtime friends) Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone team up for the new Broadway play “The Roommate,” where they play women ‘of a certain age’ (from vastly different backgrounds – read between the lines) who are forced to move in together. Continue reading “Mia Farrow And Patti LuPone On Broadway + More News”

What To Watch: ‘English Teacher’ On FX/Hulu

FX’s English Teacher stars Brian Jordan Alvarez (who also created the series) as “Evan Marquez,” a gay high school teacher in Austin, Texas, who often finds himself at the intersection of the personal, professional and political aspects of working at a high school. He also runs into some trouble when he gets called into the principal’s office after a student sees Evan give his ex-boyfriend a kiss. Continue reading “What To Watch: ‘English Teacher’ On FX/Hulu”

Report: How Closely ARE Our Phones Listening?

Our gardeners showed up yesterday morning, which was a big surprise to us since they always come on Tuesdays. Not only was it a Monday, but it was Labor Day! We leave the back door open a lot of the time so the dogs can go in and out, and I suddenly realized the barking I heard from them was more intense than just ‘barking at the neighbors.’ I walked out to the backyard and there was the gardener on the side of the house with his lawnmower looking at the dogs, waiting for them to get tired of barking or walk away (which wasn’t going to happen). I herded the dogs into the house and started talking to Michael about the barking and how I could tell it was different due to the stress in their voices. Here’s why I write this: ten minutes later, every ad on my social media was about how to stop your dogs from barking. Which brings me to to this very timely article from Futurism. Continue reading “Report: How Closely ARE Our Phones Listening?”

Adele Announces ‘Big Break’ From Music + More News

Pop star Adele has postponed five weekends of her Las Vegas residency due to vocal concerns.

Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: Pop star Adele has announced she will be taking a “big break” away from music following the final dates of her Las Vegas residency: “After that, I will not see you for an incredibly long time.” Continue reading “Adele Announces ‘Big Break’ From Music + More News”

Biden: Netanyahu Isn’t Doing Enough To Get Hostage/Ceasefire Deal

President Biden

President Joe Biden told reporters this morning that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu isn’t doing enough to get a hostage deal and ceasefire in Gaza, amid huge protests after Hamas killed six hostages. Continue reading “Biden: Netanyahu Isn’t Doing Enough To Get Hostage/Ceasefire Deal”

Brody Sends Regards + ‘The Gay Best Friend’ + More News

Brody the wonder dog

Brody the wonder dog (above) sends his regards for a happy Labor Day holiday weekend. And since you’re here, some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: A Florida man who threatened a judge after she dismissed a suit challenging the state’s “don’t say gay” law has been sentenced to five years in federal prison. Continue reading “Brody Sends Regards + ‘The Gay Best Friend’ + More News”