The owner of an apartment building in Omaha, Nebraska, has painted the 5-unit residence rainbow at the request of his three young daughters. Ryan Basye also admits, though, he embraced the idea after a conversation with a fellow property owner on the block in 2022, during which the neighbor spewed anti-gay remarks. Continue reading “Man Paints Apartment Building Rainbow After Neighbor’s Anti-Gay Remarks”
Israel And Hamas Agree To Extend Pause For Two Days
Today, on the fourth (and previously final agreed to) day of the pause in fighting in Gaza, officials in Qatar say both sides have agreed to extend the pause by two days. Continue reading “Israel And Hamas Agree To Extend Pause For Two Days”
Wilton Manors ‘The Second Gayest City In The US’ + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: The how, what, and why Wilton Manors has become the “Second Gayest City” in the U.S. Continue reading “Wilton Manors ‘The Second Gayest City In The US’ + More News”
Thanksgiving Beach Days + More InstaHunks
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks this week living their best Insta-lives starting with Hector Fallas hanging loose on Miami Beach… Continue reading “Thanksgiving Beach Days + More InstaHunks”
Cher Dishes On Her Christmas Album + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • Tonight Show: A very charming Cher dishes about recording with Stevie Wonder and Darlene Love for her new holiday album, and writing her upcoming memoir. Continue reading “Cher Dishes On Her Christmas Album + More News”
George Santos Calls Himself ‘Mary Magdalene of Congress,’ Expects to Be Expelled
In a wild and wide-ranging X space chat, truth-challenged out Rep. George Santos (R-NY) says he believes he is going to be expelled from Congress when an expulsion resolution comes up again in the House – likely in the next week. “I’ve done the math over and over, and it doesn’t look really good,” Santos told journalist Monica Matthews who hosted the X space chat. Continue reading “George Santos Calls Himself ‘Mary Magdalene of Congress,’ Expects to Be Expelled”
Former Officer Convicted Of Killing George Floyd Stabbed In Prison
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted of the murder of George Floyd during a 2020 arrest, was stabbed at a federal prison in Tucson, Ariz., on Friday. Continue reading “Former Officer Convicted Of Killing George Floyd Stabbed In Prison”
Kyle Rittenhouse Has ‘Lost His Money’ + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • Newsweek: Lawyers for Kyle Rittenhouse (above) say he has lost his money since he was acquitted over three shootings (2 of the victims died) at a protest. You’ll recall he illegally obtained a rifle at age 17 and had his mother drive him to Wisconsin where he went looking for trouble. Continue reading “Kyle Rittenhouse Has ‘Lost His Money’ + More News”
Survey: Majority Says States Shouldn’t Legislate Gender-Affirming Care
A new poll from the progressive think tank Data For Progress found a majority of voters don’t believe state lawmakers should legislate personal healthcare issues like gender-affirming care or abortion. Continue reading “Survey: Majority Says States Shouldn’t Legislate Gender-Affirming Care”
DeSantis Claims Credit For Federal Funds In Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced he “awarded” more than $28 million earlier this week to “expand semiconductor manufacturing” in the Sunshine State. What he failed to mention is the funds he “awarded” came from the federal CHIPS and Science Act passed by a Democratic controlled Congress and signed into law by President Biden. Continue reading “DeSantis Claims Credit For Federal Funds In Florida”