Author: Randy Slovacek

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Drug Boat Survivors Were Killed Under Hegseth’s Orders – ‘Kill Everybody’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (screen capture)

Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth reportedly gave verbal orders to leave no survivors behind as Donald Trump’s administration launched the first of many deadly attacks on alleged drug-running boats in the Caribbean.

When two survivors emerged from the wreckage of that initial strike in September, a Special Operations commander overseeing the attack ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions to “kill everybody.” Continue reading “Drug Boat Survivors Were Killed Under Hegseth’s Orders – ‘Kill Everybody’”

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Giving Thanks: Olivia Newton-John ‘Grace And Gratitude’

Olivia Newton-John sings "Grace and Gratitude"

So few songs actually express the idea of giving thanks or being grateful for the good things in our lives.

And then pop icon Dame Olivia Newton-John put it all down perfectly in the title track to her 2006 album Grace and Gratitude. Continue reading “Giving Thanks: Olivia Newton-John ‘Grace And Gratitude’”

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Thanksgiving Parade: Carol Channing & The Cast Of ‘Hello, Dolly!’

In 1995, I made my Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade debut with the 1995 Broadway revival cast of Hello, Dolly! – including the incomparable Tony Award-winner herself, Carol Channing!

I originally posted this in 2015, but it’s become an annual post for me just like watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Wishing you all a most marvelous Thanksgiving Day celebration!

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In 1995, I made my Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade debut with the 1995 Broadway revival cast of Hello, Dolly! – including the incomparable Tony Award-winner herself, Carol Channing! Continue reading “Thanksgiving Parade: Carol Channing & The Cast Of ‘Hello, Dolly!’”

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FL Driver Tried To Run Down LGBTQ Running Group + More News

Ihab Mustafa El Mahmoud (mug shot)

Some news items as we head into Thanksgiving Day:

• ABC News: A Florida driver – Ihab Mustafa El Mahmoud (above) – has been arrested, accused of trying to run down an LGBTQ running group in West Palm Beach. Witnesses said the man attempted to run them down three times before speeding away.

• Them: After playing “Nessarose” in the WICKED movies, Marissa Bode opens up on coming out, disability representation, and what comes next in her career. Continue reading “FL Driver Tried To Run Down LGBTQ Running Group + More News”

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Trump Administration: U.S. Will No Longer Commemorate World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day is recognized each year on December 1

For the first time since 1988, the U.S. government will not observe World AIDS Day.

Recognized each year on December 1, it is a day when people mourn for those we’ve lost to the disease, express support for the ongoing efforts to end the epidemic, and raise awareness among the general public.

Not this year. Continue reading “Trump Administration: U.S. Will No Longer Commemorate World AIDS Day”

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Robert Irwin Wins The DWTS Mirrorball Trophy

Robert Irwin and Witney Carson in DWTS finale

Big congrats to Robert Irwin and his pro partner Witney Carson on taking home the Dancing with the Stars mirrorball trophy last night.

Not only did he throw down some serious dancing, but in an interview with Good Morning America he shared that he was coping with a rib injury heading into the finals. Continue reading “Robert Irwin Wins The DWTS Mirrorball Trophy”

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DOJ: Kristi Noem Made Decision To Deport Venezuelans Despite Judge’s Order

Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem (screen cap)

The Justice Department confirmed on Tuesday that it was Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem who made the decision to move forward with the deportation of 100 Venezuelan men to a infamous prison in El Salvador, despite a judge’s ruling to retain them in U.S. custody.

Noem may be held in contempt for disregarding the judge’s order. Although, in the end, it really won’t matter, will it?
Continue reading “DOJ: Kristi Noem Made Decision To Deport Venezuelans Despite Judge’s Order”

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EU Court: Poland Must Recognize Same-Sex Marriages + More

Map of Europe pointing to Poland

Some news stories you might have missed:

• BBC: Poland has been told by the European Union’s top court it must recognize same-sex marriages registered elsewhere in the EU. The high court made clear that Polish domestic law would not have to be changed to recognize marriages between people of the same sex.

• Gayety: The queens of Drag Race are trading workroom wigs for emergency whistles in Stop! That! Train!, a camp-filled action comedy starring RuPaul and directed by Adam Shankman. The drag disaster spectacle is scheduled to land in theaters May 2026. Continue reading “EU Court: Poland Must Recognize Same-Sex Marriages + More”