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Florida County Bans Children’s Book About A “Hugging Lion”

A shelf holding LGBTQ themed books in a library
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Officials in Manatee, Florida, have removed from library shelves a 32-page children’s book titled, “Christian, the Hugging Lion,” which tells the story of two men who raise a lion named Christian in a London apartment. Continue reading “Florida County Bans Children’s Book About A “Hugging Lion””

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Madonna’s Long Lost Pepsi Commercial + More News

Madonna was blamed by a member of Congress for the attack on the U.S. Capitol last week

Some news items you might have missed: • Boy Culture: Back in 1989, Madonna shot a snazzy commercial for Pepsi tied into the release of her then-upcoming single, “Like A Virgin.” But controversy ensued, and Pepsi didn’t release the ad spot – until now. Continue reading “Madonna’s Long Lost Pepsi Commercial + More News”

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Survey: Ramaswamy Tops List Of Trump Running Mates

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) says Ukraine should
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA)
Far-right Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has made no secret she’s campaigning to be Donald Trump’s running mate in the 2024 election if he wins the Republican nomination. Last month, she told The Guardian she “knows” her name is on a list of possible running mates for the Donald. That said, a new poll shows Trump supporters put her waaaaaaaay down the list of possible veep picks. In fact, she trails behind “Someone else.” Continue reading “Survey: Ramaswamy Tops List Of Trump Running Mates”

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Judge Denies Mark Meadows Request To Move Georgia Case To Federal Court

Mark Meadows (mug shot via Fulton County Sheriff’s office)
A federal judge has declined a request by Mark Meadows, Donald Trump’s former White House chief of staff, to have his election interference case in Georgia moved from state court to federal court. Continue reading “Judge Denies Mark Meadows Request To Move Georgia Case To Federal Court”

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Gay Dads Cover ELLE Hungary Magazine + More News

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Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: In spite of the worsening LGBTQ-rights situation in Hungary, ELLE Hungary is defiantly featuring two gay dads on the cover of its latest issue to “contribute to the acceptance of rainbow families.” Continue reading “Gay Dads Cover ELLE Hungary Magazine + More News”

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Trump Adviser Peter Navarro Found Guilty In Contempt Case

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Peter Navarro, Donald Trump’s former White House trade adviser,  was found guilty Thursday of two counts of criminal contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Continue reading “Trump Adviser Peter Navarro Found Guilty In Contempt Case”

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Freddy Mercury’s Piano Sold For $2.2 Million + More News

Freddy Mercury during a concert in the Groenoordhallen in Leiden in the Netherlands (photo: Buurserstraat38/Depositphotos)
Some news items you might have missed: • New York Times: The piano on which Freddy Mercury composed the iconic “Bohemian Rhapsody” for his band Queen sold for $2.2 million at auction in six minutes – about the length of time it takes to sing the song. Continue reading “Freddy Mercury’s Piano Sold For $2.2 Million + More News”

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Plea Deal For George Santos? + More News

Truth-challenged out Rep. George Santos (R-NY) may be in the process of hashing out a plea deal regarding the 13-count indictment brought against him in May accusing him of multiple crimes, including fraud, money laundering, stealing public funds, and lying to Congress.
Rep. George Santos (R-NY)
Some news items you might have missed: • JoeMyGod: Truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY) may be in the process of hashing out a plea deal regarding the 13-count indictment accusing him of multiple crimes, including fraud, money laundering, stealing public funds, and lying to Congress. Continue reading “Plea Deal For George Santos? + More News”