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News: Out Gymnast’s Amazing Floor Routine, Project Runway Returns + More

Heath Thorpe (image via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Out Australian gymnast Heath Thorpe and his teammates are headed to the World Championships after winning the Oceania Continental Championships. Thorpe won the floor event for the second year in a row and came in second in the high bar. Continue reading “News: Out Gymnast’s Amazing Floor Routine, Project Runway Returns + More”

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Texas Lawmaker Expelled After Sex Scandal With 19-Year-Old Aide

Former Texas House Rep. Bryan Slaton (R)
Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton (R) resigned from office on Monday after an investigation found he’d gotten a 19-year-old legislative aide drunk and then had unprotected sex with her. Still, the Texas House voted unanimously today to expel him from office. Continue reading “Texas Lawmaker Expelled After Sex Scandal With 19-Year-Old Aide”

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Criminal Charges Filed Against Truth-Challenged Rep. George Santos

Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY).
Rep. George Santos (R-NY)
Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY). Since his election in 2022, Santos has been under investigation in several jurisdictions as well as the House Ethics committee. Continue reading “Criminal Charges Filed Against Truth-Challenged Rep. George Santos”

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Donald Trump Found Liable Of Sexual Abuse & Defamation By Jury

After less than three hours of deliberation, a jury in Manhattan has found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming magazine writer E. Jean Carroll. The jury awarded Carroll $5 million in damages.
Donald Trump (screen capture)
After less than three hours of deliberation, a jury in Manhattan has found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming magazine writer E. Jean Carroll. The jury awarded Carroll $5 million in damages. Continue reading “Donald Trump Found Liable Of Sexual Abuse & Defamation By Jury”

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News: Neil Patrick Harris Heads Up New Unscripted Series + More

Hulu has announced the start date for Drag Me To Dinner, an unscripted series featuring two teams of successful drag queens going head-to-head to throw the most fabulous dinner parties of all time.
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Some news items you might have missed: • Deadline: Hulu has announced the start date for Drag Me To Dinner, an unscripted series hosted by Neil Patrick Harris featuring two teams of drag queens going head-to-head to throw the most fabulous dinner parties of all time. Continue reading “News: Neil Patrick Harris Heads Up New Unscripted Series + More”

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Texas House Committee Approves Raising Purchase Age For Semi-Automatic Weapons

A Texas House committee advanced a bill today that would raise the minimum age to purchase certain semi-automatic rifles. Perhaps it was just the timing after this weekend’s deadly mass shooting at an Allen shopping mall, but a Texas House committee advanced a bill today that would raise the minimum age to purchase certain semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21. Continue reading “Texas House Committee Approves Raising Purchase Age For Semi-Automatic Weapons”

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News: George Michael To Be Inducted In Rock Hall + More News

The late British musician George Michael will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year.
George Michael
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: The late British musician George Michael will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. It’s the first year Michael has been eligible. The artist died in 2016 at the age of 53. Continue reading “News: George Michael To Be Inducted In Rock Hall + More News”