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Oprah Snubs Oz, Endorses Fetterman In PA Senate Race

Oprah Winfrey has rejected her creation, Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Republican candidate running for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, and endorsed his opponent - Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D) - instead.
Oprah Winfrey (via official Facebook page)
Oprah Winfrey has snubbed her creation, Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Republican candidate running for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, and endorsed his opponent – Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D) – instead. Continue reading “Oprah Snubs Oz, Endorses Fetterman In PA Senate Race”

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Same-Sex Married Couples Deal With Stress Better + More News

A study from researchers at the University of Texas at Austin found that same-sex married couples deal with stress better than opposite-sex couples.
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Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A study from researchers at the University of Texas at Austin found that same-sex married couples deal with stress better than opposite-sex couples. Continue reading “Same-Sex Married Couples Deal With Stress Better + More News”

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David Archuleta’s First Same-Sex Kiss + More News

Former American Idol finalist David Archuleta says he experienced his first same-sex kiss last year, at the age of 30. “It felt effortless. I was like, ‘Oh, so this is what it feels like to like someone.’”
American Idol favorite David Archuleta (photo: Zack Knudsen)
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Former American Idol finalist David Archuleta (who came out in June 2021) says he experienced his first same-sex kiss last year, at the age of 30. “It felt effortless. I was like, ‘Oh, so this is what it feels like to like someone.’” Continue reading “David Archuleta’s First Same-Sex Kiss + More News”

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Parkland School Shooter Nikolas Cruz Sentenced To Life In Prison

Nikolas Cruz, who shot and killed 17 students and staff members in the 2018 Parkland high school massacre at the age of 19, was officially sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Nikolas Cruz (screen capture)
Nikolas Cruz, who shot and killed 17 students and staff members in the 2018 Parkland high school massacre at the age of 19, was officially sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Continue reading “Parkland School Shooter Nikolas Cruz Sentenced To Life In Prison”

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New Gay Dating App + Taylor Swift’s Awesome Week + More News

The founder of Grindr has launched a new gay dating app called Motto. The new app “focuses on finding you the right people, not just the closest - on the quality of interactions, not the quantity.”
Founder of Grindr launches new gay dating app (image via Depositphotos)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: The founder of Grindr has launched a new gay dating app called Motto. The new app “focuses on finding you the right people, not just the closest – on the quality of interactions, not the quantity.” Continue reading “New Gay Dating App + Taylor Swift’s Awesome Week + More News”

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Brazil: Bolsonaro Signals Transfer Of Power After Losing Re-Election

President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil (photo: Flickr/Isac Nóbrega – CC license)
After becoming the first incumbent president to lose reelection in Brazil since democracy returned to the country in 1985, Jair Bolsonaro agreed to transfer power to President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva without conceding he lost the election two days ago. Continue reading “Brazil: Bolsonaro Signals Transfer Of Power After Losing Re-Election”

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Supreme Court: Lindsey Graham Must Testify In Georgia Investigation

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) got a big fat 'no' from the U.S. Supreme Court in his request to quash a grand jury subpoena from a Georgia prosecutor looking into possible interference in the 2020 presidential election.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) got a big fat ‘no’ from the U.S. Supreme Court in his request to quash a grand jury subpoena from a Georgia prosecutor looking into possible interference in the 2020 presidential election. And so, the subpoena can now be enforced. Continue reading “Supreme Court: Lindsey Graham Must Testify In Georgia Investigation”

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GLEE Was Written With Justin Timberlake In Mind + More News

Justin Timberlake (image via Depositphotos)
Some news items you might have missed: • Out: In a recent episode of the podcast And That’s What You REALLY Missed, GLEE creator Ryan Murphy revealed the role of Mr. Schuester (played by Matthew Morrison) was originally written with Justin Timberlake in mind. And the character was conceived as a meth addict… Continue reading “GLEE Was Written With Justin Timberlake In Mind + More News”