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News Round-Up: April 15, 2022

Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda in a scene from the final season of Grace and Frankie
Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Netflix: Start your weekend off right with a smile as you take in the trailer for the final season of Grace and Frankie. God, these two legends have lived up to, and surpassed, any and all expectations. I love this show. Continue reading “News Round-Up: April 15, 2022”

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Sergeant Miles, Gay Porn Performer, Charged With Assaulting Police

Sergeant Miles
Sergeant Miles (image: Lucas Entertainment)

Gay porn performer Sergeant Miles (real name Steven Miles) has been arrested for his alleged participation in the violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021. Continue reading “Sergeant Miles, Gay Porn Performer, Charged With Assaulting Police”

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Florida Hate Crime Leaves Gay Man Blind + More LGBTQ News

Florida family has been charged with hate crimes after assault leaves gay man blind
Yevhen Makarenko, Inna Makarenko, Oleh Makarenko (mugshots)
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: A family in Florida (above) is is facing counts of first-degree attempted murder, burglary with battery, and kidnapping, all with hate crimes enhancements, following an alleged attack that left a gay man blind. Continue reading “Florida Hate Crime Leaves Gay Man Blind + More LGBTQ News”

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Inflation: Prices Rose 8.5% In March Compared To 2021

Prices rose 8.5% in March compared to a year ago, the largest one-year increase since 1981
(photo: Unsplash/Yassine Khalfalli)
Prices rose 8.5% in March compared to a year ago, the largest one-year increase since 1981, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economists believed inflation would ease in 2022 as supply chain issues cleared up and federal COVID stimulus efforts ended. But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February has pushed energy prices even higher amid uncertainty. Continue reading “Inflation: Prices Rose 8.5% In March Compared To 2021”

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Mass Subway Shooting During Rush Hour In Brooklyn

At least 16 people were injured during a subway shooting in Brooklyn Tuesday morning during rush hour.
(screen capture via Good Day New York)
New York City police are on the hunt for a gunman who opened fire instigating a mass subway shooting during rush hour Tuesday morning as it approached the 36th Street station in Brooklyn. Sixteen people were injured in the incident – ten by gunfire – with five in critical but stable condition. Continue reading “Mass Subway Shooting During Rush Hour In Brooklyn”

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Michael Sam Scores New Coaching Gig + More LGBTQ News

Michael Sam, the first openly gay player to be drafted in the NFL
Michael Sam, the first out player drafted in the NFL (image via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Spun: Michael Sam, who became the first out gay man to be drafted in the NFL, has landed a new coaching job in the European Football League as a defensive coach for the Barcelona Dragons. Continue reading “Michael Sam Scores New Coaching Gig + More LGBTQ News”