Some news stories to start your week:
• LGBTQ Nation: Lufthansa Airlines will face a lawsuit brought by a gay couple that has accused an employee of outing them to the government of Saudi Arabia, where homosexuality is outlawed.
A staffer for Lufthansa at Riyadh’s airport allegedly harassed the couple over their relationship status, refusing to believe they were married and loudly demeaning them.
About a month later, one of the couple discovered that his marital status on his Saudi government profile was changed from “single” to “married.”
Lufthansa allegedly humiliated & outed a gay couple to the Saudi government. Now they’re suing. – buff.ly/U4x5Lvz
— LGBTQ Nation (@lgbtqnation.com) October 31, 2025 at 11:15 AM
• Gay City News: Crowds of costumes crammed into the Village on Halloween night for the 52nd annual Village Halloween Parade in New York City. Check out this round-up of photos from this year’s event. People are sooooo creative.
• Queerty: And one more Halloween costume to give props to – Brendan McCann, a Drama Desk nominated theater designer, dressed up as one of Cynthia Erivo’s acrylic nails from her Wicked press tour in 2024. #winnerofgayhalloween
• The Advocate: Nearly one year after making history as the first out transgender member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) reflects on the moment she called her darkest day, the wave of transphobia that followed, and the quieter victories that have defined her first 10 months in office. Great read.
• Broadway World: The Broadway casts of “Buena Vista Social Club,” “Just in Time” and “Ragtime” are announced to perform during the 99th edition of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade airing Nov. 27 at 8:30 a.m. in all time zones across NBC. Big annual tradition in my house on Thanksgiving!
Find out what Broadway shows are performing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! https://t.co/6dTcQ9ZirX
— BroadwayWorld (@BroadwayWorld) November 3, 2025
• CNN: Sources say the National Guard troops deployed in Washington, DC, will remain mobilized in the city at least through February 2026. There are about 2,300+ National Guard troops mobilized in DC, including from seven states. The mission is costing roughly $1 million daily.
• Netflix: The freshly reimagined Sesame Street debuts with a new season Monday, November 10, on Netflix. Episodes will bring viewers inside the world’s most famous brownstone for the first time, and feature celebrity guests, original music, and engaging animation.
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