Some news items for you as we enjoy a quiet rainy day here in Las Vegas.
• Gayety: ‘Sexiest Man Alive 2025’ Jonathan Bailey took a moment with Sesame Street’s smallest star, Elmo, after ‘dancing through life’ with Bert and Ernie.
@sesamestreet Dancing through life is always more fun with friends! Thanks to our pal Jonathan Bailey for stopping by to bust a move. 🕺😂🧡 #SesameStreet #JonathanBailey #WickedForGood #Wicked
• The Advocate: Texas teachers are being forced to deadname transgender students (use names and pronouns assigned to student at birth) under a new state law.
• Pink News: Australian country music star Keith Urban performed Chappell Roan’s queer anthem “Pink Pony Club” for Trump and conservatives at Mar-a-Lago. #wtf
• NPR: Hours after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a measure to compel the Justice Dept. to make public its files regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Senate approved the measure by unanimous consent.
Both the House and Senate have moved to send to President Trump’s desk a measure that would compel the Justice Department to release its documents regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
— NPR (@npr.org) November 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
• IN Magazine: According to a new report from GLAAD, 41% of all LGBTQ characters on television will not return next season due to cancellations, limited series runs, or a character dying or leaving the show.
• Reuters: Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to 38%, the lowest since his return to power, with Americans unhappy about his handling of the high cost of living and the investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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