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Trump Says He Would Consider Banning Pride Flags + More News

Brian Glenn asks Trump about removing LGBTQ Pride flag (screen caps)

Some news items from the day:

• The Advocate: Responding to a question by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s boyfriend, Brian Glenn, who said many people were “threatened” by the LGBTQ Pride flag (???), Donald Trump said he would have “no problem” with removing the inclusive banner from Washington, D.C. streets.

• LGBTQ Nation: A federal appeals court has ruled that disgraced, gay former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) cannot bring a copyright lawsuit against late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel after Kimmel purchased videos from Santos on the platform Cameo for use on a comedic segment entitled, “Will Santos Say It?” Continue reading “Trump Says He Would Consider Banning Pride Flags + More News”

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Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Charged With Aggravated Murder + More

Tyler Robinson charged with aggravated murder

Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced today that Tyler Robinson has been formally charged in connection to the shooting death of far-right activist Charlie Kirk.

The charges include: felony aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, two counts of felony obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering and commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child. Continue reading “Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Charged With Aggravated Murder + More”

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Appeals Court Rejects Challenge To Gender-Affirming Surgery Ban + More

Pete Buttigieg

Some news items to start your week:

• Gay City News: The full bench of the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit rejected a challenge under to a Georgia County’s refusal to cover gender-affirming surgery under its employee benefits plan.

• The Advocate: Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg offered a candid critique of former President Joe Biden’s failed reelection bid in a recent interview on NBC’s Meet The Press. And I agree with him. Continue reading “Appeals Court Rejects Challenge To Gender-Affirming Surgery Ban + More”

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Chill Mornings + Weekend Rewind + More InstaHunks

Favorite InstaHunks this week

Checking in on some favorite InstaHunks this week beginning with Sam Asghari, who still has all those abs:

Alan Ritchson’s new shirtless ad spot for Dr. Squatch stopped the internet (click to play):

Sterling Walker kept his morning chill:

Lucho was all smiles at the beach:

Patrick and Kyle have entered their “engagement era:”

Thai rewound his weekend:

Ignacio, who was grooving on his new shirt:

Chris Salvatore had his head in the clouds:

Cover model Kevin Davis threw it back to one of his first pro shoots:

Sebastian and Jonah threw down:

Bruno Calcantara explored Italy:

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FOX Host Apologizes After Suggesting Executing Homeless People

Brian Kilmeade of FOX & Friends

On the morning of September 10, the hosts of Fox & Friends were discussing crime and homelessness, when host Brian Kilmeade offered his solution to America’s homeless population:

“Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them.” Continue reading “FOX Host Apologizes After Suggesting Executing Homeless People”

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Jean Smart Celebrates 74th + Mpox Cases On The Rise + More News

Jean Smart

Some news items for your weekend perusal:

• Gay City News: Mpox cases are continuing to rise in New York City with 57 cases of reported from Aug. 10 to Sept. 11. The city saw less than a dozen cases per month in the first quarter of the year.

• Gr8erDays: Six-time Emmy Award winner Jean Smart (Designing Woman, Hacks) celebrates 74 trips around the sun today. Continue reading “Jean Smart Celebrates 74th + Mpox Cases On The Rise + More News”