Donald Trump took aim at the nation’s largest food assistance program Monday night, telling Fox News’ Laura Ingraham that too many people are getting SNAP benefits “automatically.” Continue reading “Trump: Too Many People Are Getting SNAP Benefits ‘Automatically’”
Observing Veterans Day 2025
Observed annually on November 11, Veterans Day honors all those who served in the United States Armed Forces. Continue reading “Observing Veterans Day 2025”
Senate Passes Bill To Reopen Govt, Now Heads To The House
The U.S. Senate has approved a stopgap spending bill that will end the longest government shutdown in American history once the measure is passed in the House of Representatives.
The Senate-passed package will provide stopgap funding for much of the federal government through January 30, giving lawmakers a couple more months to work out agreement on nine of the dozen full-year spending bills. Continue reading “Senate Passes Bill To Reopen Govt, Now Heads To The House”
Apple Removes Gay Dating Apps + ‘Queen Of Versailles’ Opens + More News
Some news items for you as we head into the week:
• Wired: Apple has removed two of the most popular gay dating apps in China – Finka and Blued – from the App Store after receiving an order from China’s main internet regulator and censorship authority.
• Broadway World: Tony/Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth has returned to Broadway in The Queen of Versailles, now at the St. James Theatre. The new musical also stars Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham and is directed by Tony winner Michael Arden with music and lyrics by Oscar winner Stephen Schwartz. BW has a round-up of the reviews which were very mixed.
• LGBTQ Nation: Four people are dead and more than a dozen injured after a car crashed into the outdoor seating area in front of an LGBTQ nightclub in Tampa, Florida during last Saturday’s early morning hours. Helicopter footage of the police chase below. Continue reading “Apple Removes Gay Dating Apps + ‘Queen Of Versailles’ Opens + More News”
Trump Threatens To Dock Air Traffic Controllers – ‘Get Back To Work NOW!!!’
Donald Trump took to his failing Truth Social platform this morning to threaten air traffic controllers who don’t “get back to work NOW!!!” Continue reading “Trump Threatens To Dock Air Traffic Controllers – ‘Get Back To Work NOW!!!’”
Supreme Court Declines To Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused a request to reconsider its Obergefell v. Hodges ruling which made same-sex marriage legal nationwide in 2015. Continue reading “Supreme Court Declines To Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Ruling”
Senate Votes 60-40 To Begin Reopening Govt + More News
Some news items for you as we close out the weekend:
• New York Times: In a 60-to-40 vote on Sunday night, the Senate cleared the way for a spending deal to end the government shutdown. A group of Democrats broke their party’s blockade to vote with Republicans.
• Pink News: As the Supreme Court decides whether to hear a case that threatens marriage equality, research published earlier this week found that 65.8% of Americans support same-sex couples’ right to marry. Continue reading “Senate Votes 60-40 To Begin Reopening Govt + More News”
Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds + Pride In Palm Springs + More InstaHunks
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks this week starting with Imagine Dragons front man Dan Reynolds rocking out shirtless for the fans.
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Silver Fox Anthony Varrecchia + More News
Some news items for you this gorgeous Saturday as I’m attending a family wedding in New Jersey.
• The Caftan Chronicles: Tim Murphy chats with Instagram star Anthony Varrecchia (above), who’s had a roller coaster of a life. Continue reading “Silver Fox Anthony Varrecchia + More News”
What To Watch: ‘Broadway’s Leading Ladies’ Concert On PBS
PBS will premiere Broadway’s Leading Ladies, an all-star concert filmed at NYC’s The Town Hall in March, beginning November 28. Look for the special to air on local PBS stations as well as stream on PBS Passport. Continue reading “What To Watch: ‘Broadway’s Leading Ladies’ Concert On PBS”