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.
• The Advocate: ‘Jeopardy!’ champ Amy Schneider schooled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on drag in the military responding to a report from last summer of an admiral being denied a promotion, supposedly because he allowed a drag performance on his aircraft carrier.
• ESPN: Donald Trump reportedly wants the Washington Commanders’ new stadium in D.C. to be named after him.
President Donald Trump wants the Washington Commanders to name their planned $3.7 billion stadium after him, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/LSu86wehGg
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 8, 2025
• CNBC: Job cuts for October totaled 153,074, a 183% surge from September and 175% higher than the same month a year ago, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. It was the highest level for any October since 2003.
• Gay City News: New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani captured 81% of the LGBTQ vote in the race for mayor highlighting his strong base of support among queer New Yorkers.
New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani captured 81% of the LGBTQ vote in the general election race for mayor, exit polls show, highlighting his strong base of support among queer New Yorkers. https://t.co/bJLxNZxfcm
— Gay City News (@GayCityNews) November 5, 2025
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