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Astronauts Safely Return To Earth + Trump Admin Moves To End HIV Prevention + More

Astronaut Suni Williams back on Earth (screen capture)

Some news items you might have missed: • New York Times: Suni Williams (above) and Butch Wilmore have safely returned to Earth after an unexpected extended stay on the International Space Station. • The Advocate: The Trump administration is considering a plan to eliminate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s division focused on HIV prevention. HIV prevention advocates say the drastic change could cost U.S. taxpayers millions of dollars if the virus resurges. Continue reading “Astronauts Safely Return To Earth + Trump Admin Moves To End HIV Prevention + More”

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Out Wrestler Anthony Bowens Calls Out Homophobes + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Out professional wrestler Anthony Bowens (above) has called out homophobes who have told him not to talk about his sexuality. Last year, he made history as the first out-gay wrestler to win an AEW championship. Continue reading “Out Wrestler Anthony Bowens Calls Out Homophobes + More News”

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Happy New Year From The International Space Station

Just a couple of astronauts floating around the International Space Station wishing you a Happy New Year:

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 42 Commander Barry Wilmore and Flight Engineer Terry Virts of NASA wish the world a happy New Year during downlink messages from the orbital complex on Dec. 17.

Wilmore has been aboard the research lab since late September and will remain in orbit until mid-March 2015.

Virts arrived at the station in late November and will stay until mid-May 2015.

(h/t JMG)