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Thanks to the current high gas prices, ‘hypermilers’ are back — and I am so these people.
Hypermilers are folks who try to squeeze every possible mile out of a tank of gas via various driving habits including keeping tires properly inflated, accelerating gently, avoiding hard braking, anticipating red lights, coasting whenever possible, and always observing the speed limit. Continue reading “How ‘Hypermilers’ Are Maximizing Their Miles Per Gallon”
During the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised he’d deliver “record” achievements.
Well, here we are as the average price of diesel surged just before Labor Day to a record high this morning, spiking to $5.85 per gallon, per AAA. Continue reading “Thanks Trump: Diesel Hits Record High Of $5.85”
Donald Trump blasted big oil producers, including Exxon Mobil and Chevron, for making “too much money” after the oil majors reported big quarterly earnings during the Iran conflict.
Last week, Chevron reported its highest quarterly profit in six years. Exxon Mobil’s earnings hit a four-year high.
Those big-time earnings came as Team Trump is facing more and more pressure to prove it’s doing all it can to bring down high gas prices before the midterms. Continue reading “Trump Complains Big Oil Is Making “Too Much Money””
Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:
• LGBTQ Nation: It’s waaaaaaaaay early but….a new poll from Emerson College shows out former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg leading the pack of potential 2028 Democratic candidates. p.s. that beard is working for Pete…
• Erin in the Morning: Bossier Parish in Louisiana has advanced a criminal trans bathroom ban. Trans people could face up to six months in prison if they use a bathroom on municipal property that differs from their sex assigned at birth. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg Leads 2028 Poll + Louisiana Bathroom Ban + More”
With gas prices continuing to skyrocket, Donald Trump told CBS News Monday that he wants to pause the federal gas tax “for a period of time.” Continue reading “Trump Calls For Pausing Federal Gas Tax As Prices Soar”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• Gayety: A post on X lit up the platform after sharing a photo of a beefy booty in briefs and asking folks to weigh in. The prompt was simple. The response was anything but. Sixty million views later…
Continue reading “X User Asks About Men’s Butts And The Platform Lit Up + More News”
AAA’s tracking site shows the national average price of a gallon of regular gas hit $4.18 this morning. That’s the highest national average since April 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine. Continue reading “U.S. Gas Prices Hit 4-Year High As Iran War Negotiations Stall”
Some news items for you as we head into the week:
• Pink News: A former Boy Scout who was kicked out of the group for being gay when he was 18 years old is now working as a scoutmaster 45 years later. His 1981 legal challenge was the first to expose the organization’s ban on openly gay youth and adult leaders.
• The Independent: The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a bill banning ‘adult cabaret’ performances — like go-go dancers and drag artists –outside of adult settings such as nightclubs. Those found guilty of violating the proposed law could face felony charges and up to 18 months in prison. Continue reading “Former Scout Kicked Out For Being Gay Is Back 45 Years Later + More”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Gay Times: PEOPLE Magazine’s 2025 “Sexiest Man Alive” Jonathan Bailey has revealed the iconic gay-centered film Brokeback Mountain “completely activated” him as a teen.
• New York Times: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is considering a sweeping new policy that could bar both transgender women and some cisgender women with naturally higher testosterone levels from competing in female Olympic events. Continue reading “Jonathan Bailey On ‘Brokeback’ + New Olympic Policy On Trans Athletes + More”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A former congressional staffer has filed a lawsuit against Texas Rep. Troy Nehls (above), claiming he was forced to quit his position due to a “hostile work environment” saying Nehls and his staff of regularly made homophobic comments such as “gays go to hell.” Continue reading “Gay Staffer Sues TX Congressman For ‘Hostile Work Environment’ + More News”