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Pete Buttigieg’s Family Swatted By False CPS Report + More

Pete Buttigieg

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Substack: Pete Buttigieg said Friday that an anonymous child protective services allegation brought police and a Child Protective Services worker to his family’s home this week, forced his 4-year-old twins into forensic interviews, and left him briefly separated from them before authorities concluded the report was false.

Note – the kids are not, and were not, at risk. Hit the link – this is hideous. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg’s Family Swatted By False CPS Report + More”

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P!NK To Host 79th Tony Awards + New Music From Kiesza + More

International pop star P!NK (via Depositphotos)

Happy Friday! Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Broadway News: International pop star P!NK (above) will host the 79th annual Tony Awards on June 7, airing on CBS. While she has not performed in a Broadway production, her music is featured in the jukebox musicals “& Juliet” and “Moulin Rouge!”

• Broadway World: Speaking of the Great White Way, the reviews are in for the new revival of Death of a Salesman starring Tony Award winners Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf, and it’s pretty much 10s across the board. Hit the link for a round-up of reviews. Continue reading “P!NK To Host 79th Tony Awards + New Music From Kiesza + More”

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Remembering Two Gay Heroes Of 9/11 + More News

Nighttime tribute to heroes of 9/11 (via Depositphotos)

Some news items you might have missed:

• Gayety: Remembering two gay heroes lost on September 11 – former rugby player Mark Bingham (who joined three others in resisting the hijackers aboard United Flight 93) and FDNY chaplain Father Mychal Judge (who rushed to Ground Zero immediately after the first tower fell).

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What To Watch – Brazil’s ‘BABY’ + More News

Scene from BABY

Some news items you might have missed:

• Gay Times: There are zero openly gay and bi men actively competing in America’s top pro sports leagues. Anyone else wonder what’s keeping the closet door shut?

• Metro Weekly: Brazil’s “Baby” (top photo) follows a gay teen and his older hustler mentor navigating love, danger, and abandonment on the streets of São Paulo. Available now on Apple, Amazon, and YouTube. Continue reading “What To Watch – Brazil’s ‘BABY’ + More News”

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Teacher Fired For Using Student’s Preferred Name + More News

Teacher fired for calling student by their preferred name

Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Post: An 11-year veteran high school teacher in Florida lost her job for calling a student by their preferred name without parental permission. No malicious intent – just a teacher trying to be respectful of a student. More than 53K people have signed a petition in support of the teacher. Continue reading “Teacher Fired For Using Student’s Preferred Name + More News”

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Report: U.S. Economy Grew At 2.8% Pace In Third Quarter

U.S. economy grew at 2.8% in the third quarter of 2024 due to healthy consumer spending

With just days before Election Day, the U.S. just got its latest economic report and the news is good, even if you don’t feel it. The Bureau of Economic Analysis reports the U.S. economy grew at a healthy annualized rate of 2.8% in the third quarter of 2024 powered by strong consumer spending for a range of goods and services, including cars, dining out and travel. Continue reading “Report: U.S. Economy Grew At 2.8% Pace In Third Quarter”

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Gay Guide To The Super Bowl + More News

Here's your gay guide to the Super Bowl - you know, the thing happening before and after the Rihanna concert on Sunday.
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Some news items you might have missed: • Xtra: Here’s your gay guide to the Super Bowl – you know, the thing happening before and after the Rihanna concert on Sunday. Two notables: This will be the very first meeting of two Black quarterbacks in the big game, as well as the first time two brothers will face off on opposing teams (Jason and Travis Kelce). Continue reading “Gay Guide To The Super Bowl + More News”