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News Round-Up: February 27, 2022

Out actor Ariana DeBose won the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her star turn as "Anita" in West Side Story
Ariana DeBose as ‘Anita’ in West Side Story
Some news items you might have missed: • SAG Awards: Out actress Ariana DeBose was honored tonight with the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her acclaimed turn as “Anita” in the Steven Spielberg reboot of West Side Story. Continue reading “News Round-Up: February 27, 2022”

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Biden Orders $350 Million In Military Aid To Be Released To Ukraine

President Joe Biden has ordered $350 million in military aid released to Ukraine as Russia's invasion of the eastern European country continues
President Joe Biden (photo: White House/Public Domain)
President Biden has instructed Secretary of State Antony Blinken to release an additional $350 million for military aid for Ukraine as the invasion by Russia continues. Continue reading “Biden Orders $350 Million In Military Aid To Be Released To Ukraine”

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World Leaders Condemn Russian Attack On Ukraine Calling For ‘Heavy Sanctions’

After weeks of watching Russian forces amass at Ukraine’s borders on three sides, Russia has launched an invasion of the neighboring country with attacks in several major Ukraine cities including Kyiv, the nation’s capitol. Continue reading “World Leaders Condemn Russian Attack On Ukraine Calling For ‘Heavy Sanctions’”

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Tom Holland On Spidey Suit Secrets And More News Stories

Tom Holland on Spidey suit secrets
Tom Holland (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • UpRoxx: Tom Holland on Spidey suit secrets – the actor (above) recently shared that former Spider-Men Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, who appear in the multiverse romp, Spider-Man: No Way, got a little help in the padding of their old Spidey suit. “I’m not going to tell you who, but one of us has a fake ass in their suit.” Continue reading “Tom Holland On Spidey Suit Secrets And More News Stories”

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Ukraine President: Intel Indicates Russia Will Attack Ukraine Feb. 16

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

NBC News is reporting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced today that his government has been told that Wednesday, Feb. 16, will be “the day of attack” when Russia invades Ukraine. Continue reading “Ukraine President: Intel Indicates Russia Will Attack Ukraine Feb. 16”

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News Round-Up: November 24, 2021

Jim and Sasha Allen on The Voice

Some news items you might have missed: • The Voice: I’m so happy to see Jim and Sasha Allen, father and son, do so well this season. On top of their genuinely satisfying performances, Sasha is the first trans competitor to make the Top 10. Check out their blind audition below. I’ll be writing about them more… Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 24, 2021”

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News Round-Up: June 29, 2021

US Embassy in Russia flies the rainbow flag in honor of Pride Month

US Embassy in Russia flies the rainbow flag in honor of Pride Month
(image via the US embassy in Russia)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Gaily Grind: The U.S. embassy in Russia (above), along with the British and Canadian embassies, hoisted rainbow Pride flags on their buildings in Moscow, defying the country’s “gay propaganda” law signed by Vladimir Putin in 2013. • Kenneth-in-the-212: Former gay porn guy Paul Wagner is reportedly attempting a comeback on OnlyFans. More at the link. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQZN57mND5J/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link • New York Post: Reps for Donald Trump approached the social media platform Parler in January with an offer to have the then-president move his social media presence to the platform in exchange for 40 percent of the company’s gross revenues and a promise to “ban anyone who spoke negatively about him.” The owners said ‘no.’ • CBS News: Champlain Towers South was reportedly facing $15M in repairs before it collapsed on June 24. A 2018 engineering report warned of damage to the concrete, and a contractor gave multiple photos to the Miami Herald showing evidence of corrosion and cracks in the building just days before the collapse.

• Edge Media: The Spanish Cabinet on Tuesday passed a draft bill on LGBTI rights that will seek parliamentary approval to allow transgender people over 16 to freely change their gender and name without doctors or witnesses intervening in the process. • Vogue Magazine: First Lady Dr. Jill Biden covers the August issue of Vogue Magazine. Annie Leibovitz snapped the gorgeous cover image and Jonathan Van Meter wrote the article titled, “A First Lady For All Of Us.”