LBGTQ News and More
House Dems Pick Moderate, Out New Yorker to Lead Campaign Arm
House Democrats elected centrist Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney on Thursday to lead their campaign arm into the 2022 elections, picking a lawmaker who wins in a closely divided district as they dissect why they unexpectedly lost seats in November's voting.
Volunteer Bitten by Tiger at Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue
A female volunteer who regularly feeds big cats was bitten and seriously injured by a tiger Thursday morning at Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue sanctuary in Florida, which was made famous by the Netflix series "Tiger King," officials said.
World Rugby's Ban on Trans Players Has Nothing to Do With 'Fairness'
The decision by World Rugby to ban trans players from participating in women's events is another setback for transgender athletes.
Trump Loves to Win but Keeps Losing Election Lawsuits
For a man obsessed with winning, President Donald Trump is losing a lot.
Biden Adjusting Agenda to Reflect Narrow Divide in Congress
President-elect Joe Biden is adjusting the scope of his agenda to meet the challenges of governing with a narrowly divided Congress and the complications of legislating during a raging pandemic.
California Monolith Pops Up After Finds in Utah, Romania
Days after the discovery and swift disappearance of two shining metal monoliths half a world apart, another towering structure has popped up and then quickly vanished, this time from the pinnacle of a trail in California.
Cheers! Or Not: 'Scandalous' 1st Christmas Card Up for Sale
The first commercially printed Christmas card is up for sale — a merry Victorian-era scene that scandalized some who denounced it as humbug when it first appeared in 1843.
Former Reds Sportscaster 'Embarrassed' by On-Air Homophobic Slur
Sportscaster Thom Brennaman is "embarrassed" at having used a gay slur on-air during an August 19 game between Cincinnati and Kansas City.
Krysten Sinema in Purple Wig Steals Show at Senate Swearing-In
Sen. Krysten Sinema (D-Ariz.), resplendent in a purple wig and zebra striped shawl, stole the show at the swearing-in of new Democratic colleague Sen. Mark Kelly on Wednesday.
Tommy Dorfman Posts In and Out of the Bathtub Thirst-traps
Check out the pics of genderqueer/nonbinary actor Tommy Dorfman (from Netflix's "13 Reasons Why") in and out of the bathtub.
News
NYC Hospital Workers, Knowing How Bad It Can Get, Brace for COVID 2nd Wave
Many front-line workers are nervous about hospital preparedness, and many observers are less bullish about the effectiveness of the coronavirus testing and tracing infrastructure.
Entertainment
Review: 'Mank' is One of 2020's Best
David Fincher's "Mank" is quite simply the best film of 2020, and one of the most significant films of our two-decade old millennium.
Business
Orbitz and IGLTA Foundation Partner For Equality in Travel Industry
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) Foundation is receiving much-needed support this week courtesy of an Orbitz campaign advocating for equality in the travel industry.
Technology
A Year in 60 Secs: TikTok Lists Top Videos, Creators of 2020
From skateboarding to Fleetwood Mac to learning Cardi B's rump-shaking choreography, TikTok users got creative in a pandemic year with new songs, dances and memes in 60 seconds or less.
Finance
During ACA Open Enrollment, Picking a Plan Invites New COVID Complications
People buying their own health insurance have even more to think about this year, particularly those post-COVID-19 patients with lingering health concerns, the "long haulers," who join the club of Americans with preexisting conditions.
Cars
Hyundai, Kia Fined for Delaying U.S. Engine Failure Recalls
Hyundai and Kia must pay $137 million in fines and safety improvements because they moved too slowly to recall over 1 million vehicles with engines that can fail.
Style
Get Grooming: The Best Men's Skincare Product Gifts of the Year
Dark circle under your eyes? A complexion that says you haven't left the house in days (or weeks). We're with you, which is all the more reason to gift yourself or your loved one of the best grooming brands for men on the market.
Health/Fitness
New Study Explores How Hydration Affects Happiness and Optimism
Does being properly hydrated have a transcendent effect on our lives? According to a new poll, hydration may be the recipe for happiness.
Travel
Data Shows Americans Couldn't Resist Thanksgiving Travel
Americans couldn't resist the urge to gather for Thanksgiving, driving only slightly less than a year ago and largely ignoring the pleas of public health experts.
Nightlife
COVID Rules Dish Up McDonald's at London Gay Club, Patrons Mock Online
Saturdays at London's Heaven Nightclub are getting a little happier - at least, the meals are. New COVID rules say bars must serve "substantial meals" with drinks, and McDonald's is partnering with the club.
Get Grooming: The Best Men's Skincare Product Gifts of the Year
Slightly Used News :: November 17, 2020
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Anything for Jackson' is Mild, Silly
Why, oh why, do seemingly normal people always feel the need to summon Satan? I mean... do any of these people think it is going to end well?
Review: In 'Parallel,' Suspense, Smart Sci-fi are the Best Special Effects
A group of young tech bros (and one woman, an artist) living in Seattle discover a hidden attic and a mirror that acts as a portal to other universes in director Isaac Ezban's paranoia-infused sci-fi thriller.
Review: 'Black Bear' Two Different Movies in One
You may hate this film; you may find its audacity dazzling; you will probably prefer one of the other of its two main chapters. But it won't be one of those movies that simply evaporates from your mind within hours.
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