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Scientists Urge NASA to Rename James Webb Telescope Because of Namesake's Homophobic Legacy
NASA is facing a new call to change the name of the James Webb telescope because of its namesake's homophobic legacy.
Megan Thee Stallion Shows Off Her Calvins in New Campaign
Megan Thee Stallion is the latest celebrity to show off her Calvins in a revealing new campaign for the iconic underwear.
Andy Towle Departs Influential Gay Blog Site Towleroad
After nearly 18 years, gay blogger Andy Towle is departing his influential website, Towleroad.
Are Hair Salons Ready to Become Gender Neutral?
Now that vaccinations are on the uptick, those unkempt heads are making their way back to the salon. But outdated binaries aren't always welcome.
NHL's Jamie Benn Slammed for Liking Transphobic Post
National Hockey League player Jamie Benn is in hot water after liking a transphobic post by conservative talking head Candace Owens.
Thirst Trapping with Personal Trainer & Underwear Model Kyle Hynick
It is easy to understand why Canadian personal trainer Kyle Hynick is such a popular underwear model.
South Korea's First Known Transgender Soldier Found Dead
South Korea's first known transgender soldier, who protested the military's decision last year to discharge her for undergoing gender reassignment surgery, was found dead at her home on Wednesday.
Lawmakers Can't Cite Local Examples of Trans Girls in Sports
Legislators in over 20 states introduced bills this year that would ban trans girls from competing on girls' sports teams in public high schools but in almost every case, sponsors can't cite a single instance where there were any problems.
Grindr Announces First Original Series - the Irreverent Comedy 'Bridesman'
With so many digital platforms hungry to produce their own original content, Grindr has now joined the ranks with their first original series, "Bridesman."
In a New Series, TCM Takes a Look at 'Problematic' Classics
TCM's new series "Reframed Classics" promises wide-ranging discussions about 18 culturally significant films from the 1920s through the 1960s that also have problematic aspects, including "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "Swing Time" and "Gone with the Wind."
News
Cuomo Addresses Harassment Claims, Vows to Stay in Office
Besieged by sexual harassment allegations, a somber New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo apologized Wednesday, saying he "learned an important lesson" about his own behavior around women, but he said he intended to remain in office.
Entertainment
Niecy Nash Set to Host The 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Hulu
Niecy Nash set to host the 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Hulu on April 8.
Business
Comic-Con to Remain Virtual in 2021, Cites Financial Strain
San Diego Comic-Con will remain virtual for the July event, but organizers are planning for a smaller-scale gathering later this year.
Technology
Keeping Clean Could Be Deadly: Briotech's Solution to Pandemic-Era Disinfection
Briotech, a global leader in HOCl technology and manufacturing, has created a multi-use product line with game-changing technologies in health and disinfection.
Finance
President Biden's Plan To Change Credit Reporting And Scoring
If President Biden has his way, he will create a public credit reporting agency (CRA) to compete with the three major credit bureaus and maybe one day replace them altogether.
Cars
New or Used? Either Way, Price Hikes Squeeze U.S. Auto Buyers
The viral pandemic has triggered a cascade of price hikes throughout America's auto industry — a surge that has made both new and used vehicles unaffordable for many.
Style
U.S. Postage Stamp Campaign Launches to Honor LGBTQ Trailblazers
The National LGBTQ Task Force and the International Imperial Court System, two prominent LGBTQ organizations, have announced a campaign to call on the U.S. Postal Service to issue stamps honoring four influential LGBTQ trailblazers.
Health/Fitness
Virus Variant Races Through Italy, Especially Among Children
The variant of the coronavirus discovered in Britain is prevalent among Italy's infected schoolchildren and is helping to fuel a "robust" uptick in the curve of COVID-19 contagion in the country, the health minister said Tuesday.
Travel
Sun, Sand and Shots: Caribbean Seeks Vaccines to Revive Economy
The Caribbean is hunting for visitors and vaccines to jump-start the stalled economy in one of the world's most tourism-dependent regions.
Nightlife
SF Queer Bar Virgil's is Permanently Closing
Virgil's Sea Room, a queer bar that opened in 2013 in the Mission District of San Francisco, is permanently closing.
Slightly Used News :: November 17, 2020
Recent Reviews
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The Russo Brothers' first followup since they end-gamed the "Avengers" is a visually stunning and raw look at one man's descent into PTSD and addiction, and his struggles to come out the other side of it alive.