Gay News: The Latest
World Leaders and Royalty Among Line-Up for Online Global Pride Event
A worldwide LGBTQIA+ Pride event has announced the first wave of speakers and acts appearing at the online event on June 27, expected to attract up to 300 million viewers.
Social Media, Music World Go Dark for Black Out Tuesday
Though Black Out Tuesday was originally organized by the music community, the social media world also went dark in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, joining voices around the world outraged by the killings of black people in the U.S.
Virginia County Pulls Officers from DC After Trump Photo-op
Arlington County, Virginia, pulled its officers out of the District of Columbia Monday night after they played a supporting role in clearing protesters from a park outside the White House so the president could walk to a church for a photo opportunity.
Biden: Trump 'Consumed' by Ego, Not Leading During Crisis
Joe Biden blistered President Trump a day after police drove back peaceful protesters near the White House so Trump could pose with a Bible before a damaged church. Biden said Trump's "narcissism has become more important than the nation that he leads."
Dying Virtually: Pandemic Drives Medically Assisted Deaths Online
Medically assisted deaths in America are increasingly taking place online, from the initial doctor's visit to the ingestion of life-ending medications.
US Ambassador to Germany Resigns from Post, Deputy Stands In
The U.S. ambassador to Germany has resigned from his post and the State Department after two years in the job.
In Britain's Second Phase, Meeting Up with Strangers Still Not Allowed
In the second phase of the lockdown in Britain, meeting up between strangers is still prohibited and subject to fine.
Will Temperature Checks of Employees Make Workplaces Safe?
People with the virus can be contagious without a fever, so it's still important for employers to increase space between workers, disinfect surfaces and encourage hand washing.
Anderson Cooper Critiques Trump Harshly for Attack Against Peaceful Protestors
Out CNN anchor Anderson Cooper dragged President Trump during his June 1 broadcast for declaring himself an "ally" to peaceful protestors at very moment he was attacking them.
After Complaints, Grindr Will Finally Remove its 'Ethnicity Filter'
The gay dating and hookup app Grindr took to social media this week to announce it is removing its "ethnicity filter" from the next version app after it drew criticism from its users.
News
Slightly Used News :: June 1, 2020
One Million Moms clutch their pearls over Disney's latest short, openly-gay PA Rep. Brian Sims rages, and EDGE says farewell to Larry Kramer. All this and more in this week's "Slightly Used News" - tune in now!
Entertainment
Review: Beautifully Photographed, "And Then We Danced" Is A First-Ever LGBT Triumph For Georgia
This first LGBTQ drama from Georgia (the country) is an excellent and finely-nuanced coming-out tale.
Business
A Coast-to-Coast Snapshot at the Impact of the Coronavirus on the Housing Market
Here's a quick look at the current state of the real estate market in a few cities coast to coast during the COVID-19 crisis.
Technology
Gilead Says Drug Helped Moderately Ill Coronavirus Patients
A California biotech company says its experimental drug remdesivir improved symptoms when given for five days to moderately ill, hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
Finance
Congress Said COVID-19 Tests Should be Free, But Who's Paying?
Hospitals around the country are afraid to send out hundreds of thousands of bills related to COVID-19 testing. That's because Congress mandated there would be no copays and no out-of-pocket costs for patients. But who's paying?
Cars
Infected Workers, Parts Shortages Slow Auto Factory Restarts
For some automakers, full production has been delayed, or it's been herky-herky, with production lines stopping and starting.
Style
No Haircut? No Problem. How to Survive Pandemic Hair
YouTube style expert Alex Costa offers his tips for how to manage your COVID coif.
Health/Fitness
Why People Believe Religious Faith Will Save then From Disease
A recent poll of religious Americans found that around two-thirds believe that COVID-19 has been sent by God, as a warning to mankind.
Travel
Greek Tourism Minister Says All Foreign Visitors Welcome
Greece is ready to welcome tourists from all over the world this summer but will be adhering to the advice of health experts to ensure it remains a safe destination in terms of the risk of coronavirus spread.
Nightlife
Interim Mr. Gay World a Heroic Doctor Who Battled COVID-19
When Mr. Gay World 2020 had to be put off to next year, the plan was for first runner-up from 2019 to serve an interim term. Then an ironic twist emerged - one with a heroic tinge.
