LBGTQ News and More
Non-Binary Small Business Owner Throws 'Marriage-a-Thon' in Texas Town
A non-binary small business owner in Tyler, Texas protested the confirmation of the newest Supreme Court justice by throwing a party for any and all who wished to get married while they still can.
Tarantino has Deal for 2 Books on Films, Including 1 His Own
Quentin Tarantino's next work of imagination will be in book form.
Biden Adds Trans Vet to Transition Team
President-elect Joe Biden has added a transgender military veteran to his transition team.
New Icelandic Airline Set to Launch as Early as March 2021
MOM Air, a newly launched Icelandic Airline with main destinations between Iceland, Europe, and the U.S., is looking to set off as early as March 2021.
Slightly Used News :: November 17, 2020
It's the last episode of Season Two! We skip politics and talk about a bunch of complete nonsense to celebrate. Will there be a Season Three? Tune in to find out!
Who Will Be the First to Get COVID-19 Vaccines?
Once a vaccine gets a green light from the Food and Drug Administration, an expert panel will look at clinical trial data on side effects and how people of various ages, ethnicities and health statuses responded.
Georgia Official Says Lindsey Graham Asked Him About Tossing Ballots
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Monday that U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham asked him whether he had the power to reject certain absentee ballots, a question he interpreted as a suggestion to toss out legally cast votes.
Trump Campaign Lawsuit Over Pennsylvania Vote Heads to Court
A hearing on the Trump campaign's federal lawsuit seeking to prevent Pennsylvania officials from certifying the vote results remains on track for Tuesday after a judge quickly denied the campaign's new lawyer's request for a delay.
Facebook, Twitter CEOs Facing Questions on Election Measures
A Senate panel is calling on the CEOs of Facebook and Twitter to defend their handling of disinformation in the contest between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.
Can the Gay Adult Film Industry Solve Its Race Problem?
One former Black porn star says looking back after seven-plus years outside the industry, it's clear it was "a whole toxic environment of white supremacy and racism, completely all the time." Has anything changed?
News
Pandemic Holds Few Lessons for European Chefs, Mostly Misery
Many a three-star Michelin meal has been put into a takeout box and sent out on Deliveroo scooters, as renowned chefs in Belgium and elsewhere try to scrape through a second pandemic lockdown that is likely to threaten even the lucrative Christmas season.
Entertainment
Review: 'Unhinged' a Little Too Tame
Russell Crowe tries to make a throwaway road rage thriller into something more respectable, but "Unhinged" should have reveled in its B-movie goodness.
Business
Sydney Puts on a Show for Qantas Centenary
Sydney has commemorated Qantas Airways' 100-year anniversary by lighting up its iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge as a larger-than-life birthday cake complete with illuminated candles that were blown out by a Qantas 787 as it did a low level overfly at 1,500'
Technology
One Half of the 'Property Brothers' Praises Solar in Doc
As half of HGTV's "Property Brothers," Jonathan Scott is all about transforming interior spaces. Now he's revealing a massive space he'd like to transform — the Earth.
Finance
Global Shares Drop on Worries Over Surging Virus Cases
Global shares mostly traded lower Friday as rising cases of coronavirus infections in the U.S., Europe and Asia add to worries that economies will once again be hamstrung by pandemic restrictions on travel and businesses.
Cars
Lyft's Zimmer Talks Future of Workplace, Electric Vehicles
Lyft scored a major victory when California voters passed Proposition 22, allowing app-based companies to treat drivers as contractors. We talked with John Zimmer, president and co-founder of Lyft Inc.
Style
New Survey Names Italians Most Stylishly Dressed
The Mediterranean country, which is home to world-famous designers and fashion houses including Prada and Versace, took the top spot in the international poll of 14,000 adults from across Europe.
Health/Fitness
Long-Term Care Workers, Grieving and Under Siege, Brace for COVID's Next Round
As the coronavirus surges around the country, hundreds of thousands of workers in nursing homes and assisted living centers are watching cases rise in long-term care facilities with a sense of dread.
Travel
5 Ways to Experience Thanksgiving in NYC
Whether you live in New York City or want to safely take advantage of the bounty of travel deals, lower Manhattan — even amid a pandemic — sparkles during the holidays. Here are five ways to experience Thanksgiving.
Nightlife
'Epic' Memories: Archive Pics from Boston's Roxy 1
Back a decade ago, Epic at the Roxy was Boston's go-to club on Saturday nights. Here's the first of two albums of archive pics from the club events hosted by the late Chris Harris.
Slightly Used News :: November 17, 2020
Recent Reviews
Review: The Force is with 'The LEGO Star Wars: Holiday Special'
Power your imagination in a galaxy far, far away as Disney+ celebrates the spirit of the season by sending "Star Wars" hero Rey on an adventure through the saga that recreates the greatest moments in LEGO style!
Review: 'Ghosts Of The République' a Heart-Warming, and Wrenching, Story
The heart-touching story of the journey of a French gay couple determined to become parents, even with all the odds stacked against them.
Review: 'His Dark Materials,' Season Two, is the Fun Escapist Fare We Need Right Now
HBO's series adaptation of Philip Pullman's fantasy trilogy continues, with Season Two a remarkable, big-budget faithful adaptation of the epic's second volume.
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