Gay News: The Latest
Tom Daley Hits Back at Homophobic Russian Media Trolls
During the Olympics, Tom Daley was ridiculed for being gay on Russian media. Acknowledging he was unaware of it because, well, the Olympic Games, he condemned them with a call for inclusion.
With Coronavirus Rising, 'The Suicide Squad' Opens Softly
Moviegoing, once expected to be closer to semi-normal levels by now, continues to be battered by the pandemic, the delta variant of the coronavirus and in-home streaming. The latest casualty: James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad."
Watch: Trans City Councilwoman Confronts Store Owner Over Transphobic Sign
A trans city councilwoman from Aberdeen, Washington confronted a store owner about a transphobic sign he posted in the window.
François Ozon Reveals What Went into Gay Romance Flick 'Summer of 85'
Who but French auteur François Ozon could make a fun, frolicksome film that fulfills the all the erotic and existential promise of a story like "Summer of 85," which brims with eros and tragedy?
Women Send Powerful Message in Olympic Track and Field
They set records everyone saw coming and others that surprised the experts.
To Shake Hands or Not? An Age-Old Human Gesture Now in Limbo
As workers return to the office, friends reunite and more church services shift from Zoom to in person, this exact question is befuddling growing numbers of people: to shake or not to shake?
Watch: Out Singer Duncan James Says he's Expecting to be Trolled after Getting Botox, Gaining Weight
Duncan James sees trolling ahead. The 43-year-old singer admitted that he's preparing to be trolled over his recent weight gain and the result of his Botox injections.
Carl Nassib Says he's Gotten Only 'Love & Support' from Raiders Since Coming Out
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib said he has received "nothing but love and support" from his teammates after he came out as gay earlier this summer.
Meghan McCain Makes Low-Key Exit from 'The View'
Meghan McCain made a low-key departure from "The View" after four years on Friday, joking that she wanted to apologize to show producer Brian Teta "for making his blood pressure rise as much as I did."
Hungary Adds New Restrictions on Sale of LGBTQ+-Themed Books
Hungary's government on Friday ordered booksellers to place children's books that depict homosexuality in "closed packaging," the latest move in an escalating campaign that rights groups have decried as an assault on the LGBTQ+ community.
News
Hate Crime Charges Filed in Puerto Rico Transgender Killing
Three men have been charged with hate crimes after being accused of using a paintball gun to shoot at a transgender woman in Puerto Rico who was later found dead, federal authorities said Friday.
Entertainment
Review: Sick, Nasty Horror Film 'Born for Hell' Lives Again Thanks to New Severin Films Blu-ray
Severin Films brings this 1976 horror to Blu-ray, with a pleasing presentation and a long list of special features to enjoy. This is a terrific release of a downright nasty genre work.
Business
Watch: Married Same-Sex Couple Say Burger King Workers Harassed, Threatened Them
A married couple claims they were harassed with anti-gay slurs and threatened by Burger King employees in Salida, California. They've since reported the incident to the police.
Technology
Dating Changed During the Pandemic; Apps are Following Suit
Despite the social distancing of the past 18 months, the use of dating apps in general has surged as people sought connections amid their isolation and dating apps are responding by rolling out new features.
Finance
Don't Want a Vaccine? Be Prepared to Pay More for Insurance
In 2020, before covid vaccines, most major private insurers waived patient payments — from coinsurance to deductibles — for covid treatment. But many if not most have allowed that policy to lapse.
Cars
Edmunds: The Five Best Hybrid SUVs You Can Buy
The latest hybrid SUVs can get impressive fuel economy while providing plenty of cargo space, a higher ride height, available all-wheel drive and cutting-edge technology features.
Style
Watch: Tom Daley Unveils Adorable Team Great Britain Knitted Cardigan
Out Olympic British diver Tom Daley finally posted a photo of his finished knitted cardigan with Team Great Britain logos to his Made With Love By Tom Daley knitting page.
Health/Fitness
Shots Give COVID-19 Survivors Big Immune Boost, Studies Show
Even people who have recovered from COVID-19 are urged to get vaccinated, especially as the extra-contagious delta variant surges — and a new study shows survivors who ignored that advice were more than twice as likely to get reinfected.
Travel
Virgin Galactic Restarts Space-Trip Sales at $450K and Up
The ticket window is open again for space flights at Virgin Galactic, with prices starting at $450,000 a seat.
Nightlife
Sleuths in Spain Sniff Out Ibiza's Illegal COVID-19 Parties
Some of the summer hires on the Mediterranean party island of Ibiza are different this year: they include private detectives posing as tourists who tip off police about illegal parties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
