LGBTQ News and More
In a Sea of Rosé, These Pinks Pop
Don't worry if pink isn't your color. In the steamy days of summer, rosé is the perfect wine to revive and refresh, whether you're sipping poolside or at a beach, picnic or barbecue.
UEFA Declines Munich Application for Rainbow-Colored Stadium
UEFA has declined the Munich city council's application to have its stadium illuminated in rainbow colors for Germany's final European Championship group game against Hungary on Wednesday.
Love, Sex, and Death... François Ozon on 'Summer of 85'
Prolific out French director François Ozon adapted one his favorite YA novels into "Summer of 85," a sunlit coming-of-age romance bookended by a criminal procedural that follows the romance between two young men.
Activists: Vatican is 'Meddling' in Italy's LGBT Rights Law
The Vatican has formally opposed a proposed Italian law expanding anti-discrimination protections to the LGBT community, a leading Italian newspaper reported Tuesday.
Hungary's Foreign Minister Defends Law Limiting LGBT Rights
Hungary's foreign minister alleged Tuesday that a disinformation campaign was being used to rally international criticism of a recent Hungarian law widely seen as targeting LGBT people.
US Hits Encouraging Milestones on Virus Deaths and Shots
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the early days of the disaster in March 2020, while the drive to put shots in arms hit another encouraging milestone Monday: 150 million Americans fully vaccinated.
Driver Says He is Devastated by Fatal Pride Parade Crash
Fort Lauderdale police said all evidence indicates it was a terrible accident, noting the driver cooperated fully with the investigation and there was no evidence drugs or alcohol were involved.
After Coming Out as Gay, Twitter Shows Love for NFL Player Carl Nassib
After Carl Nassib came out as gay on Instagram, social media followed with high praise for his decision.
Watch: Las Vegas Raiders' Carl Nassib Comes Out as Gay, First Active Athlete in NFL
Las Vegas Raiders' defensive end Carl Nassib took to Instagram Monday to come out as gay for Pride month, effectively becoming the first active NFL player to be openly gay in the league's history.
At 17, He Received a New Heart. By 23, He Began Transitioning.
For most transgender people, starting hormone therapy requires a therapist's approval. As the recipient of a new heart, Maddox Jones also needed his transplant team's OK.
News
Paid in Full? Biden, GOP Struggle over Infrastructure Costs
Congressional negotiators and the White House appear open to striking a roughly $1 trillion deal on infrastructure. But they are struggling with the hard part — how to pay for it.
Entertainment
Florida Beach Town Writes Amazon TV Series to Lure Tourists
Travel marketers in St. Petersburg and Clearwater, Florida commissioned an original, scripted TV series, seeking to draw quarantine-weary tourists to the area's sugar sand beaches.
Business
In Surprise Move, Norwegian Low-Cost Airline Names New CEO
A new CEO for low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle was tapped Monday when the carrier's Chief Financial Officer Geir Karlsen was named a day after the board decided to immediately terminate the contract with former CEO Jacob Schram.
Technology
In a Murky Sea of Mental Health Apps, Consumers Left Adrift
Even as industry hype mounts, researchers and companies are scrambling to prove that mental health apps actually work.
Finance
Liz Weston: How to Harness Your HSA's Superpowers
High-deductible health insurance plans have hidden superpowers that make them a great way for some people to create a tax-free pot of money for retirement or other long-term goals.
Cars
Nissan CEO Promises Turnaround for Disgruntled Shareholders
Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida pleaded for patience from disgruntled shareholders Tuesday and promised a turnaround at the Japanese automaker.
Style
Armani Talks Succession at First Live Show Since Pandemic
Giorgio Armani hinted at his succession plans on Monday as he staged his first live runway show since the pandemic, and following a fall that landed him the hospital for two weeks.
Health/Fitness
What It Means When Celebrities Stay Coy About Their Vaccine Status
The politicization of the shots, misinformation and flawed public messaging from the government have made the vaccines controversial and something some public figures are reluctant to endorse.
Travel
Tourism Boom Pressures Tibet's Historic Sites
Tourism is booming in Tibet as more Chinese travel in-country because of the coronavirus pandemic, posing risks to the region's fragile environment and historic sites.
Nightlife
Submerge Swim Party @ The W Hollywood :: June 19, 2021
Over the unofficial LA Pride weekend, the hot men and women of Southern California showed off their summer bodies at the Submerge Swim Party, part of the Velvet Dreams weekend at the W Hollywood.
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Walking With Shadows' is Predictable and Flat
This film about a gay men who marries to meet his religious family's religious expectations under-delivers on its dramatic possibilities and plods to a predictable destination.
Review: 'Hold These Truths' Celebrates Pacifist Hero
In Jeanne Sakata's one-person play actor Jomar Tagatac is superb as Gordon Hirabayashi, a sunny Quaker activist staring down the federal government's World War II-era internment orders.
Review: 'Milkwater' a Captivating Character Study
Morgan Ingari's comedy is a stirring, poignant character study of a young woman caught in one of life's dead zones, where she's not making progress — and not even sure she's feeling a need to.