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When he invited Kanye and a Holocaust denier to Mar-a-Lago, that should have been enough. But, it was enough years ago. The post To those Jews who still support him appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »

(RNS) — Last year the 24-year-old right-wing media personality told an audience that the United States will cease to be America 'if it loses its white demographic core and if it loses its faith in Jesus Christ.' The post Who is Trump and Kanye’s dinner companion, Nick Fuentes? appeared first... Read more »

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The emirate, where gay sex is illegal, faced intense scrutiny in the run-up to the tournament regarding the safety and inclusion of LGBTQ visitors. The post Rainbow struggle playing out on sidelines of World Cup appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The shooting Saturday took place as mourners left the funeral of a woman who was fatally shot earlier this month, according to police. The post Drive-by shooting injures 2 at funeral at Nashville church appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »

JERUSALEM (AP) — Giving the sensitive role to Ben-Gvir raises concerns of a further escalation in Israeli-Palestinian tensions. The post Far-right Ben-Gvir to be Israel’s national security minister appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »

(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Thanksgiving, the verdict against Cardinal Zen and more. The post Photos of the Week: Thanksgiving; Cardinal Zen verdict appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »

"Funny, you don't look Jewish" is not funny. We need to change the perceptions of what it means to look, and do, Jewish. The post Time for a “new” Jewish holiday appeared first on Religion News Service.... Read more »

ATLANTA (AP) — The justices put a lower court ruling overturning the ban on hold while they consider an appeal. Doctors who had resumed providing abortions after six weeks had to immediately stop. The post Georgia high court reinstates ban on abortions after 6 weeks appeared first on Religion News... Read more »

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican tribunal weighing a financial fraud case heard a secret recording of Pope Francis about the Holy See’s payments to free a nun held hostage by al-Qaida-linked militants. The post Vatican court hears secret recording of pope on hostage fees appeared first on Religion News... Read more »

Harry Allen was a skilled barroom brawler, trick shooter, and dashing womanizer known for having multiple mares in his stable at any given moment.... Read more »

The Department of Defense provides gender-affirming surgeries for active-duty military personnel, but it denies this lifesaving care to dependents.... Read more »

The Church's support for the Respect for Marriage Act may come from its awareness of its own self-interest. Or, rather, was it divine revelation?... Read more »

"I’m thankful for the opportunity to learn from my mistakes," one of the attackers said in court.... Read more »

"No one has the right to hijack the holiday to promote their own agenda."... Read more »

"Clearly there's something in the food, there's something in our diet and our environment, that's affecting us at a really basic internal level."... Read more »

"I’ll tell you the definition of a man and a woman, because it’s in the Bible," he said. He's facing the Rev. Raphael Warnock in a runoff on December 6.... Read more »

HBO Max's The Big Brunch is a gooey stack of French toast.... Read more »

History has enumerable lessons to teach if we are willing to learn.... Read more »

“Anybody who raises a hand or causes harm to a single New Yorker, you’re picking a fight with 20 million others. Starting with your governor.”... Read more »

A GOP primary with Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis and Mike Pence would be a race to see who could come up with the worst attacks on LGBTQ people.... Read more »

The policies ban books that reference transgender people, as well as the use of gender-congruent restrooms.... Read more »

Spotting a “Love Is Love” yard sign can be a reliable way to identify LGBTQ folks and straight allies, but a new project offers a more permanent option.... Read more »

"The free exercise of religion is absolutely essential to the health of our Republic. We must have the courage to protect it," their letter states.... Read more »

New European Union rules seek to ensure that chocolate is free from deforestation and child labor. Exporters say that can only happen if cocoa farmers earn more money.... Read more »

Tear gas and water cannons were used against crowds in central Brussels.... Read more »

Demonstrators in Shanghai demand that President Xi Jinping step down and call for the end of Communist Party rule.... Read more »

The Interior Ministry is preparing draft legislation to ease the naturalization process.... Read more »

The regional governor accuses Moscow of "terror tactics" in targeting civilians.... Read more »

He also criticized China's Covid-19 response as “shutdowns without a seeming purpose.”... Read more »

“I think we’re going to see a lot more people getting vaccinated in the upcoming weeks. This is why we’re launching the campaign we are right now,” said Ashish Jha, the coordinator of the White House's Covid-19 response.... Read more »

“Of course, it's about mental health. Of course, it's about gun policy. Of course, it's about anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. It's about all these things,” Gov. Jared Polis said.... Read more »

The decision by the U.S. Soccer Federation added yet-another political firestorm to the Middle East’s first World Cup.... Read more »

Republicans across the country campaigned on crime. Nowhere did it resonate more than in New York.... Read more »

Despite being under evacuation orders and in the path of the catastrophic storm, five hospitals remained open and removed only a handful of patients before the Category 4 hurricane made landfall.... Read more »

The former president is not bending the GOP to his will like he used to.... Read more »

From Texas to Florida, families with kids who are medically transitioning say state policies limiting gender-affirming care are forcing them to flee.... Read more »

Both sides are bogged down by heavy rain and muddy battlefield conditions in some areas.... Read more »

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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis, Fort Jackson Commanding General, leads media representatives through a tour of the Army Future Soldier Preparatory Course Pilot Program on August 18, 2022, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. (Pfc. Ana-Grace Catoe/U.S. Army National Guard)."We have more Americans that want to do it than we... Read more »

U.S. Marine Corps M777 towed 155 mm howitzers are staged on the flight line prior to being loaded onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at March Air Reserve Base, California, April 22, 2022. The howitzers are part of the United States’ efforts alongside allies and partners to... Read more »

Soldiers in the 4th Infantry Division climb through trenches as part of an obstacle course on Nov. 23, 2022. (Photo by SSG Ondirae H. Abdullah-Robinson/U.S. Army).Soldiers at Fort Carson recreated part of the Battle of Dak To from the Vietnam War, charging through obstacles and up a hill. The post... Read more »

The guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge is underway off the coast of Somalia, Sept. 25, 2007, while conducting anti-piracy operations. (U.S. Navy).A federal claims court ruled that the Navy illegally copied a software onto thousands of computers. The post US Navy fined for acts of software piracy appeared first on Task... Read more »

A MACV-SOG team (Courtesy picture via Sandboxx).This is not your average Thanksgiving story. The post A MACV-SOG Thanksgiving: When 6 commandos took on 30,000 enemy troops appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

The SS Great Republic — later renamed the USS Pictor — alongside a photo of soldiers eating Thanksgiving turkey during World War II. (Task & Purpose photo composite/U.S. Navy/U.S. Army).That’s a lot of turkey. The post How a single ship made Thanksgiving happen in Europe at the height of WWII... Read more »

Task & Purpose photo illustration (Left, Distinguished Flying Cross medals lie in rows prior to being awarded to Airmen at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Nov. 21, 2022. Right, Tech Sgt. Ethan Schaffner, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MASOP, shakes hands with Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, at... Read more »

Keep chasing those recruiting quotas. (United States Marine Corps).100 years ago, recruiting duty still sucked. The post These 100-year-old Marine Corps cartoons show that some things never change appeared first on Task & Purpose.... Read more »

Richard Fierro, with his brother Ed, left, by his side, describes how he took the shooter down the night of the shooting at Club Q while outside of his home on November 21, 2022 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Helen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images).Richard Fierro was credited... Read more »

Winter 2022/2023 snowfall predictions come together as the cold meteorological season is about to begin. From the United States to Canada and over Europe, we … The post Winter 2022/2023 Snowfall Predictions: Final Snow Forecast for the United States, Canada, and Europe from the latest data as we now head... Read more »

Snow extent in the Northern Hemisphere at the end of November represents an important parameter for the early winter forecast. This year snow extent is … The post Snow Extent in the Northern Hemisphere now Among the Highest in 56 years Increases the Likelihood of Cold Early Winter Forecast both... Read more »

Nice Fall weather, when we are approaching the winter season 2022-23, will be quickly undermined by an intense disturbance that will affect the whole Mediterranean … The post A Powerful Winter Storm Centered on the Lee-side of the Alps will bring Blizzard Conditions in the Dynaric Sector with Heavy Snow... Read more »

New forecast data for Winter 2022/2023 shows a strong weather presence of the final La Nina phase. A blocking system is forecast to develop over … The post Winter Forecast 2022/2023 – November Update: Cold ENSO phase peaks, with its growing weather influence as we head for the start of... Read more »

The official start of the new Winter season 2022/23 is approaching fast. And the weather across North America is forecast to become extremely cold through … The post A Record-breaking Cold is Forecast to spread across the United States late this week, a Winter Storm with Historic Snow for the... Read more »

Strong cold anomalies are still being detected in the stratosphere over Southern Hemisphere. The anomalous cooling is caused by the large stratospheric water vapor cloud … The post A significant cooling event continues in the Stratosphere due to the large Water Vapor cloud, but can it impact the upcoming Winter... Read more »

After the stormy weather in the South recently, this week brings a significant change in the general weather pattern across Canada and the United States. … The post A Major Winter Storm is Forecast to deliver the First Blizzard of the Season and Snow from Canada into the United States... Read more »

The Atlantic Hurricane Season 2022 is winding down into its final month of the official active period. This week, two hurricanes, Lisa and Martin, were … The post Atlantic Hurricane Season 2022 delivers ex-hurricane Martin towards Europe this weekend, threat for severe windstorm and major waves for Ireland and UK... Read more »

Winter 2022/2023 snowfall predictions show an increase in snowfall potential across all continents and from various models. From Canada to the United States and across … The post Winter 2022/2023 Snowfall Predictions: More Snow is now Forecast in the Latest model data, increasing the potential for a better Winter season... Read more »

We see tons of Winter forecasts each year. But how accurate are they really? The model accuracy is never consistent year to year but depends … The post How accurate are Winter Forecasts really? How do they work, and why are they more accurate around North America than the rest... Read more »

Fresh forecast data is available for Winter 2022/2023. It shows an increasing influence of the third-year La Nina phase. A high-pressure blocking system is forecast … The post Winter 2022/2023 Forecast: October Update for the United States, Canada, and Europe, shows the La Nina influence growing as we head toward... Read more »

Significant Warming will develop in several areas of the northern hemisphere early this week starting from Greenland and Central Europe owing to the intense dynamic … The post Significant Warming Heads Into Greenland Early This Week while Central Europe Will Face an Intense Heatwave Rapidly Followed by an Arctic Outbreak... Read more »

Winter Weather patterns over the Northern Hemisphere are a combination of different drivers. New data and studies show that a larger October snow cover is … The post Polar Vortex and Winter Weather are affected by October Snow depth in an unexpected way, data shows, with a large snow extent... Read more »

Winter 2022/2023 snowfall predictions show a global weather signal from the La Nina, now starting to cool down further, getting ready for Winter. From Canada … The post Winter 2022/2023 Snowfall Predictions: New Forecast data shows the Snowfall patterns for the next Winter season, altered by the La Nina Jet... Read more »

Would it really be the holiday season without Drag Race royalty Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme bringing their festive tour to a theatre near you? No points for guessing the answer.… The post ‘Tis the season to see Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme shine in their Holiday Show – review appeared first... Read more »

The Crown’s Emma Corrin has called out “clickbait” headlines relating to gender identity and inclusion topics. On 25 November, the My Policeman star made headlines for their interview with the… The post The Crown’s Emma Corrin slams “clickbait” headlines regarding gender identity topics appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

The Football Association lit up the Wembley Stadium arch in rainbow colours following the OneLove armband controversy. On 20 November, the Qatar World Cup officially commenced, with teams from all… The post Wembley Stadium lit up in rainbow colours in response to FIFA’s OneLove armband ban appeared first on GAY... Read more »

Club Q co-owner Nic Grzecka said the recent shooting is a result of increased anti-LGBTQ+ hate within the political sphere.  Content warning: This story may include topics that could make… The post Club Q co-owner says tragic shooting stemmed from increased anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

Cue the wedding bells, Ben Platt and Noah Galvin have announced their engagement.   On 25 November, The Politician star and Booksmart actor took to Instagram to reveal the heartwarming news.  … The post Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt announces engagement to Booksmart’s Noah Galvin appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

With awards season in full swing, 25 November marked the most anticipated queer night of the year: GAY TIMES Honours sponsored by Meta Quest. The sixth GAY TIMES Honours awards… The post GAY TIMES Honours 2022: Green carpet photos from the biggest queer night of the year appeared first on... Read more »

This is your full list of who took home an Honour at this year’s ceremony. GAY TIMES Honours sponsored by Meta Quest celebrates the individuals and organisations who have had… The post GAY TIMES Honours 2022: Here are all your winners appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

Olympic athlete Tom Daley has been named the recipient of this year’s GAY TIMES Honour for Changemaker presented by Meta Quest. GAY TIMES CEO Tag Warner announced the win alongside… The post Tom Daley wins Changemaker at GAY TIMES Honours 2022 appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

Tove Lo is the recipient of the GAY TIMES Honour for International Excellence in Music, sponsored by Skittles.  One of pop music’s most exciting and innovative artists, the Swedish singer… The post Tove Lo wins International Excellence in Music at GAY TIMES Honours 2022 appeared first on GAY TIMES.... Read more »

Our successes are only possible because of your support in our fight for cannabis freedom. The post We’re Thankful for You in 2022 appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

"We are proud to launch adult use sales in Rhode Island just six months after the Cannabis Act was signed into law, marking the Northeast’s fastest implementation period,” said Matt Santacroce, interim deputy director of the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation. The post Rhode Island: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales to Begin... Read more »

“Our sense of justice and our principles of fairness demand that public officials and the courts move swiftly to right the past wrongs of cannabis prohibition and criminalization.” The post Oregon: Governor Announces Mass Pardons for Those with Low-Level Cannabis Convictions appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

“The inclusion of applicants that have been negatively impacted by cannabis prohibition is an important step toward providing restorative justice, "says Jax James, NORML’s State Policy Manager.  The post New York: Regulators Award Marijuana Licenses to Justice-Involved and Non-Profit Applicants appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

“While the significance of Congress passing the first stand-alone cannabis policy reform bill should not be overlooked, in truth, we don’t need more research to know definitively that prohibition is a misguided and disastrous policy." The post Congress Advances Legislation to the President Amending Clinical Cannabis Research Rules appeared first... Read more »

“An overwhelming majority of Americans have consistently opposed our failed prohibition of marijuana for years now, and it defies common sense that our elected officials at the federal level have yet to take any meaningful action." The post Gallup: Nationwide Support for Marijuana Legalization Still at Historic High appeared first... Read more »

“Kentuckians suffering from chronic and terminal conditions are going to be able to get the treatment they need without living in fear of a misdemeanor,” Gov. Beshear said in a prepared statement. “With 37 states already legalizing medical cannabis and 90% of Kentucky adults supporting it, I am doing what... Read more »

The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a hearing entitled “Developments in State Cannabis Laws and Bipartisan Cannabis Reforms at the Federal Level.” The post NORML Deputy Director Testifies on Marijuana Legalization Before House Subcommittee appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

"Are we in a stronger place today than we were yesterday? Of course we are." The post Legalization Momentum Continues Following Several Election Night Victories appeared first on NORML.... Read more »

In response to a civil suit, lawyers for the Food and Drug Administration described the agency's warnings about the unapproved use of ivermectin to treat COVID-19 as "recommendations." Although that description doesn't reveal new information, some conservative outlets have falsely claimed it's an "outrageous" revelation and a change in the... Read more »

Paxlovid, Pfizer’s COVID-19 antiviral pill, has been shown to prevent severe COVID-19 and death. An online post alleging the drug is a “fraud” and “should be taken off the market” neglects to mention this important information, and falsely says ivermectin is superior. The post Post Omits Paxlovid’s Ability to Protect... Read more »

Social media posts falsely suggest there was fraud in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race, citing a TV graphic that showed Republican State Sen. Doug Mastriano with nearly 500,000 more votes than Democratic Attorney General Josh Shapiro, but Mastriano trailing 41.6% to 56.6%. The graphic showed inaccurate numbers that were quickly corrected... Read more »

The bankruptcy of FTX, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has sparked an unfounded claim that its former CEO had conspired with Ukraine and Democratic politicians to launder U.S. aid money. FTX helped make crypto donations available to Ukraine; it wasn't taking any assets from Ukraine. The post Bogus... Read more »

Florida law allows election officials to start counting early in-person and mail-in ballots before Election Day. But social media posts falsely claim Florida counted all of its more than 7 million votes in five hours on Election Day and states that took longer committed "voter fraud." Most states don't allow... Read more »

Hospitals across the country are seeing a spike of respiratory syncytial virus infections among children. Experts say the spike is most likely caused by an immunity gap created by the lack of exposure to the virus over the past couple of years. There's no evidence the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine is... Read more »

Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago home, Trump rattled off a string of familiar claims. The post FactChecking Trump’s Presidential Bid Announcement appeared first on FactCheck.org.... Read more »

Close Senate races are underway in some states that have different laws regarding ballot deadlines and tabulation. But some high-profile Republicans -- including former President Donald Trump -- have suggested, without any evidence, that "they" are trying to "cheat." Officials in those states say they are simply trying to count... Read more »

An image shared on social media shows a woman with glasses and brown hair in an Arizona ballot tabulation room. The posts falsely identify the woman as Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs, who is the secretary of state, implying that Hobbs was illegally influencing the count. The woman pictured is... Read more »