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Anita Bryant, a former beauty queen turned anti-gay crusader, dies at 84
Bryant was perhaps most well-known for her 1977 “Save Our Children” campaign that painted gays and lesbians as a threat to the country’s youth.NBC News - 27m -
Carole Wilbourn, 'Cat Therapist,' Dies at 84
For half a century, she treated cats and their humans in columns, books and house calls.The Wall Street Journal - 2h -
Musk and the new political playbook
Lucy and the team on the FT scoop that Musk is seeking to oust StarmerFinancial Times - 3h -
Carole Wilbourn, Who Put Cats on the Couch, Dies at 84
When cats bite or scratch, they’re trying to tell you something. Ms. Wilbourn, a cat therapist, was a pioneer in the art of listening to them.The New York Times - 23h -
Peggy Caserta, Arbiter of Hippie Fashion in the 1960s, Dies at 84
She lent clothes to the Grateful Dead, was Janis Joplin’s lover and threw away her fortune on drugs.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Anita Bryant, Whose Anti-Gay Politics Undid a Singing Career, Is Dead at 84
The former beauty queen and spokeswoman for Florida orange juice was an all-American entertainer before she began crusading against L.G.B.T.Q. rights.The New York Times - 2h -
Mel Gibson one of a host of celebrities whose homes have burned
The Oscar-winning film star criticises California Governor Gavin Newsom over the wildfires raging in LA.BBC News - 6h -
‘To confront the anti-gay law is to trouble waters’: the young Nigerian novelist refusing to go by the book
Chukwuebuka Ibeh’s first novel, Blessings, about love in a hostile climate, was written after a life-changing encounter with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Shortly after his 18th birthday, Chukwuebuka ...The Guardian - 7h -
Aunt of UK’s anti-corruption minister denied Malta passport on corruption fears
Documentation for application by ally of ousted Bangladesh PM contains details of arrangement of family affairsFinancial Times - 12h -
Anita Bryant, anti-gay rights activist and singer, dead at 84
Anita Bryant Dry, known popularly Anita Bryant — a singer and crusader against the progress of gay rights — has died at the age of 84, her family announced in an obituary.The Hill - 15h -
Senate advances Laken Riley Act in bipartisan 84-9 vote
The Senate advanced a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration Thursday as the issue comes front and center under the new Congress.CBS News - 20h -
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U.S. Funding Dispute With World Anti-Doping Agency Boils Over
After the Biden administration withheld funding to the agency, saying it had lost confidence in its ability to police elite athletes, WADA removed the United States from its board.The New York Times - 1d -
Josh White Jr., Who Built on His Father’s Folk Legacy, Dies at 84
He began performing at 4 alongside his father, the celebrated singer and guitarist Josh White, and later carved out his own career.The New York Times - 1d -
Justin Trudeau’s Political Career in Photos
A magnet for cameras, Justin Trudeau was at the center of moments that defined Canada’s image over the last decade.The New York Times - 2d -
Meta Now Lets Users Say Gay and Trans People Have ‘Mental Illness’
Meta rolled out a number of changes to its “Hateful Conduct” policy Tuesday as part of a sweeping overhaul of its approach toward content moderation.Wired - 2d -
Republicans take over Washington amid a worldwide anti-incumbent wave: From the Politics Desk
Voters in the U.S. and across the world delivered a striking rebuke to incumbents and traditional political parties on both the right and left.NBC News - 3d -
Mel Shapiro, Director Whose Specialty Was John Guare, Dies at 89
He directed the playwright’s “The House of Blue Leaves,” and they helped turn “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” into a hit musical.The New York Times - 3d -
Anita Desai Has Put Down Roots, but Her Work Ranges Widely
Her new novella, “Rosarita,” takes place in Mexico, a country she finds so like her native India that, she says, “I feel utterly at home there.”The New York Times - 3d -
South Korean anti-corruption agency asks police to detain impeached Yoon
Its investigators failed to bring him to custody after an hours-long standoff.ABC News - 4d -
In Reversal, Musk Trashes Farage, U.K.’s Anti-Immigrant Populist
Elon Musk, the billionaire backer of Donald J. Trump, had been promoting Nigel Farage. But on Sunday Mr. Musk said Mr. Farage “doesn’t have what it takes.”The New York Times - 4d -
Edwards nets career-high 53 in loss to Pistons
The Pistons overcame Anthony Edwards' career-high 53 points to beat the Timberwolves on Saturday night.ESPN - 5d -
Bengals stay alive for playoffs with win over Steelers, whose late-season slide continues
Saturday night's game had some playoff implications for both teams.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
How to watch Bryant Bulldogs vs. Maine Black Bears: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
How to watch Bryant vs. Maine basketball gameCBS Sports - 5d -
Luke Littler ref makes history as gay darts official
Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion.BBC News - 5d -
The Syrian refugee whose selfie with Angela Merkel changed his life
Anas Modamani took a photo with the then chancellor when he was 18, before the image went around the world. When Angela Merkel stepped out of her car into the melee outside an asylum seekers’ ...The Guardian - 6d -
I started singing in a rock band in my 50s – and learned it could boost my brain health | Virginia Muzik
A concussion inspired me to challenge the invisibility of middle age, find my voice and discover how music might ward off dementia. When I saw the email from my neighbour asking whether I’d like to ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
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Hamilton 'could not be more excited' as Ferrari career starts
Lewis Hamilton says he "could not be more excited" as he embarks on his new career at Ferrari in 2025.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
How Instagram post led to a trailblazing gay ATP player
When Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva posted a loving birthday message to his boyfriend on Instagram, he did not expect the attention which followed.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Wayne Osmond, member of the singing Osmond family, dies aged 73
Utah-born singer dies at hospital after ‘massive stroke’, making him first of hugely successful US pop group to die. Wayne Osmond, the smooth baritone of pop group the Osmond Brothers and later the ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Polish ski jumper Andrzej Stekala comes out as gay as he mourns partner
The 29-year-old’s partner of eight years died in November ‘For years I lived in the shadow of fear, in hiding’ The Polish world-class ski jumper Andrzej Stekala began the new year with a public ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Jocelyne Wildenstein, socialite known for extreme cat-like plastic surgery, dies at 84
Known as ‘one of the jet set’s most outrageous characters’, Wildenstein died in Paris hotel aged 84. The Swiss socialite and cosmetic surgery aficionado Jocelyne Wildenstein, sometimes known as ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Arteta sings virtues of ‘versatility’ as Arsenal overcome sickness bug to win
Manager says team is not too stretched in hectic schedule Ethan Nwaneri picked on merit in Saka’s role at Brentford Mikel Arteta praised his players’ fortitude after a patched-up Arsenal side ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
The biggest political winners and losers of 2024
A year full of extraordinary drama is at its close. A former president running for reelection narrowly survived an assassination attempt. A sitting president’s disastrous debate saw him forced to ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to reinstate anti-money laundering law
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to issue an emergency order reinstating a federal anti-money laundering law as a legal battle plays out in a lower court. Passed in 2021, the ...The Hill - Dec. 31
