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Magic Johnson’s TMZ Interview About His Gay Son

• April 4, 2013 • Comments Off

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Magic Johnson’s Gay Son E.J. Goes Public

• April 2, 2013 • 2 Comments

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That Poster From Facebook: George Takei Talks About the Rollback of California’s Prop. 8

• February 9, 2012 • Comments Off

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U.S. Coronavirus Cases Are Falling, but Variants Could Erase Progress January 22, 2021
New daily cases are starting to slow in what some health experts see as a turning point. But they warn of a bumpy vaccination rollout amid the emergence of more contagious variants.
Yuma County, Arizona, Becomes Fertile Ground for Covid-19 January 22, 2021
The hospital in Arizona’s Yuma County, on the border, is so overwhelmed it’s had to fly Covid-19 patients to other cities. No other region has had a higher case rate during the pandemic.
Portland Protesters Meet Federal Tear Gas After Biden Inauguration January 22, 2021
As President Biden calls for unity and calmer rhetoric, his presidency began with burned flags and federal agents deployed once again into the streets.
13,000 School Districts, 13,000 Approaches to Teaching During Covid January 21, 2021
To assess how public schools have navigated the pandemic and the impact on students, The Times examined seven representative districts. The answers were strikingly different.
Ticket Brokers Agree to Pay Millions in Scalping Settlements January 22, 2021
The settlements are the first enforcement actions brought under the Better Online Ticket Sales Act, which was designed to prevent brokers from buying large numbers of tickets.
Lubomir Kavalek, Czech Who Became U.S. Chess Champion, Dies at 77 January 22, 2021
One of the first and most elite chess players to flee the Soviet bloc for the West, he was among the best players in the world for many years.
Mira Furlan, Actress on ‘Lost’ and ‘Babylon 5,’ Dies at 65 January 22, 2021
The Croatian-born actress played Ambassador Delenn on the science fiction TV series “Babylon 5” throughout its five seasons and in two movies.
White House orders intelligence agencies to look at violent extremism in the U.S. January 22, 2021

The Guardian, UK

'We have to act': Biden says government has 'moral obligation' to provide economic relief – live January 22, 2021
New president says: ‘We cannot, will not let the people go hungry’Impeachment articles to be sent to Senate on MondayLloyd Austin confirmed as Biden’s defense secretaryBiden team in race against time against new Covid strainSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email 9.18pm GMT The odds of Donald Trump being convicted by the Senate are extre […]
Former general Lloyd Austin confirmed as Biden's defense secretary January 22, 2021
Austin is first African American to lead PentagonSenate votes 97-2 after House waives ban on recently ex-officersUS politics live – follow latest updatesThe US Senate on Friday confirmed Joe Biden’s nominee, Lloyd Austin, to serve as secretary of defense, making the retired four-star army officer the first African American to lead the Pentagon. Continue read […]
German lockdown to remain in place despite drop in infection rate January 22, 2021
As deaths mount, health minister says measures are intended to prevent Covid situation worseningCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageGermany’s health minister, Jens Spahn, has called for understanding of a continuation of harsh lockdown conditions in Germany, saying they were necessary to prevent a “considerable worsening” of the curre […]
People-smuggling gang members jailed over Essex lorry deaths January 22, 2021
Two ringleaders receive sentences of 27 and 20 years after 39 Vietnamese people suffocated in containerThe two ringleaders of the people-smuggling gang responsible for the deaths of 39 Vietnamese people who suffocated in a sealed refrigeration container as they were transported across the Channel from France have received prison sentences of 27 and 20 years. […]
Electric vehicles close to ‘tipping point’ of mass adoption January 22, 2021
Sales increase 43% globally in 2020 as plunging battery costs mean the cars will soon be the cheapest vehicles to buy Electric vehicles are close to the “tipping point” of rapid mass adoption thanks to the plummeting cost of batteries, experts say.Global sales rose 43% in 2020, but even faster growth is anticipated when continuing falls in battery prices bri […]
Scottish parliament orders prosecutors to release Salmond leak evidence January 22, 2021
Holyrood makes unprecedented move to see private messages from SNP party officials The Scottish parliament has ordered the country’s prosecution service to release key evidence in the Alex Salmond affair, in a dramatic escalation of a battle over the non-disclosure of legal papers.In an unprecedented move, Holyrood issued an enforcement notice on the Crown O […]
Facebook's 'supreme court' to rule on decision to suspend Trump January 22, 2021
Former president’s account to remain suspended until board returns a ruling, which could take up to 90 daysFacebook’s oversight board, the “supreme court” set up to have a final say on the social network’s moderation decisions, will rule on the decision to suspend Donald Trump’s account, Nick Clegg has said.The referral will see the board, which is made up o […]
Google threatens to shut down search in Australia if digital news code goes ahead January 22, 2021
Google and Facebook are fighting legislation that would force them to enter into negotiations with news media companies for payment for contentGoogle has threatened to remove its search engine from Australia and Facebook has threatened to remove news from its feed for all Australian users if a code forcing the companies to negotiate payments to news media co […]

The BBC

Trump impeachment: Senate trial poised to start next week January 22, 2021
The House will send an impeachment article, or charge, to the Senate on Monday.
Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia January 22, 2021
The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law.
Iran's supreme leader makes online threats to attack golfing Trump January 22, 2021
A photomontage seems to show the ex-president playing in the shadow of a warplane or large drone.
Manaus: Brazil's city on the Amazon river buckles under second Covid wave January 22, 2021
Doctors in the rainforest’s biggest city Manaus are struggling to control rising numbers of deaths from Covid-19 and soaring cases.
Hank Aaron: Major League Baseball legend 'Hammer' dies aged 86 January 22, 2021
Hank Aaron, who broke Babe Ruth's Major League Baseball home run record in 1974, dies at the age of 86.
Honduran abortion law: Congress moves to set total ban 'in stone' January 22, 2021
Critics say requiring 75% of Congress to alter the total ban would make a change almost impossible.
Central African Republic declares emergency as rebels surround Bangui January 22, 2021
Central African Republic, two-thirds controlled by rebels, is "at grave risk" the UN envoy says.
Trump 'prank-called by Piers Morgan impersonator' January 22, 2021
The TV presenter says Mr Trump went on with the conversation, believing it to be Morgan.