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Watch: Trump Taps 'Eminently Qualified' Barrett for Supreme Court
President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Saturday, capping a dramatic reshaping of the federal judiciary that will resonate for a generation and that he hopes will provide a needed boost to his reelection effort.
Amy Coney Barrett, Likely High Court Pick, is Scalia's Heir
Though Amy Coney Barrett is the expected replacement for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, she is more aptly described as heir to another departed Supreme Court justice: conservative hero Antonin Scalia.
Watch: Did You Catch 'Drag Race' Stars Kameron Michaels & Vanjie Lock Lips on 'Vegas Revue'?
After teasing fans earlier this month, the new "RuPaul's Drag Race" spinoff show "RuPaul's Drag Race: Las Vegas Review" finally aired the passionate kiss between stars Kameron Michaels and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo.
German Politician Equates Homosexuality with Pedophilia, Gets Pushback
A German politician is under fire for equating homosexuality with pedophilia.
It's 'Now or Never' for Ex-Trump Aides Weighing Speaking Out
Elizabeth Neumann wrestled with the decision for weeks. She worried about the backlash, the impact it would have on her career, potential threats to her family.
Watch: Betsy DeVos' Nephew Goes Viral for Wearing Tight Pants on 'Family Feud'
Betsy DeVos' nephew, who is married to Kathie Lee Gifford's daughter, appeared on "Family Feud" this week but is going viral on Twitter for a different reason.
Dylan Efron, Zac's Younger Brother, Shakes His Booty... And Social Media Goes Wild
Dylan Efron, Zac's 28-year old younger brother, already has nearly 600K followers on Instagram, and that number will likely rise exponentially due to a recent post of him shaking his ass.
Trump Shifts Focus to Pennsylvania to Shore Up Reelection
President Donald Trump's campaign has grown increasingly focused on making inroads in Pennsylvania to offset potential vulnerabilities in other battlegrounds.
Just How Much NSFW Multi-taskings is Happening on Work Zoom Calls?
It is easy to get distracted while in a Zoom meeting... But how often is that distraction below the belt?
What's Up @ the Reconfigured NY Film Fest — Weeks 1 & 2
The New York Film Festival has been reconfigured with drive-in events and streaming options. EDGE's Frank Avella offers an overview of films to be screened during the festival's first two weeks.
News
First Man Cured of HIV Infection Now has Terminal Cancer
Timothy Ray Brown, the first person known to have been cured of HIV infection, says he is now terminally ill from a recurrence of the cancer that prompted his historic treatment 12 years ago.
Entertainment
Review: 'Dramarama' Drenched in Angst and Secrets
Hoping for a fun, friendly farewell party, five theatre-mad high school grads gather, in costume, to act out a mystery plot. But the plot thickens as real-life histories are revealed, and it's not all fun and games.
Business
Can Renting Your Own Private Theater Bring Audiences Back to the Movies?
With the movie industry in the doldrums due to the pandemic, a Texas-based movie theater chain has come up with a novel idea to bring people back to the theaters.
Technology
Unicode Announces New LGBTQ-Related Emoji for 2021
Unicode recently announced Emoji 13.1, a series of 217 new emoji to be released in 2021, including new LGBTQ-related emoticons.
Finance
Without RBG, Judicial Threats to the ACA, Reproductive Rights Heighten
"He doesn't want to crush the virus. He wants to crush the Affordable Care Act," says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of President Trump. Will his wish come true with a shift in the Supreme Court?
Cars
Edmunds: Why Electric Vehicle Ranges Vary from EPA Estimate
You've probably heard the phrase "your mileage may vary" with regard to how your fuel economy compares to the EPA estimate. Edmunds has found, however, that the variance can be even greater with an EV.
Style
From Quick Shortcuts to Slow Cookers, How We're Eating Now
According to one expert, recipes from the 1960s and '70s like chicken Kiev, chicken a la king, cheese fondue and salmon patties have become more popular.
Health/Fitness
LGBTQ Mental Health and Suicide: How Can We Save the Next Generation?
A new national survey from The Trevor Project reveals alarming statistics regarding mental health and suicide rates of LGBTQ youth. Does it get better? It depends on who you ask.
Travel
Canceled Flights Strand 25 Easter Islanders for 6 Months
For people around the world, the coronavirus has caused distressing separations and delayed homecomings. But the situation for a group of 25 residents from remote Easter Island stands out.
Nightlife
The 30th Anniversary of the Black & Blue Festival and the 3rd Edition of the Carnaval des Couleurs are Postponed to October 2021
The 30th Anniversary of the world-renowned Black & Blue LGBTQ Festival and the 3rd edition of the Carnaval des Couleurs of Montreal are postponed to October 2021.
Slightly Used News :: September 22, 2020
Recent Reviews
Review: 'The Boys In The Band' Plays the Same Outdated Tune
"The Boys in the Band" play a tune that was absolutely of its time in 1968, but doesn't necessarily make you want to dance in the aisles in 2020.
Review: With 'Blue Hearts,' Bob Mould's Music and Messaging are Perfectly in Sync
These urgent, brash, and brazenly political songs comprise the sixth in a string of strong albums by the legendary gay punk singer-songwriter.
Review: 'Monsterland' is Great Storytelling When it isn't Being Sexist
"Monsterland" is an eight-episode Hulu series based on the science fiction/horror stories in Nathan Ballingrud's "North American Lake Monsters."