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Pandemic Eviction Crisis Leads To Greater Tenant Protections
There is a growing national movement — bolstered by tens of billions of dollars in federal rental assistance — to find ways to keep millions of at-risk tenants hurt by the coronavirus pandemic in their homes.
Epic Swims: Dressel, Mckeon Take Place Among Olympic Greats
Caeleb Dressel finished off his gold rush at the Tokyo Olympics with two more dazzling swims. The guy who dreads all the attention won't be able to escape it now.
Musician Chris Ardoin Shot While Performing
A Zydeco musician was shot in the back while performing at an event in central Louisiana, his wife said in a statement posted early Saturday on Facebook. Chris Ardoin was performing as the Friday headliner at Zydeco Bike Fest when he was shot, his wife,
12 Frustration as Biden, Congress Allow Eviction Ban To Expire
Anger and frustration mounted as President Joe Biden showed no signs of reversing plans to allow a nationwide eviction moratorium to expire at midnight Saturday.
Celeb Dermatologist Arrested for Homophobic Rant
Celebrity dermatologist Dr. Alex Khadavi was arrested and booked for felony criminal threats. The arrest came as a result of a homophobic rant that Khadavi made in a posh LA condo lobby on July 7.
PTown Resident Andrew Sullivan Wonders, 'Do We Really Want to Get Back To Living?'
PTown resident Andrew Sullivan says the Covid outbreak in his hometown came from a perfect storm of events, though he his skeptical of further government intervention in controlling the virus spread.
Sexual Racism Isn't a 'Preference' — It's Systemic
The idea that sexual desire might be understood as mere preference — like a favorite ice cream flavor — is reductive. "Just a preference" is a familiar and reflexive shield for what experts call racialized sexual discrimination.
Hulu Renews 'Love, Victor' for Third Season
Hulu has renewed the gay teen drama series "Love, Victor" for a third season.
Watch: Lil Nas X's Uncensored 'Industry Baby' Video
Lil Nas X releases an "uncensored" version of his new "Industry Baby" music video and sets the perfect thirst trap and trick.
Staying Perfect: Dressel Wins Another Gold with World Record
Caeleb Dressel won his third gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a world record in the 100-meter butterfly Saturday.
News
A Pandemic Olympics, Without All the Crowds: What Gets Lost?
And in the COVID era, a key question presents itself: If an Olympics falls in the forest and nobody there hears it, did it really make a sound?
Entertainment
Review: Classic Fairy Tales Get an Ursine Makeover in 'Burly Tales'
Love's many enchantments are a recurring theme in "Burly Tales," an anthology that takes a fresh look at classic fairy tales through a gay Bear lens. The results are fresh, funny, and romantic.
Business
Disney Requiring US Employees to Be Vaccinated Against Virus
The Walt Disney Company has joined other large companies in requiring employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Technology
Robotic Police Dogs: Useful Hounds or Dehumanizing Machines?
Privacy watchdogs — the human kind — warn that police are secretly rushing to buy the robots without setting safeguards against aggressive, invasive or dehumanizing uses.
Finance
Study: Gay and Bi Men Earn Less, Lesbians Earn More, Than Straight Counterparts
The tattered myth that gays are generally better off than their heterosexual peers took another hit with a new study that reconfirms gay and bisexual men earn less than straight men do.
Cars
Edmunds' Guide to Vehicle History Reports
Several companies sell vehicle history reports, promising to reveal the past of any given vehicle. In this article, we'll take a look at the two largest vehicle history report providers.
Style
Adam Driver Morphs Into a Centaur in Thirst-Trapping Burberry Ad
In a leaked Burberry ad, Adam Driver appears to morph into a centaur, but not before showing off his ripped body.
Health/Fitness
Olympic Attention To Mental Health: Can NBC Coverage Pivot?
The network that presents the Games has been forced to pivot, and the addition of Michael Phelps to its broadcast team turned into a master stroke for unanticipated reasons.
Travel
Flight Attendants Report High Frequency of Unruly Passengers
Nearly one in five flight attendants say they have witnessed physical incidents involving passengers this year, and their union is calling for criminal prosecution of people who act up on planes.
Nightlife
Pines Party Beach Party :: July 24, 2021
Return to Wonderland was the theme of Pines Party 2021 featuring headlining DJ's David Morales, Calagna, Abel and Danny Kravits.
Recent Reviews
Review: Jacques Deray's Languid, Erotic 'La Piscine' Arrives on Blu-ray from The Criterion Collection
Jacques Deray's 1969 erotic drama "La Piscine" has been given a shiny new Blu-ray edition from The Criterion Collection, sourced from a new 4K restoration of the film.
Review: 'In The Heights' is Rousing, Pulse-Pounding and Hypnotic
"In the Heights" is a rousing, pulse-pounding and hypnotic screen adaptation, magnificently directed by Jon M. Chu, who pays homage to a slew of movie musicals and reinvents what the genre can do.
Review: Spellbinding, Macabre, Fantasy 'The Green Knight' Bewitches
With bold direction and striking visuals, David Lowery's intoxicating Arthurian adaptation features an outstanding lead performance by Dev Patel.