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Globes Org Says It Will Recruit Black Members After Outcry
The organization hosting the Golden Globes says it is developing a plan to recruit Black members after falling under sharp criticism for lacking diverse members.
2nd Former Aide Accuses Cuomo of Sexual Harassment
A second former aide has come forward with sexual harassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who responded with a statement Saturday saying he never made advances toward her and never intended to be inappropriate.
Fred Segal, LA Celebrity Fashion Retailer, Dead at 87
Fred Segal, a notable Los Angeles-based celebrity fashion retailer, died Thursday. He was 87.
Watch: Olympic Gold Medalist Matthew Mitcham Opens Up About Drugs, Depression, and Olympic Glory
Openly gay Olympic Gold Medalist Matthew Mitcham opened up in a BBC sport video produced for LGBTQ History Month
Borsalino Looks Ahead with Cool Bucket Hats, Baseball Caps
The new collection displayed during Milan Fashion Week takes inspiration from the Arts & Crafts design movement in mid-19th century Britain
Plunging Demand for COVID-19 Tests May Leave US Exposed
After a year of struggling to boost testing, communities across the country are seeing plummeting demand, shuttering testing sites or even trying to return supplies.
AP: Trooper Kicked, Dragged Black Man Who Died in Custody
A Louisiana State Police trooper has been suspended without pay for kicking and dragging a handcuffed Black man whose in-custody death remains unexplained.
Out Actor Nathaniel Curtis Expresses Separation Anxiety from 'It's a Sin' Cast
Out actor Nathaniel Curtis expressed separation anxiety about his cast mates from "It's a Sin."
Lady Gaga's Dogs Recovered Safely After Theft, Shooting
Lady Gaga's two French bulldogs, which were stolen by thieves who shot and wounded the dog walker, were recovered unharmed Friday, Los Angeles police said.
French Military Man-Turned-Escort-Turned Tattoo Artist Clément Grobotek's Revealing Book to be Filmed
Last summer tattoo artist Clément Grobotek turned heads in France with the publication of "Moi, j'embrasse" ("Me, I Embrace"), his account of his escort days. It looks like it will soon be a six-part television series.
News
Watch: Mexican Police Arrest Gay Couple for Kiss: 'Children are Present'
Police arrested a same-sex couple for sharing a kiss on a public beach, declaring that the reason the men were being handcuffed was that the display of affection took place where "children are present."
Entertainment
Vaccination 'Passports' May Open Society, But Inequity Looms
Israel is experimenting with vaccine passports for public gatherings, but it also raises the prospect of further dividing the world along the lines of wealth and vaccine access, creating ethical and logistical issues.
Business
Highlights of the COVID-19 Relief Bill Advancing in Congress
The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses.
Technology
US Advisers Endorse Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine from J&J
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
Finance
What NY Prosecutors Could Learn from Trump's Tax Records
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. fought for a year and a half to get access to former President Donald Trump's tax records.
Cars
Edmunds: Three Smart Ways to Get Out of Your Car Lease
On the surface, getting out of a car lease isn't difficult. It's the potential financial penalties for doing so that are the issue. Minimizing this financial fallout is key.
Style
Is the Fashion Industry Capitalizing on 'Gender Neutral'?
As fashion brands like Girlfriend Collective, Entireworld, and PANGAIA release gender-neutral collections, questions arise as to whether designers and companies are missing a larger point when gendered clothing categories still exist.
Health/Fitness
Why Experts Say a Good Mood Can Lead to Good Health
It doesn't take a scientist to understand that laughter feels good, while anger feels awful. But it does take one to explain why one of these feelings can boost the immune system.
Travel
Fort Lauderdale's Expanding Vision for LGBTQ Travel
If you think you know Fort Lauderdale, think again. A new campaign rolls out an all-inclusive welcome mat for the LGBTQ community as Florida's holiday hot spot.
Nightlife
SF Queer Bar Virgil's is Permanently Closing
Virgil's Sea Room, a queer bar that opened in 2013 in the Mission District of San Francisco, is permanently closing.
Slightly Used News :: November 17, 2020
Recent Reviews
Review: Andra Day is Wounded and Ferocious in 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday'
Director Lee Daniels teams with acclaimed playwright Suzan-Lori Parks for a biopic of jazz legend Billy Holiday that feels more jazzy and legendary than biographical.
Review: Moving 'Cherry' is Fascinating and Complex
The Russo Brothers' first followup since they end-gamed the "Avengers" is a visually stunning and raw look at one man's descent into PTSD and addiction, and his struggles to come out the other side of it alive.
Review: 'The Vigil' Blends the Supernatural and Human Trauma for Effective Horror
One of the scariest and most unnerving horror films in years, Keith Thomas' debut film takes the demon out of Christianity and places it firmly in the traditions of Judaism.