Gay Boston: The Latest
Out Political Donor Convicted of Offering Drugs for Sex; 2 Died
A federal jury on Tuesday convicted a wealthy California political donor on charges he injected gay men with methamphetamine in exchange for sex, leading to two deaths and other overdoses.
Police: Attack on 14-Year-Old Dutch Girl May be LGBTQ-Linked
Police in Amsterdam said Tuesday that they are treating a brutal assault on a 14-year-old girl as a possible LGBTQ-related attack.
Michigan Board Declines to Certify LGBTQ Rights Ballot Drive
The Michigan elections board on Monday declined to certify an LGBTQ-rights ballot drive after determining it did not submit enough valid voter signatures.
$15 Wage Becoming a Norm as Employers Struggle to Fill Jobs
The signs and banners are dotted along suburban commercial strips and hanging in shop windows and restaurants, evidence of a new desperation among America's service-industry employers: "Now Hiring, $15 an hour."
Biles Withdraws From Gymnastics Final to Protect Team, Self
Simone Biles arrived in Tokyo as the star of the U.S. Olympic movement and perhaps the Games themselves. She convinced herself she was prepared for the pressure. That she was ready to carry the burden of outsized expectations.
LGBTQ Advocates Celebrate Approval of Two Illinois Marriage Certificate Modernization Bills
Trans and non-binary people who were married in Illinois will now be able to obtain marriage certificates that reflect their authentic selves, thanks to legislation signed by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Author Charles Casillo on the Untold Story Between Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift
Author Charles Casillo talks about the turbulent, life-changing relationship he explores in his new book about two of Hollywood's most beautiful stars — Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift.
CDC: Masks Indoors in US Where Cases Are Surging
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new recommendations that vaccinated people return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging.
Tommy Dorfman Cuddled with Lucas Hedges on Movie Night
After being seen holding hands in New York last month, Tommy Dorfman and Lucas Hedges were seen cuddling at a movie in Hollywood last Thursday.
New Gov't Initiative Tackles HIV at Local Level
There may be new hope on the horizon for bringing the AIDS epidemic to a close: The Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative, launched in 2019, takes a locality-based approach.
News
Boston Club To Enforce COVID Vaccination Requirement for Entry
In what may be the first move for LGBTQ businesses in Boston, Jacques' Cabaret — a popular nightclub that caters to drag performers — announced that it has made changes to its COVID-19 protocols, which requires proof of vaccination.
Entertainment
Review: Ledisi Honors Nina Simone at Hollywood Bowl Concert
Multiple Grammy nominee (and 2021 winner) Ledisi took control of the Hollywood Bowl stage on Saturday night to perform selections from her new album, "Ledisi Sings Nina," and honor the legendary Nina Simone.
Business
Senators, White House in Talks to Finish Infrastructure Bill
Senators and the White House are locked in intense negotiations to salvage a bipartisan infrastructure deal, with pressure mounting on all sides to wrap up talks and show progress.
Technology
Has the Average Number of Tech Devices Increased per Household, and Why Might This Be?
The average number of tech devices per household has steadily increased, jumping to an average of 25 devices per household, according to one source. But why has this increase occurred?
Finance
Liz Weston: How to Have a Retirement Worth Saving For
Most advice about retirement planning focuses on how to save enough money to replace your paycheck. But work provides us with a lot more than income.
Cars
Tesla Reaches Milestone with First $1B Quarterly Profit
Tesla's quarterly profit has surpassed $1 billion for the first time thanks to the electric car pioneer's ability to navigate through a pandemic-driven computer chip shortage.
Style
Mario Batali Harassment Probe Settlement: $600K to Accusers
Celebrity chef Mario Batali, his business partner and their New York City restaurant company have agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve a four-year investigation.
Health/Fitness
VA Requires COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers
The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday became the first major federal agency to require health care workers to get COVID-19 vaccines, as the aggressive delta variant spreads.
Travel
Two Homelands Converge for LGBTQ Cuban Americans in Miami's Little Havana
A gay Cuban American journalist returns to his childhood home of Miami to explore Little Havana's legacy and the impact of queer Cuban culture.
Nightlife
San Diego Pride Closing Party #United We Groove :: July 18, 2021
Happy Dark Productions set sail on the San Diego Bay for their annual San Diego Pride closing party. Everyone danced the day and night away before headliner Todrick Hall closed out the night.
