The Weekly Readlines July 30
BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S BIG STORIES
This week brought us summer’s biggest blockbuster with the January 6 Commission hearings, starring House Democrats and two Republicans risking it all for the truth, Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger. Reached for comment, Blue Lives Matter spokesman Tuffy McTuffguy said, “Fake news! If those is cops, I’m da Pope.”
It was a rainbow spectacular at the Tokyo Olympics as more out athletes than ever showed that elite athletes can be gay athletes too, including gold medal diving heartthrob Tom Daley. Meanwhile, Pink offered to pay the fine leveled against the Norwegian women’s handball team for wearing shorts instead of peekaboo bikini bottoms.
The Delta virus continued to make its lethal, indifferent way through the unvaccinated population, which has apparently taken the ‘live free or die’ motto to heart. Will last year’s hottest mask fashions be on this year’s runway? Let’s hope not. Vaxports, get your vaxports here! I’ve got mine.
NEWS FOR Qs
This Family Is Leaving Texas Because of Anti-Trans Bills
The Daily Beast
Gay Four-Time Olympian Tom Daley Wins The Gold
JoeMyGod
From a Children’s Services Provider Discriminating Against LGBT Couples to Nellie’s Naming New Leadership, This Week in Across the Country
SouthFloridaGayNews.com
Staunchly Conservative Montenegro Makes History With First Same-Sex Civil Partnership
PinkNews
Muppet Babies Have A Beautiful Message Of Acceptance For Gender Non-Conforming Kids Everywhere
PinkNews
U.S. AND BEYOND
New Zealand Introduces Bill To Outlaw LGBT Conversion Therapy
Reuters
HEALTH AND AGING
VA As A Care Model For An Aging American Population
ModernHealthcare.com
Never Too Late: Cancer Centers Push Patients to Quit Smoking
U.S. News & World Report
Your Vaccinated Immune System Is Ready for Breakthroughs
The Atlantic
Dementia Cases To Nearly Triple Worldwide By 2050, Study Says
UPI.com
FINANCE AND RETIREMENT
Percent Of Workers Are Delaying Retirement Because Of COVID-19. Should You Follow Suit?
Detroit Free Press
Debt after divorce: How to handle finances post-separation
The Money Pages
Early Retirement Health Insurance: What You Should Know
Forbes
Nine Factors To Consider When Choosing Retirement Accommodation
Roodepoort Record
TRAVEL
With Virus Surge, US To Keep Travel Restrictions For Now
Troy Record
Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Planning a Great LGBTQIA Vacation
Instinct Magazine
The 18 Best Hot Air Balloon Rides in the World
US News Travel
Still Planning Summer Travel? Brace For Delays And Rowdy Passengers
Los Angeles Times
ISN’T THAT SOMETHING?
Fish Fraud Is Rampant — And Subway’s Tuna Scandal Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg
Salon
Man Shames Restaurant By Weighing Steak At The Table To Prove His Meal Is Underweight
The Mirror UK
Woman Wins $1 Million Lottery Jackpot Thanks To Canceled Flight
UPI
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