The Weekly Readlines

The Weekly Readlines October 1

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  BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES

The good news first: October has arrived! Falling leaves, fun sweaters, ghoul weather! And my birthday … don’t miss the LGBTSr coffee cup giveaway. Also from the good news file, voters in Switzerland approved same-sex marriage.

The government avoided a scary Halloween shutdown and candy shortage in the nick of time, while Speaker Nancy Pelosi delayed a vote on the critical bipartisan infrastructure bill due to Democratic infighting over how much free stuff to give people. Dental care for Granny? Babysitters on the federal dime? Will the empire survive? Watch for updates in your information bubble of choice.

 NEWS FOR Qs

Grubhub To Give $2M In Grants To LGBT Restaurant Owners
Restaurant Dive 

LGBTQ Afghans Choose Between Death By Sadness, Or The Taliban
manilastandard.net

Court Clears Social Media Companies In Pulse Massacre
CBS Miami

Study Could Change FDA Blood Donation Policy For Gay And Bisexual Men
WUSF News

  U.S. AND BEYOND

First Two Transgender Women Win Seats In Germany’s Parliamentary Elections
The Hill 

California Restricting State-Funded Travel To Ohio Over “Discriminatory” Medical Conscience Clause
13abc Action News

Three Polish Regions Repeal ‘LGBT-Free Zone’ Declarations
NBC News

Japan’s New Prime Minister Could Herald A ‘Historic Moment’ For LGBT+ Rights
PinkNews

Ohio Becomes 18th State To Face State Travel Ban Following Passage of LGBT Denial of Care Law
California Globe 

LGBT Parenting – Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force

Desperation, Misinformation: How The Ivermectin Craze Spread Across The World
The Guardian 

  HEALTH AND AGING 

Autism Diagnosis ‘Stretched To Breaking Point’ With Numbers Jumping 20-Fold Over Last Two Decades
iNews 

Civil Rights Complaint Targets Idaho Health Care Rationing
ABC News

COVID’s Impact Adds To Economic Effect Of Aging, Especially In Maine
Bangor Daily News

Elder Law Guys: A Caregiver’s Dilemma
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 

  FINANCE AND RETIREMENT

5 Things People Get Wrong About Iras: Bankruptcy Protection Limits, Inheritances And More
USA TODAY

When Is It Worth Hiring Someone To Manage Your Money?
MarketWatch 

Tenants Start Moving Into LGBT-Friendly Senior Housing Complex
GreaterBayShore 

Older People Are Sharing Money Advice That They Hope Gen Z’ers Will Take To Heart
BuzzFeed

AARP Credit Card Holders Endure Bumpy Move to Barclays From Chase
Nasdaq

  TRAVEL

If You’re Looking For A Hotel Deal, It Might Pay To Wait Until The Last Minute
CNBC

Priceline Reveals Now is the Best Time to Book Travel as US Cities Make a Resurgence
KPVI News 6

The Future of Travel & Tourism is Fueled by Digital Experiences
The Baytown Sun

  ISN’T THAT SOMETHING?

These Are Travel TikTok’s Most Watched Destinations
Refinery29

Fossil Footprints Show Humans In North America More Than 21,000 Years Ago
NBCNews

Will humans ever be immortal?
Livescience.com

Illinois Man Dies from Rabies, State’s First Case in a Human in 70 Years
NPR

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