The Weekly Readlines March 19: Senate Saves Daylight, Most Americans Prefer Equality

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  BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES 

First the good news: The Senate voted unanimously to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. No more changing the clocks. Yes! Cherry on top: a new poll shows most Americans are opposed to the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills trending among the theo-fascist crowd.

On the other hand, the onslaught of bills in GOP-led states targeting LGBTQ+ people and brutalizing trans kids and their families continues unabated, redefining cruelty for the post-equality era.

  LGBTQ+ NEWS  

They Are Scared To Travel’: The Obstacles Faced By LGBT+ Ukrainians Fleeing War
Euronews 

Monk’s Book Supports LGBT People Through A Buddhist’s Eyes
asahi.com 

Poll: LGBTQ-Identification Is Higher Among Latinos Than Other Groups
Axios 

CA Gov Invites Disney To Relocate Jobs From Florida
JoeMyGod

To Groom or Not to Groom? Right-wing Pundits Attempt to Redefine ‘Don’t Gay Gay’ Bill
EDGE Media Network

Utah Governor Says He’ll Veto Transgender Youth Sports Ban
AP News

  U.S. AND BEYOND

Biden Calls Putin A ‘Murderous Dictator’ And Says Russia ‘Waging An Immoral War’
The Guardian

Why Did Mark Meadows Register to Vote at an Address Where He Did Not Reside?
The New Yorker

Russia’s Finances Are Closing Up
Bloomberg.com

The Odd History Of Purim, The Halloween Of Jewish Holidays
Haaretz 

Russia Asked China for Military and Economic Aid for Ukraine War
The New York Times

  HEALTH AND AGING 

People With ‘Medium COVID’ Are Caught In A Gray Area Of Recovery With Little Support
NPR 

People Are Now Living More Years in Good Health
WebMD 

Aging Disrupts The Normal Daily Fluctuations Of Immune Cell Activity
National Institute on Aging 

Aging Faster In Adulthood Linked To Health Conditions In Adolescence
Fox News 

New Research Investigates How Aging Can Affect Sleep Quality
MindBodyGreen 

  FINANCES AND RETIREMENT 

What You Can Do To Strengthen Your Finances As Interest Rates Rise
NBC News 

How To Increase Social Security Retirement Benefits After You Claim
CNBC 

How to Invest for Retirement If You’re Over 60
Kiplinger 

Study Shows U.S. Credit Card Debt On The Rise: Tips For Managing Household Finances
SILive.com

45% Of Millennials Have No Idea How Much Money Is In Their Bank Account
NEWS10 ABC

How To Get Your Finances Back On Track When You’ve Fallen Behind
CNBC 

  THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT 

William Hurt, Star Of ‘Broadcast News,’ ‘Body Heat,’ Dies At 71
WFMZ 

This Week’s Bestsellers From Publishers Weekly
Hastings Tribune 

More Entertainment Events Means More Ticket Scams
WGN Radio

Campion, ‘The Power Of The Dog’ Prevail At Critics Choice Awards
Spectrum News

  TRAVEL 

TSA Extends Travel Mask Mandate Through April 18
NPR

  ISN’T THAT SOMETHING?

Border Authorities Find 52 Reptiles Hidden In Man’s Clothing
WGN Radio 

Unusual, Submarine-Shaped Vehicle Spotted On Florida Road
UPI.com

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