The Weekly Readlines

The Weekly Readlines May 20

The Weekly Readlines (rhymes with headlines!) offers news you can use every week. You can view the archives here. 

  Quote for the Week: “Attempting to overcome our imperfections can leave us in a worse state than when we began. Accept your limitations and cultivate your talents.” – Seen on an art installation 

  BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES 

First the good news: I’m going on a 10-night cruise! Starting Monday the 23rd, husband Frank and I will be sailing away to Bermuda and Charleston. See you in June.

Also in good news: Cats know the names of other cats and humans. Peanut and Wilma know who we are!

  LGBTQ+ NEWS  

UK Mint Marks 50th Pride Anniversary With 50p Coin
JoeMyGod

Marvel Comics To Intro New Transgender Superhero
JoeMyGod 

The Music Industry Depends On The LGBTQ Audience In Surprising Ways
Out In Jersey

LGBTQ Lawmakers’ Bill Would Make New York A Transgender Refuge State
Democrat and Chronicle 

Jake Daniels Is Finding Space And Providing Assists By Coming Out Publicly As Gay In Football
Sports Media LGBT+ 

Lawmakers in Louisiana Strive to Resurrect Florida-Style ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
Edge Media

  U.S. AND BEYOND

Multiracial Residents Are Changing the Face of the US
The Pew Charitable Trusts

People’s Convoy Plans to Occupy D.C. in Return to City
The Daily Beast

Spain Set To Announce 3-Day Menstrual Leave For Women
Huffington Post

Why Members Of Congress Choose Not To Run For Re-Election
Brookings

By A Wide Margin, Americans View Inflation As The Top Problem Facing The Country Today
Pew Research Center

Anti-Abortion Groups Urge State Lawmakers Not To Pass Bills Criminalizing Women For Abortions
CNN

  HEALTH AND AGING 

FDA Authorizes Underwear to Protect Against STIs During Oral Sex
The New York Times

Robotic Surgery Wins for Keeping Bladder Cancer Patients Alive, Out of Hospital
MedPage Today 

Why COVID-19 Boosters and Masking Remain Vital
Duke Today 

  FINANCES AND RETIREMENT 

What Are The Chances? I Retire And The Stock Market Crashes.
MarketWatch 

Americans Can Expect To Pay A Lot More For Medical Care In Retirement
CNBC 

4 Sneaky Ways You Could Lose Your Social Security Benefits
The Motley Fool

Adult Children Aren’t Planning For Retirement
Daily Press

Planning Your Finances Can Help Improve Your Mental Health And Well-Being
YouTube 

  THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT 

Patti LuPone Shuts Down Anti-Mask Audience Member: ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’
Variety 

David Tennant and Catherine Tate to Reprise ‘Doctor Who’ Roles for 60th Anniversary
Variety 

Naomi Judd Remembered In Song And Tears At Public Memorial
CNN 

  TRAVEL 

U.S. Tour Operators Face Heat for Not Taking Stand on Anti-LGBTQ Laws
Skift 

Revenge Travel: How Vacation Vengeance Became A Thing
CNN 

How Is the Travel Industry Doing 2 Years Into the Pandemic?
The Motley Fool

Why You Might Actually Need Road Trip Travel Insurance
The Points Guy

  ISN’T THAT SOMETHING?

Bracing For Her Future: Baby Giraffe Fitted With Orthotic
WGN Radio

Strange Dog In Bed Gives Tennessee Couple Pause
KIRO 7 

Indian Couple Longing For Grandchild Sues Son, His Wife
WGN Radio 

Kayakers To Be Told To Stop Getting Naked In Public
The Week UK