The Weekly Readlines

The Weekly Readlines February 8

BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES

The House and Senate GOP took their marching orders from Trump and killed the border bill, to everyone’s shock and no one’s surprise. The border crisis is now theirs.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas lived to be impeached another day.

Taylor Swift set a new record with four Album of the Year Wins. And Tracy Chapman showed the world what serenity looks like, sharing a stage with a deeply respectful Luke Combs to sing her iconic song, Fast Car.

LGBTQ NEWS

FBI: Schools Are The Third Most Popular Location For Hate Crimes
Los Angeles Blade

Utah’s First LGBTQ Community Health Center Celebrates Grand Opening
KSL TV

University of North Florida Students Protest Closing Of LGBT Center
GO Magazine

Celebrating the Elder Black Lesbian Community with ZAMI NOBLA
Georgia Voice

Pope Says Africans A ‘Special Case’ Over LGBT Blessings
Yahoo News

U.S. AND BEYOND

Jennifer Crumbley, Mother of Michigan School Gunman, Guilty of Manslaughter
CNN

Miami School Asks Parents To Sign Permission Slips Allowing Children To Learn About Black History Month
JoeMyGod

Why Biden Can’t Afford to Expand the War
Time

Russia Hands Out First Convictions In Connection With Anti-LGBT Law
The Guardian

HEALTH AND AGING

New Study Highlights AI’s Potential To Transform Lung Cancer Screening
News-Medical.net

‘Rainbow Seniors’ Programs Offer Connection and Resources for Older LGBTQ People
Next Avenue

Scientists Can Tell How Fast You’re Aging. Now, The Trick Is To Slow It Down
NPR

Their Hearts Won’t Go On—But Most Americans Don’t Know It
Medical Economics

How to Find an LGBTQ+-Affirming Therapist
Everyday Health

FINANCES AND RETIREMENT

Americans Are Surprisingly Happy With Their Finances, a Survey Shows. Here’s Why
The Motley Fool

Gray Divorce’ Rates Have Doubled. But It’s A Costly Move, Especially For Women
USA Today

Approaching Retirement With Debt? Here’s Your Game Plan
The Motley Fool

TRAVEL

U.S. Issues New Travel Advisory For Jamaica, Bahamas Due To Increased Crime
ABC7 Chicago

Romantic Gay Get-A-Ways (or Staycation) in New York
Metrosource

Welcoming Diversity and Inclusion to Southern Florida: Captain Sandy Yawn and Michelle Dunham Christen Celebrity Ascent
Metrosource

Traveling with Autism
Autism Speaks

Couple Trained Their Three Cats to Travel Abroad (Exclusive)
People

Travel Groups Are Waking Up To The Risk Of Tourists Seeking Cool Summers
Financial Times

ENTERTAINMENT

The Stanley Hotel’s Plan For A Horror Film Center In Colorado
CBS News

‘Will & Harper’ Review: Will Ferrell’s Trans Road Trip Doc Will Save Lives
The Daily Beast

ISN’T THAT SOMETHING?

Anti-Aging Pill For Dogs In Trials
CNBC

Curing Animals With Cannabis as Veterinarians Try CBD and THC
New York Times

You May Be Eating Predigested Food. Here’s Why
CNN

Hermit Crabs Find New Homes In Plastic Waste: Shell Shortage Or Clever Choice?
The Conversation UK

Woman Clings To Suspect’s Car After French Bulldog Stolen
NewsNation

New Jersey Woman Says Home Was Attacked with Pepperoni
Shore News Network

Ufos: These Are The ‘Very Strange’ Lights And Objects Pilots Reported Over Canada In 2023
CTV News

Over 100 Strange 12-Sided Objects from Roman Times Have Been Found
Good News Network