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Inauguration Fashion: Purple, Pearls, American Designers
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris showcased American designers at their inauguration Wednesday, and Harris gave a nod to women's suffrage, Shirley Chisholm and her beloved sorority in pearls and purple.
Biden's COVID Challenge: 100 Million Vaccinations in the First 100 Days. It Won't Be Easy.
Sluggish vaccine distribution has been attributed to a lack of communication between federal and local departments, not enough funding for large-scale efforts, and confusing federal guidance, but the same problems could plague the Biden administration.
MAGA Insurrectionist Identified by Daughter Fired by UMass Hospital
Therese Duke, a far-right Trump supporter who took part in the January 6 insurrection, has been fired from her position at UMass Hospital.
FBI Raids Apartment of Far-Right Gay Trump Supporter
The apartment of the "Adorable Deplorable" — far-right gay hairstylist and Trump supporter Kristopher Dreww — was raided and searched by the FBI on Monday
Two Organizers of Boston's 2019 Straight Pride Parade Arrested for Participating in Capitol Riot
Two members of the group behind Boston's 2019 Straight Pride Parade were arrested for participating in the Capitol insurrection.
Biden Takes the Helm as President: 'Democracy has Prevailed'
Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that "democracy has prevailed" as he took the helm of a deeply divided nation and inherited a confluence of crises arguably greater than any faced by his predecessors.
Vice President Harris: A New Chapter Opens in US Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris broke the barrier Wednesday that has kept men at the top ranks of American power for more than two centuries when she took the oath to hold the nation's second-highest office.
Watch: With Passion and Fashion, Lady Gaga Delivers Powerful Anthem
A full-throated, supremely confident Lady Gaga belted out the national anthem Wednesday in a very Gaga way — with flamboyance, fashion and passion.
Watch: Greek Prime Minister Turns Heads with Revealing Pic of COVID-Vaccine Shot
When Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis received his second dose of the COVID vaccine he didn't just roll up his sleeve, he opened his shirt. And after posting a video of the moment on Instagram, he became an overnight sensation on social media.
Kamala Harris Chooses Out Black Designer for Inauguration Day
Vice president-elect Kamala Harris wears designs by Christopher John Rogers and Sergio Hudson for Inauguration Day.
News
Jill Biden Catapults Fashion Designer Alexandra O'Neill Into National Spotlight
Dr. Jill Biden has chosen to wear Alexandra O'Neill's brand Markarian for inauguration day. But who is O'Neill, and what can we expect from Dr. Biden's fashion choices in the next administration?
Entertainment
Watch: Did Doc Hit on Troye Sivan with Talk of a Maxi Condom?
Troye Sivan tells a funny story on TikTok about his trip to a health clinic.
Business
United Airlines Posts $1 Billion Loss in Pandemic-Laden Q4
United Airlines said Wednesday that it finished one of the worst years in its history by losing $1.9 billion in the last three months of 2020, and it predicted more of the same in the first quarter of this year.
Technology
Alec Nysten — Called 'Probably Sexiest Man on Earth' — Gets OnlyFans Pics Hacked
OnlyFans has been a boon for some during the Pandemic, including Aussie model Alec Nysten. But the 28-year old is seeing his revenue stream compromised by leaked pics.
Finance
2021 Stock Market Outlook: Covid Vaccine, Political Gridlock, Possible Recovery
The year that brought so many surprises is shaping up to be a surprisingly good one for investors, and that's a timely reminder for 2021.
Cars
GM Teams Up with Microsoft on Driverless Cars
General Motors is teaming up with Microsoft to accelerate its rollout of electric, self-driving cars.
Style
Michelin France Stars Awarded in Virtual Ceremony
France's Michelin Guide, which has long served as a bible for foodies, is adapting its awards ceremony in Paris for the year that was like no other.
Health/Fitness
Advocates View Health Care as Key to Driving LGBTQ Rights Conversation
Surveys in North Carolina and across the nation show that about one-third of transgender people have been refused treatment or suffered verbal or physical abuse from a medical provider, but advocates are fighting for change.
Travel
American who Enthused Bali was Queer-Friendly Being Deported
An American graphic designer is being deported from the Indonesian resort island of Bali over her viral tweets that celebrated it as a low-cost, queer-friendly place for foreigners to live.
Nightlife
Sexual Fluidity: What We Know and What We Don't
The term "sexual fluidity" has come under scrutiny as researchers further explore the nuances our sexual expression, attraction and behavior.
Slightly Used News :: November 17, 2020
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Rolling Thunder Review: A Bob Dylan Story' is Superlative on Blu-ray
Martin Scorsese's "Rolling Thunder Revue" gets a superlative Blu-ray release from the Criterion Collection. This comes highly recommended to all fans of Bob Dylan and Scorsese.
Review: 'Sudden Fear' on DVD Recalls Crawford at Her Best
The draw here is Crawford, and she delivers magnificently. If you can toss away any hints of "Mommie Dearest," you might truly appreciate an actress who knows when to hold back and when to let loose.
Review: 'Prince of Darkness' Not Carpenter's Best, But Worth a Look For Horror Fans
From now on, you may decide that the only way to watch a John Carpenter horror film is in Ultra 4K high definition.
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