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Families of 6 Americans Convicted in Venezuela Cry Foul
Hopes of families for a quick release for six American oil executives detained in Venezuela for three years over an alleged corruption scheme have evaporated.
Indonesian Police Move Transgender Celebrity to Private Cell
Indonesian police have moved a female transgender Instagram celebrity, Millen Cyrus, to a special cell following public outrage over her initial placement in a male detention cell after she was arrested as a suspect in a drug case.
Young Gay Boy Pens Emotional Letter to Santa, Internet Melts
A moving letter from a young boy named Will asked Santa if God still loves him even though he's gay. The letter is pulling heartstrings all across the internet.
High Court Blocks NY Coronavirus Limits on Houses of Worship
As coronavirus cases surge again nationwide the Supreme Court late Wednesday barred New York from enforcing certain limits on attendance at churches and synagogues in areas designated as hard hit by the virus.
Zoomed on the Toilet — Anti-LGBTQ NJ School Board Member Resigns after Embarrassing Incident
A member of a NJ school board resigned on Tuesday after mistakenly zooming her toilet visit during a meeting. Last year she made headlines due to her anti-LGBTQ views on education.
Lawmakers Throw Pig Guts, Punches on Taiwan Parliament Floor
Lawmakers in Taiwan got into a fist fight and threw pig guts at each other Friday over a soon-to-be enacted policy that would allow imports of U.S. pork and beef.
In Santa's Mailbag, a Peek into Children's Pandemic Worries
The emotional toll wrought by the pandemic is jumping off pages in the deluge of "Dear Santa" letters now pouring into a post office in southwest France that sorts and responds to his mail from around the world.
Black Friday Offers Beacon of Hope to Struggling Stores
After months of slumping sales and businesses toppling into bankruptcy, Black Friday is offering a small beacon of hope.
Biden's Win Hides a Dire Warning for Democrats in Rural U.S.
Democrats once dominated Koochiching County in the blue-collar Iron Range of northern Minnesota. But in this month's presidential election, President Donald Trump won it with 60% of the vote.
From College Buddies to CBD Entrepreneurs: Batch by Wisconsin Hemp Scientific
Three life-long friends are reinvigorating Wisconsin's historic hemp industry with a vertically integrated company producing some of the industry's best CBD products.
News
Cher in Pakistan to Help 'World's Loneliest Elephant'
Iconic singer and actress Cher is in Pakistan to celebrate the departure of Kaavan, dubbed the "world's loneliest elephant."
Entertainment
Steve Grand Tweets Globe Emojis when Questioned on His Authenticity
When questioned on his authenticity, Steve Grand tweeted globe emojis.
Business
Holiday Trends to Watch: Adult Play-Doh; Stores that Ship
The pandemic is turning this into a holiday shopping season like no other.
Technology
$ize Doesn't Matter — At Least When It Comes to Income
Size does matter, and smaller is more profitable, at least with men's incomes.
Finance
Retirement Guide For LGBTQ Americans
More than 3 million LGBT Americans are currently over 50, and that number is estimated to more than double over the next decade as Baby Boomers ride in on a rainbow-hued silver wave. And retirement presents many special issues for them.
Cars
Judge: California Can't Ban Offensive License Plates
California can't enforce a ban vanity license plates it considers "offensive to good taste and decency" because that violates freedom of speech, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Style
The Gift of Wellness: 9 Feel-Good Gifts of the Season
EDGE canvassed various industries to curate our favorite picks of the season. Some are splurge-worthy; others are affordable giveaways that won't break the bank. Above all, conscious giving remains one of the most prominent themes of 2020.
Health/Fitness
New Legal Push Aims to Speed Magic Mushrooms to Dying Patients
Diagnosed with stage-four cancer, one patient is pouring energy into a new effort to help dying patients gain legal access to psilocybin — the mind-altering compound found in so-called magic mushrooms — to ease their psychic pain.
Travel
Precautions Help Aspen Remain a Destination During Pandemic
The small town has made people feel safer than in big, crowded cities. Outdoor activities are Aspen's calling card, and the mountains were a perfect place to escape the doldrums of months-long lockdowns.
Nightlife
Can the Gay Adult Film Industry Solve Its Race Problem?
One former Black porn star says looking back after seven-plus years outside the industry, it's clear it was "a whole toxic environment of white supremacy and racism, completely all the time." Has anything changed?
The Gift of Wellness: 9 Feel-Good Gifts of the Season
Slightly Used News :: November 17, 2020
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Superintelligence' Is Smart and Funny
This Melissa McCarthy vehicle is a surprisingly charming and romantic comedy about compassion and kindness - something the world needs right now.
Review: 'The Mystery Of D.B. Cooper' Grips the Imagination
HBO delves into "The Mystery of D.B. Cooper" with a new documentary that examines four of the likeliest suspects in the still-unsolved 1971 hijacking of Flight 305.
Review: 'Happiest Season' A Holiday Movie of Our Own
Finally: A mainstream, studio-backed holiday flick for the LGBTQ community to claim as our own.
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