The president attributed the killing of Rob Reiner and his wife to Trump derangement syndrome. There was no indication that the couples political beliefs were linked to their deaths.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) had some choice words for Donald Trump after he posted a long message to social media making legendary director Rob Reiners death all about himself.Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their home on Sunday in what investigators believe was a homicide, and their own son has been arrested as a suspect in their deaths. Related Marjorie Taylor Greene says GOP leader promised a vote on her bill to put pro-trans doctors in jail The gruesome death shocked many people, but not Donald Trump, apparently.A very sad thing happened last night in Hollywood,the president wrote on Truth Social.Rob Reiner, a tortured and struggling, but once very talented movie director and comedy star, has passed away, together with his wife, Michele, reportedly due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME, sometimes referred to as TDS. Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Trump then proceeded to brag about being the best president ever despite Reiners raging obsession of President Donald J. Trump, with his obvious paranoia reaching new heights as the Trump Administration surpassed all goals and expectations of greatness, and with the Golden Age of America upon us, perhaps like never before.Greene did not approve of the presidents words. This is a family tragedy, not about politics or political enemies, she wrote while sharing Trumps post. Many families deal with a family member with drug addiction and mental health issues. Its incredibly difficult and should be met with empathy especially when it ends in murder.Rob Reiner and his wife were tragically killed at the hands of their own son, who reportedly had drug addiction and other issues, and their remaining children are left in serious mourning and heartbreak.This is a family tragedy, not about politics or political enemies.Many pic.twitter.com/uVd3lGVEgm Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) December 15, 2025 Greene is far from the only person on the right who is bothered that Trump refused to even pretend to express sympathy for the Reiners family.Regardless of how you felt about Rob Reiner, this is inappropriate and disrespectful discourse about a man who was just brutally murdered, wrote Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) on X. I guess my elected GOP colleagues, the VP, and White House staff will just ignore it because theyre afraid? I challenge anyone to defend it.Regardless of how you felt about Rob Reiner, this is inappropriate and disrespectful discourse about a man who was just brutally murdered. I guess my elected GOP colleagues, the VP, and White House staff will just ignore it because theyre afraid? I challenge anyone to defend it. pic.twitter.com/j3dvzRxLQJ Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) December 15, 2025 Trumps post was panned as distasteful and disrespectful by MAGA commentator Evan Kilgore, and conservative journalist Pete Laffin called it despicable.Didnt agree with Robs views or what he said but no one deserves to go out like that, wrote conservative poster Ant on Truth Social.Very tacky Mr. President, wrote another Trump fan on Truth Social.You could have just said RIP, wrote Truth Social user Medgirl. Love you Mr. President, but none of the other stuff was needed. Its very sad that we are living in the world we live in right now.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Anthony Geary, an actor known for playing Luke Spencer on General Hospital, has passed away at the age of 78. His death occurred on December 14 and was the result of complications from a scheduled operation three days earlier, according to TV Insider.Geary played Luke on General Hospital beginning in 1978, and became one half of TV's favorite couple, Luke and Laura (played by Genie Francis), soon after. Luke and Laura's 1981 wedding on the show was watched by 30 million people, making it the most-watched episode in soap opera history.He was nominated for 16 Daytime Emmys for outstanding lead actor in a drama series and won a record eight times.He retired from General Hospital in 2015 and relocated to Amsterdam with his husband, Claudio Gama."It was a shock for me and our families and our friends," Gama said in a statement to TV Insider about Geary's passing. "For more than 30 years, Tony has been my friend, my companion, my husband."

Tis the season of daddy issues.Santa Claus is hot, there I said it. While the rest of you were fawning over Justin Timberlake and Leonardo DiCaprio, I was writing letters to good ol Saint Nick. The man has it all: a cushy job, a custom ride, a signature look, and a killer beard. He also knows his way around a plate of cookies and milk, which is a plus in my book. Not to toot my own horn, but Im something of a Santa connoisseur. Sometimes hes a jolly old man with a belly like a bowl full of jelly. Sometimes, hes a silver daddy. Sometimes hes literally Satan in disguise. No matter what variety, he is always a stone-cold fox in a red velvet coat.Related | 34 Steamy Gay Santa Illustrations To Ring in the HoligaysSanta Knows If Youve Been Bad or GoodIf youre like me and you appreciate a full-figured man on a mission to bring joy to the world, then climb on into my sleigh. Today, were putting aside the roughly 1,700-year age gap, and were exploring the North Pole together. Just remember, he sees you when youre sleeping.The Christmas Chronicles (Netflix, 2018)1. Kurt Russell (The Christmas Chronicles, 2018)There was simply no way we could complete this list without Russells iconic Santa. The Christmas Chronicles leaned into the classic Santa look with a modern twist. With a mane of silver hair, a leather jacket, and the swagger of a rock star, this Kris Kringle was more Kris Kristofferson than mall mascot. You cant convince me you wouldnt sit on his lap and tell him what you want for Christmas.The Santa Clause (Walt Disney Pictures, 1994)2. Tim Allen (The Santa Clause, 1994)I promise were going to get more obscure than this, but weve gotta get the heavy-hitters out of the way first. Also, for the moment, were casting aside the actors (and their political views) to appreciate the Scott Calvins of the world. As curmudgeonly and bad at parenting as Scott started, you cant deny that he had quite the character arc. I admit that Im not a big fan of the fat suit and the constant fat shaming. Regardless, the first movie was a glow-up for Scott Calvin, no matter how much he resisted it.Violent Night (Universal Pictures, 2022)3. David Harbour (Violent Night, 2022)I have a soft spot in my heart for David Harbour. That goes doubly for his depiction of Santa. This movie is chock-full of lines pulled directly from my Santa fantasies. Maybe its Harbours gravelly voice, or his man bun, or his sick tattoos, or the red leather jacket. Whatever it is, when Santa said he was gonna eat through these guys with a sledgehammer, I was paying attention. The scene where he bandages himself with wrapping paper!? It doesnt get better than that.Dashing Through the Snow (Disney+, 2023)4. Lil Rel Howery (Dashing Through the Snow, 2023)Dont worry, not every entry on this list is PG-13. Sometimes you cant help but fall for a jolly old man with a twinkle in his eye. Rel plays Santa with a kind of warm, everyday charm that sneaks up on you. Hes funny, hes genuine, and he feels like the kind of guy you could actually take home to mom. Now I just have to find a way to get around the pesky Mrs. Claus problem.Elf (New Line Cinema, 2003)5. Ed Asner (Elf, 2003)What can I say? Sometimes, your daddy issues are granddaddy issues. Ed Asners Santa has zero time for bullshit, which is a turn-on all its own. Gruff, practical, and clearly tired of babysitting Buddy, he radiates that seen it all, done it all energy. Hes the working-class Santa who clocks in, does the job, and still has time for a nightcap before bed. Rest in peace, Asner, you did Santa proud.Miracle on 34th Street (20th Century Fox, 1994)6. Richard Attenborough (Miracle on 34th Street, 1994)Richard Attenborough did such a magnificent job in this role, he set the bar for Santas everywhere. Dignified. Magnetic. Twinkly-eyed with Shakespearean gravitas. Attenborough played Santa like he was auditioning for King Lear, and it worked. He had that cozy, grandfatherly thing going on, but with enough regality that youd trust him with your heart. And your stocking. He also might have the best beard on this list, which isnt nothing.The Naughty Nine (Disney Channel, 2023)7. Danny Glover (The Naughty Nine, 2023)Listen, when Danny Glovers voice comes rumbling through as Santa, you sit up straight. He could tell me Im on the naughty list, and Id say thank you. Regal, wise, and giving us full-on daddy energy, this is the Santa you wish would take over at the family Christmas dinner when things get messy.Rise of the Guardians (DreamWorks Animation, 2012)8. Alec Baldwin (Rise of the Guardians, 2012)We have another Santa with tattoos. I repeat, we have another Santa with tattoos. Burly as hell, Russian-accented, and rocking more daddy energy than a woodworkers convention. That long beard, those dark bush eyebrows, and those tree-trunk forearms? Honestly, if you didnt have a crush on North in this movie, I dont trust you.Fatman (Saban Films, 2020)9. Mel Gibson (Fatman, 2020)I apologise for this one, okay? Gibson is a regrettable choice on any hot list, but Im just a simple gay. Rest assured, this decision is purely based on aesthetics. Grizzled, scarred, and looking like he just stepped out of a motorcycle gang initiation, his Santa was pure rough trade. Problematic? Yes. Hot? Also yes.Klaus (Netflix, 2019)10. J.K. Simmons (Klaus, 2019)Animated Santa, but make him broad-shouldered, soulful, and hot enough to split logs with his bare hands. Simmons voice gave Klaus this depth and sadness, while the design gave us a Viking daddy in a red cloak. Hes brawny, hes tender, and I would split logs with that man any day of the week.Santas Slay (Media 8 Entertainment, 2005)11. Bill Goldberg (Santas Slay, 2005)A pro wrestler playing a murderous Santa? Peak camp. Goldberg stomped through this horror movie like a beefy fever dream in red velvet, and I was rooting for him the whole time. If Santas going to kill me, let it be this one.The Polar Express (Warner Bros. Pictures, 2004)12. Tom Hanks (The Polar Express, 2004)Yes, the CGI is nightmare fuel, but lets not ignore the voice. Tom Hanks brought baritone daddy vibes to Santa, and even in uncanny valley form, its hard to deny the magnetism. You know youd still ride that train.Miracle on 34th Street (20th Century Fox, 1947)13. Edmund Gwenn (Miracle on 34th Street, 1947)Ive got to hand it to the OG daddy Claus, Gwenn captured our hearts, and he didnt need muscles or tattoos. He had a twinkle in his eye and a timeless elegance that worked just as well. Sometimes hotness is about presence, and his was undeniable. Honestly? Smash.Coca-Cola Christmas Advertisements (The Coca-Cola Company)14. Coca-Cola Santa (1930sToday)If youre my age, this Santa was the harbinger of the holiday season. Maybe that says more about how commercialized Christmas already was in the 90s, but you cant deny that Coca-Cola Santa is a bear icon. Round belly, rosy cheeks, always smiling. If you can look past the fact that hes a mascot for a multinational corporation, youre left with an image thats basically Big Gay Christmas Energy. Hes the original billboard daddy, and honestly? He deserves his flowers.Santa Inc. (HBO Max, 2021)15. Seth Rogen (Santa Inc., 2021)Say what you want about the show, but Seth Rogens animated Santa had thicc energy. This Santa is for everyone with a bully kink. He was raunchy, sloppy, and very much a frat bro who inherited a sleigh. Hes not boyfriend material, but you cant tell me he wouldnt be fun at your office Christmas party.Arthur Christmas (Sony Pictures Animation, 2011)16. Steve Claus (Arthur Christmas, 2011)Hes not Santa, but he is Santas ambitious, sharply dressed son. Hes also in the running to become Santa, so it counts, okay? Every Claus in this animated classic has their charm, but theres something about Steve. Voiced by Hugh Laurie, hes tall, built like a chimney, and just a little too into himself. We can forgive the ego, though, especially when he looks that good in red camo.Dear Santa (Paramount+, 2024)17. Jack Black (Dear Santa, 2024)Okay, technically, this Santa is actually Satan in a Santa suit. Sometimes a kid misspells Santa and accidentally summons the Prince of Darkness into their bedroom. But when Jack Black brings his chaotic daddy energy to the red velvet coat, it counts. Hes loud, unhinged, and unforgettable. Honestly, Id let this Santa ruin my Christmas.Target Holiday Campaign Kris K. (Target, 2024)18. Brent Bailey (Target Holiday Ads, 2024)Lets be real: Target hired a GQ model and put him in a Santa suit. The ad is only 30 seconds long, but that was enough for me. Brent Baileys Kris K. is so hot it almost made me download the Target app. Almost. If every mall Santa looked like this, I would have one or two wishes for him every year.When Harry Met Santa Posten Norge Ad (Posten Norge, 2021)19. When Harry Met Santa (Norwegian Post Ad, 2021)Gay Santa! Gay Santa! This is the one that broke the internet. Tender, romantic, and canonically gay, this ad gave us the Santa love story weve always deserved. Its sweet, its sexy, and its proof that sometimes the hottest Santa is the one who just wants to find love with a Norwegian guncle. He also pissed off the homophobes, which is always a plus.Kyouran Kazoku Nikki (Nomad, 2008)20. Shonen Santa (Kyran Kazoku Nikki, 2008)Obscure anime Santa alert! If youve ever wanted your Santa to be unbelievably ripped with shnen energy, this ones your guy. File under: niche thirsts, but still valid. I wonder what Santas workout routine is like.Avengers Assemble (Marvel Animation, 2012)21. Jolnir, aka Santa (Avengers Assemble, 2015)Did you know Marvel gave us a superhero Santa, because of course they did. Its ridiculous, its over the top, and its exactly the kind of holiday crossover I want to see more of. Jolnir is a Frost Giant/Elf hybrid with immense magical power, a pure heart, and a pair of meaty biceps as big as my head.Jingle All the Way (20th Century Fox, 1996)22. Fighting Santas (Jingle All The Way, 1996)Picture this. An entire warehouse full of sweaty men in Santa suits beating the crap out of each other. Oh, and Arnold Schwarzenegger is there too. Listen, you may say Im scraping the bottom of the barrel here, but I cant help it if child me held onto this image. Its basically a leather bar Christmas fantasy, and thats valid.CeeLo Green feat. The Muppets All I Need Is Love (Warner Bros. Records, 2012)23. Craig Robinson (Santa in CeeLo Green feat. The Muppets MV, 2012)Weve officially reached niche Claus territory, but stick with me. Ive had a chip on my shoulder ever since The Office denied Darryl the chance to don the red suit back in season 6. Thankfully, CeeLo Green and a room full of Muppets set the universe right. Just like Robinson himself, this Santa is cool, charming, and effortlessly hot.Bobs Burgers (FOX, 2014)24. Nick Offerman (as Pete in Bobs Burgers, dressed as Santa, 2014)Okay, so hes not technically Santa, just a guy in a suit. And maybe Im only including this because I love Bobs Burgers and have a crush on Nick Offerman, but so what? This isnt just some guy, its Pete. Hes the owner of The Junk Yard, a gay bar next door to the original diner. Honestly, that detail alone makes me think Id have a shot with him. Wellif I were animated, anyway. A gay can dream.Persona 4 the Golden Animation (A-1 Pictures, 2014)25. Sumo Claus (Persona 4 the Golden Animation, 2014)Leave it to anime to give us Santa with a body count. In a filler episode, the girls pop into a bizarre Christmas movie where Santa, also known as Thunder Cross, promises to paint the snow red with the blood of his enemies. Enter Sumo Claus: hes shirtless, larger than life, and honestly kind of hot. He can body slam me any day.Yes, Mikey, Santa Does Shave, Recess (Walt Disney Television Animation, 1998)26. James Earl Jones (Santa in Recess, 2001)Is this a deep cut or just a bit unhinged? Youve heard the voice. That deep, velvety rumble as Santa was pure daddy energy. Even animated, James Earl Jones could put you on the naughty list, and youd thank him for it. Dont lie.DuckTales (Walt Disney Television Animation, 2020)27. Bear Santa (DuckTales, 2020)Hear me out. You cant tell me they didnt know what they were doing when they drew this polar bear. Also, is it just me, or is he a littleyou know.Naughty or Nice?So, what do you think, are these Santas naughty or nice? Personally, I would be happy if any of these Santas came down my chimney. I realize that I may have revealed too much here, but someone has to give it up for the holiday daddies. Tis the season, after all.Source

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Two appointees of the administration of President Donald Trump at the nations pipeline regulator are facing ethics questions from a top lawmaker on the Senate committee that oversees their agency, following ProPublicas reporting about their ties to the pipeline industry.Sen. Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington and the ranking member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, sent letters on Friday to Ben Kochman, deputy administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and to Keith Coyle, the agencys chief counsel. The letters requested records and information about Kochman and Coyles interactions with the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, an influential pipeline industry group. Prior to their appointments to PHMSA, Kochman was a director at INGAA and Coyle provided legal services to the group (as well as to more than 20 other pipeline, oil and gas companies, his financial disclosure shows). Cantwell sent a similar request for records and information to INGAA.Read MoreHow Trumps Transportation Department Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the PublicCantwells letters cite a recent ProPublica investigation that found Kochman and Coyle have overseen an unprecedented push to shrink the agencys regulatory authority, targeting a host of safety and reporting requirements that pipeline safety advocates view as critical. The agencys pipeline safety enforcement efforts have also fallen precipitously. The changes overwhelmingly align with the interests of INGAA and the pipeline industry.This not only raises serious questions about your compliance with federal ethics rules; it indicates the agency is quietly pursuing a reckless safety rollback agenda that will benefit INGAA and weaken the pipeline safety regulations that protect the American public, Cantwell wrote in her letter to Kochman. By all accounts, you are letting industry rewrite the rulebook, while simultaneously choosing not to enforce the rules that remain.Kochman and Coyle did not respond to a request for comment. A PHMSA spokesperson said that the two officials are in full compliance with federal ethics requirements. A spokesperson for INGAA said the organization intends to respond to Cantwell but did not otherwise comment.The developments at the pipeline regulator are part of a broader deregulatory blitz across PHMSAs parent agency, the Department of Transportation, that has targeted numerous safety rules opposed by transportation and infrastructure companies. Safety enforcement has also fallen in other divisions of the DOT. Overseeing these changes are dozens of political appointees who previously worked for industries regulated by the department. Some of them disclosed significant investments in transportation companies and adjacent industries. In comments for ProPublicas initial article, DOT spokesperson Nate Sizemore said that safety comes first at the agency and that the department is slashing duplicative and outdated regulations and focusing on enforcing the key rules that actually keep the American people secure.The alignment of industry and regulator is clearest at PHMSA. Kochman and Coyle are two of four appointees there who previously worked for the pipeline industry or in closely related fields. (All four also previously worked at PHMSA or elsewhere in the DOT. The other two also did not respond to requests for comment.) Since their return this year, the agency has taken aim at numerous pipeline and hazardous materials safety standards in a flurry of deregulatory rulemaking. Among its recent proposals are limiting the conditions that PHMSA can place on pipeline safety waivers; tripling the monetary value of property damage caused by a hazardous liquid pipeline failure before its operators must report the accident; and raising shipping limits on batteries known to spontaneously explode.In total, PHMSA has published 23 notices of proposed rulemaking so far this year, which is more than the administration of President Joe Biden published in four years. All of those proposals were signed by Kochman.Some of the agencys recent regulatory actions cite INGAA, the trade group for which Kochman used to work. That includes one notice signed by Kochman that references INGAAs prior criticism of a pipeline rule proposed by the Biden administration a criticism that Kochman himself submitted while at INGAA.The agencys activities under the new administration have alarmed the Pipeline Safety Trust, an advocacy group, whose executive director likened the moves by the industry-connected appointees to the fox designing the henhouse. The trust formed in the wake of a pipeline rupture in 1999 that killed three people, two of them children.PHMSA has also quietly killed two major rulemaking initiatives, one to strengthen regulations for carbon dioxide pipelines, the other to crack down on pipeline leaks. The latter was mandated by the PIPES Act of 2020, which Trump signed into law during his first term.In her letters, Cantwell asked Kochman and Coyle to provide records documenting communication or meetings theyve had with INGAA since joining PHMSA, matters from which theyve sought to recuse themselves and enforcement cases in which PHMSA reduced or dropped possible penalties. Cantwell requested similar records and information from INGAA.It is essential that our pipeline safety officials act independently, consistent with federal ethics rules, and free from undue influence by the companies they oversee, she wrote to the trade group.The post Amid Trumps Proposed Pipeline Safety Rollbacks, Senator Questions Regulators Industry Ties appeared first on ProPublica.

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Ohio State defensive lineman Kayden McDonald (98) celebrates after recovering a fumble during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez, File)2025-12-15T17:07:18Z Get the AP Top 25 college football poll delivered straight to your inbox every week with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Four players from Ohio State are among 10 first-team picks from the Big Ten on The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, a group headed by repeat selection Caleb Downs of the Buckeyes and AP Player of the Year Fernando Mendoza of Indiana.The AP has named an All-America team every year since 1925, and Notre Dames two first-team picks this season increased its all-time lead to 87.Downs, the Big Ten defensive player of the year, has made the first team each of his two seasons at Ohio State after landing on the second team as a freshman at Alabama in 2023. He is one of 12 players on the 27-man first team who did not start their careers at their current school. Downs is joined on the first team by fellow Buckeyes Jeremiah Smith, Kayden McDonald and Arvell Reese. Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy over the weekend, led the top-ranked Hoosiers to a 13-0 record and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff after transferring from California. He has thrown a nation-leading 33 touchdown passes and is the catalyst of one of the most productive offenses in the country. A total of 18 schools are represented on the first team, including seven of the 12 in the CFP. Iowa has had at least one first-team player seven straight years and in 10 of the last 12. This is the fourth year in a row Miami, Notre Dame and Ohio State have had at least one.Punter Cole Maynard gave Western Kentucky its first-ever first-team pick. Defensive lineman Landon Robinson is Navys first since 1975 and kicker Kansei Matsuzawa is Hawaiis first since 1986. First-team All-Americans (by conference) Big Ten 10SEC 6Big 12 3ACC 1Independent 3Conference USA 2American 1Mountain West 1___The AP All-America team was selected by a panel of 52 college Top 25 poll voters. First-team offense Wide receiver Makai Lemon, Southern California, junior, 5-11, 195, Los Angeles.Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, sophomore, 6-3, 223, Miami Gardens, Florida.Wide receiver Skyler Bell, UConn, senior, 6-0, 185, New York, N.Y.Tackle Francis Mauigoa, Miami, junior, 6-6, 335,Iliili, American Samoa.Tackle Spencer Fano, Utah, junior, 6-6, 308, Spanish Fork, Utah.Guard Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon, senior, 6-5, 318, Denver.Guard Beau Stephens, Iowa, senior, 6-5, 315, Blue Springs, Missouri.Center Logan Jones, Iowa, graduate, 6-3, 202, Council Bluffs, Iowa.Tight end Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt, graduate, 6-4, 235, Denton, Texas.Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Indiana, junior, 6-5, 225, Miami.Running back Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame, junior, 6-0, 214, St. Louis.Running back Ahmad Hardy, Missouri, sophomore, 5-10, 210, Oma, Mississippi.Kicker Kansei Matsuzawa, Hawaii, senior, 6-2, 200, Tokyo.All-purpose KC Concepcion, Texas A&M, junior, 5-11, 190, Charlotte, North Carolina. First-team defenseEdge rusher David Bailey, Texas Tech, senior, 6-3, 250, Irvine, California.Edge rusher Cashius Howell, Texas A&M, senior, 6-2, 248, Kansas City, Missouri.Interior lineman Kayden McDonald, Ohio State, junior, 6-3, 326, Suwanee, Georgia.Interior lineman Landon Robinson, Navy, senior, 6-0, 287, Fairlawn, Ohio.Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech, senior, 6-1, 235, Wichita Falls, Texas.Linebacker Arvell Reese, Ohio State, junior, 6-4, 243, Cleveland.Linebacker CJ Allen, Georgia, junior, 6-1, 235, Barnesville, Georgia.Cornerback Leonard Moore, Notre Dame, sophomore, 6-2, 195, Round Rock, Texas.Cornerback Mansoor Delane, LSU, senior, 6-0, 190, Silver Spring, Maryland.Safety Caleb Downs, Ohio State, junior, 6-0, 205, Hoschton, Georgia.Safety Bishop Fitzgerald, Southern California, senior, 5-11, 205, Woodbridge, Virginia.Defensive back Jakari Foster, Louisiana Tech, senior, 6-0, 211, Piedmont, Alabama.Punter Cole Maynard, Western Kentucky, senior, 6-1, 180, Mooresville, North Carolina. Second-team offenseWide receiver Carnell Tate, Ohio State, junior, 6-3, 195, Chicago.Wide receiver Malachi Toney, Miami, freshman, 5-11, 188, Liberty City, Florida.Wide receiver Danny Scudero, San Jose State, sophomore, 5-9, 174, San Jose, California.Tackle Kadyn Proctor, Alabama, junior, 6-7, 366, Des Moines, Iowa.Tackle Carter Smith, Indiana, junior, 6-5, 313, Powell, Ohio.Guard Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State, junior, 6-4, 323, Graham, Washington.Guard Armaj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M, graduate, 6-5, 325, Dallas.Center Jake Slaughter, Florida, senior, 6-4, 303, Sparr, Florida.Tight end Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon, junior, 6-3, 245, Idaho Falls, Idaho.Quarterback Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt, graduate, 6-0, 207, Albuquerque, New Mexico.Running back Emmett Johnson, Nebraska, junior, 5-11, 200, Minneapolis.Running back Kewan Lacy, Mississippi, sophomore, 5-11, 210, Dallas.Kicker Tate Sandell, Oklahoma, junior, 5-9, 182, Port Neches, Texas.All-purpose Wayne Knight, James Madison, junior, 5-7, 190, Smyrna, Delaware. Second-team defenseEdge rusher Rueben Bain Jr., Miami, junior, 6-3, 270, Miami.Edge rusher John Henry Daley, Utah, sophomore, 6-4, 255, Alpine, Utah.Interior lineman A.J. Holmes Jr., Texas Tech, junior, 6-3, 300, Houston.Interior lineman Peter Woods, Clemson, junior, 6-3, 310, Alabaster, Alabama.Linebacker Sonny Syles, Ohio State, senior, 6-5, 243, Pickerington, Ohio.Linebacker Anthony Hill Jr., Texas, junior, 6-3, 238, Denton, Texas.Linebacker Red Murdock, Buffalo, graduate, 6-1, 240, Petersburg, Virginia.Cornerback DAngelo Ponds, Indiana, junior, 5-9, 173, Miami.Cornerback Chris Johnson, San Diego State, senior, 6-0, 195, Eastvale, California.Safety Dillon Thieneman, Oregon, junior, 6-0, 205, Westfield, Indiana.Safety Louis Moore, Indiana, senior, 5-11, 200, Mesquite, Texas.Defensive back Hezekiah Masses, California, senior, 6-1, 185, Deerfield Beach, Florida.Punter Brett Thorson, Georgia, senior, 6-2, 235, Melbourne, Australia.Third-team offenseWide receiver Eric McAlister, TCU, senior, 6-3, 205, Azle, Texas.Wide receiver Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee, junior, 6-5, 200, Midland, Texas.Wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State, junior, 6-2, 200, Allen, Texas.Tackle Keagen Trost, Missouri, graduate, 6-4, 316, Kankakee, Illinois.Tackle Brian Parker II, Duke, junior, 6-5, 305, Cincinnati.Guard Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech, senior, 6-4, 330, Royston, Georgia.Guard Evan Tengesdahl, Cincinnati, sophomore, 6-3, 320, Dayton, Ohio.Center Iapani Laloulu, Oregon, junior, 6-2, 329, Honolulu.Tight end Michael Trigg, Baylor, senior, 6-4, 240, Tampa, Florida.Quarterback Julian Sayin, Ohio State, redshirt freshman, 6-1, 208, Carlsbad, California.Running back Cam Cook, Jacksonville State, junior, 5-11, 200, Round Rock, Texas.Running back Kaytron Allen, Penn State, senior, 5-11, 219, Norfolk, Virginia.Kicker Aidan Birr, Georgia Tech, junior, 6-1, 205, Kennedale, Texas.All-purpose Jadarian Price, Notre Dame, junior, 5-11, 210, Denison, Texas.Third-team defenseEdge rusher Caden Curry, Ohio State, senior, 6-3, 260, Greenwood, Indiana.Edge rusher Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan, senior, 6-3, 250, New York.Interior lineman Tyrique Tucker, Indiana, junior, 6-0, 302, Norfolk, Virginia.Interior lineman Lee Hunter, Texas Tech, senior, 6-4, 330, Mobile, Alabama.Linebacker Aiden Fisher, Indiana, senior, 6-1, 231, Fredericksburg, Virginia.Linebacker Caden Fordham, North Carolina State, graduate, 6-1, 230, Ponte Vedra, Florida.Linebacker Owen Long, Colorado State, sophomore, 6-2, 230, Whittier, California.Cornerback Avieon Terrell, Clemson, junior, 5-11, 180, Atlanta.Cornerback Treydan Stukes, Arizona, senior, 6-2, 200, Litchfield Park, Arizona.Safety Michael Taaffe, Texas, senior, 6-0, 189, Austin, Texas.Safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo, senior, 6-2, 202, Tampa, Florida.Defensive back Bray Hubbard, Alabama, junior, 6-2, 213, Ocean Springs, Mississippi.Punter Ryan Eckley, Michigan State, junior, 6-2, 207, Lithia, Florida.___Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here and here (AP News mobile app). AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football ERIC OLSON Olson is an Associated Press college football writer based in Omaha, Nebraska. He also covers the Big Ten, the NCAA, the College Football Playoff alongside local teams Nebraska and Creighton. twitter mailto

A transgender woman incarcerated in New Hampshires state mens prison is suing the states Department of Corrections for housing her with men and for denying her gender-affirming care.As Valley News reports, Allison Alons lawsuit accuses the New Hampshire Department of Corrections of deliberate indifference to her medical needs and of violating her constitutional rights to due process and equal protection. Related Trump just told inspectors to stop tracking anti-LGBTQ+ prison rapes According to the outlet, the lawsuit explains that Alon was diagnosed with gender dysphoria and has been receiving gender-affirming care for the past two years. In July, she was convicted of conspiracy to commit kidnapping, possession of a controlled drug, and criminal threatening. During sentencing, a judge reportedly recommended that Alon continue to receive medical and mental healthcare in prison.However, the lawsuit alleges that, since being incarcerated in the states mens prison, she has been denied access to razors and tweezers, as well as womens undergarments. It also alleges that the injectable hormone therapy she continued to receive while awaiting trial at the Strafford County Jail has since been replaced with pills. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today My hormone levels have decreased to a level that amounts to a forced detransition, Alon wrote in a supplemental request filed with the lawsuit, according to Valley News. I was forced to become fully bearded which is a hazard to my mental health, exacerbates my gender dysphoria and causes suicidal ideation.Alon, who is reportedly currently assigned to the low-security residential treatment unit for inmates with behavioral health issues, says that she was placed on suicide watch for over two weeks in the prisons maximum-security wing. She also claims she has been intentionally misgendered and has faced harassment and discrimination by prison staff and correctional officers. According to Valley News, the lawsuit also accuses the state of violating a federal law requiring state prisons to evaluate the placement of trans prisoners on a case-by-case basis. As The Georgetown Journal of Gender and Law noted in 2022, the 2003 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires prisons to make individual determinations about how to ensure the safety of each inmate by evaluating placement on a case-by-case basis, while taking serious consideration of the inmates own views with respect to their safety. However, the journal cited a 2020 MSNBC report that found that out of nearly 5,000 transgender inmates incarcerated in state prisons, only 15 were housed in facilities that aligned with their gender identity. Transgender inmates are disproportionately vulnerable to sexual violence when housed in facilities that do not align with their gender identity. Earlier this month, the Trump administration further undermined PREAs protections for trans inmates in a Department of Justice (DOJ) memo instructing inspectors to cease evaluating jail, prison, and detention center standards protecting LGBTQ+ and intersex people. Auditors will no longer review whether trans inmates are housed according to their gender identity, a move aimed at bringing PREA into compliance with Trumps January 2025 executive order denying federal recognition of non-cisgender identities.In addition to monetary damages for psychological harm, emotional distress, humiliation and exacerbation of gender dysphoria, Alon is seeking punitive damages to prevent the New Hampshire Department of Corrections from engaging in similar conduct in the future, Valley News reports. She is also asking to be reassigned to a womens prison and to be allowed access to proper gender-affirming care and grooming products.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

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Carter Johnson, 16, uses a boat to transport his five-year-old brother, Milo, and two neighbors past a flooded house in what was their front yard Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, near Clear Lake, Wash. (Jennifer Buchanan/The Seattle Times via AP)2025-12-15T20:50:43Z SEATTLE (AP) Officials ordered immediate evacuations in three south Seattle suburbs Monday after a levee failed following a week of heavy rains.The evacuation order from King County in Washington state covered homes and businesses east of the Green River in parts of Kent, Auburn and Tukwila. The National Weather Service, meanwhile, issued a flash flood warning covering nearly 47,000 people.Conditions are dangerous and access routes may be lost at any time, the weather service said in a post on X.The levee breach followed days of heavy rain and flooding that inundated communities, forced the evacuations of tens of thousands of people and prompted scores of rescues throughout western Washington state.

Three months before he and his wife were found stabbed to death in their Los Angeles home, director Rob Reiner made a dark prediction on CNN: This may be the last time you ever see me.Reiners comment expressed worry about possible retaliation for going on the news network to oppose the Trump administrations attempts to censor late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel. Related Scumbag-in-Chief: Trump brags about his greatness while blaming Rob Reiner for his own murder While no connection has been found between Reiners opposition to Trump and the suspected homicide in fact, Reiners son has been arrested in connection with the slaying his comment on CNN highlights the directors long-held commitment to fairness and justice.Reiner was best known for directing 23 films, including such favorites as the 1984 mockumentary This is Spinal Tap, the 1987 fantasy drama The Princess Bride, the 1990 adaptation of Stephen Kings horror novel Misery, and the 1992 military drama A Few Good Men. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today However, Reiner was also a champion for LGBTQ+ rights. In 2008, he co-founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights, which successfully funded legal challenges to Californias Proposition 8, a voter-approved ballot measure that banned same-sex marriages in the state.Reiner was a 63-year-old actor-turned-director at the time, but the venture saw him working as a political activist. He worked with longtime gay political organizer Chad Griffin to co-found the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER), The Hollywood Reporter noted. Griffin helped rally the gay activist community while Reiner courted wealthy Hollywood creators, including inclusive TV creator Norman Lear, film producer Steve Bing, and gay media mogul David Geffen. Geffens seed-money donation of $3 to $5 million enabled the foundation to fund Ted Olson and David Boies, two lawyers who helped overturn Proposition 8 (though the lawyers also did extensive pro bono work for the cause).Challenging Prop 8 in federal court worried some activists who preferred to challenge state bans on same-sex marriage in state courts (over fear that a Supreme Court decision against marriage equality would be devastating to the movement). In fact, nine gay groups including Freedom to Marry, Lambda Legal, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) all opposed the idea.In May 2009, AFER announced its formation on the same day it announced its lawsuit against Prop 8, Hollingsworth v. Perry, which said the law violated the equal protection and due process clauses of the U.S. Constitution. It was heard by out gay Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker. The case against Prop 8 (& Reiners role)Director Rob Reiner | ShutterstockOlson and Boies argued that marriage has historically been used to demean marginalized groups, that anti-gay forces in society have repeatedly dehumanized LGBTQ+ people, that same-sex marriage bans harm both queer people and broader society, and that same-sex marriage aids the well-being of queer people and their children.On August 4, 2010, Walker issued his ruling overturning Prop 8. In his decision, Walker noted that marriage is a civil (rather than a religious) arrangement and that denying it to gay and lesbian people furthers no compelling state interest. He wrote that extending marriage to marginalized groups has strengthened the institution and created a more inclusive society overall. He also noted that the two witnesses who testified in support of Prop 8 either couldnt or wouldnt respond to questions under cross-examination.Numerous queer celebrities celebrated the ruling, including Ellen DeGeneres, Lady Gaga, and Adam Lambert. In September 2011, Reiner noted, We dont believe in separate but equal in any other legal position except [for asking same-sex couples to accept domestic partnerships or other equivalent social unions.] We feel that this is the last piece of the civil rights puzzle being put into place.Out screenwriter Dustin Lance Black wrote a theatrical reenactment of the trial taken from court transcripts and journalistic records, entitled8. With AFERs backing, it opened on Broadway in the fall of 2011, Queerty noted.The following spring, Reiner directed a one-night-only production of the play in Los Angeles and shared it on YouTube. The cast for this production included big-name Hollywood actors and allies including George Clooney, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brad Pitt, and queer actors Martin Sheen, Matt Bomer, Chris Colfer, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Lynch, George Takei, as well as others.Meanwhile, Prop 8s proponents appealed to the Ninth Circuit, which upheld Walkers decision in a 2-1 ruling on February 7, 2012. Proposition 8 serves no purpose, and has no effect, other than to lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians in California, and to officially reclassify their relationships and families as inferior to those of opposite-sex couples, the court wrote in its decision.Reiner celebrated the appeals court victory alongside fellow activist, gay Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, and then-Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Around the time, Reiner said, I am unbelievably proud to be part of this. I couldnt have imagined that I would ever be involved in anything as historically significant as this in my life. Prop 8s anti-gay defenders appealed the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled on June 26, 2013, in a 54 decision, that the defenders lacked the legal standing to challenge the courts overturning of the law.At a 2019 dinner for the Human Rights Campaign, Reiner said society needed to move past singling out transgender, LGBTQ+, Black, white, Jewish, Muslim, Latino people, adding, We have to get way past that and start accepting the idea that were all human beings, we all share the same planet, and we should all have the same rights, period. Its no more complicated than that.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

As Nicki Minaj continues her MAGA spiral, one of her former collaborators, Kim Petras, has responded.Over the last month, rapper Nicki Minaj has been sharing more and more social media posts praising President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, while attacking California Governor Gavin Newsom and trans youth. Now, one of her former collaborators, Grammy winner Kim Petras, has clapped back.On December 12, Minaj shared a post on X referencing a video where Newsom, a Democratic presidential hopeful, said he "wants to see trans kids" but also said "you have to accommodate the reality of those whose rights are being taken away as we advance the rights of the trans community, in terms of the fairness of athletic competition.""Imagine being the guy running on wanting to see trans kids. Haha," Minaj wrote. "Not even a trans ADULT would run on that. Normal adults wake up & think they want to see HEALTHY, SAFE, HAPPY kids." (@) Petras, who is trans and collaborated on the 2023 song "Alone" with Minaj, has seemingly responded. The "Heart to Break" singer, who started medically transitioning around the age of 12, wrote on X, "trans kids r healthy btw."While she didn't mention Minaj by name, it seems the post is directed at the rapper. (@) Minaj has continued to post about Newsom and transgender children, dubbing Newsom as "Transkids Newsome.""Fire victims? Nah. Hollywood? Nah. Swatting calls to homes with innocent children? Nah," she wrote. "GAVIN WANTS ONE THING. TRANSKIDS NEWSOME." (@) Minaj has also started sharing posts that seemingly insinuate Newsom is transgender or a woman. One post reads "Let's wait... I think Gavvy's still transitioning."Another says Newsom is "the guy running on 'wanting to see trans kids' AND willing to lower himself to becoming just another FEMALE RAPPER to get obliterated by NICKI MINAJ." (@)

Mariah-Careys annual holiday takeover has officially reached historic status. Her enduring seasonal hit, All I Want for Christmas Is You, has broken the record for the longest run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, logging a landmark 20 weeks at the charts peak.The song reclaimed the top spot last week as holiday listening surged nationwide, then promptly pushed past the previous record of 19 weeks. That benchmark had been jointly held by Lil Nas Xs Old Town Road, featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, and Shaboozeys crossover smash A Bar Song (Tipsy). With this latest achievement, Carey now stands alone atop one of Billboards most competitive all-time rankings.A Seasonal Song With Staying PowerOriginally released in 1994, All I Want for Christmas Is You has evolved from festive favorite into an annual chart juggernaut. Its latest No. 1 showing also marks the tracks 77th week on the Hot 100 overall, tying Dua Lipas Levitating for the longest chart run ever achieved by a female artist.The songs yearly resurgence has become so reliable that Billboard watchers now treat its December return as a seasonal constant, much like twinkle lights or last-minute gift panic. Each winter, the track reenters the chart conversation, often displacing newer releases with ease.Careys Second Chart-Defining MomentThis isnt Careys first time reshaping Hot 100 history. In 1995, her collaboration with Boyz II Men, One Sweet Day, spent 16 weeks at No. 1 a record that stood unchallenged for 23 years. That earlier reign helped define the modern era of chart longevity and cemented Careys reputation as a singles powerhouse.Taken together, the milestones underscore her rare ability to dominate across decades, formats, and listening habits. Few artists have managed to command both contemporary radio and long-term cultural memory in the same way.Holiday Music Rules the Top 10Careys chart win arrives amid a broader seasonal sweep. Eight of the top 10 songs on the Hot 100 this week are holiday titles, turning the upper tier of the chart into a festive playlist.Brenda Lees Rockin Around the Christmas Tree holds steady at No. 2, followed by Wham!s Last Christmas, Bobby Helms Jingle Bell Rock, and Ariana Grandes modern favorite Santa Tell Me. The only non-holiday tracks breaking through are Huntrxs Golden at No. 6 and Taylor Swifts The Fate of Ophelia at No. 7.Albums Tell a Similar StoryThe seasonal surge extends beyond singles. Taylor Swifts latest release, The Life of a Showgirl, secures its ninth week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, managing to hold off a wave of Christmas classics flooding the chart.Five holiday albums occupy spots in the top 10, including Michael Bubls Christmas at No. 4, Bing Crosbys Ultimate Christmas at No. 5, and Nat King Coles The Christmas Song at No. 6. Vince Guaraldi Trios A Charlie Brown Christmas lands at No. 8, with Phil Spectors famed compilation close behind at No. 9.As December listening habits continue to lean nostalgic, Careys latest record confirms what fans already know: when the holidays arrive, Mariah still runs the charts.Source

Dylan Efron is wasting no time keeping the spotlight on him after wrapping Dancing With the Stars, and fans are more than happy to watch.Fresh off a whirlwind year that saw him go from reality TV underdog to bona fide fan favorite, Efron is leaning into his heartthrob status with a new holiday commercial that has social media buzzing. The actor and reality star appears as a decidedly cheeky Santa Claus in a new Yahoo Mail ad, trading the traditional red suit for something far more revealing, and far more thirst-inducing.The commercial arrives just weeks after Efron completed his impressive run on Dancing With the Stars, where he emerged as a finalist and one of the seasons most talked-about competitors. Combined with his recent win on The Traitors, 2025 has officially become Efrons breakout year, proving hes much more than just Zac Efrons younger brother.In the Yahoo Mail spot, Efron shows off his sculpted physique in a barely-there Santa costume, complete with festive accessories and a mischievous grin. The ad leans heavily into holiday innuendo, and fans were quick to catch every double entendre. Within hours of its release, screenshots and clips flooded X, Instagram and TikTok, with many viewers declaring it the gift they didnt know they needed.Efrons timing couldnt be better. Following the finale of Dancing With the Stars, he has leaned into a more fashion-forward, body-positive public image. He is set to co-host The Voice live finale preshow alongside Ariana Madix, airing during the NBC competitions two-night Season 28 finale. The preshow airs Tuesday, Dec. 16, between the finale episodes, and will feature recaps of the previous nights performances, check-ins with the remaining artists and conversations with guest performers. The appearance places Efron alongside Madix, a fan-favorite reality star in her own right, and further underscores his growing presence as a TV personality beyond competition series.Industry insiders note that Efrons growing list of brand partnerships signals a strategic next phase of his career. By embracing humor, sex appeal and self-awareness, hes carving out a lane that feels authentic, and highly marketable.And if this holiday campaign is any indication, hes more than happy to deliver.Source

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Stephen Dexter holds a container of ByHeart baby formula, which was recently recalled by ByHeart, in Flagstaff, Ariz., on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Cheyanne Mumphrey, File)2025-12-15T22:25:57Z Four of the nations top retail stores failed to promptly pull contaminated infant formula tied to a dangerous botulism outbreak from their shelves, federal health officials said in warning letters posted Monday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent letters to leaders at Walmart, Target, Kroger and Albertsons, saying the companies continued to sell ByHeart infant formula for days or weeks, despite a Nov. 11 recall of all products in the outbreak that has sickened more than 50 babies in 19 states. As a participant in the supply chain, your firm should take prompt and effective action when notified of a product recall, FDA officials said in warning letters sent to the companies on Dec. 12 and posted online Monday. The formula was found at Target stores in 20 states well after the recall was initiated, one letter said. In addition, it was sold at a Target store in New Hampshire on Nov. 16, despite an electronic block on the products sales code, the FDA noted. And at a Target store in Arkansas, single-serve packs of ByHeart formula were promoted with a Sale! sign and a $2 discount from Nov. 16 to Nov. 22. Information from state and local health officials said ByHeart formula was found at Walmart stores in 21 states from Nov. 12 to Nov. 26. The formula was found in Albertsons stores in 11 states from Nov. 12 to Nov. 19, and at Kroger stores in 10 states from Nov. 12 to Nov. 19. In addition, the companies failed to provide FDA with evidence that corrective actions have been put in place, despite multiple requests, the agency said. The companies have 15 working days to respond to the letters. Walmart officials said in a statement that no ByHeart formula was sold after cash registers were blocked from selling the formula following the recall. We moved swiftly to issue a sales restriction and removed this product from our impacted stores and clubs and online, a company spokesperson said in an email. We take all reports of inaction seriously and will respond to the letter. Albertsons officials said the company worked closely with suppliers and regulators to identify and remove the products and communicate to customers. ByHeart infant formula products have been removed from our store shelves, the company said in a statement. All of the babies in the outbreak have been hospitalized and treated with an IV medication to stop the progress of the disease. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expanded the outbreak to include all babies treated for botulism after consuming ByHeart formula since it was first produced in 2023. Steven Mandernach, executive director at the Association of Food and Drug Officials, said the FDA itself was slow to distribute information about the recall with state and local food safety officials. The agency didnt fully share product lists until Nov. 14 nearly a week after the initial recall of two lots of ByHeart formula on Nov. 8.He said it was disappointing in an outbreak involving the sole source of nutrition for vulnerable infants. There probably wasnt the sense of urgency to ensure the product was off the market that I would expect, Mandernach said. ___The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institutes Department of Science Education and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content. JONEL ALECCIA Aleccia covers food and nutrition at The Associated Press. She is based in Southern California. twitter mailto

Brian Walshe looks at the jury while seated with his attorney Kelli Porges in Norfolk Superior Court on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 in Dedham, Mass. (Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger via AP, Pool)2025-12-15T16:50:01Z BOSTON (AP) Brian Walshe was found guilty Monday of first-degree murder in the grisly death of his wife, who he was accused of killing and dismembering nearly three years ago.Ana Walshe, an immigrant from Serbia, was last seen early Jan. 1, 2023, after a New Years Eve dinner at the couples home.There was no reaction in the courtroom or from Walshe as the verdict was read. Walshe, who faces life in state prison without parole, is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday. He was handcuffed and shackled before being led out of the courtroom. Last month, Walshe pleading guilty to lesser charges of misleading police and illegally disposing of her body.Its not about winning or losing. Its about getting the right answer and this was the right answer, Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey told reporters outside court. We dont look at cases as wins or losses. We look at getting justice for someone, so lets not lose sight of that fact.Morrissey said his office had heard from Ana Walshes sister, who told them justice had been served. Stay up to date with the news and the best of AP by following our WhatsApp channel. Follow on A digital trail of evidenceProsecutors leaned heavily on digital evidence in presenting their case against Brian Walshe, including online searches such as as dismemberment and best ways to dispose of a body, how long before a body starts to smell and hacksaw best tool to dismember that were found on devices connected to him.Investigators also found searches on a Macbook that included how long for someone missing to inherit, how long missing to be dead, and can you throw away body parts, prosecutors told the jury.An article titled is it possible to clean DNA off a knife, a search for best way to dispose of body parts after murder as well as websites and searches about cleaning blood with ammonia, bleach and hydrogen peroxide were also highlighted during trial. Surveillance video also showed a man resembling Walshe throwing what appeared to be heavy trash bags into a dumpster not far from their home. A subsequent search of a trash processing facility near his mothers home uncovered bags containing a hatchet, hammer, sheers, hacksaw, towels and a protective Tyvek suit, cleaning agents, a Prada purse, boots like the ones Ana Walshe was last seen wearing and a COVID-19 vaccination card with her name. Prosecutors told the jury that the Massachusetts State Crime Laboratory examined some of the items for DNA and found Ana and Brian Walshes DNA on the Tyvek suit and Ana Walshes DNA on the hatchet, hacksaw and other items.Prosecutors also presented bags containing some of that evidence and grisly photos of what they had recovered.An insurance executive also testified that Brian Walshe was the sole beneficiary of Ana Walshe $1 million life insurance policy. Defense: Walshes death was sudden and unexplainedIn his opening, Walshes attorney, Larry Tipton, argued this was not a case of murder but what he called the sudden unexplained death of Ana Walshe. He portrayed a couple who loved each other and were planning for the future before Ana Walshe died after celebrating New Years Eve with her husband and a friend. The couple, who have three young children now in state custody, lived in the affluent coastal community of Cohasset, about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southeast of Boston.The expectation was that the defense would put up a case proving that theory and raising doubts about the investigation.The defense considered calling several forensic DNA experts as well as Michael Proctor, who was fired from the Massachusetts State Police after came under fire for his role in investigating the Karen Read case. There was also speculation that Walshe would take the stand.But in the end, Walshes defense team rested without calling any witnesses.When initially questioned by investigators, Walshe said his wife had been called to Washington, D.C., on New Years Day for a work emergency. But witnesses testified there was no evidence Ana Walshe took a ride service to the airport or boarded a flight. Walshe didnt contact her employer until Jan. 4.Walshe later admitted that he dismembered her body and disposed of it in dumpster, saying he did so only after panicking when he found his wife had died in bed. MICHAEL CASEY Casey writes about the environment, housing and inequality for The Associated Press. He lives in Boston. twitter mailto RSShttps://feedx.net https://feedx.site

Hudson Williams, star of the gay sports drama Heated Rivalry, says he wont stop expressing affection for his co-star Connor Storrie, addressing recent speculation about the pairs sexuality.The actors have captivated audiences worldwide as closeted hockey rivals Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov in Heated Rivalry, adapted from Rachel Reids Game Changers novels. The latest episode saw the characters grow closer, delighting fans with intimate, on-screen moments.A Friendship in the SpotlightAlongside praise for their performances, Williams and Storrie have faced intense public attention, with some speculating about their real-life sexualities. Director Jacob Tierney noted in a recent interview that theres no obligation for actors to disclose personal details to the public.Still, online discussions have accused the pair of queerbaiting, citing their physically affectionate friendship and matching tattoos. In an interview with Deadline, Williams acknowledged the speculation but emphasized personal privacy.Theres never a question for me, when I would dream of being in the public eye, that I would want just a level of privacy, Williams said. Connor and I are best friends, and we love expressing that physically. People can infer what they want, and you have to let it go.Williams added that he has no intention of stopping physical expressions of friendship and affection. Im never really going to, and I think multiple things can be true at once. We want queer people telling queer stories, but also, you cant ask that in an audition room.Casting and Commitment Over IdentityBoth Williams and Storrie emphasized that their dedication to the story is what matters most in casting decisions. Tierney previously noted that enthusiasm for the project outweighs actors personal sexual orientations.I just loved the story so much, and I wanted to be part of it. Connor feels the same, Williams said. Thats the only thing you can gauge.Storrie explained that the shows success necessitates some separation between actors and characters. I love Ilya, I love the community this show is part of. Who I date or sleep with, thats my private life, he said.Queerbaiting: A Misunderstood TermThe terms gay baiting and queerbaiting have become common in pop culture to critique actors or creators who hint at LGBTQ+ storylines without confirming real-life sexual identities. Celebrities such as Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, Yungblud, Kit Connor, and Rita Ora have faced similar claims.Experts stress that queerbaiting properly refers to marketing tactics involving fictional characters, rather than assumptions about real-life actors. In Heated Rivalry, the controversy centers on audience interpretations of on-screen chemistry, not a deliberate strategy to mislead fans.For fans and critics alike, Williams and Storries stance underscores a delicate balance: celebrating queer storytelling while maintaining the right to personal privacy.Source

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Scott Yenor has suggested re-criminalizing sodomy, criminalizing sex outside of marriage, and rolling back civil rights protections for women. So naturally, he was hired by the Heritage Foundation the architects of Project 2025, the racist and Christian Nationalist blueprint for Trumps second presidency as the new director of its B Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies.His appointment comes on the heels of the foundations President Kevin Roberts praising neo-Nazi influencer Nick Fuentes as a friend and defending Fuentes right to be given a national media platform. Roberts called the Jewish people and other Republicans criticizing Fuentes a venemous coalition guilty of sowing division. After a massive blowback, Roberts eventually backtracked, essentially blaming his words on his now-resigned chief of staff. Related I love Hitler: Young Republican leaders spout racist, anti-LGBTQ+ views in leaked chat Yenor was afeatured speakerat a recent Trad Dad conference held byWestminster Presbyterian churchin Battle Ground, Washington on October 2024, The Guardian revealed. At the conference, Yenor said that a society that upholds monogamous, procreative marriage would require a set of laws and manners that reinforce having kids and penalize people for not having kids.Divorce would be difficult to get. Sodomy would be illegal You could make adultery illegal; you can make fornication illegal. These all reinforce marriage, he said. Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today The gays the feminist ideology the transgender ideologies, all of these ideologies compromise family formation, he said. These ideologies can grow only if reality is a little sick. So, I consider feminism to be kind of an ideology of decadence.When discussing other necessary political measures for a pro-procreation society, he said, I would like to end the sex discrimination regime. Sex discrimination would no longer be a civil matter. Businesses wouldnt have to worry about it, schools wouldnt have to worry about it. Basically, the Civil Rights Act, I think, institutionalizes the battle of the sexes and puts the law on the side of feminist indoctrination, he said, adding, So the only way to kind of end that corrosive ideological commitment of our regime is to scale back how the Civil Rights Act applies to businesses, schools, and every other institution in the country.In June, Yenor was a guest on an episode of right-wing podcaster Auron MacIntyre entitled, Have We Hit Peak Pride? During the episode, Yenor claimed,The first wave of gay rights was open and honest about what gay rights would mean. And even to the point where they established a group called NAMBLA, the North American Man/Boy Love Association. They were out in the open about what they were going to try to accomplish.It is true that NAMBLA gained some gay support in the 1970s because differential age of consent laws for homosexuals and heterosexuals were then used to target gay sex in jurisdictions. But NAMBLA was largely excluded from gay Pride marches and gatherings by the early 1980s amid growing concerns of its child exploitation. In the podcast, Yenor added, There are always problems with the gay lifestyle. They always have psychological problems and physical problems.Yenor previously helped organize Action Idaho, which was an attempt to mainstream extremism in Idaho politics, according to Western States Center director of programs Lindsay Schubiner. He also played a central role in the founding of the Society for American Civic Renewal (SACR).The fact that he is a key player in the Society for Christian Renewal, a secretive mens only Christian nationalist organization, should have also given Heritage pause, said Heidi Beirich, chief strategy officer and co-founder of the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism. Its just disgraceful that Heritage, especially given all of its recent scandals over providing cover for antisemitism, would hire Yenor, who has long bashed women and has been investigated by his former employer for civil rights violations, Beirich added.In a statement, Heritage Vice President of Domestic Policy Roger Severino, said, Heritage does not, and does not believe employers should, discriminate on the basis of sex in matters of employment and remuneration. We advocate for the American family in law, policy, and culture.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Culver City ushered in a new era last Monday night, marking a historic moment for the Southern California city as the City Council unanimously selected its next mayor, vice mayor and city manager before a packed audience at Mike Balkman Council Chambers.Council Member Freddy Puza was unanimously chosen to serve as Culver Citys mayor for 2026, becoming the first openly LGBTQ+ mayor in the citys 108-year history. Puza, who was first elected to the City Council in 2022, will serve a 12-month term at a pivotal moment for the growing and increasingly diverse city.Joining him in leadership is Council Member Bubba Fish, who was unanimously selected as vice mayor. Fish, elected to the City Council in 2024, and Puza now form Culver Citys first openly LGBTQ+ mayorvice mayor duo, another milestone that reflects the citys evolving political and cultural landscape.The council also unanimously approved Odis Jones as Culver Citys next city manager. Jones will succeed John Nachbar, who served the city for 15 years and was widely praised for his tenure. Jones brings more than three decades of executive leadership experience in local and state governments across Texas, Ohio, Michigan and New Jersey, where he has served as city manager, CEO and executive director.Throughout his career, Jones has focused on economic development, public finance, organizational leadership and large-scale infrastructure and redevelopment projects. City officials highlighted his emphasis on transparency, equity, community engagement and collaboration as key strengths he brings to Culver City.Puzas remarks during the meeting struck a reflective and forward-looking tone, acknowledging both the citys past and its responsibility to shape a more inclusive future.This is a new day in Culver City, and Im honored to work with the new city manager to create new opportunities and a new way of operating in the city, Puza said. He spoke candidly about Culver Citys history as a former sundown town, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging that legacy while committing to a different path forward.We dont get to forget it. We dont get to pretend it didnt happen, Puza said. Were not responsible for the sins of the past, but we are absolutely responsible for the future we build.Puza underscored that Culver City stands firmly with immigrant families, LGBTQ+ residents and tenants, pledging that the city will actively protect civil rights and human dignity. His comments drew applause from attendees, many of whom described the moment as both emotional and overdue.Looking ahead, Puza outlined three major priorities for his term. These include advancing affordability and sustainability through stronger housing and climate initiatives; strengthening fiscal responsibility with clearer budgeting and increased public transparency; and raising Culver Citys profile by promoting it as a destination city for residents, businesses and visitors alike.Each goal, Puza said, is rooted in ensuring stability, belonging and opportunity for all who call Culver City home.Its a new day in Culver City, he said. Lets meet this moment with courage, with conviction and with a unified vision of what this city can be.Mayor Puza will preside over his first scheduled City Council meeting on Jan. 12, 2026. The full City Council meeting marking the leadership transition is available to watch on the citys official YouTube channel.For LGBTQ+ residents and advocates, the night represented more than a routine leadership change it marked a visible step toward representation, accountability and a future shaped by inclusion at the highest levels of city government.Source

Conservative Christian groups are once again taking aim at Chick-fil-A, this time not for what the fast-food giant has done, but for what one local franchise chose to celebrate.The latest outrage centers on a Facebook post from a Chick-fil-A location in Orem, Utah, that congratulated two newly married men. The Dec. 3 post featured a photo of the couple standing in front of the restaurant and read, CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HAPPY COUPLE! Dougie & Toby recently got married and we are so beyond happy for them!Chick-fil-A couple. Photo: Chick-fil-A FacebookWhile many commenters applauded the message of love and inclusion, anti-LGBTQ+ activists were far less enthusiastic. Among the loudest critics was the Family Research Council (FRC), a conservative Christian organization designated as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center for its long history of anti-LGBTQ+ advocacy.In an article published Dec. 4 on its Washington Stand website, FRC accused the franchise of waffling on wokeness and claimed the post contradicted the biblical values the group believes Chick-fil-A should uphold. The organization argued that the mere act of publicly celebrating a same-sex marriage represented a moral failure for a company historically associated with conservative Christian beliefs.While most of Chick-fil-As chains are run by local operators, the fact that any location felt comfortable posting such a controversial message is further proof that the company hasnt weeded out the LGBT extremism that sparked so much backlash just a couple of years ago, the article stated.Some conservative Christians reportedly contacted Chick-fil-As corporate office demanding that the company denounce the Utah franchisee. Instead, they received a response that only deepened their frustration.Chick-fil-A embraces all people, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity, the company said in a statement shared with complainants, according to FRC. The statement also emphasized that the company is embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into its business practices.That position did not sit well with FRC leadership. David Closson, director of the organizations Center for Biblical Worldview, argued that embracing LGBTQ+ identities crosses a theological line. A company grounded in Christian conviction should be able to love and serve every person without endorsing categories that contradict biblical truth, Closson said.Other conservative commentators echoed the sentiment, framing the situation as part of a broader cultural shift. Right-wing blogger Steve Soukup lamented what he described as Chick-fil-As failure to resist progressive values, while Free Enterprise Project Director Stefan Padfield suggested that consumers unhappy with the companys stance should simply take their business elsewhere.The backlash is notable given Chick-fil-As long and well-documented history of anti-LGBTQ+ ties. In 2011, reports revealed the company had donated millions to organizations opposed to LGBTQ+ rights, including FRC and the now-defunct conversion therapy group Exodus International. Former CEO Dan Cathy famously responded at the time by saying the company was guilty as charged.Although Chick-fil-A curtailed some of those donations by 2017 and has worked to rebrand itself as it expands internationally, its efforts toward inclusion have increasingly drawn criticism from the political right. Prominent Republicans, including former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, have accused the company of becoming too woke for embracing DEI initiatives.For LGBTQ+ observers, the irony is hard to miss. A single franchise congratulating a gay couple has sparked outrage from groups that once championed Chick-fil-A as a cultural ally, a sign of how even small gestures of inclusion can provoke backlash in an ongoing culture war.Meanwhile, Dougie and Tobys wedding photo remains up, quietly celebrating love in a place few expected it, and reminding many just how much the cultural landscape has changed.Source

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Drag icon and RuPauls Drag Race winner Mont X Change is taking her comedy nationwide. The multi-hyphenate entertainer revealed dates for her 2026 tour, High Heels, Bad Knees, covering nine U.S. cities from February 20 to May 23, including Palm Springs, Spokane, and Minneapolis, with more stops to be announced. Tickets are available now at monetxchange.com.Comedy Meets ChaosThe show promises a wild, irreverent hour of stand-up exploring adulting, aging, and the hazards of slightly worn-out knees. From awkward airplane middle seats to personal tales of conception struggles, Mont delivers razor-sharp humor with unfiltered charm. Fans can expect a mix of risqu jokes, physical comedy, and personal storytelling that only a performer of her caliber could pull off.I am beyond excited and proud of this new hour of stand-up comedy! Mont said. This show is inspirational and aspirational, if youre nasty! Im talking about everything, from how Black dont crack to how my knees sure do. Some stories youll have to see live to believe!From Drag Superstar to Comedy PowerhouseBorn in New York City and based in Los Angeles, Mont has long been celebrated for her commanding stage presence and storytelling talent. Her previous one-woman show, Life Be Lifin, received acclaim from Playbill and other outlets, with comparisons to comedians like Mike Birbiglia. She has performed at sold-out theaters and comedy clubs across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, as well as at the Edinburgh Fringe and Netflix Is a Joke festivals.In addition to live comedy, Mont co-hosts the GLAAD Media Award-winning podcast Sibling Rivalry with Bob the Drag Queen and recently launched the YouTube chat show Mont Talks. On screen, shes known for multiple seasons of RuPauls Drag Race, her All Stars 4 crown win, Netflixs Survival of the Thickest, and appearances on CBSs After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson.2026 Tour DatesFeb. 2122: Spokane, WA Spokane Comedy ClubFeb. 28: Palm Springs, CA Historic Plaza TheatreMar. 67: Homestead, PA Pittsburgh ImprovMar. 13: Brea, CA Brea ImprovMar. 20: Minneapolis, MN The Parkway TheaterApr. 24: Addison, TX Addison Improv Comedy ClubApr. 911: Madison, WI Comedy On StateApr. 1718: Brookfield, WI Milwaukee ImprovMay 2123: San Diego, CA The American Comedy Co.Mont X Changes High Heels, Bad Knees promises a fresh, hilarious, and unapologetically bold take on life, comedy, and drag culture. Dont miss your chance to see the queen in action, tickets are moving fast.Source

Josh OConnor has officially entered his Saturday Night Live era, and he did not come to play. The Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery star made his hosting debut this weekend, delivering laughs, chaos, and a truly impressive amount of on-screen kissing. Frankly, we are not OK.A Monologue Made for the GaysOConnor kicked things off with a self-aware monologue that leaned straight into his reputation. He rattled off his rsum, including The Crown, Challengers, and what he lovingly referred to as other homoerotic dramas. He also poked fun at his soft boy image and made it very clear he does not want to be cast in a live-action Ratatouille movie, even though he admitted it is basically a queer love story.From there, things only got gayer.Strippers But Make Them SoftOne kiss came during the Bachelorette Party Strippers sketch. OConnor appeared alongside Ben Marshall as emotionally intelligent, cardigan wearing strippers who reads books written by Black women, supports feminism, and wants Cynthia Erivo as president. Naturally.What starts as a joke about subverting toxic masculinity quickly turns into full-on chaos, culminating in OConnor and Marshall having a will-they-wont-they moment before locking lips. Is this Challengers 2?Wait, Are They Related? If that was not enough, OConnor also found himself kissing Bowen Yang in the Teaching Hospital sketch. Yang reprised his unhinged Doctor Please character, while OConnor played his medical student, Shirley.The sketch follows the two as they attempt to give a patient his bloodwork results. Instead, they repeatedly kiss, derail the appointment, and eventually discover they are related. It is absurd. Its funny. Its Bowen again, kissing a Hollywood heartthrob.OConnor truly leaned into the internets obsession with him, played along with the queer-coded chaos, and somehow made it all feel effortless.If this was his SNL debut, we can only hope it will not be his last. Until then, we will be rewatching these sketches, questioning our life choices, and wondering why Josh OConnor gets to kiss everyone but us.Source