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On Tuesday afternoon, police apprehended a man caught in the act of vandalizing the Pink Triangle, San Franciscos annual and iconic Pride Month commemoration atop Twin Peaks.The nearly acre-wide art installation overlooking the Castro District was defaced with black spray paint. 19-year-old Lester Bamacajeronimo of San Francisco was apprehended at around 12:30 p.m. shortly after police arrived on the scene and gave chase. Related MAGA vandal destroyed a rainbow sidewalk. Now hes paying a big price. His own friends ratted him out to police and his truck was registered to his mommy and daddy. Officers pursued the male suspect on foot and detained him, SFPD said in a statement.Evidence of vandalism tools were located and seized. Charges are pending. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today A motive in the crime has yet to be determined.San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie condemned the vandalism as hateful.This Pride Month, we commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Pink Triangle, a powerful installation that celebrates the resilience of our LGBTQ+ community. This hateful act of vandalism does not reflect San Franciscos values and will not be tolerated, Lurie said in a statement. This Pride month we commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Pink Triangle, a powerful installation that celebrates the resilience of our LGBTQ+ community. This hateful act of vandalism does not reflect San Franciscos values and will not be tolerated.Thank you to SFPD for https://t.co/OBYUqNNtUm Daniel Lurie (@DanielLurie) June 17, 2025Founder of the Triangle Project, Patrick Carney, described the damage as foot-wide zigzagging lines that run back and forth across the installation.Twenty-six of the 175 tarps that comprise the massive triangle were damaged, he told KRON News.Pink paint will likely be used to restore the damaged tarps, Carney said. However, thats a temporary fix, and well still have to throw those tarps away. Snapped these great photos yesterday of Pink Triangle, Pride Flag & historic streetcars before Pink Triangle was vandalized today.Such a bummer to see a careless action. Hoping Patrick Carney will be able to replace or cover up grafitti.https://t.co/UFom6DwedT pic.twitter.com/7E6Q7cr606 Steven Bracco (@Braccs) June 18, 2025Carney said anti-transgender stickers had been popping up near the triangle prior to yesterdays vandalism. He and other community members have responded by covering them up with tape or scratching them out.The Pink Triangle has been subject to violence before, with several of the pink canvas tarps set ablaze during Pride Month in 2009. The triangle has been graffitied at least twice in the past, Carney said.The Pink Triangle first appeared as a rogue art installation high above the city in 1995, reclaiming the symbol gay people were identified with by the Nazi regime in Germany in the 1930s and 40s.Hundreds of volunteers gather annually to put the triangle together at the beginning of June. PINK TRIANGLE : Over 800 volunteers gathered atop Twin Peaks to install the 30th annual Pink Triangle, one of San Franciscos most enduring and symbolic Pride landmarks. @KTVU https://t.co/GJQG9ZJPsq#pride #sf #pridemonth #PrideMonth2025 pic.twitter.com/P4MF7TNYQk Betty Yu (@bett_yu) June 8, 2025California state Sen. Scott Wiener (D) called the vandalism a horrific attack on the LGBTQ community.The Pink Triangle is a symbol of our communitys resilience in the face of hatred and violence, Wiener said in a statement. Were not going anywhere, and no amount of vandalism or violence will change that.The triangle will remain atop Twin Peaks until after San Franciscos Pride parade and festival on June 29.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

In 2012, as same-sex-marriage cases swarmed state and federal courts in the lead-up to the Obergefell v. Hodges decision, North Carolinians Ann Willoughby and Barb Goldstein did their part to make marriage equality the law of the land.The longtime companions had recently become involved with the Campaign for Southern Equality, and with two other couples tried to secure a marriage license at City Hall in Durham, knowing wed be turned down. The action earned headlines in the Raleigh News & Observer, along with a large photo of the pair on the front page. Related Lessons from a lesbian feminist 1973 Pride-goer: We are at another turning point Speak up, be out and loud, resist publicly, and look for and support allies in decision-making positions. Kind of scary at the time, as we werent out that publicly, Goldstein tells LGBTQ Nation. Of course, all of our friends knew. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Theyd already been together 30 years.The couple met in 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan, where Willoughby was the volunteer coordinator for a local hospice and Goldstein was offering communication skills workshops for doctors and nurses. Ann was recently divorced and had five kids, three of whom were still teens at home.I had always been gay, Ann had always been hetero, Barb says. It took a few months before their relationship moved beyond platonic.A few years later, they moved to North Carolina to both attend the masters degreeprogram atthe UNC School of Social Work. They spent the rest of their careers in various areas of psychotherapy.Their advocacy for marriage equality made them a poster couple for the cause, one proving that same-sex relationships are as long-lived as straight ones.When we met, I was 35 and she was 46. Were now 78 and 89.Not content to wait for their home state to grant them the right to marry, the couple traveled to New York to mark 30 years together with a wedding.This very week, Willoughby and Goldstein celebrate two anniversaries: 13 years married and 43 years together.The photo the couple shared was taken on the campus at Duke University during Durham Pride in June, 2014. It was very exciting to be at Pride that day, as it was the first time wed beenthere as a legally married couple. Everyone was happy, and if there were protestors, we didnt see them. We visited many booths and displays that were set up, then watched the parade.Over their time together, Willoughby and Goldstein have seen lots of wins and losses in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, from the AIDS crisis, to Dont Ask, Dont Tell and its repeal, to marriage equality.But Goldstein says todays threats seem more dangerous. There are so many more people who are open about their sexuality and gender, she says, so there are many more targets,easily identified. Thats the consequence of being out, but also a better way to stand together. Sadly, its getting so much more acceptable to express prejudice and hatred.But, she reminds younger people, There are many more supporters than there used to be, and we all must continue to persist. We must do everything we can to prevent losing the gains weve made.Asked what the favorite thing about her wife is and vice versa Goldstein says, Thats tough. Because after all these years, we know so much about each other. For me, I think it might be Anns loyalty and commitment. And as Im typing this, Ann echoes my feelings, saying, your steady support.' Were just happyto have had all this time together, says Goldstein, and to still have each others backs.Pride in Pictures is LGBTQ Nations annual series celebrating Pride across the country.We asked our readers to send in their pictures and stories of Prideand we got so many rainbows. Keep an eye out for more heartwarming stories to get you ready for Pride Month 2025.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

World Pride 2025 in Washington, D.C. was many things: a global celebration, a political statement, a joyful rebellion. But through the music, the panels, the parades, and the rooftop laughter, one truth stood out clearly for us, Ty Ballard and Alexander King, Junior Associates on GLAADs Communities of Color and Media team: Black queer women [...]The post DC World Pride: A Black Queer Womens Perspective first appeared on GLAAD.

Nature, Published online: 18 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09154-0Analysis of species distribution models in a pan-African database comprising chronometrically dated archaeological sites over the past 120,000years shows major expansion in the human niche from 70ka, driven by adaptation to diverse habitats.

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Celebrity chef and Food Network star Anne Burrell has died.In a press release shared with multiple media outlets, Burrells reps confirmed the 55-year-olds June 17 death at her home in Brooklyn, New York. While an official cause of death is still pending an autopsy, People reports that a 911 call suggests that Burrell may have suffered cardiac arrest. Related Antoni Porowski talks home cooking, toy ovens, and his new show Easy-Bake Battle I wanted to have that mood to the show, where it was all about ease. In a statement, Burrells family described her as a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Her smile lit up every room she entered. Annes light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world, the statement read, according to USA Today. Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring, a Food Network spokesperson said in a separate statement. Our thoughts are with Annes family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.According to People, while New York City police did not name Burrell specifically, they did confirm that a 55-year-old woman was found unconscious and unresponsive at Burrells Brooklyn address around 7:50am on Tuesday and pronounced dead at the scene. Two sources told the outlet that Burrell had spent the previous evening performing improv at the Second City New York Training Centers Brooklyn location and seemed happy and in great spirits.In a tribute on Instagram, Second City New York said that Burrell would be missed and remembered as a vibrant part of our Second City New York Training Center community.Anne brought joy, boldness, and an unwavering yes, and spirit, the post said. Her enthusiasm was contagious, her presence unforgettable. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Second City NYC (@secondcitynyc) Burrell rose to fame on the Food Network as Mario Batalis sous chef on the 2005 edition of Iron Chef America. She went on to host Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and Worst Cooks in America, in addition to authoring two cookbooks.By some accounts, she was the Food Networks first openly queer host. During a 2012 interview, fellow TV food personality Ted Allen mentioned that Burrell was in a relationship with a woman. Burrell was not publicly out at the time, and some media outlets accused Allen of outing her. However, Burrells reps later told Page Six that she had never made a secret of her relationship and did not feel that she had been outed.In 2013, People reported that Burrell had announced her engagement to fellow chef Koren Grieveson. Its unclear when the couple ended their relationship, but by 2018, Burrell was dating Stuart Claxton. The couple married in 2021. On Tuesday, several of Burrells former Worst Cooks in America co-hosts posted tributes to her on social media.Tyler Florence wrote that he and his family were heartbroken by the news of Burrells death. We spent our summers in NYC filming [Worst Cooks] and we all went out to dinner once a week as a big family, Florence wrote. No one was funnier. She was Mensa smart with razor wit and sincere kindness She lit up the room. A very special person who shared her love of cooking with a generation. I was lucky to have a front row seat to watch her gift. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tyler Florence (@tylerflorence)Anne wasnt just a fiery chef, Robert Irvine wrote in an Instagram post. She was a radiant spirit who lit up every room she entered. Ill always remember her unwavering dedication, not just to food, but to lifting others up. She believed in nurturing culinary potential and celebrating small victories, whether in an amateur cook or on a charity fundraiser. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Robert Irvine (@chefirvine)Some of the most fun and best memories are with you, Beau MacMillan wrote of Burrell. How honored I was to be your friend! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beau MacMillan (@chefbeaumac)Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) went on Fox News last night and mocked Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) for crying while discussing his recent arrest at the press conference of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. Luna said he had low testosterone in a clear swipe at his masculinity.Noem was speaking about immigration enforcement and the protests in Los Angeles at a press conference when Sen. Padilla who is the ranking member of the Senate Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety identified himself and said that he had questions for Noem. Multiple videos captured him being forcibly removed from the room and then wrestled to the ground in the hallway. Related CNN pollster predicts big beautiful midterms for Democrats The GOPs disastrous budget bill is a major reason, he said. In an emotional recent Senate speech, Padilla said national guardsmen and an FBI agent escorted him into Noems press conference, where he heard Noem say that federal law enforcement and military had been deployed to liberate Los Angeles from our governor and our mayor. 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 Speaking to the Senate, Padilla said, Colleagues, let that fundamentally un-American mission statement sink in. To somehow liberate us from the very people that we democratically elected to lead our city and our state.That is not a mission focused on public safety, and that simply is not and cannot be the mission of federal law enforcement and the United States military, he added. He then visibly became upset as he recounted being physically and aggressively forced out of the room, even as I repeatedly announced I was a United States Senator.[I was] pushed, pulled, and struggled to maintain balance, he said. I was forced to the ground, first on my knees and then flat on my chest. Luna mocked Padilla toFox News anchor Jesse Watters last night. Watters asked Luna if it was an attractive look when men cry on national TV like Sen. Padilla.No, she responded. In fact, I think hes suffering from low [testosterone].The DHS has argued that Padilla didnt identify himself and lunged at Noem and officers, despite video showing him identifying himself and not lunging. In a statement, the DHS said that Padilla chose disrespectful political theater. But Democrats have condemned the attack on a sitting U.S. senator as an authoritarian move intended to make members of Congress more afraid to speak out.Watters asked Luna, Could you imagine if a Republican senator lunged at a female cabinet secretary and started screaming at her? It would be the war on women all over again.Luna responded, Real men dont do that, and the fact that he did, I think, is telling as to who he is as an individual and vehemently condemn what he did to Secretary Noem. I would advise her to stay away from him. The guys not a good dude. Should men cry on the Senate Floor?@realannapaulina: I think @SenAlexPadilla is suffering from low T Real men don't do that and the fact that he did I think is telling as to who he is. pic.twitter.com/y0TiqXa76o Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) June 18, 2025Luna has reposted content from anti-LGBTQ+ social media accounts such as Libs of TikTok and has mocked pronoun usage during congressional hearings. In 2023, Luna said banned books referencing gender identity and sexual orientation were pro-pedophilia and pornographic, framing them as having a sexualized agenda, according to Watermark.In 2019, Luna posted on social media that LGBT is being used to make abusing children socially acceptable, PinkNews reported.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Queer as Folk may have broken barriers by featuring a rimming scene 26 years ago, but there is still a lot of stigma around this taboo sex actprobably because homophobes have linked it to anal sex and therefore gay men and consider it dirtywhich means that you while youve likely heard of it, you may have never given it a try.Ok, so there was also an analingus scene in White Lotus a few years ago and one in Euphoria, but its still a taboo subject that most people wont talk about in polite society. But rimming can be a fun, extremely pleasurable, and normal part of your sex life, regardless of you sexual orientation or gender identity. Everyone has nerve endings back there, so why not explore them?So, whether youre still a newbie and dont really know what youre doing, or youre a salad tossing virgin, dont worry because weve reached out to sex and sexual health experts who will have you looking like an ass eating veteran in no time!So youre curious about rimming, but should you give it a try?If youre curious at all, then its worth giving it a try. You may discover that you enjoy giving, receiving, or both! According to Birna Gustafsson, a sex educator and public health advocate who focuses on queer pleasure, STIs, and contraception myths, if youve ever explored your own anus with your fingers while masturbating or if the idea of licking your partner or being licked by them has you quaking with desire, then eating ass may be for you. If you notice that adding some pressure to the outside of the anal area heightens your sensation during sex or masturbation, rimming can be exactly what takes your pleasure to the next level, she tells PRIDE.Analingus can also be incredibly pleasurable and a great way to start exploring anal play, renowned anal surgeon Dr. Evan Goldstein, who is also the Founder and CEO of Bespoke Surgical and Future Method, explains. The anus is rich with nerve endings, and when stimulatedespecially with the warmth and softness of a tongueit can trigger full-body pleasure, even intensifying orgasm by activating the pelvic floor muscles that also wrap around the penis and prostate, he says. "For many, rimming can be the perfect gateway to anal play: external, non-penetrative, and deeply erotic in its own right.How do you bring it up to your partner or hookup?Communication is key when you want to try something new in bed and rim jobs are no different. Be honest about your interest, and stay open to their response. If theyre hesitant, thats okayits not everyones go-to (youre licking someones asshole after all). Respect their boundaries, just as youd want yours respected, Dr. Goldstein says.Gustafsson agrees and says that if you want to munch on your partner or hookups peach, you can ask how comfortable they are with exploring anal play and then explain how much youre looking forward to trying this with them. You can also ensure your pleasure by letting them know how much the idea excites you or how curious you are to see how they like it, she says.Our experts also provided some suggested questions you can ask to get the conversation started:Hey, Ive been curious about trying somethingcan I run it by you?Ive been exploring more down there on my own, and I want to know how it feels with a mouth. Im so curious, but Ill take your lead. How do you feel about that?I love the way your mouth makes me feel. Ive noticed youre going a little more south, do you ever think about going further? Id like to know how it feels, are you into that?What should you do to prep?Since were talking about eating ass, good hygiene is going to be your best friend here. If you think youre going to get some backdoor action, make sure you shower and clean your anus and the surrounding skin with warm water and a mild soap. You might want to go ahead and douche beforehand too so that if your partner has an impressively adventurous tongue, or rimming leads to anal sex, youre already ready to go, Dr. Goldstein says.You may also want to do a little landscaping before someone sticks their face back there, but it really depends on your preference and that of your sex partner. Its all about preferencesome folks love it natural, others want a smooth landscape, he explains. If hair removals on the table, we recommend laser over shaving, waxing, or depilatories. Those methods can cause microtears, irritation, and even trigger dormant HPV.How can you try analingus safely?Whether youre a salad tossing newbie or it makes a regular rotation in your sexual repertoire, you should be practicing safe sex. But what does that mean when it comes to analingus?Like all sex acts, analingus has its risksmostly related to STIs (like Hepatitis A, Herpes, HPV, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and others), as well as bacterial infections (like e.coli and salmonella). Giardia, a microscopic parasite that is passed through feces, and other parasites can also be present, Dr. Goldstein warns. Luckily, there are things you can do to help reduce this risk.Apparently, cleanliness is next to godliness even when talking about rim jobs! Its important to make sure youre clean before you get started, and then once everyone has come, you should hop back in the shower to clean off again. Dr. Goldstein also recommends avoiding playtime if either partner is under the weather or has an active STI, getting regular checkups with your healthcare provider (including oral and anal screenings), and rinsing your mouth with mouthwash once playtime is over because micro-scratches on your gums can allow bacteria in.You can also use dental dams or single-use latex underwear like Lorals to provide added protection and peace of mind. These thin barrier methods are surprisingly pleasurable, dont knock it til you try it! They can transfer even feather-like, barely there sensations or tongue-flicks, Gustafsson says.But even if both you and your sex partner have clean STI panels, you still want to take precautions because fecal bacteria can still cause infection or illness. After rimming someone, avoid licking their vulva/vagina or tip of their penis. Bacteria from the rectum should avoid coming into contact with the urethra or the vagina to prevent infection, she recommends.5 tips and tricks for getting the most out of rimmingTry different positions Variety is the spice of life, so try different positions like doggy style, with the receiver on their back, or face sitting. You can also try having the giver kneel on the floor at the foot of the bed with the receiver on their hands and knees on the bed with their butt facing you so that they can grind against your mouth or they can hover over your mouth while youre lying down. For those into power play, this position is a great way of being a receiver while maintaining control, Gustafsson says.Use your tongue like a proUse the the tip of your tongue to create a firm point to stimulate your partner, but avoid dating motions. Instead, create feather-like, barely there strokes in one direction, Gustafsson explains. Start slow, this is a great way to tease the area and get a sense for how much pressure they enjoy. Since it is such a delicate area, less is more! Try light flicks, firm strokes, breath play, gentle sucking, and circling their anus with your tongue. You can also use the middle part of your tongue to create firm pressure. But if youre tongue starts getting tired, press your tongue against them and move your whole head up and down to lap at them. This way, your jaw and neck are doing the bulk of the work while your tongue gets a break.Lend a handWhen youre rimming, you mouth isnt the only thing that should be getting in on the action. To take you and your partner from a normal orgasm to fireworks exploding behind your eyes, add in other forms of stimulation. While youre licking and sucking on your partners peach or their doing it to you, add in a hand job, fingering, or using a vibrator. The receiver can also masturbate while getting rimmed.Spreading your own cheeks can give your partner direct access to your hole (and signal youre into it), Dr. Goldstein recommends.Explore the surrounding areasNo need to stick to just the anus, try licking and touching the taint, balls, inner thighs, or even hips, which Dr. Goldstein says are extra-sensitive and crave attention too.Keep it wetA wet tongue feels better than a dry one, and dont be shy about using your own spit. You can also use lube to make things extra slippery. Adding a drop of silicone lubricant can make things go smoother, especially if youre adding fingers to the mix while rimming them, Gustafsson says. Keep in mind, though, that too much lube or wetness from saliva can saturate the nerves and actually make it more difficult for the receiver to feel what youre doing.Is it normal to feel shame?Its common to feel shame about wanting to explore anal play, especially because your mouth is involved in analingus and society has conditioned us to view it as dirty or taboo since its associated with queer pleasure and submission. Some people dont enjoy rimming, but for others it is a primary source of sexual pleasureboth are ok.But heres the thing: pleasure isnt shameful, Dr. Goldstein says. The anus is packed with pleasure potential, and theres nothing dirty about being curious or wanting more sensation. If someone makes you feel judged for wanting to explore, thats a red flagnot a reflection of your desires. The right partner will meet your curiosity with respect, not shame.Gustafsson also says that some people dont get down with rim jobs until they are horny, For many people, they dont feel much of anything until theyre aroused, so rimming is enjoyable after theyve already started touching themselves or each other. But if you are flooded with shame before or after the act itself, you can overcome this by owning and embodying your pleasure, she explains.Is rimming just for gay men?No, rimming is for everyone. The popular imagination may associate all butt stuff with gay men, but anyone can enjoy anal sex and analingus. Many vulva owners love it as the area is sensitive on its own, and the legs of the clitoris are nearby, Gustafsson says. "Many people also enjoy the taboo aspect of the act, regardless of their sexual orientation. While we all differ in our sexual preferences, everyone has an anus, so it is a universal experience to explore and seek pleasure in such a sensitive, erogenous zone.Dr. Goldstein couldnt agree more, Analingus is for anyone with a buttwhich is, well, everyone. Regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, rimming can be a powerful, pleasurable part of intimacy. It relaxes the body, builds trust, and for many, feels amazing with or without penetration. Think of it as the warm-up act that can also steal the hole show. Pun intended!Experts cited:Dr. Evan Goldstein, a renowned anal surgeon who is also the Founder and CEO of Bespoke Surgical and Future Method.Birna Gustafsson, a sex educator and public health advocate who focuses on queer pleasure, STIs, and contraception myths.

Morgan Spector, who stars in the HBO hit drama The Gilded Age, reviewed some top-bottom confusion in his most recent interview with GQ. During the conversation, he was asked about a comment he made during a Los Angeles Times Drama Talk roundtable last year, where he said, "I'm very much creatively a bottom. Tell me what to do and just let me obey." His comment made the rounds on the gay side of social media, thanks to the culture connoisseur Evan Ross Katz, who posted about it on his Instagram account. See on Instagram In his interview with GQ Hype, Spector was given the space to remind people that he is straight (he's been married to Rebecca Hall since 2015) and explain what he meant by being a "bottom," creatively. I just made a joke, thats really what it is!" he told the magazine. I like being able to use my intuition and my intelligence to plug into somebody elses ideas, learn their language, learn their way of communicating, figure out what the thing is that theyre trying to make, and then deliver that.The star, who is affectionately known as "Railroad Daddy," thanks to his Gilded Age character being a railroad tycoon, went on to crack a joke and said, "I guess its more of being a service top, creatively, than being a bottom.The interviewer also brought up the accusations of queerbaiting that Spector faced after his original comments were made last year. Spector gracefully answered the question and asked, "Straight guys cant bottom? I mean, people can play with dominance and submission in heterosexual relationships." See on Instagram He goes on to say, "Were living in a moment now where were exploding ideas of gender. We deconstruct, these things are not fixed. Its theater, baby. Were all playing in the same sandbox in a certain way.Katz posted his GQ interview comments on his Instagram and the gays are still thirsting over him. "These words coming from daddy made me feel stuff," one person commented. Another person suggested that Carrie Coon's character, who is married to Spector's character, is "def a top."

Nature, Published online: 18 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09160-2A new group of multi-principal-element alloys, designed through machine learning and extreme microstructural heterogeneities, achieve high strength (1.8-GPa yield strength) and ductility (25% uniform elongation) at room temperature.

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Nature, Published online: 18 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01876-5Carbon fibre-reinforced polymers are high-performance materials used in various items, including aircraft, wind-turbine blades and mountain bicycles. A process has been developed that uses acetic acid to break down carbon fibre-reinforced polymers into their major components, which can then be recovered and reused, potentially enabling the recycling of these materials at scale.

Nature, Published online: 18 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09120-wDysregulated CD4 T cells that recognize gut commensal antigens are able to infiltrate the central nervous systems and are re-stimulated by host proteins, resulting in neuroinflammation.

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Legal authorities have arrested 35-year-old Marion County, Florida, resident Michael Wilcox for allegedly threatening to shoot up a local Pride festival.Wilcox made his alleged threats on a Facebook and Instagram post from Goblin Market, a local restaurant and lounge, advertising its June 14 Pride festival at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. He allegedly posted an image of bullets being loaded into a revolver with the accompanying text: Cant expect God to do all the work. Related DeSantis drops LGBTQ and Latin people from remarks on Pulse anniversary The callous omission comes as survivors and families visit the site before demolition. Another user commented, Please make sure security is upped it looks like someone in the comments here is plotting to do something, according to WESH. Other commenters also interpreted his post as a threat. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today The event was scheduled to coincide with the six-year memorial weekend of the Pulse nightclub mass shooting on June 12, 2016, in which a gunman killed 49 people and wounded 53 more.Someone reported Wilcoxs posts to the FBIs National Threat Operations Center, which alerted the FBI Tampa Division Orlando Resident Agency by June 13. FBI agents worked with the Orlando Police Department to locate and arrest Wilcox, who reportedly has a history of mental health issues. He was arrested and booked the same day.The alleged Facebook post in which Michael Wilcox threatened to shoot up a local Pride event. | Facebook screenshot His arrest occurred a day before the arrest of 31-year-old Michael Monheit, who allegedly tried to enter a Pride event in Wilton Manors (about 250 south of Marion County) while illegally carrying a concealed firearm. Wilton Manors is a southeast Florida city with a sizeable LGBTQ+ population.Monheit allegedly walked through a metal detector at the entrance of the citys Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival, setting off a detector alarm, which he ignored,according to theSouth Florida Sun Sentinel. He also repeatedly ignored law enforcement officers who told him to stop, but they detained him.Police found he was carrying a Glock 43 9mm handgun as well as two loaded 9mm bullet magazines in his pockets that held a total of 12 bullets.A mugshot of Michael Wilcox | WOFL-TV screenshot Last year, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)warned of possible terrorist attacks against Pride celebrations during Pride Month. A separate reportin 2023 found three times as many incidents of anti-LGBTQ+ hate and extremism during Pride events that year over 2022. Nearly half of the reported incidents were perpetrated by individuals associated with extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Patriot Front.Thirty-one members of a white supremacist groupwere arrestedin June 2022 in Coeur dAlene, Idaho, with police saying that they came to riot during the towns Pride festivities. In 2023,white supremacists protested a Pride eventin Bozeman, Montana, and the confrontation turned violent. Several other Pride celebrations faced protests from extremists targeting them for supporting trans children and drag performances. There has been a 112% increase in documented attacks on LGBTQ+ people nationwide, according to a November 2024 report from theAnti-LGBTQ Extremism Reporting Tracker (ALERT)from the queer media watchdog organization GLAAD.A fringe few extremists, domestically and overseas, are irrationally threatened by the rising tide of acceptance for LGBTQ people, GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said in a statement. It is important to keep Prides safe for all attendees, and for people to keep showing up during Pride and throughout the year to speak up for the equality and safety of their communities and all marginalized people.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

RuPauls Drag Race star Lexi Love just announced her engagement in the middle of Pride Month!The season 17 queen made the announcement today on Instagram with a sweet engagement photo of her holding the face of partner Jay Groff while the pair both wear white and embrace under the cover of a sheer white veil. (See the photo here.)We got ENGAGED!!! I could write a book about my love for you but Ill just say this: I promise to love you to my fullest capacity everyday for as long as we both live, Lexi wrote in the comments.The engagement comes just over a month since the 34-year-old trans performer announced she was undergoing a 30-day rehab program for substance abuse in the hopes of reaching complete sobriety, Entertainment Weekly reported."I was brave enough to take my mental, [physical], and emotional health serious for the first time ever, she wrote on social media at the time.Lexi tied with Sam Star for third place on the Drag Race season 17 finale, and announced afterwards that she would be taking a break from performing to take care of her mental health.PRIDE reached out for comment but did not hear back at the time of publication.

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