Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Cincinnati Open on Monday for what officially was listed as a "non-medical" reason, meaning he will head to the US Open without having played a match in about 1 months.

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A statistical analysis found that the number of fake journal articles being churned out by paper mills is doubling every year and a half.

More than a dozen progressive lawmakers had signed onto a draft letter, but a lack of Republican support meant it was unlikely to affect policy decisions by the Trump administration.

MONUMENT VALLEY, AZPrison officials confirmed Monday that Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime Jeffrey Epstein associate currently serving a 20-year sentence for sexually abusing teenage girls, had been moved from a federal prison in Florida to a giant red X painted on the ground next to a large butte in the desert. Due to the extraordinary levels of publicity surrounding Ms. Maxwells case, special circumstances have compelled us to relocate her to a remote stretch of southwestern desert beneath a rapidly expanding shadow, said Federal Bureau of Prisons director William K. Marshall III, who, while disguised as a saguaro cactus, explained that the descending whistle sound heard overhead was an atmospheric phenomenon completely unrelated to the large anvil spotted dangling from a weather balloon. At no point has the bureau been instructed to stray from protocol. Ms. Maxwell has been provided with the standard-issue Yikes! sign to ensure expressive clarity during any sudden developments. Additionally, she retains full access to legal counsel should she choose to reach the phone by sprinting at full speed through the tunnel that cuts through a nearby cliff face, which has always been there and is perfectly functional. Furthermore, the guard stationed on a mesa with a giant magnifying glass is simply there to maintain surveillance, not, as some conspiracy theorists have baselessly alleged, to concentrate sunlight into a high-energy beam capable of reducing her to a pile of ash. At press time, Ghislaine Maxwell had reportedly fled the scene, leaving behind only a crater in the shape of the federal prison chiefs splayed-out body.The post Ghislaine Maxwell Moved To Large X Painted On Ground appeared first on The Onion.

On August 3, Seattle Seahawks rookie Elijah Arroyo unintentionally went viral after an interview following a training camp, where he discussed the banter between himself and fellow rookie Nick Emmanwori. While the tight end answered the questions with grace, his tight short shorts left us all feeling a littledistracted. (@) Immediately, the internet does what it does best: Unleashed the thirst. from SeahawksFans on Reddit had plenty to say about the interview. One quipped that there wont be any more tight ends when he gets to work. Others, being a little more upfront with comments, simply stated, Raw. Next question.He also made a splash on X, with some people saying he was blessed by God and others saying he and his 3rd leg are gonna have a great year. (@) Respectfully, no lies detected. (@) Other fans let Elijah know when they were free in hopes of getting together. (@) Even Grok had something to say about it after a fan asked what was by his groin area inside his underwear. Grok answered, The visible outline in Elijah Arroyos groin area is likely just his anatomy, accentuated by the tight shorts. Thats the awkward detail driving the videos virality. (@) In response to another question about the clips virality, Grok said it was due to his unusually tight, short shorts revealing a prominent bulge, and we couldnt have put it more eloquently. (@) While some people had to wipe the drool off their chins others accused the NFL of staging thirst traps. (@) Obsessed or not, Arroyo also has a job to do moving forward into the season.On Thursday, August 7, the Seahawks will begin their preseason slate against the Las Vegas Raiders. The match also features the new Las Vegas head coach, Pete Carroll, as well as former Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith. If Arroyos preseason performance matches the stats fans are already assigning him, Seattle just drafted a weapon no defense can cover. Either way, defenders and viewers should probably keep their eyes open.

Renowned fashion photographer Marco Ovando is back, and this time, hes turning the glam all the way up. With the release of Dolls Volume 3, Ovando delivers a dazzling, intimate, and high-fashion tribute to the queens who continue to redefine the art of drag.The third volume in his acclaimed photo book series, Dolls Volume 3 builds upon the legacy of its predecessors by blending meticulously crafted portraits with raw, unfiltered energy. The book features some of the worlds most beloved drag royalty, from the glimmering stars of RuPauls Drag Race to the breakout queens of the Werq the World tour and Drag Race Live! in Las Vegas.A Visual Evolution in Drag StorytellingThis volume represents a real evolution, Ovando shared. The first two books were largely made up of archival work. Volume 3 was designed with intention, many of the shoots were created specifically for this release.Indeed, Dolls Volume 3 feels like more than just a photo collection, its a curated journey through the many layers of drag artistry. Split into four visually distinct chapters, The Studio, The Shows, The BTS, and The Parties, the book spans polished portraits, electric stage performances, intimate behind-the-scenes moments, and nightlife glamour.From Legends to Rising StarsThe new volume brings back fan favorites like Violet Chachki and Aquaria in fresh, striking images, while introducing rising stars like Nymphia Wind and Lana Jarae. This one still features legends, Ovando said, but I also wanted to include the new dolls pushing the boundaries of what drag can be.Photographed in surprising and often unconventional locations, including mall parking lots, gritty basements, and lush outdoor landscapes, the images balance editorial chic with theatrical grit. The result is a vivid snapshot of drags continued transformation from underground subculture to global fashion force.Capturing Queens with CareWith more than 20 years of experience photographing drag performers, Ovando has built lasting relationships with many of his subjects, some of whom date back to the very first season of RuPauls Drag Race. That deep trust shines through in the authenticity of the images.Its important the queens know Im there to showcase them at their best, he said. Lighting is everything, its what brings the illusion to life. And consent is non-negotiable. Id never shoot someone who wasnt ready or aware. That illusion is sacred.A Love Letter to Drag, Fashion, and Queer CultureMore than a book, Dolls Volume 3 serves as a cultural time capsule, documenting a moment when drag, fashion, and pop culture are more intertwined than ever. Fashion designers are referencing the dolls in their collections now, Ovando noted. And the dolls, in turn, are influencing fashion at large.The series, he added, is a love letter to drag, and he hopes it will inspire future generations of creatives to honor and expand on the artistry it celebrates.How to Get ItDolls Volume 3 will be available at select stops on the 2025 Werq the World Tour. Fans can also pre-order the book beginning August 5 via MarcoOvando.com and VossEvents.com, with shipping set to begin on September 1.Whether youre a seasoned drag fan or just discovering the magic, Dolls Volume 3 is a must-have addition to any collection, a vibrant celebration of self-expression, beauty, and the boundless creativity of drag.Source

Nature, Published online: 04 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02446-5Study says small editor group handled many problematic manuscripts and a Nature investigation finds out who they are.

South Korea international Son Heung-Min is poised to sign with MLS side LAFC, with an unveiling happening as soon as Wednesday, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Newsmax did Donald Trump a favor in an interview on Friday, providing the president a chance to divert attention from his long-held and often repeated obsession with eugenics. The conversation arose in response to a controversial ad for American Eagle jeans featuring zeitgeisty blonde, white actress Sydney Sweeney.The provocative ad, an Aryan update to the then 15-year-old Brooke Shields infamous 1980 pitch for Calvin Klein Jeans, has the blonde and blue-eyed Euphoria star claiming she has great jeans, a play on Trumps own promotion of great genetics. Related Donald Trumps open contempt for immigrants unmasks what has always been true about America Racism is our tragic and brutal legacy, an original and perennial sin that has infected our nation. Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality, and even eye color, Sweeney says in the ad as the camera lingers over her body. My jeans are blue.The spot ignited a firestorm of controversy, in no small part because an ad exploiting Sweeneys sexual appeal was part of a campaign American Eagle said was intended to raise domestic violence awareness. Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance, responded that the woke left was overreacting. 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 Sydney Sweeney x American Eagle, oh my god. pic.twitter.com/tDkeGT9R7G Sydney Sweeney Daily (@sweeneydailyx) July 24, 2025Newsmax host Rob Finnerty jumped through a few tenuously connected hoops to get Trump to his intended woke target.Your administration has been very open about the fact that American women are not having enough babies, Finnerty said, reaching for an angle. There was an ad this week. Sydney Sweeney, an actress, was in an ad for blue jeans. Does America need to see more ads like that? And maybe fewer ads with people like [transgender influencer] Dylan Mulvaney on the cover?Trump avoided commenting on the great jeans controversy altogether, pivoting immediately to Dylan Mulvaneys Bud Light sponsorship in a rambling answer about the influencers explosive social media partnership with the company in 2023.Well, I think the Dylan Mulvaney ad was perhaps the most unsuccessful ad in history, Trump said, while his fawning interviewer giggled knowingly. To each his own, Trump said finally, after repeating himself a few times, and without a shred of irony. Trump has previously invoked genes and eugenics theory in his past comments.Eugenics theory, popularized in the late 19th century, holds that undesirable traits can be bred out of humanity, with a tacit understanding among its promoters that (white) Western and Northern European genes are the racial gold standard.Weve got a lot of bad genes in our country right now, Trump said at campaign stop in New Hampshire in 2023 about undocumented murderers and other immigrants invading the United States from Latin America. In 2020, he expounded for a nearly all-white crowd in Minnesota on his racehorse theory of good breeding.Q: Your administration has been very open about the fact that American women are not having enough babies. There was an ad this week. Sydney Sweeney, an actress, was in an ad for Blue Jeans. Does America need to see more ads like that? And maybe fewer ads with people like Dylan pic.twitter.com/etnBBTvaxw Acyn (@Acyn) August 2, 2025 Trumps woke attack dog Vance wasnt as circumspect, in a mutually-pleasuring MAGA podcast following the jeans/genes ad release last week. Vance once again invoked normal Americans, as he famously did with normal gays, to paint everyone else as scowls, out of touch, and slaves to woke culture.It actually reveals something pretty interesting about the Dems, though, which is that you have like a normal, all-American beautiful girl doing like a normal jeans ad right, theyre trying to sell jeans to kids in America and they have managed to so unhinge themselves over this thing. Its like, Guys, did you learn nothing from the November 2024 election?'Instead, the lesson they have apparently taken is that were gonna attack people as Nazis for thinking Sydney Sweeney is beautiful. Great strategy, guys, thats how youre gonna win the midterms, especially young American men, Vance said to a chorus of laughter from the podcast panel. LMAO! JD Vance just reacted to leftists melting down over Sydney SweeneyMy political advice to Democrats is continue to tell everyone who thinks Sydney Sweeney is attractive is a NAZl You guys, did you learn NOTHING from the 2024 election?! I actually thought one of pic.twitter.com/qp3zLxU9lG Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 1, 2025One of those young American men might be another blonde and blue-eyed heartthrob of European descent, 25-year-old actor Gavin Casalegno, who recently headlined Amazon Primes The Summer I Turned Pretty. Just days after Sweeneys ad was released, Casalegno starred in a spot for Dunkins (formerly known as Dunkin Donuts) new and bright yellow Golden Hour refresher beverage, which also pushed the good genes narrative.This tan? Genetics, Casalegno says in the ad. I just got my color analysis back. Guess what? Golden summer, literally! Dunkin releases new ad starring The Summer I Turned Pretty actor Gavin Casalegno:This tan? Genetics. I just got my color analysis back guess what? Golden summer, literally. pic.twitter.com/kp5Xq5ypLs Pop Base (@PopBase) July 30, 2025A devout Christian, Casalegno often refers to his faith in social media posts. Buzzfeed recently reported that Sweeney has been a registered Republican in Florida since 2024. In May, the actress promoted a new body soap featuring a touch of her own bathwater and a morning wood scent.Whether or not American Eagle, Dunkin, Sweeney, or Casalegno understood the implications of their good genes pitches, and eugenics relationship to a long history promoting racism from U.S. President Woodrow Wilson to the Nazi regime and lately Trumps own open endorsement of the theory, is unclear.But in a final irony of capitalism, American Eagle doesnt seem to care if they did. Their good jeans promotion comes after the company released its annual Pride collection in June, which they called Love for All.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

We love seeing lesbian love stories on our screens. Do they sometimes break our hearts and have us crying into our bowls of popcorn? Yes. But they also feed our hunger for seeing more sapphic stories in media.But not every love story has a happily ever after, and not all lesbian characters are good people (thank god, that would be so boring if they were). There are some lesbian girlfriends who lie, cheat, and are abusive, but these problematic characters are also frequently sexy, exciting, and a helluva lot of fun to watch. Plus, its relatable. Flaws are human, and weve all probably done some crummy things in relationships or have had a girlfriends screw us over.Listen, bad lesbian representation matters, too! So here are the 15 worst girlfriends in television and cinematic history!Harper 'The Happiest Season'Clea DuValls lesbian Christmas movie is divisive, in large part because of how Harper (Mackenzie Davis) treated her girlfriend Abby (Kristen Stewart). Everyone has a right to come out to their family in their own time, but Harper should have been upfront with Abby so she could have decided whether or not she was willing to go back in the closet and pretend to be her roommate. Shane The L WordShane (Kate Moennig) may be ride or die for her friends, but not so much for the ladies shes dating. Shane was always portrayed as a bit of a Lothario, but she committed to Carmen (Sarah Shahi). Too bad she has major commitment issues and ended up cheating on Carmen with Cherie and then leaving Carmen at the altar. And the list goes on, and on.. Lauren Lost GirlLauren (Zoie Palmer) is fiercely loyal and sacrifices her time and energy to help her girlfriend Bo (Anna Silk), but she veers pretty far into bad GF territory by lying, betraying her trust, and lashing out when shes under pressure. None of its great. Some fans hated their relationship so much that they only kept watching because they held out hope that Bo would end up with Dyson in the end.Caitlyn 'Arcane'So, other girlfriends on this list are a little toxic, maybe too controlling, or lie to their partner, but Caitlyn (Katie Leung) from Arcane is kind of a villain. Yes, she and Vi (Hailee Steinfeld) had one of the hottest sex scenes ever animated and end up together in the end, but the road to get there was paved with abuse. At times, their relationship feels more like an oppressor X oppressed than loving girlfriends. Caitlyn convinces Vi to become a cop to hunt down her own sister, becomes a bit of a dictator after V stops her from killing a child, and then hits Vi with her gun over a previous wound. Yeah, none of its great.Paige 'Pretty Little Liars'Paily (AKA Paige and Emily) was on the major romantic storyline in the series, but Paige (Lindsey Shaw) was low key obsessed with Emily (Shay Mitchell) and controlling, and although Emily wasnt a great girlfriend herself, at least she didnt try to drown Paige. Paige, however, did push Emilys head underwater to scare her and exert control. Nuff said. All of 'em 'Love Lies Bleeding'Lets be honest, no one is a great partner in the hot lesbian erotic thriller Love Lies Bleeding. Daisy (Anna Baryshnikov) and Lou (Kristen Stewart) are both kind of shitty girlfriends, but Jackie (Katy O'Brian) might just take the cake. Lou and Jackie both overlooked some major red flags when getting into a relationship with each other, but Jackie ends up hitting Lou because of her anger issues fueled by steroid use and her obsession with Lou. And this was after Lou had helped her dispose of a dead body!Jack 'Ted Lasso'Apparently, Ted Lasso just doesnt want Keeley (Juno Temple) to have a good health relationship. When she starts dating millionaire mogul Jack (Jodi Balfour), it looks like things are finally turning around for the fan-fave character, but when Keeleys private video leaked online, Jacks response left a lot to be desired. While she might not have overtly slut shamed her, she refused her claim Keeley as her girlfriend in front of other people, canceled public engagements out of embarrassment, and tried to convince Keeley to make a public statement she didnt agree with. Jackie 'Whatever Keeps You Alive'Ok, so technically Jackie (Hannah Emily Anderson) and Jules (Brittany Allen) are married not girlfriends, but definitely qualifies as a bad partner since early in the movie she does push her wife off a cliff to try and murder her and cash in on her life insurance policy. Things dont go exactly as planned and Jackie spends the rest of the movie trying to finish the job. So what were saying is shes not going to be winning and best wife awards any time soon.Alex 'Jagged Mind'This twisty lesbian horror movie takes the toxic girlfriend trope to the extreme. Alex (Shannon Woodward) may seem like the perfect woman when Billie (Maisie Richardson-Sellers) meets her at a bar, but this walking red flag spends the whole movie manipulating time and erasing Billies memories to keep her under her control. Alex gaslights Billie and lets her keep thinking she is sick or has a severe mental illness just so she can keep her under her thumb. Basically, shes evil. Alex 'Orange is the New Black'Alex Vause (Laura Prepon) might have been sinfully hot on Orange is the New Black, but she was also a terrible girlfriend to main character Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling). The couples dynamic was never healthy and they were frequently betraying and hurting each other. But really, their whole relationship was built on a foundation of sand since Alex named Piper in her testimony in court. No one likes a rat, Alex.Tonya 'The L Word'The L Word was filled with flawed characters making terrible decisions that end up hurting each other, but Tonya (Meredith McGeachie) may have been one of the worst girlfriends on the show. Not only did she overly rely on Dana (Erin Daniels) for emotional support, but she also admitted to cheating on Dana. Although, to be fair, Dana was also having an affair with Alice. Like we said, the show was full of flawed chaotic lesbians. Also, we know she killed Mr. Piddles. Monster.Silver Ginny & GeorgiaSilver (Katelyn Wells) has been widely criticized by Ginny & Georgia fans who werent thrilled when she shows up in season 3 as Maxs (Sara Waisglass) love interest. Silver isnt supportive and dismisses Maxs concern about her brother Marcus drinking and then enables him by giving him alcohol. But, to be fair, Max is also A LOT, so you decided for yourself who was the worse in the relationship. Taissa YellowjacketsAdult Taissa (Tawny Cypress), much like every other character on Yellowjackets, is kind of an awful person who hasnt dealt with her traumatic teen years in a productive way. Shes a terrible wife, and then when she reconnects with Van (Lauren Ambrose), she becomes toxic influence who tries to push Van to go outside her moral code in order to try and save her driven by her love of Van and fear of losing her and we all know how that ends.Kitty Tipping the VelvetTipping the Velvet, a British miniseries based on a Sarah Waters novel, was groundbreaking back in 2002 when it first aired. Not only did it introduce audiences to heartbreaking lesbian love affairs and strap-ons, but it also featured two complex sapphic characters in Nancy Nan Astley (Rachael Stirling) and the male impersonator she falls for, Kitty Butler (Keeley Hawes). The performers fall in love while creating an act together, but Nan is heartbroken when she finds Kitty in bed with a man and announces her plans to marry him. Lydia TrLydia Tr (Cate Blanchett) may be a brilliant conductor, but shes a mess when it comes to her personal life. Lydia uses her position of authority to have sexual relationships with her students and people who work under her. She also gaslights her wife, blacklists a former protg she slept with, and her sexual relationships with women seem transactional. Ultimately, she ends up losing everything because of her behavior.

Our Spidey senses are tingling!Tom Holland is gearing up for his highly anticipated return to the big screen in the upcoming movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day.Lucky fans in the streets of Glasgow, Scotland got to see Holland rocking his brand new Spider-Man suit over the weekend as filming officially began on Friday.Thankfully, cameras captured the Hollywood hunk in his element and as he waved to fans watching nearby. People went feral for the photos as they began circulating online, so check out some of the hilarious reactions below! (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@)

LeBron James congratulated Luka Doncic on his new three-year, $165 million contract extension via a FaceTime call on Saturday, sources confirmed to ESPN.

When Trump fired the top labor statistics official, the aides responsible for running our economy went along for the ride.

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A State Department pilot program will tie the cash deposits to tourist and business visas for people from countries with high visa overstay rates.

The Swiss government said it had no indication the country would be hit with a 39 percent tariff, which is set to take effect this week.

Legal experts say such concern from the bench could have a more systemic effect, eroding the healthy functioning of the courts.

The Astros' Isaac Paredes has opted to forgo season-ending surgery on his right hamstring and instead will rehab the injury in an effort to return this season.

The man arrested for allegedly throwing a sex toy onto the court during last week's Dream-Valkyries game faces charges of disorderly conduct, public indecency/indecent exposure and criminal trespass, according to law enforcement records.

The music mogul, who was convicted in July of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, had asked to be released before his sentencing on Oct. 3.

In unpublished research, researchers found live virus on equipment, in wastewater and in the air in so-called milking parlors.

The United States has accused Russia of violating the pact, which expired in 2019, for more than a decade.

The abductees, including an Irish missionary who directs care for children with special needs, were taken from an orphanage serving about 270 children.

There's a new hottie taking over the music scene!Cain Culto is the latest viral sensation as his catchy tunes and sexy clips are fully embracing queer culture.Quite literally, the handsome singer is rocking a jockstrap, sniffing poppers, and freely dancing in his vibrant music videos while also tapping into his Colombian roots.The star grew up in both Kentucky and Florida in a very religious household, so music has proven to be the escapism he's needed to love the skin he's in."For so much of my life, I was ashamed of my femininity, sexuality, and even just my anger. With my music, I'm just not editing myself. We all have our journey of overcoming our show. My healing journey has been wherever things were suppressed, it's about expression. If it makes me feel confident, I'm going to dress that way," Culto tells PRIDE. See on Instagram Culto has recently taken off on TikTok with his raunchy new single "KFC Santera," which serves as an ode to his upbringing while also celebrating everything that makes him unapologetically queer."We are creating culture! As artists, we get to paint that narrative for ourselves. That's what queerness is about. We create our own language and visuals. That's what motivates me to create."The sky is certainly the limit and Culto is ready to push the gay agenda even further with his debut EP expected to drop later this year.Fans can follow Cain Culto on Instagram here. To see the full interview, check out the video at the top of the page.

Rachel Banham and Iliana Rupert are just two players available on the waiver wire that could reward fantasy managers this week.

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier avoided a major injury but will miss at least two weeks with an ankle sprain, sources told ESPN.

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will play in the preseason opener Saturday, though coach Kevin O'Connell didn't say how long he will play.

Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman was released from police custody Monday afternoon and will not face criminal charges after he was arrested Friday night.

The university was open to spending $500 million, but a $50 million settlement with Brown has prompted new debates in Cambridge.

The man, Travis Eugene Posey, also injured 11 people in the shooting at the Mad Butcher in Fordyce, Ark., in June 2024. He received four consecutive life terms.

President Trump seized a moment ripe for another redistricting war.

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City, appeared with Senator Elizabeth Warren to highlight his plan for free universal child care.

Former President Jair Bolsonaro, whose case has partly motivated President Trumps tariffs on Brazil, was ordered to remain under house arrest as he awaited trial.

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, the former Fox News host and former contestant on MTVs Real World reality series and the spinoff Real World: Road Rules, is not only the heterosexual man who replaced gay former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg hes also the acting administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the U.S. government agency responsible for the nations civilian space program. Duffy became the administrator in July, but hes expected to soon announce his first big initiative: nuking the moon.No, Duffy doesnt want to send a nuclear missile to destroy the moon. He wants to expedite plans to build a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, according to Politico. While nuclear reactors seldom explode, when they do, it tends to be very, very bad. Does anyone remember the 1986 Chernobyl disaster? Nearly 40 years later, the city now has an estimated population of just 150 people. Yes. Bad. Related Pete Buttigiegs replacement begs governors to remove rainbow crosswalks, claiming they kill people He didnt offer any proof that rainbow crosswalks cause car crashes. An unnamed NASA senior official said that Duffys expedited plan is all about winning the second space race. That is, Duffy wants to build a nuclear reactor on the moon because China and Russia also want to, and the first country to build one could declare a keep-out zone which would significantly inhibit other countries, Politico writes. Building one would also help accelerate U.S. efforts to eventually put a man on Mars which is also a priority for some reason. (Because all research and exploration are good, I guess?)NASA will solicit industry proposals for building the reactor and would like to award two companies a contract by six months later. The reactor could provide a reliable, continuous source of power, particularly during the long lunar nights, for powering lunar bases, surface rovers, backup power grids, science experiments, and extracting ice on the moon. In other words, it would help support human life on the moon and help enable future space exploration. Dive deeper every day Join our newsletter for thought-provoking commentary that goes beyond the surface of LGBTQ+ issues Subscribe to our Newsletter today NASA had previously funded researchinto developing a 40-kilowatt nuclear reactor the moon by 2030, so Duffys aim is just above that. Put another way, a 40-kilowatt reactor can power between 6 and 25 homes (depending on their energy usage), a 100-kilowatt reactor can potentially power anywhere from50 to 300 homes. Thats a lot of moon bases!But it remains to be seen how much such a construction project would cost, considering the potentially high costs to ship construction and nuclear materials to the moon. Modern missions to the moon, like those planned underNASAs Artemis program,are estimated to cost tens of billions of dollars, with some estimates reaching $93 billion. Building the reactor would also require construction crews to live on the moon, which would also cost an untold amount, seeing as the floating space rock is notoriously inhospitable to human life (because of the intense radiation it gets from the sun and its freezing temperatures and non-fertile soil).And of course, if the reactor ever breaks or is attacked or if a shuttle transporting nuclear materials to the moon explodes it could potentially leak lethal radiation, causing widespread environmental contamination.While the Earths magnetic field and atmosphere would likely act as a shield, preventing any significant radiation from reaching our planet, a nuclear leak on the lunar surface would make the moon much more dangerous for future explorers.So, instead of spending hundreds of billions to make the moon nuclear, might I suggest spending that money on solving U.S. poverty? I know its a very low priority, since the lethal threat of poverty and homelessness helps keep the U.S. economic engine running with frightened and hungry workers. But The American Prospect estimated that it would take approximately$177 billion annuallyto lift all Americans currently living below the federal poverty line above it.This figure represents a relatively small percentage of the nations gross domestic product, around 1%.We live in a country where 59% of Americans are just one missed paycheck away from losing their housing, 49% have difficulty affording healthcare, and 28% have no retirement savings. Meanwhile, the president is slashing social safety net programs like Medicaid, SNAP food stamps, and veterans benefits, ensuring that the most vulnerable Americans slide deeper into poverty and despair.As such, perhaps it would be better to, oh I dunno put America First and invest in us poor Earthlings instead? Because numbers and percentages like those above make investing in the moon seem like, well, lunacy.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Lady Gaga is bringing her signature spectacle to the halls of Nevermore Academy. Variety confirms the pop icon will release a brand-new single, Dead Dance, for the next season of Netflixs Wednesday, arriving just in time for her guest role on the hit series.A Legendary Teacher Enters NevermoreGaga will step into the show as Rosaline Rotwood, described as a legendary Nevermore teacher who crosses paths with Wednesday. While Netflix is keeping Rotwoods exact involvement under wraps, early whispers suggest shell play a pivotal role in the seasons gothic mischief.Its reported Dead Dance was crafted with the same creative force behind Gagas Mayhem album producers and songwriters Andrew Watt and Cirkut whose track record with the singer has yielded bombastic, genre-bending hits. Fans wont just be getting a song. A full-scale music video is rumored to drop alongside the single, likely blending Gagas avant-garde visual style with the series macabre, offbeat world. Whether Wednesday star Jenna Ortega will appear remains a mystery but given Gagas flair for surprise cameos, anythings possible.Speaking of surprises, At Netflixs Tudum 2025 fan event, held on May 31 at Los Angeless Kia Forum, Gaga closed the show with a dramatic Wednesday-inspired performance. Emerging from a coffin engraved with Here lies the monster queen, she performed a medley including Zombieboy, Abracadabra, and her viral hit Bloody Mary, accompanied by dancers styled in Addams Family cosplay. During the set, Netflix also officially confirmed her role as Rosaline Rotwood.Lady Gaga performs during the kick off of The MAYHEM Ball tour at T-Mobile Arena on July 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation)Lets Bring the MayhemAlthough she hasnt joined the press circuit for the new season, Gagas absence has a good reason: shes currently in the middle of her globe-spanning Mayhem Ball tour. Still, the announcement of Dead Dance has sent both Little Monsters and Wednesday fans into a frenzy.The single and video are slated for release next month to align with Gagas debut episode. Based on the Wednesday release schedule, we can expect Gagas episode to coincide with the shows second release in September. Season 2 will premiere in two parts:August 6:Episodes 201204September 3:Episodes 205208Source

Aaron Judge could return to the Yankees' lineup Tuesday, when he is eligible to come off the 10-day IL, and manager Aaron Boone said he would be the designated hitter.

President Trumps decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics forced his allies into the awkward spot of criticizing an agency they had freely cited in the past.

Many manhunts end quickly, but the man accused of killing four people in rural Montana appears to have disappeared into the kind of wilderness that helps elude pursuers.

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The university is turning to a former law school dean to lead the school as it faces pressure from Republicans in both Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Monday formally urged President Donald Trump to commute the prison sentence of former Republican congressman George Santos, calling his 87-month term a grave injustice and an example of unequal treatment under the law.In a letter to the Office of the Pardon Attorney, Greene wrote that Santoss sentence for wire fraud and identity theft extends far beyond what is warranted and framed his conduct as campaign-related, despite extensive findings from federal prosecutors. While his crimes warrant punishment, Greene wrote, many of my colleagues who I serve with have committed far worse offenses than Mr. Santos yet have faced zero criminal charges. She provided no evidence for that claim.Related: Trump says he could pardon George Santos, but no ones askedSantos, 37, reported to federal prison in New Jersey on July 25. He pleaded guilty in 2024 to 23 felony counts, including fraudulent Federal Elections Commission filings, identity theft, and unemployment insurance fraud. He admitted to stealing donor identities to charge their credit cards without authorization, falsifying campaign loans, lying in House financial disclosures, and using donor money for personal purchases such as designer clothing and Botox.Following his April 2025 sentencing, Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney John Durham celebrated Santoss conviction and sentence in a press release. Today, George Santos was finally held accountable for the mountain of lies, theft, and fraud he perpetrated," he said. "For the defendant, it was judgment day, and for his many victims, including campaign donors, political parties, government agencies, elected bodies, his own family members, and his constituents, it is justice.Related: George Santos has to report to prison tomorrow hes not taking it wellFBI Assistant Director of the New York Field Office Christopher G. Raia said Santos betrayed the publics trust and violated our democratic systems, and IRS criminal investigator Harry T. Chavis Jr. called him a weaver of lies who believed he was above the law.Still, Greene claimed Santos had remorse and pointed to a lack of prior criminal history. He is sincerely remorseful and has accepted full responsibility for his actions, she wrote. Commuting his sentence would acknowledge the severity of his actions and simultaneously provide a path forward in allowing him to make amends.In a tweet Monday evening, Greene wrote, George Santos has taken responsibility. Hes shown remorse. Its time to correct this injustice. We must demand equal justice under the law! (@) Her appeal comes just days after Trump said that he had not been approached about pardoning Santos, but did not rule it out. I have the right to do it, Trump told Newsmax. Nobodys asked me, but its interesting.The Advocate has contacted White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to ask whether the president is now considering Greenes request.Santos, the first out gay Republican elected to Congress as a non-incumbent, was expelled from the House in December 2023 following a scathing report by the House Ethics Committee. After sentencing, he pleaded with Trump on social media for clemency and promoted his Cameo account to raise money for court-ordered restitution.

Bitch, you better be joking!Much like her character on Euphoria when everyone thought she was auditioning for Oklahoma, Sydney Sweeney is drawing criticism for a recent fashion fail.See on InstagramSweeney is at the center of a controversy that started when she starred in a campaign for American Eagle with the tagline, "Sidney Sweeney has great jeans.""Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality, and even eye color," Sweeney says in the ad campaign. "My jeans are blue."In response, some viewers made the connection between the "genes/jeans" pun and eugenics. As white supremacy becomes more and more pervasive in public discourse notably, President Trump said undocumented immigrants who commit murder "bad genes" on the 2024 campaign trail praising a blond, blue-eyed woman for her genes sounded like a dog whistle to some.The right took the social media backlash as an opportunity to leap to Sweeney's defense and embrace her as a hero. "My political advice to the Democrats is continue to [call] everybody who thinks Sydney Sweeney is attractive a Nazi," Vice President JD Vance quipped on the Ruthless podcast.The culture war became further inflamed and caught President Trump's attention after media outlets reported that Sweeney registered to vote in Florida with a Republican party affiliation in June 2024."Sidney Sweeney, a registered Republican, has the 'HOTTEST' ad out there. It's for American Eagle, and the jeans are 'flying off the shelves.' Go gem 'em, Sydney!" Donald Trump wrote Monday on Truth Social.See on InstagramOn Sunday, she's made her first public appearance following the controversy. Sweeney appeared on the red carpet for her new film Americana wearing a light yellow ballerina Danielle Frankel gown and headband. While she's normally considered a fashion icon, the new look, as well as her recent controversies, have fans questioning her taste and roasting the look on social media."Whoever styled her found out she's a Republican lol," wrote @hyrulefashionweek on Instagram."Who's responsible for her bad fashion genes?" asked @kokolovesbooks."Literally WHAT is the point of that headband?" added @margotfashionfiles.See on InstagramMany are referencing the famous scene in Euphoria where her character, Cassie, gets accused of "looking like you're auditioning for Oklahoma.""Someone said she's Amanda Seyfried's Wario and I can't unsee it," @andrea.poh said."Is this Tiffany Trump??" asked @estarla. (@) Fans are also dragging the look on X, where user @pgplumsparkle commented, "she became a tradwife that fast.""Being republican is not an excuse for that wack ass outfit," wrote @0nlineAnders.As Sweeney is white, blonde, blue-eyed, and conventionally beautiful, she has been a symbol of "anti-woke beauty" among the right for some time now. When she hosted Saturday Night Live in 2024, some commenters went as far to say "wokeness is dead."Sweeney also made headlines when she attended her mom's 60th birthday party in 2023, with another guest wearing a thin blue line shirt and yet another wearing a red hat that said "Make Sixty Great Again" in reference to Trump's "Make America Great Again" hats.

Doechii made her presence known at Lollapalooza, and not just with her powerhouse vocals. The 26-year-old rapper and singer turned the T-Mobile stage into a full-blown spectacle on Saturday, August 2, delivering a high-octane performance that doubled as a teaser for her first headlining tour.Right before wrapping up her set, she dropped the bombshell: Before we get out of here, I want to make an announcement, she said to the crowd. Im gonna be going on tour on Oct. 14. Whats up, yall? Bye! With that, she exited stage left, but the surprises didnt stop there.A Tour Tease Wrapped in MysteryAlmost immediately after Doechii left the stage, nearby monitors lit up with details for the Live From The Swamp Tour. A countdown timer on the official site pointed fans to Monday, August 4, when tour dates and tickets would go live.The roll-out leading up to the reveal wasnt subtle. Giant albino alligators were spotted across key cities, at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, floating along the Chicago River, and even perched near Atlantas Piedmont Park. Each appearance nodded to the swampy theme of the upcoming tour, which already promises to be anything but ordinary.A Set Packed With Hits and HumorDoechiis 50-minute performance was more than just a musical showcase, it was a provocative, genre-bending celebration of 90s hip-hop, R&B, and raw confidence. The rapper cycled through fan favorites like Nissan Altima, Anxiety, and Denial Is a River, keeping the crowd fully locked in from start to finish.Midway through the set, she addressed one of her most viral pop culture moments: her Met Gala umbrella tantrum. With a wink to the past, she invited JT onstage from behind an oversized umbrella prop to perform their track Alter Ego.And of course, she didnt just walk offstage. She drove away, literally in a custom albino alligator car, a nod to the tours bayou flair and her affinity for the dramatic.Tour Details and DatesThe Live From The Swamp Tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off October 14 in Chicago and runs through November 10 in Seattle. Fans can register for early access to tickets via phone. Those who sign up by Wednesday, August 6 at 10 PM local time can take part in the Artist Presale on Friday, August 8. No code is needed; access is tied to Ticketmaster accounts. General ticket sales begin Monday, August 11 at 10 AM local time.Heres where Doechii will be bringing the swamp:Tue, Oct 14 Chicago, IL Aragon BallroomFri, Oct 17 Toronto, ON Coca-Cola ColiseumSun, Oct 19 Boston, MA MGM Music HallTue, Oct 21 Washington, DC The AnthemThu, Oct 23 Charlotte, NC Bojangles ColiseumMon, Oct 27 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola RoxyWed, Oct 29 Dallas, TX Toyota Music FactoryFri, Oct 31 Houston, TX 713 Music HallMon, Nov 03 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial TheatreWed, Nov 05 San Diego, CA Gallagher SquareFri, Nov 07 San Francisco, CA Bill Graham Civic AuditoriumMon, Nov 10 Seattle, WA WAMU TheaterDoechiis debut headlining tour is shaping up to be a wild, theatrical ride through her unique musical world, one albino alligator at a time.Source

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