HAMPTON, NHStressing its commitment to making everyone feel welcome regardless of athletic ability, national gym franchise Planet Fitness instituted a new policy Thursday that bans proper form. We dont want new gym-goers to feel intimidated by people doing squats correctly, so from now on, members will be penalized when they lift with their legs instead of their backs, said Planet Fitness spokesperson Jim Kaplan, explaining that the gym chains trademark lunk alarm would sound for the first two offenses of appropriate posture, while a third instance of safe technique would result in a permanent ban from the club. Theres no need to show off by working out in a manner that prevents injury, so just grab a grime-covered weight from our mismatched, disorganized racks and flop around. Its easy enough to add more plates than you can handle. Were also removing mirrors so you cant check if youre doing it right. And if youre stretching, you better stop right therewarming up and cooling down will not be tolerated. The new policy follows the companys decision last month to provide members who show up in proper gym attire with pajamas and sandals they can change into free of charge.The post Planet Fitness Bans Proper Form appeared first on The Onion.

Justice Department leadership is prepared to use its rule-making authority to declare transgender people as mentally ill and deprive them of their Second Amendment right to possess firearms, according to two Justice officials who shared internal discussions with CNN.Deliberations at the highest levels of the DOJ follow the recent mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, an attack police say was carried out by a 23-year-old former student at the churchs school who may have been a transgender person or a de-transitioned individual. Two children were killed in the attack, and 21 others were injured. Related Pam Bondi subpoenas doctors & clinics that provide trans health care Trump has already barred transgender people from serving in the military and ordered federal prisons to house transgender inmates in facilities aligning with their sex at birth. His executive orders have called trans identity a mental disorder that is selfish, dishonorable, deceitful, and undisciplined.Those orders, along with challenges to school districts over trans student-athletes, bathroom bans, and barring gender-affirming care for trans minors, are part of a concerted effort to erase trans identity from the federal government and American society at large. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Trumps Justice Department and MAGA allies are now exploiting a trope of their own making to further curtail the rights of trans Americans: the unfounded claim that many mass shootings are carried out by trans assailants.According to the nonprofit Gun Violence Archive, among mass shootings over the last decade where four or more people were shot or killed, only about 0.11% of known suspects were transgender individuals. A U.S. Secret Service analysis of mass public attacks from 2016 to 2020 found that attackers were overwhelmingly men (96%), followed by women (3%), with transgender people accounting for 2%. A blanket Justice Department finding that all transgender people are mentally defectivea requirement before stripping individuals of their right to own firearms would be a dramatic escalation of Trumps assault on trans Americans.Following the mass shooting in Minneapolis, Trumps MAGA allies claimed gender dysphoria should bar citizens from purchasing a firearm, citing its inclusion in the American Psychiatric Associations Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM.But health care professionals assessment of gender dysphoria has evolved: In 2018, it was reclassified as gender incongruence, a condition where an individuals experienced gender differs from the sex they were assigned at birth, without necessarily being a mental disorder. The goal of the potential ban, according to one DOJ official who spoke with CNN, is to ensure that mentally ill individuals suffering from gender dysphoria are unable to obtain firearms while they are unstable and unwell.Attorney General Pam Bondi has been at the forefront of weaponizing federal agencies against transgender Americans, in concert with the Department of Defense, the Department of Education, and even the Agriculture Department.But DOJs effort to take guns from trans Americans could run up against right-wing Second Amendment purists. The U.S. Supreme Court has previously overturned a gun bump stock ban and state laws restricting gun ownership, arguing that they unconstitutionally restrict peoples Second Amendment rights. Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

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Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., appears before the Senate Finance Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)2025-09-04T20:45:24Z WASHINGTON (AP) A contentious three-hour hearing between U.S. senators and Robert Kennedy Jr. devolved into multiple screaming matches on Thursday as the nations health secretary fended off accusations about sweeping changes hes made to vaccines, health care policy and leadership.The oversight hearing in the Senate Finance Committee was a chance for senators to seek answers from Kennedy on recent high-profile departures at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the appointment of vaccine critics to an influential federal advisory committee and changes to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations that will make it harder for many Americans to get the shots.Both Democrats and Republicans came out swinging. They questioned whether he would keep his earlier promise that he wouldnt block vaccines for Americans who wanted them. A frustrated Kennedy dismissed those arguments but also sowed doubt on vaccine safety and effectiveness from the prominent perch on Capitol Hill.Here are some key takeaways from the hearing: Kennedy tried to discredit ousted CDC directorKennedy repeatedly disputed the account of fired CDC director Susan Monarez, who was abruptly removed from her post last week after less than a month on the job. Monarez was nominated by President Donald Trump, endorsed for the job by Kennedy and confirmed by a Senate vote in July.In a Wall Street Journal op-ed published Thursday, Monarez reiterated that she was told to preapprove recommendations by Kennedys handpicked vaccine advisers, many of whom have records of questioning basic vaccine science.I asked her: Are you a trustworthy person? and she said No, Kennedy stated, explaining his change of opinion on Monarez. If you had an employee who told you they werent trustworthy, would you ask them to resign?An attorney representing Monarez called Kennedys statements false and patently ridiculous, in a written statement. Her attorney said she would repeat the allegations in her Wall Street Journal op-ed under oath. Later in the hearing, Kennedy acknowledged that hed told Monarez to fire several senior CDC officials. Throughout the hearing, Kennedy accused the agencys scientists of failing to combat chronic disease and making unsound recommendations during the pandemic.The people who at CDC who oversaw that process, who put masks on our children, who closed our schools, are the people who will be leaving, Kennedy said.Youre just making stuff up: A combative Kennedy lobbed attacksFor Kennedy, tough questions from angry senators were an opportunity to fight back.Throughout the hearing, a resolute Kennedy accused senators of lying, misrepresenting his agency and making little sense. As a result, questioning from Democratic senators repeatedly turned into yelling matches.Youre just making stuff up, Kennedy told Sen. Tina Smith, a Democrat from Minnesota, after she accused him of blaming school shootings on antidepressants. The health secretary said on Fox News after the recent Minnesota shooting that antidepressants could potentially contribute to violence, and said his agency was investigating. While critics of antidepressants have long alleged they may increase homicidal behavior, the link is not supported by multiple, large clinical trials of the drugs. When Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia questioned Kennedy about his disparaging rhetoric about CDC employees before a recent deadly shooting at the agency, Kennedy retorted: Are you complicit in the assassination attempts on President Trump?Kennedy said Sen. Ben Ray Lujn of New Mexico was talking gibberish when the Democrat asked him about the details of his agencys autism research.Mr. Secretary, let me speak slowly and clearly so that you can understand me through my New Mexico accent, Lujn responded. Senators challenged claim that anybody can get the booster for COVIDDemocratic senators pressed Kennedy on recent changes narrowing the approval of annual COVID-19 shots. He repeatedly disputed or denied their accusations.Last month, the Food and Drug Administration approved updated shots but only for seniors or younger people with underlying health risks. Thats sparked confusion and frustration from many Americans, including parents interested in vaccinating healthy children against the virus.Why have you acted behind closed doors to overrule scientists and limit the freedom of parents to choose the COVID vaccine for their children? Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire asked.This is crazy talk, Kennedy responded. Later, he acknowledged that access to vaccines at pharmacies depends on the state.In many states, pharmacists are legally barred from administering vaccines outside the uses endorsed by the CDCs advisory panel, prompting CVS and other pharmacy chains to turn away people seeking shots in certain states.You promised that you would not take away vaccines from anyone who wanted them, said Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. Im not taking them away from people, Kennedy said, noting that healthy Americans who want a shot should still be able to get one if a doctor prescribes one. Typically, Americans do not need to see a doctor for annual vaccine updates.Until this year, the FDA and CDC had recommended yearly COVID vaccinations for everyone ages 6 months and up.COVID statistics remain a flashpointKennedy could not be pinned down on basic facts and statistics, particularly when it came to vaccines and COVID-19.In an exchange with Sen. Mark Warner, Kennedy claimed nobody knows how many Americans have died from COVID-19 because of a lack of government data.Both the CDC and the World Health Organization have concluded that approximately 1.2 million Americans have died from the virus.The secretary of Health and Human Services doesnt know how many Americans died from COVID, said Warner, a Virginia Democrat. How can you be that ignorant?Republicans also pressed Kennedy on his assessment of Operation Warp Speed, the Trump-led initiative that rapidly developed COVID vaccines in the first year of the pandemic. Trump has long claimed success for the effort, while acknowledging unsubstantiated theories that mass vaccinations may have caused more harm than good.Kennedy has said its unclear how many lives were saved by the vaccines because of imperfect data collected by the CDC and vaccine makers.Nevertheless, when questioned by Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana a physician whose vote was key in Kennedys nomination about Operation Warp Speed, Kennedy agreed that Trump absolutely deserved a Nobel Prize.Vaccine concerns were bipartisanSenate Republicans were more aggressive with Kennedy than they have been with most of Trumps top officials, with several asking pointed questions about his efforts to limit access to vaccines. Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, also a doctor and the No. 2 Senate Republican, said he had grown deeply concerned that some vaccines could be in jeopardy after Kennedy had cut research funding and fired the CDC director. Americans dont know who to rely on, Barrasso said. North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis read off a list of questions for Kennedy that he said he wanted answered after the hearing, including where the health secretary stands on the COVID-19 vaccine.___AP writer Mary Clare Jalonick contributed to this story. Swenson reported from New York.___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. MATTHEW PERRONE Perrone covers the intersection of medicine, business and health policy. He is based in Washington. twitter mailto ALI SWENSON Swenson covers politics and the information landscape for The Associated Press. She is based in New York. twitter RSShttps://feedx.net https://feedx.site

Iconic billionaire Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani died at the age of 91. He was hailed as possibly the most influential fashion designer, who brought Italian elegance to the world, and helped popularize relaxed fashion for men and powerful suits and designs for women.Armani reportedly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones at his home, according to the Armani Instagram account. Tireless, he has worked until the last days, dedicating himself to the company, to the collections, to the different and always new projects in being and to becoming. Related Designer Mondo Guerra stopped fearing his HIV+ diagnosis and let himself achieve fashion greatness The running of his high-end fashion company will be handed to his surviving male partner Leo DellOrco, Armani family members, and the companys current work team, Armani said before his passing.While his cause of his passing has not yet been publicly revealed, he missed Milan Fashion Weekin June 2025 for the first time during his career to recover from an undisclosed condition, The Hill reported. Before his passing, he had been planning a 50th anniversary celebration of his fashion house to occur this month during Milan Fashion Week. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Born into poverty on July 11, 1934 in Piacenza, Italy, he served in the military for two years before becoming a sales clerk and window dresser in a Milan department store. He eventually began designing mens wear and freelanced for various Italian fashion manufacturers.In 1975, he co-founded his company with his business and romantic partner Sergio Galeotti. The company also designed womens wear and quickly developed numerous product lines like jeans, swimwear, fragrances, cosmetics, home furnishings, and chocolates for sale in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. The company blossomed into a multi-billion-dollar fashion brand that dressed some of the highest-profile models and Hollywood stars. But, in 1985, Galeotti died from an AIDS-related condition.Though notoriously private about his personal life, Armani revealed that he had dated women and was deeply affected by Galeottis passing.He said in a 2024 Corriere della Serainterview, When Sergio died, a part of me died with him. Im still amazed that I found within myself the resilience to withstand such an immense pain. I had to tap into my willpower to deal with all the pain and anguish. A whole year spent next to Sergio in his hospital bed. And it all happened as our career was taking off, when we were becoming known, setting up our company, reaching worldwide fame. It was the moment I was gaining confidence in myself, then this blow hit me.He is still there all the time, Armani said of Galeotti in a 2000 Vanity Fair interview. He is always there in my head. I see him walking down the steps, I see him in the garden, with his cigarette he is talking to friends. He is always there. During the 2024 interview, Armani revealed that he was in a years-long relationship with his live-in partner, Leo DellOrco, who served as Armanis head mens design.In 2000, the Guggenheim museum of New York City exhibited a retrospective of Armanis first 25 years in fashion. Armani now has over 600 stores worldwide. The designer also donated to AIDS charities and was named as a United Nations goodwill ambassador for refugees in 2002.A funeral chamber in Armanis memory will honor him this weekend in Milan, Italy, his company said.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Lesbian Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT) posted an infamous babyface meme mocking Vice President JD Vance for a recent report showing the presidential administrations lagging jobs numbers.Balints post, published Wednesday, showed the JD Vance babyface meme, a mocking distortion of the vice presidents face with exaggerated baby features to his face, such as large cheeks. The meme is meant to depict Vance as an immature, inexperienced, and somewhat freakish man-baby. Related Rep. Becca Balint calls Republicans mean motherf**kers for their campaign against trans kids In the posts caption, Balint wrote, DiD yOu eVeN SaY tHaNk YoU? The use of alternating capital letters is commonly used on social media to sarcastically imitate someone. In this case, Balint was mocking Vances infamous February question to Ukraines war-battered President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Vance asked Zelenskyy if he had once thanked the U.S. for its billions in aid to fight off Russias continued invasion.Balint posted her mocking meme and comment in response to recent reports that the United States now has more unemployed people than job openings for the first time since April 2021. Numerous media outlets, including the political publication The Hill, have reported the fact.DiD yOu eVeN SaY tHaNk YoU? https://t.co/3D5HzxF7N4 pic.twitter.com/p556dnOIdq Rep. Becca Balint (@RepBeccaB) September 3, 2025 Balint was the first out LGBTQ+ person and the first woman elected to Congress from Vermont.Vance holds numerous anti-LGBTQ+ political stances.

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SAN DIEGOCalling the in-person gathering an exciting chance to check in on old friends, local resident Anthony Crews told reporters Thursday that this weeks in-person fantasy football draft had been a great excuse to see how weird-looking everyone in his 12-person keeper league was getting. Its really less about who I get at tight end and more about seeing whos balding, whos putting on weight in strange places, whos got intensely jacked calves from cyclingits a fun surprise every time, said Crews, describing the four-hour snake draft as a perfect opportunity to hang out and compare asymmetrical physiques, gross skin blotches, unruly neck hair, and whatever other biological oddities had developed since the previous year. Mike started taking Ozempic, and its given him these huge, pendulous jowlsmakes a whistling sound whenever he says McCaffrey. And somethings going on with Andys knees. They look super dry and scaly, and I know they werent that way at the last draft, because he was wearing the exact same pair of mesh shorts. Also, I dont know what happened to Mark, but Im pretty sure he used to be able to move the left side of his face. Crews added that while his league mates appearances had continued to deteriorate, they could all take solace in the fact that the commissioners mothers garage hadnt changed one bit.The post Fantasy Football Draft Good Excuse To See How Weird-Looking Everyone Getting appeared first on The Onion.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at an event with President Donald Trump on the relocation of U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado to Alabama in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)2025-09-04T22:55:45Z WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Friday to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War, his latest effort to project an image of toughness for Americas military. The Republican president cant formally change the name without legislation, which his administration would request from Congress. In the meantime, Trump will authorize the Pentagon to use secondary titles so the department can go by its original name.The plans were disclosed by a White House official, who requested anonymity ahead of the public announcement, and detailed in a White House fact sheet.The Department of War was created in 1789, the same year that the U.S. Constitution took effect. It was renamed by law in 1947, two years after the end of World War II. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth posted DEPARTMENT OF WAR on social media after the executive order was initially reported by Fox News. Trump and Hegseth have long talked about changing the name, and Hegseth even created a social media poll on the topic in March. Since then, he has hinted that his title as defense secretary may not be permanent at multiple public events, including a speech at Fort Benning, Georgia, on Thursday. He told an auditorium full of soldiers that it may be a slightly different title tomorrow. In August, Trump told reporters that everybody likes that we had an unbelievable history of victory when it was Department of War. Then we changed it to Department of Defense. When confronted with the possibility that making the name change would require an act of Congress, Trump told reporters that were just going to do it.Im sure Congress will go along if we need that, he added.The move is just the latest in a long line of cultural changes Hegseth has made to the Pentagon since taking office at the beginning of the year.Early in his tenure, Hegseth pushed hard to eliminate what he saw as the impacts of woke culture on the military by not only ridding the department of diversity programs but scrubbing libraries and websites of material deemed to be divisive. The result was the removal and review of hundreds of books in the military academies, which ended up including titles on the Holocaust and a Maya Angelou memoir. It also resulted in the removal off thousands of websites honoring contributions by women and minority groups.I think the president and the secretary have been very clear on this that anybody that says in the Department of Defense that diversity is our strength is, is frankly, incorrect, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told reporters in March.Hegseth has also presided over the removal of all transgender troops from the military following an executive order from Trump through a process that some have described as dehumanizing or open cruelty. CHRIS MEGERIAN Megerian covers the White House for The Associated Press. He previously wrote about the Russia investigation, climate change, law enforcement and politics in California and New Jersey. twitter mailto

Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, returns a shot to Cristina Bucsa, of Spain, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)2025-09-04T21:59:48Z NEW YORK (AP) Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula have started their match Thursday night in the U.S. Open womens semifinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium.After that ends, Naomi Osaka and Amanda Anisimova will meet in the second semifinal. Defending champion Sabalenka against Pegula is a rematch of last years final.Thursdays winners will play against each other for the championship on Saturday.Sabalenka beat Pegula 7-5, 7-5 for the 2024 U.S. Open title to collect her third Grand Slam trophy, all on hard courts.Since then, Sabalenka was the runner-up to Madison Keys at the Australian Open in January and to Coco Gauff at the French Open in June, then was eliminated in the Wimbledon semifinals by Anisimova in July.Sabalenka, a 27-year-old from Belarus, is seeded No. 1 in New York. No. 4 Pegula, an American whose parents own the NFLs Buffalo Bills and NHLs Buffalo Sabres, was trying to reach her second major final. She has rebounded well after losing in the first round at Wimbledon. No. 8 Anisimova, also from the United States, hoped to get to her second consecutive Slam title match after losing at that stage to Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon by a 6-0, 6-0 score. Anisimova shook that off impressively and beat Swiatek in the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open on Wednesday. No. 23 Osaka, who was born in Japan and grew up in the U.S., has the most Grand Slam trophies of any of woman left in the field, with four. She won the U.S. Open in 2018 and 2020, and the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021. Osaka eliminated Gauff in the fourth round and owns a career record of 13-0 combined across major quarterfinals, semifinals and finals. But Osaka last made it this far at one of the sports biggest tournaments 4 1/2 years ago.At the French Open in 2021, she spoke publicly for the first time about dealing with anxiety and depression, then took the first of a series of mental-health breaks, helping usher in a global conversation about well-being. Osaka also was away from the tour for 17 months while on maternity leave; her daughter, Shai, was born in July 2023.___Howard Fendrich has been the APs tennis writer since 2002. Find his stories here: https://apnews.com/author/howard-fendrich. More AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis HOWARD FENDRICH Fendrich is an Associated Press national writer based in Washington, D.C. He reports on tennis and other sports. twitter mailto RSShttps://feedx.net https://feedx.site

Nature, Published online: 04 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02845-8Senators from both parties expressed scepticism of the health secretarys statements on COVID-19 vaccines and more.

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Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark reacts at the end of the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Golden State Valkyries, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vsquez)2025-09-05T00:39:06Z INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Caitlin Clark will miss the rest of the Indiana Fevers season because of a right groin injury.I had hoped to share a better update, but I will not be returning to play this season, Clark said in a statement. I spent hours in the gym every day with the singular goal of getting back out there, disappointed isnt a big enough word to describe how I am feeling. I want to thank everyone who had my back through all the uncertainty.This has been incredibly frustrating, but even in the bad, there is good. The way the fans continued to show up for me, and for the Fever, brought me so much joy and important perspective. I am so proud of how this team has only gotten stronger through adversity this year. Now its time to close out the season and claim our spot in the playoffs.Clark was injured late in a July 15 game against the Connecticut Sun, and later sustained a bone bruise. She averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds in 13 games in her second season in the WNBA.Caitlin has worked so hard throughout this time, doing everything possible to recover and return to the court but, ultimately, time is not on our side, Fever COO and GM Amber Cox said.___AP WNBA: https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-basketball

In the world of LGBTQ+ hospitality, few names are making waves quite like Tryst Hotels, and at the helm of that movement is founder and CEO Tristan Schukraft. From reinvigorating Fire Islands iconic scene to preparing for the grand opening of a game-changing property in Rio de Janeiro, Schukrafts vision for inclusive luxury is as ambitious as it is unapologetic.In an exclusive interview with Gayety, Schukraft opened up about what sets Tryst apart, why Rio was worth six years of planning, and how each hotel in the growing portfolio blends elevated design with local LGBTQ+ flavor, and just the right amount of sexy.The Rio Launch: A New Chapter for TrystTrysts latest project in Rio de Janeiro, set to open in 2026, will be the brands largest hotel to date, boasting 140 rooms, a rooftop nightclub, a bathhouse, and a state-of-the-art gym, all just steps away from the iconic gay beach at Posto 9.After six years of working to acquire the property, Schukraft says the location checked every box: proximity to queer nightlife, strong tourism appeal, and space to bring the full Tryst experience to life.Plans for the Rio property include rooftop pool parties with world-renowned DJs, drag brunches, and collaborative nightlife programming with local promoters. Importantly, Schukraft emphasized that while the Rio location will offer the consistency of Trysts brand, minimalist luxury with a playful twist, it will also reflect the citys own vibrant culture.From Fire Island to Puerto Vallarta: Building Community Through HospitalityWhile Rio might be getting much of the buzz, Trysts Fire Island property has already made an impact this past summer. Schukraft described the revitalization of the legendary Blue Whale and its adjacent hotel as a passion project that has reconnected the community with its own history.One of the most celebrated revivals was the pool deck, once the beating heart of the Fire Island social scene but long neglected. With just a little lipstick, Schukraft and his team brought the energy back, and are planning a full renovation for next season.Each Tryst property, Schukraft noted, draws from its surrounding queer community. In Puerto Vallarta, for instance, the decor includes lush, tropical landscaping from local botanical gardens and furniture built from natural materials, like a front desk carved from a tree trunk washed ashore in a tropical storm.Ten Properties, One PhilosophySchukraft has big plans for the Tryst brand, with 10 total hotel locations to be announced by the end of 2025, and a growing list of cities in the pipeline. When selecting new destinations, he explained, the criteria are always clear: the hotel must be in a top LGBTQ+ neighborhood, have strong cultural relevance, and allow for signature amenities like rooftop pools and drag brunches.Every room includes luxury touches and a nod to pleasure, yes, even wands in every bathroom, as Schukraft proudly shared. The goal is to combine elevated design with radical acceptance, a place where queer travelers dont have to ask for permission to be themselves.Beyond Hotels: Nightlife, Culture, and Whats NextIn addition to hotels, Tryst is expanding its footprint in nightlife. The brand recently took over the iconic Abbey in West Hollywood, and is preparing to open a new venue, CCO Puerto Rico, in San Juan before the end of the year.Additional projects are already underway in Puerto Vallarta, with updates expected soon, and even more cities on the horizon. While Schukraft remains tight-lipped about future announcements, he encouraged fans to keep an eye on the Tryst Hotels website and social channels for upcoming location reveals.The Tryst Experience: Queer, Curated, and Unapologetically YouWhether its a beachfront resort in Fire Island, a sprawling complex in Rio, or a boutique escape in Puerto Vallarta, every Tryst hotel is built on the same mission: to create inclusive, luxurious spaces for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.From drag brunches to rooftop nightlife, Tryst isnt just building hotels. Its redefining what queer hospitality looks like, one city at a time.Source

Demi Lovato is teasing her next single, and reminding us shes still here (as if we could forget). In a recent Instagram post, the Skyscraper singer is strutting around in glittery fishnets while previewing her brand-new single, Here All Night. In the clip, Lovato belts: Sweating on the dance floor under the lights to get over you. Ill be here all night, over a throbbing, electronic beat that screams club anthem. Honestly, were mesmerized. Well be here all night too. Back to Pop PowerLovato has officially declared her return to the pop scene, and shes doing it loud and proud. Back in August, she released Fast, the first single off her upcoming album. The track not only landed at No. 8 on Billboards Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart, but also reminded fans she can serve both vocals and viral culture. The music video gave nods to iconic Lovato moments, from Disney knees to that infamous favorite dish moment (yes, were talking about a mug).And if you thought her nostalgia era was over, think again. Just recently, Lovato hopped onstage with Joe Jonas during the Jonas Brothers JONAS20 tour to belt out their iconic Camp Rock duet This Is Me, and Gotta Find You, sending longtime fans (and Disney adults) into full meltdown mode.The Next EraNow, Lovato is ready to keep the momentum going. If Fast was the ignition, this latest single feels like the gas pedalpromising pure club music realness and a sweaty, neon-lit soundtrack to heartbreak.Source

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