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Long Before the Club Q Shooting, Colorado Springs Held a Dark Place in LGBTQ History

Long before the Nov. 19 shooting at an LGBTQ+ bar in Colorado Springs that killed five and injured at least 18, the city had a history as a flashpoint in American queer life. Located in the traditionally red El Paso

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The Inspiring True Story Behind Netflix’s The Swimmers

Film producers were lining up in 2016 to secure rights to the life story of professional swimmers Yusra and Sara Mardini, but the sisters turned down multiple offers. The siblings were known for their remarkable story of survival and heroism,

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Weary and Thirsty, World Cup Fans Try to Find Joy at a Complicated Tournament

Asked why he chose to stay on the MSC Poesia, one of three huge cruise liners currently docked in Doha for the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Australia fan Rob Maurich gives a straightforward reply: “Alcohol.” Liquor is heavily restricted in

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U.S. to detain Dominican sugar import amid accusations of forced labor

The U.S. government says it will detain all imports of sugar and related products made in the Dominican Republic by the country’s largest sugar producer amid allegations that it uses forced labor.

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Forget Electric Cars, The Future of Battery Technology is in Airplanes

Richard Wang is trying to bring lighter, more powerful batteries to the world. The best way to do that, he says, is by electrifying airplanes. Wang is the founder and CEO of battery startup Cuberg, which is trying to use

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Walmart shooting: Six people killed by manager at Chesapeake, Virginia, store; suspect also dead – CBS News

Walmart shooting: Six people killed by manager at Chesapeake, Virginia, store; suspect also dead  CBS News Gunman Opens Fire In Virginia Walmart, Killing At Least 7  TODAY The 7 things you need to know for Wednesday, November 23  The Washington Post Virginia and

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Colorado Springs shooting suspect to make first court appearance – The Guardian US

Colorado Springs shooting suspect to make first court appearance  The Guardian US Colorado mass shooting: Liberal media blame Republicans for tragedy over LGBTQ rhetoric  Fox News LGBTQ+ community in southeastern Colorado advocates for more resources  Denver7 – The Denver Channel Editorial: We’re looking

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Georgia Supreme Court allows early voting on post-holiday Saturday – CNN

Georgia Supreme Court allows early voting on post-holiday Saturday  CNN Georgia Supreme Court allows early voting Saturday in US Senate runoff election  Fox News Georgia Supreme Court upholds Saturday early voting ruling  11Alive Republicans ask Georgia high court to halt Saturday voting in

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European Parliament website ‘under a sophisticated cyberattack’

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola says the legislature’s web site has come under a Russian cyberattack only hours after it overwhelmingly backed a resolution calling Russia a state sponsor of terrorism.

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