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MILWAUKEE — When former President Trump walked up to former Fire Chief Cory Comperatore’s gear and kissed his helmet during his speech at the Republican National Convention Thursday night, eagle-eyed observers may have noticed a small, odd detail: Comperatore’s name was misspelled on his firefighter’s jacket.This error is not the fault of the Trump campaign, and it’s not new: It was made years ago, and Comperatore chose to let it remain.The Buffalo Township Fire Department, where Comperatore served as chief, took a clear stance earlier this week.”The name on his jacket was spelled incorrectly a few years ago but Corey…
Los Angeles queer film fans are feeling the summer void left by the beloved Outfest, which suspended its program last year due to financial issues and staff layoffs and has yet to resume. But a new film series called Queer Rhapsody is looking to fill the void at five venues from July 19-28. It will be curated by the UCLA Film and Television Archive and one of Outfest’s former owners. Though it’s not just aiming to replace the 40-year tradition of Los Angeles’ oldest film festival. Moreover, Queer Rhapsody is explicitly a series, not a festival. Focusing on liberation stories…
Last week, a thief made a mistake: He wore a work T-shirt while stealing plants in South City. Prosecutors yesterday charged Daniel Cotler, 42, with felony theft. According to the indictment, the Belleville, Illinois, native stole three plants valued at more than $750 from an address in the Marin Villas area two Mondays ago. Police and prosecutors received some cooperation in the case from both the woman whose plants were stolen and the city’s LGBTQ community. Sarah Ulrich said plants have been stolen multiple times from outside her home in the last week: A row of caladiums was stolen on…
A honeybee (left) and a hornet (Photo by Shutterstock) The buzzing of insects you hear in your ears can come from a variety of sources, from mosquitoes and flies to bees and wasps. If you’re hearing the buzzing of a bee or wasp, there are two common causes that can cause confusion. It’s easy to confuse bees and wasps because they look similar and are often found in the same places and spaces, but there are a few ways to tell them apart based on their appearance. One key identifying feature is the lack of a “waist” or waist. According…
Handelskade district of Willemstad, the capital of Curacao. Wikimedia Commons/Matthew T. Rader Sign up for the Gay City News email newsletter to get news, updates and local information delivered straight to your inbox. This month, the global movement towards recognising the rights of LGBTQ couples continued around the world, with the Dutch Supreme Court ordering the legalisation of same-sex marriage in the Caribbean islands of Aruba and Curacao and South Korea’s Supreme Court ruling in favour of health insurance coverage for same-sex couples. The Dutch Supreme Court’s ruling upheld an earlier ruling by the Joint Court of Justice of Aruba,…
This was a mistake made by the manufacturer several years ago, and Corey never fixed it.Source: Getty ImagesOne of the most tragic events that occurred during the assassination attempt on President Trump was the death of firefighter Corey Comperatore, who died trying to protect his family from gunfire. At the 2024 Republican National Convention, Comperatore’s turnout gear was propped up on the stage, but something went wrong and his sacrifice was honored.Article continues below adIt didn’t take long for people on social media to notice the obvious mistake. Why was Corey Comperatore’s name spelled incorrectly on his jacket? Here’s what…
Friday, July 19 “Center Aging Friday Tea Time” will be held on Zoom at 2pm. This is a social time for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of their choice. For more information, please email us. [email protected]. Go Gay DC will host an “LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour” at 7pm at Puro Gusto. This event is a great way to make new friends, network professionally, share ideas, and build community. The event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite. Saturday, July 20 Go Gay DC will host an “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11am at Freddie’s…
“Comperatore” misspelled on firefighter gear during President Trump’s Republican National Convention speech… It’s always been that way. July 19, 2024 7:29am PST Donald Trump’s tribute to firefighter Cory Comperatore, who was killed in an assassination attempt, at the Republican National Convention featured him in his turnout gear and a major typographical error … he misspelled the hero’s name, but that’s not the Republican National Convention’s fault. In his first public speech since being shot in the ear, the former president paid tribute to Corey, who died shielding his family from a hail of bullets. During the memorial, Trump stood holding…
Final Fantasy XIV has always had a large selection of glamours to choose from, but with the introduction of Dawntrail, that number has increased significantly. Thanks to the graphical update, these outfits are more beautiful and detailed than ever before. While some glamours are no doubt reused, there are also glamours that are entirely unique to this expansion. One such outfit feels like it’s straight out of Cyberpunk 2077. The gear set is reminiscent of the outfit V wears in all promotional materials: an open jacket fastened with neon lights and a dark shirt underneath. It has unique lettering on…
Patagonia Prime Day is over, but you can still get Patagonia deals at the same deep discounts they did during Prime Day. Interestingly, most of the best deals we found can be purchased directly from Patagonia rather than Amazon, so it looks like Patagonia is going all out this year. Either way, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite Patagonia deals and posted them below, including both clothing and gear, so be sure to check them all out. Best Patagonia Clothing Sale Patagonia makes some of the best jackets around, whether you’re looking for the best waterproof jacket or a…