GAY NEWS & POLITICS

Disappearing Acts: What's Happening to Gay Bars? Ever wondered what happened to the bustling nightlife at gay bars during the pandemic? Why are there fewer leather jackets and more mixed crowds sipping cosmos lately? And, hold on, did the lesbian bars just do a superhero landing in the bar scene? Let's dive into the juicy details from a study by the NIH titled, "The Changing Mix of Gay Bar Subtypes after COVID-19 Restrictions in the United States, 2017 to 2023".

"Stranger Things" Happen When You Mix Noah Schnapp and Politics The Instagram Oopsy-Daisy : Picture this - Noah Schnapp, our beloved "Stranger Things" kiddo, casually chilling in a coffee shop with friends. They're passing around stickers saying "Hamas is Isis" and "Zionism is Sexy." Like, whoa, right? Did anyone expect a political plot twist in his Instagram story? Nope! But here we are. It's like an episode of "Stranger Things," but with more politics and less Demogorgo. Team Schnapp or Team Facepalm? Following a Hamas attack on Israel, Noah goes full-on keyboard warrior, declaring on TikTok that "You either stand with Israel or you stand with terrorism." Cue the internet explosion! Fans are split – some are Team Schnapp, while others are Team Facepalm, questioning the timing of his fiery statement. Boycott Buzz : The Stranger Things fandom is in a tizzy! A chunk of fans are so not cool with Noah's stance that they're calling for a boycott of Season 5. Wait, what? No more Will Byers? Say it ain't so! As of now, Netflix is keeping mum on whether our curly-haired friend will face the Upside Down or the exit door from the show.

Ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., wondering if sheep-counting is an Olympic sport? Or perhaps, pondering over life's greatest mysteries, like why fridge lights turn off when you close the door? Maybe even considering if your neighbor's cat knows more about the universe than you? Welcome to the world of insomnia, where sleep is as elusive as a straightforward answer from a politician. Let's delve into the life of Jamie, a charismatic event planner living in the heart of New York City. His job, organizing lavish parties, is as glamorous as it is stressful. But when the music fades and the guests leave, Jamie's real challenge begins - facing the silence of his own bedroom. He represents the one in 10 adults grappling with chronic insomnia , a relentless cycle of sleepless nights lasting months, or even years.