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The importance of wearing a facemask during the ongoing pandemic can't be overstated: it is key to keeping ourselves and other people safe. As per the CDC, face coverings act as a "simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and onto other people when the…
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Pope Francis has informed the parents of LGBTQ+ children that God loves them, regardless of their sexuality or gender identity. Per a report by Pink News, his Holiness met with the Tenda di Gionata, an Italian LGBTQ+ Christian support group, consisting of around 40 mothers and fathers, at the Vatican…
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The LGBTQ+ community has taken huge steps towards increased representation in recent years, but unfortunately, not everyone has gotten the memo. Now, the first lesbian elected in North Dakota has perfectly shut down a man's opposition to the Pride flag at a council meeting. The meeting was held to give…
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Growing up is tough, and many of us felt "different" more than once during our formative years, but this is especially the case for LGBTQ+ children. That is why Jennifer Leja, a 7th and 8th-grade teacher in the Washoe County School District in Nevada, is fighting back against a new…
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An Italian couple who have a real-life Romeo and Juliet love story are now getting married after they met while singing on their balconies during the pandemic. Michele D'Alpaos, 38, and Paola Agnelli, 40, fell in love six months ago during Italy's strict two-week coronavirus lockdown, which prevented them from…
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Social media is a pretty handy tool to use if you're ever in need of an opinion or two or three... or multiple even. Say you've found something a little unsightly in your home, and have no idea how it came to be there; you can simply send out a…
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If you're a cat or dog lover, then chances are you've gotten your hand on some cool pet merchandise in your time. I'm talking anything from cute little doggie ponchos to giant cat face-imprinted cushions. I mean, let's face it - our little four-legged companions are the pride and joy…
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In this modern age of rapidly evolving technology, we tend to trust that our household appliances do exactly what they're programmed to. Why do the washing up manually when you can simply pop your grimy kitchen items in the dishwasher? And why spend ages washing your clothes by hand when…
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It's no secret that a person's upbringing can have a huge influence on who they become as an adult, and sometimes, people don't come into their own until they've flown the nest. Now, people are sharing their transformations on social media after moving out of their "conservative" households. The trend…
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For many of us, our wedding day is the happiest day of our lives, and an opportunity t0 celebrate the bond we share with the person we love most in this world. Sadly, however, some couples never get the chance to stand at the altar together. Mackenzie Coulter was one…
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A Muslim teenager was reportedly left in tears after being disqualified from a high school volleyball game for wearing a hijab, according to the Independent. Fourteen-year-old Najah Aqeel was banned from competing with her peers by a referee, who cited a break in "uniform rules". The referee told Najah, a…
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Halloween is likely to feel a little different to most years in 2020, as most things surely have. Due to vital social distancing measures, many of our traditional hobbies and holidays have been rendered obsolete or impractical, meaning we've all had to figure out new ways to keep ourselves entertained.…
