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Giants Players Spark Debate Over Pride Night

June 19, 2026

A few Giants players decided not to wear the team’s rainbow cap for Pride Night. Three of them added a Bible verse that talks about rainbows to their hats. The team said baseball is for everyone, but they did not answer more questions from reporters. A bar called Hi Tops in the Castro has bee

entertainment

Community Pride Festival Brings Music, Art and Unity to Blue Hill

June 19, 2026

Blue Hill is set to host a full week of celebrations that welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds. The festivities start on Saturday, June 20, with a gathering that mixes faith, creativity and music. Everyone is invited to join in the events, all free of charge. The opening ceremony takes place

opinion

HIV and Pride: Why the Fight Still Matters

June 19, 2026

The city of San Diego once hosted a big Pride parade that brought people together. A local leader spoke about the power of unity among LGBTQ folks. That message resonated with someone who has lived with HIV for 25 years and has worked in the field for three decades. In 2006, a group of acti

sports

New York’s Big Day: Knicks Fans and Stars Celebrate a Long-Awaited Win

June 19, 2026

Thousands lined the streets of Lower Manhattan yesterday, waving flags and cheering as a parade rolled past. The occasion? A basketball team’s first championship in over half a century. Among the crowd were familiar faces—singers, actors, even a certain masked vigilante from Gotham. The energy was e

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Knicks parade brings out bold fashion statements from stars

June 19, 2026

New York City turned orange and blue into the unofficial colors of victory during the Knicks’ championship parade. Celebrities showed up in their most creative Knicks gear, blending personal style with team spirit. Some went for matching sets, like Mariska Hargitay’s orange pants paired with a Broad

politics

South Korea’s President Keeps Trump’s Pen and a Golf Plan

June 18, 2026

Lee Jae‑myung, who attended the G7 meeting in France as a partner country guest, left the event with an unusual souvenir: a pen once used by U. S. President Donald Trump. The gift was exchanged after a long dinner discussion where the two leaders talked about peace on the Korean peninsula and streng

lifestyle

A Farm, a Rainbow, and Two Men Who Loved the Soil

June 17, 2026

The sign on U. S. 301 in King George County is bright and clear: “Gardening Gays Farm. ” It looks like a normal farm sign, but the story behind it is unusual. Two men, Dragan and Kevin, grew up in different places. Dragan was raised on a farm in Croatia and promised himself he would never work on a

celebrities

Messi: Roots, Faith and National Pride

June 17, 2026

Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini entered the world on 24 June 1987 in Rosario, a modest Argentine city famed for its love of football. His first steps on the pitch were taken on dusty streets, long before he became a household name. Rosario shaped his early life: school days were paired with growin

celebrities

Football star with mixed heritage stepping into a new league

June 17, 2026

Antoine Griezmann might be known for his sharp footwork on the pitch, but his off-field story is just as layered. Born in Mcon, France, in 1991, he grew up balancing two distinct family traditions—his German grandfather from Hesse and Münster, and his Portuguese grandmother who worked in a hospital.

sports

Fight Night Surprise: Trash Talk Overshadows UFC’s Big Moment in DC

June 17, 2026

The UFC threw its first-ever main card where every fight ended by knockout or technical knockout, turning its Freedom 250 event in Washington into a loud celebration of flashy finishes and surprise wins. The biggest upset came when Justin Gaethje snatched the lightweight title from the number two fi