Resurfaced May 2023 remarks in which James Talarico praised Texas drag queens have drawn Republican criticism as the contested Texas Senate race and legal fights over SB12 intensify.
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Resurfaced May 2023 remarks in which James Talarico praised Texas drag queens have drawn Republican criticism as the contested Texas Senate race and legal fights over SB12 intensify.
Jimmy Kimmel made a July 3 cameo on Larry David’s HBO satire, appearing in a colonial-era scene that included the line “Come on, that could never happen.” The brief appearance has reignited debate given Kimmel’s recent controversies and political pushback.
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BBC Sport reports Oliver Glasner has been appointed Nottingham Forest head coach, replacing Vitor Pereira. The move makes Glasner the club’s fifth manager in a year as Forest seek stability.
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