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BULBOACA, Moldova (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s relentless pursuit of more political and security support from NATO received a warm welcome but no concrete commitments Thursday during a sprawling summit where nearly all European leaders had gathered to condemn Russia and Belarus uninvited. . Almost hoarse from rallying support for his nation week after week, Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to neighboring Moldova that ended up being the centerpiece of an event designed to quell regional conflicts and strengthen Europe’s unity in the face of Russian war After a day of talks in a stately country cellar, Zelenskyy said…

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden’s administration has barred U.S. military bases from hosting drag shows after criticism from some Republicans, amid a broader push in conservative-led states that have to target LGBTQ+ celebrations. Hosting drag shows is “inconsistent with regulations on the use of (Department of Defense) resources,” Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said in a statement Thursday. At least one show was canceled as a result. Organizers of an event at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada canceled a drag show scheduled for Pride Month, which began Thursday, according to a Facebook post cited by Fox News. In his…

A Department of Defense-wide ban on drag shows on military bases has resulted in the cancellation of at least two events that were planned for Pride Month and had been approved in advance by base officials , two defense officials confirmed to Military.com. Shows at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada and Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany were canceled, attendees and defense officials confirmed. The two officials told Military.com that the cancellations were part of a direction from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin that the drag shows, which have become a target of the political right, not be stay at…

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UPDATE (31/5/2023 14:45): The subject has been located, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 82-year-old man who was last seen in McCurtain County Wednesday morning, according to OHP Troopers. Troopers say 82-year-old Donald Hamm was last seen at the address of 986 Beargrass Trail in Ringold, Oklahoma. Authorities say Hamm is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs around 170 pounds. Hamm also has gray hair and brown eyes. Authorities say Hamm suffered from dementia and may have a three-legged black and white dog with him. This is breaking news, please…

FULTON COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) – A shooting in Fulton County that left one person dead is currently under investigation. Sheriff Jake Smith told K8 News that deputies responded to that shooting near Glencoe on Wednesday, May 31. He said Brandon Chrisco, 27, had at least one gunshot wound. Chrisco was pronounced dead at the scene by the county coroner. Smith said a suspect was taken into custody, but no charges have been filed. K8 News will continue to follow this developing story for new details. BREAKING: Fulton County Sheriff Jake Smith said deputies responded May 31 to reports of a…

For free real-time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox, sign up for our breaking news emails Sign up to our free emails for breaking news A Florida federal jury on Thursday awarded $63.5 million to a pair of businessmen who claimed a Miami city commissioner used his office to harass them after they supported the political opponent of commissioner Miami City Commissioner Joe Carollo was found civilly liable in federal court in Fort Lauderdale for violating the First Amendment rights of Little Havana business owners William Fuller and Martin Pinilla. The six-member jury awarded $8.6 million in compensatory…

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – Advocates for Charleston’s gay and queer community say they’re excited about big plans and events this Pride month, despite what they say felt like an attack on the community by state legislators this session. Chase Glenn is the director of Alliance For Full Acceptance. The North Charleston-based advocacy group does a lot of lobbying in the statehouse for and against certain bills that deal with gay, queer and transgender people. “This year, there were 19 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in our statehouse here in South Carolina,” says Glenn. The bill spawned in both the South Carolina House…