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Both candidates to become Britain’s prime minister significantly hardened their position on any potential Brexit deal on Monday, saying the previously-agreed Northern Ireland backstop was “dead.” Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt said they wouldn’t consider it in any deal they negotiate with the EU, not even if it was time-limited. It means both candidates on the race, which will be decided on July 23, are edging further towards a no-deal Brexit. Brussels has repeatedly ruled out renegotiating the withdrawal agreement it...

(Reuters) - A U.S. congressional committee on Monday sought records from Education Secretary Betsy Devos relating to her use of private email accounts, expanding an investigation into how President Donald Trump’s top aides use unofficial messaging services to conduct government affairs. U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings, the Democratic chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, sent a letter to DeVos requesting copies of all messages relating to official government business she sent or received from private email accounts...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, the front-runner in the Democratic presidential race, unveiled a healthcare plan on Monday estimated to cost $750 billion and paid for partly by higher tax rates for the wealthy and doubled tax rates on capital gains. “The Biden plan to protect and build on the Affordable Care Act” seeks to strengthen the signature healthcare plan, popularly known as Obamacare, enacted under former Democratic President Barack Obama. Biden was Obama’s vice...

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand rolled through Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan last week on a bus emblazoned with “He broke it, we’ll fix it,” as part of a campaign tour highlighting what she called President Donald Trump’s “broken promises” to the region. Gillibrand told laid-off auto workers in Youngstown, Ohio, and healthcare workers in Pittsburgh she would repair the damage of Trump’s presidency if voters choose her as the Democratic nominee to take him on in...

SAN JUAN (Reuters) - Two of Puerto Rico’s top government officials resigned on Saturday following the publication of a bombshell group chat in which Governor Ricardo Rossello and his closest allies exchanged controversial messages that have led to widespread calls for Rossello to also step down. The political turmoil comes at a critical stage in the U.S. commonwealth’s historic bankruptcy and as its officials seek billions of dollars in funding from the federal government for healthcare and for...

The Albert Kennedy Trust has commemorated its 30th anniversary with an event held at the Speaker’s House. During the event, attendees heard speeches from ambassadors for the charity, Robyn and Edmond, and another patron Simon Callow. Attendees were also treated to a rendition of Happy Birthday, played on the Speaker’s piano, by another patron of the charity, Dan Gillespie Sells. As part of their 30th anniversary, the Albert Kennedy Trust also worked on a small video with students and lecturers at...

(Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana - whose campaign has been dogged by accusations of systemic racism in his city as he struggles to gain support from African-American voters - on Thursday announced a plan to battle racial inequality in America. Buttigieg, who is white and has seen issues of race flare up in South Bend after the fatal shooting of a black man by a white police officer last month, unveiled...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In four hours of debate among Democratic contenders for the U.S. presidency, the word “deficit” was never uttered and the government’s debt was mentioned only once. The reality is that Democrats are reluctant to make a campaign issue out of one of America’s most vexing problems — the ballooning annual budget deficits and overall debt under President Donald Trump. That’s because some of their most popular policies going into the 2020 election would present...

Men’s fashion brand Suitsupply is supporting same-sex love with its new Spring/Summer line. Suitsupply, which is a global brand founded in 2000 by Amsterdam resident Fokke de Jong, has revealed its Spring/Summer 2018 line. The collection includes linen cotton blended suits, checked jackets, lightweight bombers, and soft colors to better reflect the warmer seasons. But what you’re all here for isn’t just the clothing, but the campaign that’s marketing them. That’s right, with the new clothes comes a new campaign that...

A series of videos are circulating promoting anti-gay gospel from a group of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The videos, which are homophobic in nature, are set to be shown at the “Be Courageous!” Convention for JWs which teach to stand up against members of the LGBTQ community—because the bible tells you so. The videos have been leaked and are now circulating and causing fear and disappointment that the millions of people who will watch these videos are being told that intolerance toward...

Democratic Pennsylvania Rep Brian Sims asked his partner Brandon McMullin to appear in new photos for his campaign. And though that may seem like sweet, simple thing to do. It's actually both noteworthy, and sends quite a powerful message. Sims explains on Facebook: Before I first ran for office, among the prevailing advice I often heard about LGBT candidates is that they should avoid including their spouses in campaign literature. The exact phrasing may have varied a bit, but in the end...

Incredible short films will air on Channel 4 Pride In London will air its first ever TV adverts on Channel 4 this summer for a trailblazing new campaign. As part of a special partnership between the two organizations, the short films will focus on once-homophobic relatives of LGBTIs, voicing their regret over the loss of their relationship. They will air to coincide with the festival, taking place from 24 June until 6 July. To watch the videos, scroll down through this article. They’ll...

Garçon Model truly is the gift that keeps on giving… The stylish underwear brand have helped satiate out thirst on many occasions, serving up a consistent flow of beautiful guys to show off their stylish wares, and we’re sure you’ll agree their latest offering is a treat for the eyes. For their new spring/summer campaign, Garçon have enlisted the help of real-life same-sex couple Dave and AJ to model their bright and colourful range of Elite Sport briefs, boxers and jockstraps. Check...

There is a new heartwarming ad campaign by the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ). “We’re aiming to highlight what is a gesture that is difficult for many in the LGBTI community and turn it into a celebration of love and by asking people to ‘hold tight,’ when they feel like letting go,” officials wrote in a blog post on ANZ’s website. Scroll down to see the ad here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE8YLs-_SR8 Source