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Trans person killed, another wounded in Peshawar shootingJustice Department seeks to keep transgender troops blocked while it prepares Supreme Court appealPolice fatally shoot armed man after gunfire outside Asheville gay barTwo men killed in separate ICE shootings in Texas and Maine prompt calls for investigationNoem family split reported as Kristi Noem said to be preparing for divorceAnn Widdecombe, former Conservative minister and longtime opponent of LGBTQ+ equality, has died aged 78Trans person killed, another wounded in Peshawar shootingJustice Department seeks to keep transgender troops blocked while it prepares Supreme Court appealPolice fatally shoot armed man after gunfire outside Asheville gay barTwo men killed in separate ICE shootings in Texas and Maine prompt calls for investigationNoem family split reported as Kristi Noem said to be preparing for divorceAnn Widdecombe, former Conservative minister and longtime opponent of LGBTQ+ equality, has died aged 78

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Heated Rivalry Sparks Real-Life Coming Out

Sports · January 19, 2026

Heated Rivalry Sparks Real-Life Coming Out

A gay hockey player came out inspired by Heated Rivalry — and the response went viral. 🏒🌈 Jesse Kortuem says it’s been “overwhelming” in the best way, and he posted for every closeted Shane and Ilya still out there feeling alone. 💖

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