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‘The cult of Saint Sebastian’: How a brutally tortured 3rd-Century saint became a gay icon
Loaded and emotive, the term “gay icon” is often applied to resilient female celebrities like Judy Garland (embattled), Cher (high camp) and Madonna (tireless).
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20260623-how-3rd-century-saint-sebastian-became-a-gay-icon
Sandwiches, Brownies, Icy Punch: This Is the Picnic Spread of Your Dreams
In an ideal world, the word picnic evokes wicker and gingham, cucumber sandwiches and glass pitchers of iced tea, all backlit by golden hour sunshine.
https://cooking.nytimes.com/article/picnic-planning-mistakes
The risk of a ‘super’ El Niño is rising. Here’s what it means for North America
The El Niño global weather phenomenon is likely to be particularly intense this year, scientists warn. If so North America may face extreme weather, higher food prices and greater health risks.
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260622-what-a-super-el-nino-means-for-north-america
A deep dive on Trump’s struggle to fix the Reflecting Pool
The Reflecting Pool is 2,030 feet long, 30 inches deep at its deepest, and President Donald Trump has been mired in it since he embarked on his controversial renovation of the iconic landmark on the National Mall.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/deep-dive-trumps-struggle-fix-reflecting-pool-rcna351229

So how much did Trump make from crypto last year?
July 1, 2026
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The White House insists the president’s activities in the crypto industry do not amount to a conflict of interest – but critics claim that his actions could endanger national security and lead to corruption.
https://news.sky.com/story/revealed-how-much-donald-trump-made-from-crypto-last-year-13559392
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