Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign has come under fire for a video released last week that appears to be an attempt to appeal to the LGBTQ+ community. The video features clips of former President Donald Trump expressing his support for the LGBTQ+ community, as well as images of DeSantis, shirtless, muscular men, and thumping background music. Critics have argued that the video is an attempt to appeal to the LGBTQ+ community while simultaneously trying to limit their rights, sparking a debate over DeSantis' true intentions.
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Log Cabin Republicans, the country's largest LGBT conservative organization, has criticized a video shared by "DeSantis War Room" associated with the 2024 presidential hopeful for its "homophobic" content and for using the former president's support of the LGBTQ+ community as a way to attack him. The group argued that DeSantis' efforts to pass anti-LGBTQ legislation could alienate swing-state and younger voters, and urged him to refrain from using LGBTQ+ Americans as a political tool.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has announced a temporary limit on the number of tweets users can read daily in order to address "extreme levels of data scraping & system manipulation". Verified accounts are limited to 6,000 posts a day and unverified accounts to 300 posts a day. This is the latest widespread outage since Musk acquired the social media site late last year, and reactions to the change have been mixed.
Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., passed away on Thursday at the age of 98. For decades, Farris worked with her brother's widow, Coretta Scott King, to preserve and promote his legacy, and was remembered by her family and friends as a passionate advocate for civil rights and social justice. Her legacy will live on through her work to preserve and promote the legacy of her brother, Martin Luther King Jr.
Ryan Mallett, the head football coach for the White Hall School District in Arkansas, has passed away at the age of 35. The NFL and Mallett's former teams have shared their condolences, remembering his family, team, students, fellow coaches, and the White Hall School District staff in their prayers. Mallett had played for the New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans during his career, and was a beloved coach and educator.
Ryan Seacrest has been announced as the new host of "Wheel of Fortune" after the current host, Pat Sajak, retires at the end of the upcoming 41st season. Seacrest expressed his excitement for the opportunity, paying tribute to Sajak's "legendary" career as the longest-running game show host in history. The 41st season of the show is set to begin airing in September 2021, with Seacrest taking over in 2024.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was recently tricked into sharing a satirical news article about country music star Garth Brooks, which claimed he was booed off the stage at a fictitious event. The article sparked criticism from some, who accused the governor of attempting to spread false information. The incident serves as a reminder to be careful when sharing news stories, and to always do research to make sure the information is accurate.
Last week, the Republican Study Committee released a 167-page document proposing changes to Social Security and Medicare, including privatization of Medicare and adjustments to the retirement age for future retirees. The White House has rejected the proposal, while Senator Rick Scott is considering a run for the White House despite receiving little support on Twitter.