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Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr., 25, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the killing of University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee, whose disappearance in 2022 drew national concern and prompted a years‑long investigation. Herrington entered a guilty plea to second‑degree murder and tampering with evidence

Lesbian singer-songwriter and activist Brandi Carlile has said she is “heartbroken and angry for Minnesota”, as she announced new funding to support people held in immigration detention and urged communities to stand together against what she described as a growing climate of hate. In a statement released on social media,

Bad Bunny is set to make a powerful cultural statement at the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show, with exclusive reports revealing that the global superstar plans to wear a boundary‑pushing outfit in tribute to Puerto Rican queer icons and generations of drag, resistance and artistic rebellion. According to sources

The long‑running Tucson Pride Festival, one of the oldest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the United States, has been cancelled following the decision of its governing board to dissolve the organisation entirely. The event, which had been scheduled for 21 February 2026, will no longer go ahead after what board members