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NBC announced it will no longer air properties associated with Donald Trump, including the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants, as well as the long-running reality show The Celebrity Apprentice.

The decision comes in the wake of Trump making what NBC deemed “derogatory statements” about Mexican immigrants.

Trump’s properties had already been dropped by Univision, and that company’s employees had been told not to patronize Trump-owned businesses while traveling.

“When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending the best,” Trump said on June 16 when announcing his candidacy for president. “They’re sending people that have lots of problems and they’re bringing those problems. They’re bringing drugs, they’re bringing crime. They’re rapists and some, I assume, are good people, but I speak to border guards and they’re telling us what we’re getting.”

“Due to the recent derogatory statements by Donald Trump regarding immigrants, NBCUniversal is ending its business relationship with Mr. Trump. At NBC, respect and dignity for all people are cornerstones of our values,” NBC said in a statement.

Growing up in north Scarborough, he was bullied and called names such as “art fag” and “gay boy.”

He came to lead a double life, with one group of straight friends and another of gay friends. The two never mixed. When he broached the topic of his sexual orientation with his mother, she cried and expressed worry for his future in an intolerant society.

David Furnish came of age in Toronto at a time when homophobia was rampant and homosexuality repressed. It took a move across the pond to England for him to come out of the closet.

Today, as chair of the Elton John AIDS Foundation and husband of the famed musician, Furnish, 52, couldn’t be more comfortable in his own skin.

This weekend he returns to his hometown — which has since evolved into one of the most gay-friendly jurisdictions in the world — to lead the Pride Parade as grand marshal.
继续阅读Pride grand marshal David Furnish reflects on growing up gay in a very different Toronto

A move by budget carriers to charge for check-in baggage was on Saturday rejected by the government which was not in favour of putting this burden on the passengers.

Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma said the airlines concerned had approached the aviation regulator Director General of Civil Aviation(DGCA) for its nod for their proposal but the government has not accepted the request.

“We have got the proposal from low-cost flights to charge for check-in baggage. We have rejected it and there will be no consideration at the Aviation Ministry level. We will not want to put this burden on passengers,” Sharma said.
继续阅读No charging check-in baggage: Govt on budget airlines’ move

A 30-year-old passenger on board a Lion Air flight from Don Mueang airport to Hat Yai was apprehended by three police officers as he tried to open an emergency exit of the plane while it was airborne in a bud to commit suicide.

The bizarre incident happened Wednesday but was revealed yesterday by Klong Hoi Khong police in Hat Yai.
继续阅读Airborne suicide prevented on Boeing 737 plane to Hat Yai

The White House on Friday night is splashed with rainbow-colored lights to celebrate a Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage around the country.

The light display capped a day of jubilation over the decision at the executive mansion.

President Obama hailed the ruling Friday morning, saying in the Rose Garden justice has arrived “like a thunderbolt” for gay and lesbian couples.

“Today, we can say in no uncertain terms that we have made our union a little more perfect,” Obama said.

Before that, the president tweeted using the hashtag “#LoveWins.” White House account changed its logo to an image of the White House seal covered in rainbow colors, bearing a resemblance to the actual building’s appearance Friday evening.

White House aides gathered on the North Lawn on Friday evening to view the lights, and over 100 onlookers watched from Pennsylvania Avenue.