In a ceremony held in Missoula on Saturday, Montana Representative Zooey Zephyr, who was the first transgender woman elected to the state legislature, wed writer and activist Erin Reed. Zephyr said, "What a perfect wedding, my love," on social media on Tuesday. "Every moment of that day will always be engraved in my heart. And the core of all I do will be my commitments, which range from offering you tender love to becoming a good mother to our boy." Sarah Kate Ellis, president and CEO of GLAAD, an LGBTQ media advocacy group, officiated the wedding, which was set to a string quartet's performance of "Such Great Heights" by The Postal Service. In her email, Reedwrote, "I opened my book and let my heart spill out when it came time for my vows." "I talked about all the reasons I adore Zooey, ...

Washington As rank-and-file lawmakers preferred a more senior member of the party's caucus to challenge the second Trump administration rather than a young progressive star, Virginia Representative Gerry Connolly defeated New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez on Tuesday in the race to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. According to a lawmaker present, the secret-ballot vote in a closed-door Democratic caucus meeting was 131 to 84. Connolly informed reporters that the most qualified candidate had won after the voting. Once more, I believe that my colleagues were gauging their votes based on experience, seasonedness, reliability, ability, and track record of production. "I believe that won out," he remarked. Despite his recent health problems, Connolly stated ...

On Tuesday, a San Francisco jury found IT consultant Nima Momeni guilty of the 2023 stabbing death of tech executive Bob Lee, which sparked worries about the city's high rate of street crime but was actually the result of a personal argument. Momeni was convicted of murder in the second degree. Deliberations began on December 4 and a verdict was reached on Monday, but it was read out on Tuesday. Early on April 4, 2023, Lee, 43, the creator of the well-known money transfer app Cash App, was discovered stabbed close to downtown San Francisco. After being taken to a hospital, he passed away from his wounds. A dispatcher reported to the police that a man was screaming, yelling for aid, and saying, "Someone stabbed me," according to recordings. When Elon Musk of SpaceX wrote on social media fol...

A long time ago, I was employed as a retail employee in a sizable physical Lego store. Many of the numerous consumers that entered were searching for Lego presents to give to their loved ones. Regardless of who entered the store, we were able to locate a Lego kit that would suit their desires as a gift. This is due to Lego's extensive selection, which includes freeform brick sets, Disney Princess playboxes, copies of famous buildings, and much more. I've produced numerous gift guides for NBC Select since my time at the Lego shop ended years ago, and I've used both of those experiences to locate Lego gifts for a wide range of people of all ages. However, if delivery dates haven't already gone, be mindful that they are drawing near. See our guide to the finest last-minute gifts if you need a...

We don't always know the answers, but we have some folks on speed dial who do, so we're presenting to you our series FYI, in which experts discuss things like whether lip balm is terrible and how often to wash your hair. What's there not to adore about Ugg boots? They keep your feet toasty and comfortable throughout the chilly winter months and go well with a variety of clothes. They also fit those with wide or narrow feet and are incredibly comfy. The sole drawback of these boots? They are prone to get soiled, particularly if you wear them in sludge. Additionally, you cannot simply throw Uggs in the washing machine because they are made of suede. To put it another way, you must be cautious when cleaning them to avoid damaging them. To make sure you clean your Uggs as thoroughly as possibl...

The accused Gilgo Beach serial murderer was charged with murder again on Tuesday, increasing the total number of alleged victims to seven, all of whom were women who were killed close to New York City. According to court documents, a hair belonging to suspect Rex Heuermann's wife or daughter was discovered close to victim Valerie Mack's left wrist. Mack is 24 years old. Heuermann's estranged wife is not regarded as a suspect in any of these killings, and their daughter would have been four years old when Mack was killed. Prior to the discovery of her skeletal remains in November 2000, Mack was employed as an escort. According to authorities, Mack's killer sliced off her right leg, which bore a tattoo of her son's name. Prosecutors claim that notes discovered on the suspect's computer, refe...