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Business Insider.Only 46% of Republicans now support allowing same-sex couples to marry, and only 40% believe such relationships are morally acceptable.According to Gallup’s Values and Beliefs poll, 69% of Americans support allowing same-sex nuptials, just slightly below the record high of 71% in 2022 and 2023. Support has declined slightly among Democrats and political independents, dropping from 87% to 84% among the first group and from 77% to 74% in the latter group.The poll, conducted from May 1-23, 2024, finds that almost two-thirds of Americans believe same-sex relations are morally acceptable — a drop from 2022, when 71% responded in the affirmative.Two years ago, 85% of Democrats and 72% of independents felt same-sex relations were morally acceptable.

“Contemporary Art Underground: MTA Arts & Design New York” (Monacelli, out now). It highlights more than 100 of the MTA’s newest commissions — mostly constructed with mosaics or larger pieces of metal or glass — added to the transit system from 2015 to 2023. Wanna check a few out? Grab your Metrocard and take one of these (mostly) subterranean sight-seeing tours mapped out by The Post with the aid of the new book.

joining the royal family for King Charles’ birthday celebrations on the Buckingham Palace balcony.And even though her brief return to the spotlight took a toll on her health, it’s reported that the mom of three is looking to make a similar appearance at next month’s Wimbledon tennis championships.“Her treatment is ongoing, and will be for the next few months, but I understand she would like to visit the Wimbledon tennis tournament — she is a patron — if she feels up to it,” royal expert Emily Andrews told Grazia magazine.Andrews added that Middleton is experiencing “good and bad days” as she continues her cancer treatment.Princess Catherine is no stranger to attending the annual tennis championships.In addition to being a patron, Middleton is also an avid tennis fan and has been watching matches in the royal box on the center court.Earlier this month, the Chair of the All England Club — which hosts the annual grass court tournament — spoke out about speculation over Middleton’s attendance.“Our priority is clearly that our Patron has the time to recover and we’re certainly not going to add any additional pressure on her recovery by speculating on her attendance at this year’s Championships,” Deborah Jevans said in a media briefing.Addressing rumors on who will be presenting the trophies to the finalists on July 13 and 14, Jevans said that no decisions have been made as of yet.“And when it comes to the presentation ceremony, as in previous years, we will announce those that are going to be a part of that ceremony on the morning of the finals, so nothing has changed in that regard,” she shared.Kensington Palace declined to comment.As patron, Princess Catherine typically attends the men’s and women’s finals and presents the

“Podcrushed” podcast earlier this month, the “We Can’t Be Friends” hitmaker, 31, recalled telling a group of kids during a Q&A that she was interested in sitting down with Dahmer — who famously killed and dismembered 17 men between 1978 and 1991.The surprising revelation shocked the loved ones of Tony Hughes, who was last seen in 1991. “To me, it seems like she’s sick in her mind.

In the hours after the UK’s first TV election debate this month, the two main political parties turned to the same device to hero their leaders. The Conservative Party filmed two cabinet members watching the debate, sipping wine, and lauding their boss Rishi Sunak. Labour put the focus on voters, all of whom sat on their sofas heralding Keir Starmer. 

Isabelle Huppert has been announced as this year’s recipient of the Lumière Award at the 16th edition of the classic film-focused Lumière Festival in Lyon this fall.

The Bear are starting to come in, and it seems the highly anticipated series has gone downhill.The restaurant drama starring Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, among others, dished its third course yesterday. After sweeping the Emmys earlier this year, winning Best Comedy series and multiple acting awards, fans are eager to get their teeth into another season.However, the reviews are starting to pile in, and they’re not all as celebratory as fans might have expected.

Tenacious D have teamed up with nonprofit Rock The Vote for a series of US shows ahead of the presidential election later on this year.The rock duo, fronted by actor Jack Black, are set to play five shows in October, including dates in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania – all crucial ‘swing’ states that could help determine the results of the election.It’s not the first time Tenacious D have worked with Rock The Vote. In 2020, they released a cover of the song ‘Time Warp’, from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, with proceeds going to the organisation.

Fortnite update has added a much-requested feature to the online shooter: Reload Duos.Fortnite‘s new reload mode was launched June 22 and it gives players that feeling of the game when it first surged to popularity. This mode brings back the original map to the game with all of its first points of interest that made people fall in love with it. That means even Tilted Towers is in there.The problem was, this game mode only had squad queueing available.

Paul Heaton has looked back on his first-ever festival experience, and described what it was like to perform at Glastonbury before The Housemartins had their huge breakthrough with 1986 single ‘Happy Hour’.The frontman spoke to The Glastonbury Free Press following the gates opening for the 2024 edition yesterday (June 26). In the interview, he reflected on what it was like to perform at the Worthy Park site at the start of his career, and named the newer artists he would enlist for his dream festival line-up.“The Housemartins did Glastonbury back in 1986.

J.K. Rowling is set to be involved with the forthcoming Harry Potter television series, and some fans are not happy about it.The author of the best-selling fantasy series has received criticism in recent years for being outspoken in her controversial views about the transgender community.As a result, many Harry Potter fans have claimed that they won’t be supporting her future projects, including the upcoming television adaptation of the series, with many tweeting about boycotting the author altogether.Yesterday (June 26) it was announced that the series would have Succession duo Francesca Gardiner as its writer and showrunner, and Mark Mylod as director on multiple episodes.Rowling wrote on X about the announcement: “I’m truly thrilled to announce our director and writer, both of whom I interviewed as part of the production team.”She continued: “Both have a genuine passion for #HarryPotter, and having read Francesca’s pilot script and heard Mark’s vision, I’m certain the TV show will more than live up to expectations.”Users have taken to the comments to show their disapproval of Rowling’s involvement in the series.

Stacey Solomon has taken to social media with a gushing post over her eldest son, as she told her fans that she doesn't think she's 'ever felt' such strong emotions over his huge milestone.

A top detective who helped expose Jimmy Savile says he is trying to track down the two mysterious men last seen with missing teenager Jay Slater, revealing crucial new leads in the case.

A callous finance worker who claimed her dying boss had given her permission to take £75,000 of company cash has dodged jail.

Penny Lancaster has taken to social media to share a sweet throwback of her and husband Rod Stewart on the day of their engagement party, which they celebrated over 19 years ago.

Outlander star Nell Hudson, who portrays Laoghaire Fraser in the hit Starz show, has taken to Instagram to thank fans for their well-wishes after she was involved in a road crash.

A mum appealed for advice after noticing her daughter being excluded from parties.

A woman has been left seriously injured in hospital after a crash involving three cars and a lorry closed the A77 for more than seven hours last night.

Jay Slater's employer has hit out at trolls as the search for the missing teenager continues. Jay, 19, vanished on the island of Tenerife last Monday after attending a music festival (June 17).

David Beckham has once again caused a distraction among his fans after sharing a sweet throwback family snap to mark his mum's birthday. The former footballer took to social media to publicly pay tribute to his mother Sandra Beckham on her special day.

The highly-anticipated Netflix adaptation of a popular book series is landing on Netflix this August.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has teased that there are 'fun and games' ahead for Cassie Plummer as she's set to team up with Steve McDonald. Recently, Cassie has found herself in the fold at No.1 Coronation Street having become Ken Barlow's carer.

New helicopter footage shows specialist teams continuing in their searches to find missing teenager Jay Slater. The 19-year-old from Lancashire, has now been missing since June 17, when he disappeared in the mountains of north west Tenerife.

Nestled amidst dramatic cliffs and accessible only on foot and when the tide permits, this is more than just a beach, it's an adventure. Those willing to make the effort are rewarded with pristine sands, impressive rock formations, and waters of the bluest hues.

A teenager missing from Oldham for eight days had been searching online for information about depression shortly before he disappeared, say his family. Dillon Duffy, 18, from the Chadderton area, went missing on June 18th.

Coronation Street's Joel Deering is at risk of his 'secrets coming out' in upcoming scenes and fans desperately await his comeuppance after it was revealed he is behind the disappearance - and assumed death - of Lauren Bolton.

Manuel Ugarte is the latest player Manchester United have shown interest in this summer.

Emmerdale enthusiasts are buzzing with speculation that icon Kim Tate might be heading for an exit, and the outlook isn't promising for the cherished character.

Tess Daly has been shut down by fans as she shared a couple of throwback snaps of herself and her husband Vernon Kay. The presenter took to social media with pictures of a magazine cover and spread the couple did back in the noughties.

We’re taking a look back Jacob Elordi‘s dating history!

Bam Margera, the daredevil personality from TV prank show Jackass, has been handed a six-month probation sentence after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct charges.The TV star, who worked on Jackass with Johnny Knoxville and Steve-O, is now required to undergo random drug tests following the incident in which he was accused of assaulting his brother Jess Margera and threatening other family members at his Castle Bam home in Chester County, Pennsylvania, back in April 2023. On the brink of his trial, which was set to commence on Wednesday (26 June), Bam pleaded guilty to two summary offenses and the court heard how he is now living a clean and sober life.

Next week on Coronation Street, a breakthrough in the case of missing Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) could be on the horizon as suspicion grows around Joel Deering (Callum Lill). Lauren is still unaccounted for and presumed dead, with Nathan Curtis (Christopher Harper) currently under investigation for her disappearance and alleged murder. However, viewers are aware that the real culprit is Joel, who has set his sights on other young women.

Kate Garraway, the presenter of ITV's Good Morning Britain halted the show today to deliver some breaking news.The star revealed that junior doctors in England have started a five-day strike.The action kicked off at 7am and is scheduled to wrap up at the same time on Tuesday 2 July.This latest round of industrial action by British Medical Association (BMA) members, which is the eleventh since March 2023, comes as they call for a 35% pay rise over the next few years. NHS England has issued a warning that their services could be heavily impacted and has urged the public to use them wisely.

The current heatwave has got us all celebrating the chance to wear our favourite summer dresses and shorts during the day, but at night it's a different story. Whatever your usual bedtime ensemble entails, there's no denying that right now it's almost impossible to get a good night's sleep thanks to the hot and humid weather.

This Morning has been slammed by viewers after one of its stars flew to Tenerife to join the search for missing British teen Jay Slater. Crime journalist Isla Traquair, a regular on the daytime telly show, was seen on Thursday, 27 June, reporting live from the spot near where Jay, 19, went missing 13 days ago on the Spanish island. On Wednesday's show, Isla had suggested that Jay could have taken a shortcut through hilly undergrowth in an attempt to navigate his way home from a winding mountain road more swiftly.

Love Island already has a UK star in Joey Essex, but it's getting a global one next - with a rap legend joining the show. US superstar Eve, known for 2001's Let Me Blow Ya Mind with Gwen Stefani, has been signed up by producers to perform in the villa, The Sun has revealed.