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Five Great Reads: the contested history of YMCA, a week without texting, and has the world reached a turning point?

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

The Guardian - AU

Campaign to save the first ever YMCA in London taken to High Court

Club could close after being sold to a real estate company

Evening Standard

From YMCA to MAGA: why Trump plays Village People at his rallies

It was a bizarre sight watching a huge gay 1970s disco hit being performed at Donald Trump’s 2025 pre-inauguration rally. Many prominent artists from Beyoncé to Bruce Springsteen prohibit Trump from using their music. So why do Village People – a band synonymous with the 1970s gay liberation movement –…

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From gay clubs to Maga anthem: the absurd, contested history of the Village People’s YMCA

A barely recognizable version of the band performed the 1978 classic at Donald Trump’s inauguration, the latest chapter in a strange tale of disco, feuds and showboating

The Guardian - US

Watch: Donald Trump dances to YMCA with Village People on stage at Washington victory rally

Watch Donald Trump dance to YMCA with the Village People on stage at his Washington victory rally.

The Independent UK

Village People once tried to stop Trump using their music. Now they’re dancing on stage with him

‘Y.M.C.A’ has played at countless Trump rallies throughout his political career

The Independent UK

‘The nearby schools have burned down’: LA teachers and students grapple with altered reality

Residents of less affluent Altadena worry their neighborhood will not have the same chance to rebuild as wealthy Palisades

The Guardian - US

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Clean tap water isn't flowing in Virginia's capital as residents find creative ways to cope

Frustrated residents of Richmond, Virginia, are finding ways to cope without tap water after a winter storm knocked out power to a facility earlier this week

The Independent UK

Campaign launched to save London's oldest YMCA from closure

Thousands of people have signed a petition to try and save the Great Russell Street location

Evening Standard

Trump’s pick for Justice Department deputy is taking aim at trans rights and elections

Conservative activist Harmeet Dhillon is at the forefront of a legal campaign against LGBT+ protections

The Independent UK

Village People founder has change of heart, is considering performing YMCA at Trump inauguration

‘If he were to ask the Village People to perform the song live for him, we’d have to seriously consider it,’ Victor Willis says

The Independent UK

YMCA has never been gay, says the song’s lyricist and singer

Victor Willis of Village People says the hit is an anthem to Black male friendship – and his wife threatens to sue those who say otherwise

The Guardian - UK

‘Embarrassed’ Barron looks on as Trump and ‘First Buddy’ Elon Musk dance to YMCA at Mar-a-Lago Thanksgiving

Musk was once again spotted with the Trumps at Mar-a-Lago as they celebrated Thanksgiving

The Independent UK

YMCA sees popularity surge after Trump played gay anthem at every rally on campaign trail

The President-elect played the famous 1978 gay anthem at almost every single event during his successful run to reclaim the White House, often busting out his specific set of moves

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Why do they flock to Turkey Trots? Runners count the reasons

Turkey Trots have become an enduring Thanksgiving tradition for many experienced runners and novices alike

International Business Times

Right-Wing Argentina Prez Gets Down Dancing To Gay Anthem 'YMCA' With Trump At Mar-a-Lago

Notoriously anti-LGBTQ American president-elect bizarrely smitten by Village People song about boys celebrating 'whatever they feel' at the Y

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50 Unsettling Sentences That Stopped Conversations Cold

Just in time for the festive Halloween season, here are some of the most unsettling words people have ever received. The post 50 Unsettling Sentences That Stopped Conversations Cold first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Canberra Times

Hard breathing and broad smiles as gym reopens

The gym where bodies defy the infirmities of age.

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The Independent UK

Trump stuns social media as he dances along to YMCA at the end of speech about October 7 attacks

The event was billed by the Trump campaign as an October 7 ‘remembrance event’

The Guardian - UK

Chappell Roan review – having the time of her life

From YMCA-style dance to thrashing guitars, a queer take on Aerosmith to Kate Bush cosplay, Roan’s DIY approach maintains her humanity

AAP

DV funding boost a surprise ... and right before a poll

Anti-domestic violence advocates across the nation have been fighting for a boost in funding and one group was successful ... right before an election.

The Canberra Times

Delight as gym for people with disabilities reopens

Nearly half a million dollars spent to reopen a specialist gym.

Capital & Main

Healthy Food Choices Need More Than New Recipes

Group cooking and exercise classes help low-income Californians treat chronic conditions.

The Independent UK

Lightning, hailstones, YMCA and 36 minutes of football: Inside the chaos at Euro 2024’s Dortmund fan park

One game wasn’t shown and less than half the Germany match was too as an electrical storm ripped through the city but fans do what they always do: they found a way

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Steam Room Malfunction Triggers YMCA Evacuation In Rhode Island

Malfunctioning steam room at YMCA in Middletown, Rhode Island triggers evacuation and minor injuries, emphasizing importance of safety protocols.

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