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Transphobic Trolls Melt Down Over Tampons for Men and Brand Spokesman Puts Them in Their Place
A Finnish tampon maker's packaging may give buyers a wink, but its marketing message is serious — and a brand spokesman, trans himself, refused to bow when trolls attacked the ad campaign.
Barbie Doll Honoring Cherokee Nation Leader is Met with Mixed Emotions
An iconic chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller, inspired countless Native American children as a powerful but humble leader who expanded early education and rural healthcare.
OxyContin Maker Bankruptcy Deal Goes Before the Supreme Court, with Billions at Stake
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
Iconic Chicago Queer Bar Closes Over Labor Dispute
After months of boycotts by workers and performers, the bar announced that the venue was closing after four decades.
Feminist Website Jezebel will be Relaunched by Paste Magazine Less than a Month after Shutting Down
The irreverent feminist website Jezebel is making a comeback less than a month after it was shut down.
Study Says the US is Ill-prepared to Ensure Housing for the Growing Number of Older People
The United States is ill-prepared to house and care for the growing number of older people, concludes a new report being released Thursday by Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies.
Feminist Website Jezebel Will be Relaunched by Paste Magazine Less than a Month after Shutting Down
The irreverent feminist website Jezebel is making a comeback less than a month after it was shut down.
GivingTuesday Donations Flat this Year; 10% Fewer People Participated
Nonprofit organization GivingTuesday estimates that donors gave $3.1 billion this year on what has become one of the most important fundraising days of the year — the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
Sports Illustrated is the Latest Media Company Damaged by an AI Experiment Gone Wrong
Sports Illustrated is the latest media company to see its reputation damaged by being less than forthcoming about who or what is writing its stories at the dawn of the artificial intelligence age.
Supporting Nonprofits on Giving Tuesday This Year Could Have a Bigger Impact
Supporting nonprofits on GivingTuesday this year could have a bigger impact than usual. Why? Because nonprofits and industry groups say donations so far are down compared with previous years.
Cities Crack Down on Homeless Encampments. Advocates Say That's Not the Answer
Tent encampments have long been a fixture of West Coast cities, but are now spreading across the U.S.
Turned Down for a Loan, Business Owners Look to Family, Crowdsourcing
Among the many challenges small businesses face as they try to grow these days, getting a loan is right near the top.
Retailers Offer Bigger Black Friday Discounts to Lure Hesitant Shoppers Hunting for the Best Deals
Shoppers venturing out to malls and stores on Black Friday found perks from champagne to virtual reality experiences and old-fashioned doorbusters, as retailers tried to entice customers who are resisting splurges and impulse buying this year.
What Does Sam Altman's Firing — and Quick Reinstatement — Mean for the Future of AI?
It's been quite a week for ChatGPT-maker OpenAI — and co-founder Sam Altman.
Retailers Are Ready to Kick Off Black Friday Just as Shoppers Pull Back On Spending
Retailers are kicking off the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season on Friday with a bevy of discounts and other enticements.
Fox News Host Takes Aim at Target's LGBTQ+ Nutcracker, Questions if it Sexualizes Christmas for Children
A smirking Jesse Watters took issue LGBTQ+ merchandising on Thursday night, this time against Target and its holiday product line.
IRS Delays Reporting Rules for Users of Venmo, Cash App and Other Payment Apps
Users of Venmo, Cash App and other payment apps will get a tax reprieve this year. The IRS will delay implementing new reporting requirements that were to take effect for the coming tax filing season.
Disneyland's $60 Billion Expansion Means Parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai are Only Getting Bigger
Hong Kong Disneyland opened its first Frozen-themed attraction on Monday, with thousands of eager visitors turning up to experience the new rides, some lining up for hours to get an early start.
At Talks on Cutting Plastics Pollution, Plastic Credits Are on the Table. What are They?
Two groups that want reduced plastics production published a report Friday highly critical of plastic credits, calling them a flawed tool that won't help with worldwide pollution from the material.
IBM, EU and Disney Pull Ads from Elon Musk's X as Concerns about Antisemitism Fuel Backlash
Advertisers are fleeing social media platform X over concerns about their ads showing up next to pro-Nazi content and hate speech on the site in general.