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Corporations Gave over $50M to Voting Restriction Backers

By Brian Slodysko | Apr 5, 2021

If leaders of the nation's most prominent companies are going to reject lawmakers who support restrictive voting measures, they will have to abruptly reverse course.

Insider Q&A: Marcus & Millichap CEO on 2021 Property Market

By Alex Veiga | Apr 4, 2021

The work-from-home and online shopping trends prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to permanently reshape demand for office and retail space.

From Child Care to COVID, Rising Job Market Faces Obstacles

By Christopher Rugaber | Apr 4, 2021

The most optimistic economists predict that between now and year's end, the nation could produce as many as 10 million more jobs and restore the labor market to its pre-pandemic level.

Amazon Apologizes to Congressman for Bogus 'Peeing' Tweet

By Joseph Pisani | Apr 3, 2021

The company apologized in a late Friday blog post for a tweet it sent to a congressman more than a week ago denying that its employees work so hard they must urinate in empty water bottles.

Even with Pretax Profits, Many Big Companies Pay Zero U.S. Tax

By Stan Choe and Ken Sweet | Apr 3, 2021

As President Joe Biden is pushing to raise taxes on companies to help pay for his infrastructure plan, a report from a Washington policy group is highlighting how many firms pay zero despite making big pretax profits.

How Harmony CBD Is Embracing a Fresh Brand Identity for a New Generation

SPONSORED CONTENT | Apr 1, 2021

The influx of CBD brands can feel overwhelming. So when Harmony CBD decided to get a new look, the team was determined to reflect the brand's mission and values — and to stand out in a crowded field.

Judge Order Stops the Selling, Shipping of Lil Nas X's 'Satan Sneakers'

Apr 1, 2021

A federal judge has ordered that Lil Nas X's"Satan sneakers" stop being sold and shipped.

Company at Heart of J&J Vaccine Woes Has Series of Citations

By Richard Lardner, Linda Johnson | Apr 1, 2021

The company at the center of quality problems that led Johnson & Johnson to discard an unknown amount of its coronavirus vaccine has a string of citations from U.S. health officials for quality control problems.

As Elderly Are Left Alone, A Race to Deliver Food They Need

By Brian Mahoney | Mar 31, 2021

Carla Brown still makes two visits a week to see her 77-year-old parents, remaining near the doorway while they stand a safe distance away.

Trans Models Speak Out Against Sexual Harassment

Trans Models Speak Out Against Sexual Harassment

By Merryn Johns | Mar 31, 2021

Transgender models continue to make inroads in the fashion industry, but not without risk. Now they're speaking up to advocate for fair and safe working conditions.

Ghost Kitchens Continue to Mystify Hungry Consumers

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Mar 31, 2021

Are ghost kitchens the wave of the future? Some consumers think so, while some food-lovers object to the idea.

World's Last Blockbuster More Popular After Netflix Show

Mar 31, 2021

The Blockbuster video rental store in Bend, Oregon, soared to international fame when it became the last such franchise on Earth two years ago.

Watch: Nike Sues over Lil Nas X's 'Satan Shoes'

By Kilian Melloy | Mar 30, 2021

Shoemaker Nike has filed a federal suit over the so-called "Satan Shoes" that were released in conjunction with Lil Nas X's gleefully diabolical video "Call Me by Your Name."

Pantene Features Transgender Girl and Two Moms in New Ad

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Mar 27, 2021

A new Pantene ad celebrates LGBTQ families by featuring a transgender girl with her two lesbian mothers.

PEEPS Polarizes with New Pepsi Collaboration

By Matthew Wexler | Mar 26, 2021

Our most beloved spring confection is being dissolved into a can of soda, and both fans and foes are freaking out.

China erasing H&M From Internet Amid Xinjiang Backlash

By Zen Soo, Joe McDonald | Mar 26, 2021

H&M disappeared from the internet in China as the government raised pressure on shoe and clothing brands and announced sanctions Friday against British officials in a spiraling fight over complaints of abuses in the Xinjiang region.

Transgender New Zealand Woman Deadnamed, Harassed at Work, Quits

By Kilian Melloy | Mar 24, 2021

A transgender New Zealander says she was dead named, dehumanized, and harassed so badly at work she finally had to quit - and "nobody really cared."

Utah Governor Signs Divisive Measure to Require Porn Filters

By Sophia Eppolito | Mar 24, 2021

Utah is a step closer to requiring all cellphones and tablets sold in the conservative state to automatically block pornography after the Republican governor signed legislation Tuesday that critics call a significant intrusion of free speech.

Report: Extremist Groups Thrive on Facebook Despite Bans

By Barbara Ortutay | Mar 23, 2021

A new outside report found that Facebook has allowed groups — many tied to QAnon, boogaloo and militia movements — to glorify violence during the 2020 election and in the weeks leading up to the deadly riots on the U.S. Capitol in January.

Navy SEAL and Coffee Entrepreneur: Don't Buy My Brew if You Support Biden, Trans Rights

By Kilian Melloy | Mar 22, 2021

A former Navy SEAL and current coffee shop owner posted a video online saying he'd been at the attack on the U.S. Capitol, telling those who voted for Biden or support transgender Americans not to buy from him.

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