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Melissa McCarthy, HBO Apologize for Donation to Anti-Gay, Anti-Abortion Group

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Nov 14, 2020

Actress Melissa McCarthy and HBO Max have apologized for a $20,000 donation to a group with anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion stances.

Bloomberg's Big Spending Struggles to Sway Election Outcomes

By Brian Slodysko | Nov 14, 2020

After pouring more than $1.2 billion of his personal fortune into presidential politics this election, former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg has little to show for it.

Top CEOs Met to Plan Response to Trump's Election Denial

By Tom Krisher and Paul Wiseman | Nov 13, 2020

Only a few of America's CEOs have made public statements about President Trump's refusal to accept his election loss, but in private, many are alarmed and talking about what collective action would be necessary if they see an imminent threat to democracy.

Watch: Ritz Crackers Commercial Features Same-Sex Couple

By Kilian Melloy | Nov 13, 2020

A commercial for Ritz crackers is celebrating the holiday season with the message that "Where There's Love, There's Family" and it also showcases a same-sex couple.

The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to Las Vegas

Nov 13, 2020

What better place for a weekend of debauchery than the original city of sin? Las Vegas has a little something for anyone who enjoys a good time, including the LGBTQ+ community.

Global Shares Drop on Worries Over Surging Virus Cases

By Yuri Kageyama | Nov 13, 2020

Global shares mostly traded lower Friday as rising cases of coronavirus infections in the U.S., Europe and Asia add to worries that economies will once again be hamstrung by pandemic restrictions on travel and businesses.

Airline Alliances Urge Testing Over Quarantines

Nov 12, 2020

Three global airline alliances are urging governments to put into practice common guidelines for passenger testing and digital health pass technology, to help people start flying again.

Tweedle Farms: Oregon's First 'Farm-to-Table' Hemp Flower Farm

Tweedle Farms: Oregon's First 'Farm-to-Table' Hemp Flower Farm

SPONSORED CONTENT | Nov 11, 2020

While countless CBD goods have flooded the market, rarely is there a reliable source of hemp flowers. Until now.

Apple Unveils First Macs Built to Run More like iPhones

By Michael Liedtke | Nov 11, 2020

Apple is rolling out new Mac computers powered by the same kind of chips that run iPhones and iPads, a move aimed at making it easier for its most popular products to work together.

Future of Business Travel Unclear as Virus Upends Work Life

By Dee-Ann Durbin and David Koenig | Nov 11, 2020

Those who travel for work don't expect to do so until the middle of next year.

Updated Menu and Celebrity Collaborations Pump McDonald's Sales

By Dee-Ann Durbin | Nov 10, 2020

McDonald's U.S. sales roared back in the third quarter with new menu items and attention-grabbing celebrity collaborations.

VF Adds to Its Slick Brand Roster, Buys NYC's Supreme

By Michelle Chapman | Nov 10, 2020

The company that owns niche brands like The North Face and Vans is adding to that portfolio with Supreme, a slick streetwear fashion brand.

Lots of Finger Pointing as Honolulu Rail Runs Out of Money

By Audrey McAvoy | Nov 8, 2020

The latest cost estimate for the 20-mile (32-kilometer) rail line is $9.1 billion — nearly double the $5.5 billion budgeted at the time of the project's 2011 groundbreaking.

UK and EU to 'Redouble Efforts' on Post-Brexit Trade Deal

By Pan Pylas | Nov 8, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the head of the European Union's executive arm agreed Saturday to stay in contact as their negotiating teams step up efforts to conclude a post-Brexit trade deal.

New York AG: Sotheby's Helped Rich Art Lover Skirt Taxes

By Jennifer Peltz | Nov 7, 2020

Sotheby's helped an art collector dodge millions of dollars in New York sales taxes, the state attorney general said in a lawsuit filed Friday.

Marriott Bounces Back as Activity in China Surges

Nov 6, 2020

Marriott reported some dramatic improvements in the third quarter as travel demand rebounded in China.

Uber's Food Delivery Service Outshines Ride Service

Nov 6, 2020

Uber's food delivery business brought in more money during the third quarter than its signature rides business, showing just how much consumer behavior has changed.

Restaurant Chain Friendly's Hits Pandemic Wall

By Dee-Ann Durbin | Nov 4, 2020

Friendly's Restaurants, the 85-year-old East Coast dining chain known for its Fribble milkshakes and ice cream sundaes, is filing for bankruptcy protection.

ImLive Offers 220 Gallons of Lube to Deter Election Protesters

Nov 3, 2020

"We wanted to extend a helping hand and ensure people's safety while they took to the streets tonight and want to make sure no one is climbing street poles and inevitably getting hurt," said a company representative.

Pandemic Reinvents Holiday Hiring for Retailers

By Anne D'Innocenzio, Alexandra Olson | Nov 2, 2020

Wanted this holiday shopping season: Cart sanitizers, curbside delivery workers and mask enforcers.

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