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Abercrombie & Fitch Slapped with Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Abuse of its Male Models Under Former CEO

Abercrombie & Fitch Slapped with Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Abuse of its Male Models Under Former CEO

By Annie D'Innocenzio | Nov 5, 2023

A former model for Abercrombie & Fitch on Friday sued the fashion retailer, alleging it allowed its former CEO Mike Jeffries to run a sex-trafficking organization during his 22-year tenure.

Scholastic will Drop Policy that Makes It Easier for School Fairs to Exclude Diverse Books

Scholastic will Drop Policy that Makes It Easier for School Fairs to Exclude Diverse Books

Nov 4, 2023

Scholastic Inc. will end a widely criticized policy that made it easier for school book fairs not to sell works with racial, disability and LGBTQ+ themes.

Bud Light to Return as the UFC's Official Beer Next Year as it Recovers from a Conservative Backlash over Trans Influencer

Bud Light to Return as the UFC's Official Beer Next Year as it Recovers from a Conservative Backlash over Trans Influencer

Nov 4, 2023

Bud Light is set to return as the official beer of the UFC in the U.S. next year as the brand tries to recover from a conservative backlash to a promotion with a transgender influencer.

Small Biz Owners Hopeful and Anxious about the Holidays, Like Their Customers

Small Biz Owners Hopeful and Anxious about the Holidays, Like Their Customers

By Mae Anderson | Nov 4, 2023

All signs point to a relatively solid holiday season for America's small businesses. Yet, owners of these businesses appear to have a collective anxiety about the months ahead.

Bankman-Fried's Trial Exposed Crypto Fraud but Congress Has not Been Eager to Regulate the Industry

Bankman-Fried's Trial Exposed Crypto Fraud but Congress Has not Been Eager to Regulate the Industry

By Fatima Hussein and Ken Sweet | Nov 4, 2023

The conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried for stealing at least $10 billion is the latest black mark for the cryptocurrency industry, but there seems to be little to no interest in regulations.

Retired Businessman Will Lead Boy Scouts of America as It Emerges from Scandal-driven Bankruptcy

Retired Businessman Will Lead Boy Scouts of America as It Emerges from Scandal-driven Bankruptcy

By Mark Thiessen | Nov 4, 2023

The new president of the Boy Scouts of America plans to reverse the trend of declining membership as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a sexual abuse scandal.

Stonewall Museum Helps Document Gay Bars Across America

Stonewall Museum Helps Document Gay Bars Across America

By Emell Adolphus | Nov 3, 2023

The project aims to compile a definitive list of all the gay bars in the United States and their history.

The White House Has Proposed Cracking Down on Junk Fees. Here's How to Avoid Them

The White House Has Proposed Cracking Down on Junk Fees. Here's How to Avoid Them

By Cora Lewis | Nov 3, 2023

"Junk fees" are just what they sound like: Hidden or misleading charges that increase the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms, utility bills and other goods and services.

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Convicted of Defrauding Cryptocurrency Customers

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Convicted of Defrauding Cryptocurrency Customers

By Larry Neumeister | Nov 3, 2023

A New York jury convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried of fraud for stealing at least $10 billion from customers and investors.

European Privacy Officials Widen Ban on Meta's Behavioral Advertising to Most of Europe

European Privacy Officials Widen Ban on Meta's Behavioral Advertising to Most of Europe

By David Hamilton | Nov 2, 2023

European officials widened a ban on Meta's "behavioral advertising" practices, setting up a broader conflict between the continent's privacy-conscious institutions and an American technology giant.

Disney to Acquire the Remainder of Hulu from Comcast for Roughly $8.6 Billion

Disney to Acquire the Remainder of Hulu from Comcast for Roughly $8.6 Billion

By David Hamilton | Nov 2, 2023

Walt Disney Co. said it will acquire a 33% stake in Hulu from Comcast for approximately $8.6 billion, a deal that will give Disney undisputed control of the streaming service.

Bud Light Brewer is Still Struggling to Sell the Beer in North America over Trans Promotion Backlash

Bud Light Brewer is Still Struggling to Sell the Beer in North America over Trans Promotion Backlash

Oct 31, 2023

Anheuser-Busch Inbev said Tuesday that revenue growth in most of its global regions was offset by a drop in North American sales, in a sign of continuing fallout from a promotion with a transgender influencer that cost it sales.

Biden Administration is Moving Toward a Narrower Student Loan Relief Targeting Groups of Borrowers

Biden Administration is Moving Toward a Narrower Student Loan Relief Targeting Groups of Borrowers

By Collin Binkley and Seung Min | Oct 31, 2023

The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers — those with soaring interest, for example — rather than a sweeping plan.

Disney Warns that if DeSantis Wins Lawsuit, Others Will be Punished for 'Disfavored' Views

Disney Warns that if DeSantis Wins Lawsuit, Others Will be Punished for 'Disfavored' Views

By Mike Schneider | Oct 31, 2023

The First Amendment protects the right of free speech even if it goes against government powers, Disney said in court documents asking a judge to reject DeSantis' motion to dismiss.

Less Boo for Your Buck: For the Second Halloween in a Row, US Candy Inflation Hits Double Digits

Less Boo for Your Buck: For the Second Halloween in a Row, US Candy Inflation Hits Double Digits

By Dee-Ann Durbin | Oct 30, 2023

Candy and gum prices are up an average of 13% this month compared to last October, more than double the 6% increase in all grocery prices.

Disney Says DeSantis-appointed District is Dragging Feet in Providing Documents for Lawsuit

Disney Says DeSantis-appointed District is Dragging Feet in Providing Documents for Lawsuit

By Mike Schneider | Oct 30, 2023

Disney on Thursday accused the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District of "dodging its obligations" and asked a Florida judge to delay any decision on whether the case should proceed.

Many Americans Say their Household Expenses are Outpacing Earnings this Year, AP-NORC Poll Shows

Many Americans Say their Household Expenses are Outpacing Earnings this Year, AP-NORC Poll Shows

By Cora Lewis | Oct 27, 2023

As household expenses outpace earnings, many are expressing concern about their financial futures.

Biden Names Technology Hubs for 32 States and Puerto Rico to Help the Industry and Create Jobs

Biden Names Technology Hubs for 32 States and Puerto Rico to Help the Industry and Create Jobs

By Darlene Superville | Oct 24, 2023

The Biden administration on Monday designated 31 technology hubs spread across 32 states and Puerto Rico to help spur innovation and create jobs in the industries that are concentrated in these areas.

Scholastic Draws Heat over 'Opt Out' Option for Books on Diversity

Scholastic Draws Heat over 'Opt Out' Option for Books on Diversity

By Kilian Melloy | Oct 22, 2023

Generations of Americans grew up with Scholastic books. But a culture war targeting LGBTQ+ people, women, and racial minorities for erasure have found their way even to this beloved institution.

Company Bosses and Workers Grapple with the Fallout of Speaking up About the Israel-Hamas War

Company Bosses and Workers Grapple with the Fallout of Speaking up About the Israel-Hamas War

By Alexandra Olson, Anne D'Innocenzio, and Haleluya Hadero | Oct 22, 2023

The fallout from the Israel-Hamas war has spilled into workplaces everywhere, as top leaders of prominent companies weigh in with their views while workers complain their voices are not being heard.

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