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