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LGBTQ+ Americans Just Getting By in Retirement, Face Greater Financial Risks

LGBTQ+ Americans Just Getting By in Retirement, Face Greater Financial Risks

Oct 21, 2023

While preparing for retirement can be difficult for anyone, LGBTQ+ Americans face unique challenges that can cast a shadow over their golden years — including discrimination from health care providers.

DeSantis Allies Ask Florida Judge to Throw Out Disney's Counterclaims in Lawsuit

DeSantis Allies Ask Florida Judge to Throw Out Disney's Counterclaims in Lawsuit

By Mike Schneider | Oct 21, 2023

The governing district now controlled by supporters of the Republican governor said in court papers Wednesday that a state court judge should dismiss Disney's counterclaims.

U.S. Auto Workers' Union Boss Says Strikes will Continue in Bid for Better Offers from Companies

U.S. Auto Workers' Union Boss Says Strikes will Continue in Bid for Better Offers from Companies

By Tom Krisher | Oct 21, 2023

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said while Detroit's automakers have increased their wage and benefit offers, he believes the union can gain more if it holds out longer in contract talks.

Netflix's Password-sharing Crackdown Reels in Subscribers as it Raises Prices for its Premium Plan

Netflix's Password-sharing Crackdown Reels in Subscribers as it Raises Prices for its Premium Plan

By Michael Liedtke | Oct 18, 2023

Netflix disclosed subscriber gains that signal the video streaming service's crackdown on password sharing is converting former freeloaders into paying customers.

Disney Attorneys Want to Question Former Administrator in Lawsuit with DeSantis Appointees

Disney Attorneys Want to Question Former Administrator in Lawsuit with DeSantis Appointees

By Mike Schneider | Oct 18, 2023

Disney attorneys want to question a previous administrator of the governing district that provides municipal services to Walt Disney World as part of its defense against a lawsuit brought by a board made up of appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

IRS Plans Limited Rollout of Free E-file Tax Return System with Invitations to Select Taxpayers

IRS Plans Limited Rollout of Free E-file Tax Return System with Invitations to Select Taxpayers

By Fatima Hussein | Oct 18, 2023

The IRS plans to invite select taxpayers across 13 states to try out the agency's pilot electronic free file tax return system beginning in January.

Europe is Looking to Fight the Flood of Chinese Electric Vehicles. But Europeans Love Them

Europe is Looking to Fight the Flood of Chinese Electric Vehicles. But Europeans Love Them

By Kelvin Chan | Oct 18, 2023

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says "global markets are now flooded with cheaper Chinese electric cars," with prices "kept artificially low by huge state subsidies."

Reese's $25,000 Promotion May Violate Sweepstakes Laws

Reese's $25,000 Promotion May Violate Sweepstakes Laws

By Dee-Ann Durbin | Oct 17, 2023

Reese's may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups.

Major US Pharmacy Chain Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy

Major US Pharmacy Chain Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy

Oct 17, 2023

Major U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy and obtained $3.45 billion in fresh financing as it carries out a restructuring plan while coping with falling sales and opioid-related lawsuits.

Microsoft's Bid for Activision Gets UK Approval, Removing Last Hurdle to Gaming Deal

Microsoft's Bid for Activision Gets UK Approval, Removing Last Hurdle to Gaming Deal

By Kelvin Chan | Oct 13, 2023

Microsoft's purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard won final approval Friday from Britain's competition watchdog, reversing its earlier decision to block the $69 billion deal.

What to Know about the Social Security Cost-of-living Adjustment

What to Know about the Social Security Cost-of-living Adjustment

By Cora Lewis | Oct 13, 2023

Tens of millions of older Americans will see a modest increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.

Pharmacist Shortages and Heavy Workloads Challenge Drugstores Heading into Their Busy Season

Pharmacist Shortages and Heavy Workloads Challenge Drugstores Heading into Their Busy Season

By Tom Murphy | Oct 7, 2023

Drug and staffing shortages haven't gone away. Stores are starting their busiest time of year as customers look for help with colds and the flu. And this fall, pharmacists are dealing with a new vaccine and the start of insurance coverage for COVID-19 sho

A Surge Of Hiring In September Defies Predictions, Pointing to US Job Market's Enduring Resilience

A Surge Of Hiring In September Defies Predictions, Pointing to US Job Market's Enduring Resilience

By Christopher Rugaber | Oct 7, 2023

An unforeseen burst of hiring last month has lifted hopes that the economy will prove durable once again, even as an array of threats lie ahead.

Multiple Men Accuse Abercrombie & Fitch Former CEO of 'Sex Events,' Exploitation

Multiple Men Accuse Abercrombie & Fitch Former CEO of 'Sex Events,' Exploitation

By Kilian Melloy | Oct 6, 2023

New accusations suggest that former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries allegedly exploited men at "sex events."

Costco Seeing a Gold Rush with Demand for its 1-ounce Gold Bars

Costco Seeing a Gold Rush with Demand for its 1-ounce Gold Bars

Oct 5, 2023

Looking for something to add to your Costco cart along with the 30 rolls of toilet paper? How about a bar of gold?

Netflix's DVD-by-mail Service Bows Out

Netflix's DVD-by-mail Service Bows Out

By Michael Liedtke | Sep 29, 2023

The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service, a quarter century after two Silicon Valley entrepreneurs came up with a concept that obliterated Blockbuster video stores.

Drive a Hyundai or Kia? See if Your Car is One of the Nearly 3.4 Million under Recall for Fire Risks

Drive a Hyundai or Kia? See if Your Car is One of the Nearly 3.4 Million under Recall for Fire Risks

By Tom Krisher | Sep 29, 2023

Nearly 3.4 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the U.S. are under recall due to the risk of engine compartment fires and it's important for drivers to check if their car is one of them.

Did a Starbucks Employee Miss a Promotion Because They Are Gay?

Did a Starbucks Employee Miss a Promotion Because They Are Gay?

By Emell Adolphus | Sep 28, 2023

In a civil lawsuit, a worker at a New York City Starbucks outlet alleges that her sexuality, gender identity and gender expression played a roll in her missing out on a promotion.

Disney World Government will Give Employees Stipend after Backlash for Taking Away Park Passes

Disney World Government will Give Employees Stipend after Backlash for Taking Away Park Passes

By Mike Schneider | Sep 28, 2023

Facing a backlash, Walt Disney World's governing district will pay a stipend to employees whose free passes and discounts to the theme park resort were eliminated.

Food Prices are Rising as Countries Limit Exports. Blame Climate Change, El Nino and Russia's War

Food Prices are Rising as Countries Limit Exports. Blame Climate Change, El Nino and Russia's War

By Aniruddha Ghosal, Evelyne Musambi, and Joeal Calupitan | Sep 28, 2023

How do you cook a meal when a staple ingredient is unaffordable? Households around the world as face shortages of essential foods like rice, cooking oil, and onions.

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