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Judge Rules Against Florida Gay Nude Resort in Woman's Discrimination Case
A Florida judge has ruled in favor of a woman who filed a discrimination complaint against a gay men's resort in Key West with clothing-optional areas.
Bank of America Hit with $250M in Fines and Refunds for 'Double-dipping' Fees and Fake Accounts
Bank of America will reimburse customers more than $100 million and pay $150 million in fines for "double-dipping" on overdraft fees, withholding reward bonuses, and opening accounts without customer consent.
Famed WeHo Gay Nightclub The Abbey Goes Up for Sale
First opened in 1991 by David Cooley, WeHo's The Abbey has grown to iconic status over the years. Now the famed night spot is going up for sale.
Be Wary of Scams as Amazon Prime Day Kicks Off, Experts Warn
Phishing attempts increase amid busy spending seen during significant sales events — from Black Friday to, of course, Prime Day, according to the Better Business Bureau.
Food Delivery Services Sue NYC over Minimum Pay Rates for App-based Workers
Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub sued New York City on Thursday to block its new minimum pay rules for food delivery workers.
Nevada Secures $285M Opioid Settlement with Walgreens
The state of Nevada has reached a $285 million settlement with Walgreens regarding the pharmacy chain's role in the opioid epidemic, the state's top lawyer announced Wednesday.
What Will Biden's New Plan Mean for Borrowers Set to Begin Paying Back their Student Loans?
Following the Supreme Court's decision to kill Biden's student debt proposal, the White House is trying again to ease the burden on those carrying student loans using a different legal approach.
Meta Looks to Target Twitter with a Rival App Called Threads
Meta is poised to unveil a new app that appears to mimic Twitter — a direct challenge to the social media platform owned by Elon Musk.
Virgin Galactic's Rocket-powered Plane Reaches Edge of Space
A team of Italian researchers reached the edge of space, flying aboard a rocket-powered plane piloted by Virgin Galactic as the space tourism company prepares for monthly commercial flights.
Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling Leaves Colleges Looking for New Ways to Promote Diversity
Leaders of universities said they were disappointed by a blow to diversity but voiced optimism about finding ways to admit more Black and Hispanic students. Evidence suggests that might be hard.
DeSantis Seeks Disney Trial Schedule after 2024 Elections
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis have asked that a trial involving Disney be postponed until the middle of 2025, well after voters have picked a winner in the November 2024 general election.
Hazy Future for Caregiver Payments Expanded During Pandemic Worries Families
A total of 39 states, with the help of the federal government, either started paying family caregivers or expanded the population eligible for payment during the pandemic.
Thousands of E-cigarettes are Pouring into the US Despite FDA Crackdown on Fruity Flavors
The number of different electronic cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000 since 2020, driven almost entirely by a wave of unauthorized disposable vapes from China.
Starbucks Union Says Pride Weekend Strikes Closed 21 US Stores
The union organizing Starbucks workers said Monday that a strike timed to Pride month closed 21 stores over the weekend, including the company's flagship Reserve Roastery in Seattle.
Starbucks Union Calls Strike over Pride Displays, but Company Calls it a Misinformation Campaign
Workers at 150 Starbucks locations will strike in the coming week over what their union says is a clash over LBGTQ+ Pride decor, but the company denies it's banned such displays and accused the union of using misinformation as a tactic in labor talks.
Canada Will Require Google and Meta to Pay Media Outlets for News under Bill Set to Become Law
Canada's Senate on Thursday passed a bill that will require Google and Meta to pay media outlets for news content that they share or otherwise repurpose on their platforms.
3M Reaches $10.3 Billion Settlement over Contamination of Water Systems with 'Forever Chemicals'
Chemical manufacturer 3M Co. will pay at least $10.3 billion to settle lawsuits over contamination of many U.S. public drinking water systems with potentially harmful compounds.
Beer Backlash: Another Gay Bar Drops Brews after Anheuser-Busch 'Abandons' LGBTQ+ Community
Minneapolis gay bar The Saloon is dropping Anheuser-Busch brands from its beer selection and buying from local brewers in response to the multinational "abandoning" the LGBTQ+ community.
Australian Safety Watchdog Demands Answers from Twitter on Online Hate
Australia's online safety watchdog has issued a legal notice to Twitter demanding an explanation of what the social media giant is doing to tackle a surge in online hate since Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought the platform.
Twitter Employees Sue Social Media Company over Bonuses they Say Weren't Paid Despite Promises
Employees are suing Twitter over tens of millions of dollars in bonuses they say the social media company failed to pay despite promises it would.