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5 Ways Anti-Diversity Laws Affect LGBTQ+ People and Research in Higher Ed
Although anti-DEI legislation is still in its early days, it is already having a chilling impact both on academic freedom and life in academia for LGBTQ+ people. Here are five ways that's happening.
Scammers are Swiping Billions — and Getting Away with It
Sophisticated overseas criminals are stealing tens of billions of dollars from Americans every year, a crime wave projected to get worse as the U.S. population ages and technology like AI makes it easier.
Disney Doling Out Donations Again to 'Don't Say Gay' Florida Lawmakers
As the dust settles from a two-year flap between Florida's GOP-led legislature and Disney, it's back to business as usual: The House of Mouse is once again dishing up the dough for state lawmakers.
Amazon Teams Up with Megan Thee Stallion to Promote its 10th Prime Day Sales Event
On Tuesday, the rapper unveiled a new original song called "It's Prime Day." An accompanying music video shows her purchasing a pink dog collar, fake eyelashes and other items from Amazon.
With Deal Done, Disney Withdraws Lawsuit, Ending Last Conflict with DeSantis and His Appointees
Disney asked a federal appellate court to dismiss its lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday, a day after his appointees approved a deal with the company.
DeSantis Appointees Bury the Hatchet with Disney by Approving New Development Deal
DeSantis' appointees gave final approval to an agreement between Disney and the governing district for Walt Disney World, which the governor took over after the company opposed the "Don't Say Gay" law.
Risky Business: Executives Keep Finding Themselves Engulfed in LGBTQ+ Firestorms
Corporate titans have recently become embroiled in culture-war debates. These sorts of controversies undermine businesses' strategy and sometimes their performance.
With End of Fight with DeSantis Appointees, Disney Set to Invest Up to $17B in Florida Parks
The two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing up to $17 billion into its Florida resort and opens the door to a fifth major theme park at Walt Disney World.
Target's Pride Collection Goes to 'The Birds'
Target's decision not to sell Pride merch in some stores didn't stop flocks of shoppers from snapping up a perfectly campalicious figurine calling back to Tippi Hedren in Alfred Hitchcock's classic "The Birds."
An Inflation Gauge Closely Tracked by Federal Reserve Rises at Slowest Pace this Year
A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year.
Bumble's Billboard Ads Sneered at Celibacy as an Alternative to Dating — and the Company Got Stung
The dating app Bumble got stung after running billboard ads that appeared to sneer at celibacy as an alternative to meeting people online.
You Won't Believe How Much the Abbey Nightclub Sold for in West Hollywood
The iconic collection of restaurants and nightclubs in West Hollywood went for a pretty penny.
Yellen Says Threats to Democracy Risk U.S. Economic Growth, an Indirect Jab at Trump
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen argues that a fractured democracy can have destructive effects on the economy — an indirect jab at Donald Trump.
Rooting for Trump to Fail Has Made His Stock Shorters Millions
Rooting for Donald Trump to fail has rarely been this profitable.
Kim Petras 'Devastated' at Needing to Cancel Music Festival Gigs 'Under Medical Advice'
Declaring herself to be "devastated," Kim Petras announced on social media that she was canceling her appearances at music festivals this summer due to unspecified health concerns.
With Lawsuits in Rearview Mirror, Disney World Government Gets Back to Being Boring
The takeover by DeSantis and the Republican-led Legislature was sparked by Disney's opposition to Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay law.
Southern California City Council Gives a Key Approval for Disneyland Expansion Plan
Visitors to Disney's California parks could one day walk through the snow-covered hamlet of Arendelle from "Frozen" or the bustling, critter-filled metropolis of "Zootopia" under a park expansion plan.
Chick-fil-A Is Coming to Palm Springs and the Local Gays Are Not Happy
It will be the first-ever location in Palm Springs for the Christian-leaning restaurant chain.
Disney Allowed to Pause its Federal Lawsuit Against Florida Governor as Part of Settlement Deal
An appellate court on Monday granted Disney's request for a two-month pause in a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World's governing district.
Small Town Businesses Embrace Total Solar Eclipse Crowd, Come Rain or Shine on Monday
Overcast skies are forecast for Monday's cosmic wonder across Texas, already packing in eclipse chasers to the delight of small town businesses.