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Amazon, Marriott and other Companies Vow to Hire Thousands of Refugees in Europe
Multinational companies including Amazon, Marriott and Hilton pledged Monday to hire more than 13,000 refugees, including Ukrainian women who have fled the war with Russia.
Montana Officials Downplay First-of-its-kind Climate Trial
Montana officials sought to downplay a first-of-its-kind trial taking place over the state's obligations to protect residents from climate change.
Stalled Contract Jeopardizes Relations Between New Disney Governing Body and Firefighters
After appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Walt Disney World's governing district earlier this year, its firefighters were among the few employees who publicly welcomed them with open arms.
Twitter Worst Among Social Media Platforms when it Comes to LGBTQ+ Safety, GLAAD Says
All major social media platforms do poorly at protecting LGBTQ+ users from hate speech and harassment — especially those who are transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming, the advocacy group GLAAD said Thursday. But Twitter is the worst.
Gay McIcon? LGBTQ+ Fans Embrace Grimace, McDonald's Purple Mascot
McDonald's is celebrating its blobby purple character Grimace with a new milkshake, and gay fans are happily embracing his color and June birthday as evidence he's an LGBTQ+ icon.
Bud Light, America's Top Beer for Decades, Falls to Second Following LGBTQ+ Marketing Criticism
After more than two decades as America's best-selling beer, Bud Light has slipped into second place.
Starbucks Denies Claims that it's Banning Pride Displays but Union Organizers are Skeptical
Starbucks is denying union organizers' claims that it is banning Pride displays in its U.S. stores in the wake of Target and other brands experiencing a backlash.
Founder of Sexuality-focused Women's Wellness Company Pleads Not Guilty in Forced Labor Case
An entrepreneur who promoted group "orgasmic meditation" as a road to women's well-being pleaded not guilty to a charge of manipulating traumatized people into debt, undesired sex, and underpaid work.
Microsoft Stakes Xbox Video Game Sales on Long-awaited Space Adventure Starfield
One small step for an intrepid crew of 24th century space explorers could be a giant leap — or flop — for Microsoft when the Xbox-maker launches its long-awaited video game Starfield.
Cases of Check Fraud Escalate Dramatically, with Americans Warned Not to Mail Checks if Possible
Check fraud is back in a big way, fueled by a rise in organized crime that is forcing small businesses and individuals to take additional safety measures or to avoid sending checks through the mail.
The Great Grift: How Billions in COVID-19 Relief Aid was Stolen or Wasted
Fraudsters used the Social Security numbers of dead people and federal prisoners. Cheaters collected those benefits in multiple states. And federal loan applicants weren't cross-checked.
SEC Lawsuits Against Cryptocurrency Companies Raise Questions about Industry's Future
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed lawsuits against the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, deepening tensions between the government and a volatile industry.
LGBTQ+ Equality Advocates Call for New Strategies after Target Backlash
Following Target's removal of products in certain stores last week, activists in the LGBTQ+ community are calling for new campaigns to convince corporate leaders not to cave to anti-LGBTQ+ groups.
Ford to Bring Mustang Back to Le Mans under Company Rebranding
The Friday unveil of the new Mustang Dark Horse-based race car follows Ford's announcement in February that it will return to Formula One in 2026 in partnership with reigning world champion Red Bull.
How to Prepare for Paying Student Loans when Pandemic Payment Freeze Ends
A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.
Guess Who's Serving Up Good Wishes for Pride? Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel, the restaurant chain that, in 1991, implemented a policy of firing gay employees, took to Facebook in time for Pride 2023 with a friendly and inclusive post.
GM and Ford Are Embracing Tesla's EV Charging Technology. Here's What it Means for Consumers
With GM and Ford joining Tesla's charging system, the rest of the auto industry may be forced follow suit. If so, it would provide a major victory to Tesla.
Black Workers at California Tesla Factory Allege Rampant Racism, Seek Class-action Status
Tesla may face a class-action lawsuit after 240 Black factory workers in California described rampant racism and discrimination at the electric automaker's San Francisco Bay Area plant.
Apple's Vision Pro Goggles Unleash a Mixed Reality that Could Lead to More Innovation and Isolation
From video calls to watching 3D movies, Apple's new Vision Pro goggles are a revolution. But will the benefits outweigh the potential drawbacks?
Watch: Florida Gay Couple Denied Purchase of Pride Item at Target
The heckler's veto from a handful of anti-LGBTQ+ customers that caused Target to pull some Pride-themed merch put a damper on a gay couple's attempt to buy a rainbow onesie for their baby.