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Supreme Court Limits Regulation of Some U.S. Wetlands, Making it Easier to Develop and Destroy Them
The U.S. Supreme Court has stripped federal agencies of authority over millions of acres of wetlands, weakening a bedrock environmental law enacted a half-century ago.
Target Faces 'Second Backlash' after Removing Some Pride-Themed Products
Target faces a second backlash from customers upset by the discount retailer's reaction to aggressive, anti-LGBTQ+ activism, which has also been sweeping through Republican state legislatures.
McCarthy's Republicans Push Debt Ceiling Talks to Brink, Lawmakers Leaving Town for Weekend
House Republicans are pushing debt ceiling talks to the brink, displaying risky political bravado as they prepare to leave town Thursday for the holiday weekend.
Netflix to Charge an Additional $8 Month for Viewers Living Outside U.S. Subscribers' Households
Netflix on Tuesday outlined how it intends to crack down on the rampant sharing of account passwords in the U.S., its latest bid to reel in more subscribers to its video streaming service as its growth slows.
Just in Case: Anxious Retirees, Social Service Groups Among those Making Default Contingency Plans
Politicians in Washington may be offering assurances, but around the country, economic anxiety is rising and some people already are adjusting their routines.
Independent Bookselling Expanded Again in 2022, with New and Diverse Stores Opening Nationwide
It was a year of growth for independent sellers, with membership in the American Booksellers Association reaching its highest levels in more than 20 years.
HRC: Anheuser-Busch Missed 'Key Moment' to Stand Up for LGBTQ+ Community; Equality Index Rating Suspended
The Human Rights Campaign suspended what had been Anheuser-Busch's perfect Corporate Equality Index score, citing the company's failure to stand by its LGBTQ+ customers and employees.
How Damage from a U.S. Debt Default Could Cascade across the Global Economy
If the debt crisis roiling Washington were eventually to send the United States crashing into recession, America's economy would hardly sink alone.
Biden, McCarthy to Hold Pivotal Meeting on Debt Ceiling as Time to Resolve Standoff Grows Short
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are set to meet at the White House as Washington works to strike a budget compromise in time to avert a devastating federal default.
Bank Rates are Up. How to Avoid Leaving Money on the Table
Moving your savings around by opening a new account and closing an old one can seem like a hassle. But it's a use of time that can pay off.
LGBTQ+ Group Suspends Bud Light Maker's Rating Over Handling of Backlash to Trans Influencer
The HRC suspended its equality and inclusion rating for Anheuser-Busch, citing the company's handling of the hate-filled backlash to its partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney last month.
Christian College Fires 2 Dorm Directors Over Pronouns in Emails
Shua Wilmot and Raegan Zelaya acknowledge their names are unconventional, which explains why they attached gender identities to their work email signatures.
A Case Against Withdrawal Fees, Why they Need to be Eliminated
Withdrawal fees may seem like a minor inconvenience, but they can have a significant impact on people's finances, especially those who live paycheck to paycheck.
Check your Artificial Intelligence 'Bossware' Tools for Bias, Says U.S. Agency Head
The head of the U.S. agency charged with enforcing civil rights in the workplace says artificial intelligence-driven "bossware" tools run afoul of discrimination laws.
Adidas to Start Selling Stockpile of Yeezy Sneakers Later this Month
Adidas said Friday that it will begin selling its more than $1 billion worth of leftover Yeezy sneakers later this month, with the proceeds to be donated to various anti-racism groups.
How Companies are Trying to Target their Marketing on the LGBTQ Community Now
Companies are starting to recognize the purchasing power of the LGBTQ community and are working towards more inclusive marketing practices.
Disney Scraps Plans for New Florida Campus as Fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis Continues
The Walt Disney Co. announced it was scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florida and relocate 2,000 employees from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance, and product development.
Montana Governor Bans TikTok. But Can the State Enforce the Law?
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed into law a first-of-its kind bill that makes it illegal for TikTok to operate in the state, setting up a potential legal fight with the company.
Disney Asks Judge to Dismiss DeSantis-Appointed Board's Lawsuit in Latest Tit-for-Tat
Disney asked a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit by Gov. Ron DeSantis' governing board to oversee Disney World, claiming the company has been the victim of the "weaponizing" powers of government aimed at punishing it for opposing the "Don't Say Gay Law."
Disney Asks Judge to Dismiss DeSantis-appointed Board's Lawsuit in Latest Tit-for-tat
Disney asked a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit, claiming the company has been the victim of the "weaponizing" of powers of government.