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Musk Says he's Not Stepping Down as Tesla CEO

May 17, 2023

Elon Musk dismissed speculation he might step down as Tesla's CEO and told the company's annual shareholders meeting that the electric car and solar panel company would start doing some advertising.

Job Cuts, No Social Security Checks: How Consumers Could be Pinched by a U.S. Government Default

By Darlene Superville | May 17, 2023

All the hand-wringing in Washington over raising the debt limit can seem far removed from the lives of everyday Americans, but they could end up facing huge consequences.

More Dogs Could Show Up in Outdoor Dining Spaces. Not Everyone is Happy about It

By Dee-Ann Durbin | May 16, 2023

Even though nearly half of states already allow canine dining outdoors, the issue is far from settled, with many diners and restaurants pushing back against the increasing presence of pooches.

Biden Proposal Would Let Conservationists Lease Public Land Much as Drillers and Ranchers Do

By Matthew Brown | May 15, 2023

The Biden administration wants to put conserving vast government-owned lands on equal footing with oil drilling, livestock grazing and other interests.

Gay Prof Suspended After Passing Out 'Transphobic' Chocolate at Campus Event

Gay Prof Suspended After Passing Out 'Transphobic' Chocolate at Campus Event

May 15, 2023

A gay, conservative professor at Madera Community College in California was recently placed on leave after handing out Jeremy's Chocolate, a brand called 'transphobic,' at a campus event.

Trolls Take Aim at Target over Trans-Themed Pride Apparel

By Kilian Melloy | May 13, 2023

Trolls have put longtime Pride supporter Target in the crosshairs for offering a trans-themed clothing collection this year.

Adidas to Sell Yeezy Shoes and Donate Proceeds Months after Kanye West Split

By Wyatte Grantham-Philips | May 12, 2023

After months wrestling over the fate of milions of unsold Yeezy shoes, Adidas said Thursday it will sell a portion of its remaining inventory and donate the proceeds to charitable organizations.

Disney Board Banned X-rated Stores and Liquor Shops from Property, Overlooking Prisons

By Mike Schneider | May 11, 2023

Disney and DeSantis have been engaged in a tug-of-war for more than a year that has engulfed the GOP governor in criticism as he prepares to launch an expected presidential bid in the coming weeks

Biden Ramps Up Pressure on House GOP in Debt Limit Battle

By Seung Min Kim | May 10, 2023

Fresh off a White House meeting with no serious breakthrough on the debt limit standoff, President Joe Biden is launching a new phase of his pressure campaign against House Republicans.

Banks Report Tougher Credit Standards in Wake of Failures

By Christopher Rugaber | May 9, 2023

A Federal Reserve report Monday showed that banks raised their lending standards for business and consumer loans in the aftermath of three large bank failures and expect to lift them more this year.

Some Chicago Bars Will No Longer Serve Anheuser-Busch Products After CEO Back Aways from Dylan Mulvaney Post

Some Chicago Bars Will No Longer Serve Anheuser-Busch Products After CEO Back Aways from Dylan Mulvaney Post

May 7, 2023

Anheuser-Busch products will no longer be served at some gay bars in Chicago in light of the beer giant's distancing from transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, reports MSN.

Bud Light Boosts Spending in US to Counter Sales Declines

Bud Light Boosts Spending in US to Counter Sales Declines

By Dee-Ann Durbin | May 4, 2023

Bud Light's parent company said Thursday it will triple its marketing spending in the U.S. this summer as it tries to boost sales that plummeted after the brand partnered with a transgender influencer.

Appeals Court Upholds Apple's Control of iPhone App Store

By Michael Liedtke | Apr 25, 2023

An appeals court on Monday upheld Apple's exclusive control over the distribution of iPhone apps.

Watch: John Oliver Slams New Bud Light Ad for Fear of Not Offending Anyone

Watch: John Oliver Slams New Bud Light Ad for Fear of Not Offending Anyone

Apr 24, 2023

John Oliver calls out Anheuser-Busch for their new ad for Budweiser that relies on its signature Clydesdales and even invokes memories of 9/11 while ignoring its current controversy over using trans activist Dylan Mulvaney in an endorsement.

Fox's Settlement with Dominion Unlikely to Cost it $787.5M

By Mae Anderson | Apr 24, 2023

Fox Corp.'s $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems over defamation charges is eye-popping, but the ultimate cost to the media company is likely to be much lower.

Bud Light Exec Takes Leave after Boycott Calls, Reports Say

Bud Light Exec Takes Leave after Boycott Calls, Reports Say

Apr 23, 2023

The marketing executive who oversaw a partnership between Bud Light and a transgender influencer is taking a leave of absence after it snowballed into cries for boycotts from some angry customers, according to media reports.

Confusion as Musk's Twitter Yanks Blue Checks from Agencies

Confusion as Musk's Twitter Yanks Blue Checks from Agencies

By Matt O'Brien and Kathleen Foody | Apr 22, 2023

Twitter has long been a way for people to keep track of tornado watches, train delays, news alerts or the latest crime warnings from their local police department.

What Are Some Side Gigs Anybody Can Do But Are Deemed Unethical?

Apr 21, 2023

With the rise of the gig economy, there are now more opportunities than ever before for people to make money on the side. However, not all side gigs are created equal.

BuzzFeed to Close News Division, Cut 15% of All Staff

BuzzFeed to Close News Division, Cut 15% of All Staff

By Michelle Chapman | Apr 20, 2023

Pulitzer Prize winning digital media company BuzzFeed will shut down its news division and cut another 15% of its staff across the company, adding to layoffs made earlier this year.

Movie Theaters and Streamers May End Up Friends, After All

Movie Theaters and Streamers May End Up Friends, After All

By Jake Coyle | Apr 20, 2023

Companies like Amazon and Apple are sprinting into multiplexes, taking a distinctly different approach to the staunchly streaming-focused Netflix.

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