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DeSantis Appointees Begin Reshaping Disney World's District
Wednesday's meeting continued a battle pitting prospective presidential candidate DeSantis and Republican state lawmakers against Disney that started last year when the company publicly opposed Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" law.
Ganja Glut? With Excess Weed, Growers Seek Interstate Sales
There is vast supply, thanks to great growing conditions and a wealth of expertise, but any surplus remains trapped within each state's borders due to the federal ban on marijuana.
Last Minute Brinkmanship and Overseas Assist End Fox Case
Before pulling back from the brink of a trial, Fox News and Dominion Voting systems faced a stern deadline — not from an impatient judge or jury, but from a man on a Danube River cruise.
Netflix to Bring Down the Curtain on Its DVD-by-mail Service
Netflix is poised to shut down the DVD-by-mail rental service that set the stage for its trailblazing video streaming service, ending an era that began a quarter century ago.
Fox, Dominion Reach $787M Settlement over Election Claims
Fox News agreed to pay Dominion Voting Systems nearly $800 million to avert a trial that would have exposed how the network promoted lies about the 2020 presidential election.
Twitter Removes Policy Against Deadnaming Transgender People
Twitter has quietly removed a policy against the "targeted misgendering or deadnaming of transgender individuals," raising concerns that the Elon Musk-owned platform is becoming less safe for marginalized groups.
Disney Readies Pride Nite Party as DeSantis Fumes
The House of Mouse refuses to back down, preparing to hoist the rainbow flag at Disneyland even as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shows his own true colors with threats to build a prison near Disney World.
Apple Inc Bets Big on India as It Opens First Flagship Store
Apple Inc. is set to open its first flagship store in India in a much-anticipated launch Tuesday that highlights the company's growing aspirations to expand in the country.
DeSantis Seeks to Control Disney with State Oversight Powers
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers ratcheted up pressure on Walt Disney World on Monday by announcing legislation that will use the regulatory powers of Florida government to exert unprecedented oversight on the park resort's rides and monorail.
Fox News and 2020 Election Lies Set to Face Jury Come Monday
Starting Monday in a courtroom in Delaware, Fox News executives and stars will have to answer for their role in spreading doubt about the 2020 presidential election and creating the gaping wound that remains in America's democracy.
Gov. DeSantis Surrogates Escalate Tit-For-Tat Versus Disney
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees to Disney World's governing board have launched a fresh salvo in the fight to control the resort, seeking to expand their authority after their Disney-controlled predecessors abdicated most powers to the company.
Underwear and Cover Model Dominic Albano Launches Underwear Line
Earlier this year underwear and cover model Dominic Albano launched his eponymous underwear line, which consists of three styles and three colors.
Watch:: New Streaming App to 'Max' Programming from HBO, Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery unveiled a streaming service Wednesday combining iconic HBO programming such as "The Sopranos" with a mix of unscripted TV series in a push to reap more subscribers from what so far has been a muddled media merger.
U.S. Urges Meat Companies to Ensure They Don't Use Child Labor
The Biden administration is urging U.S. meat processors to make sure children aren't being illegally hired to perform dangerous jobs at their plants.
Fox Attorneys in Libel Case Reveal Dual Roles for Murdoch
Attorneys defending Fox in a defamation case related to false claims about the 2020 election withheld critical information about the role company founder Rupert Murdoch played at Fox News.
Small Business Owners Feel the Credit Crunch
Following the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, some lenders may be forced to tighten credit further.
Bud Light Exec Explains Dylan Mulvaney Post Was to Update Beer's 'Fratty' Branding
How did Dylan Mulvaney become a spokesperson for Bud Light? It turns out it was part of a larger plan, according to a vice president with the brand who said she wanted to update its "fratty" branding with "inclusivity."
Anti-Drag, Anti-Trans Conservatives Want to Cancel Jack Daniels Next
Anheuser-Busch and Nike are alone in facing boycotts after embracing trans activist Dylan Mulvaney as a spokesperson. This past week saw a move by conservatives to no longer drink Jack Daniels after a two-year old series of promos reemerged.
Home-based Workers Became Younger, More Diverse in Pandemic
People working from home became younger, more diverse, better educated and more likely to move during the worst part of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to survey data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Tesla Cuts Prices on All Models, 3rd Cut this Year
Tesla cut prices on its entire U.S. electric vehicle model lineup for the third time this year in an apparent effort to lure more buyers amid rising interest rates.