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Watch: Florida Governor Considers Punishing Disney for Its Opposition to 'Don't Say Gay'
Florida's governor and GOP lawmakers are contemplating retaliation against Disney for speaking out against the state's "Don't Say Gay" law, and continuing to blast the company as "woke."
Walmart, Kohl's Settle over 'Eco-Friendly' Rayon Products
Walmart and Kohl's are paying a combined $5.5 million in settlements after the Federal Trade Commission said they falsely marketed dozens of sheets and other home textile products.
Amazon Seeks to Overturn Union Win, Says Vote was Tainted
Amazon is seeking to overturn the union victory at one of its New York City warehouses, arguing that union organizers and the National Labor Relations Board tainted the results. It wants to redo the vote.
Chanel Restricts Sales to Russians Abroad Amid Ukraine War
Luxury fashion brand Chanel says it has stopped selling its clothes, perfumes and other luxury goods to Russian customers abroad if they plan to take the products back home — a bold response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
New Twitter Biggie Musk May have Thoughts on Edit Button
Elon Musk, the billionaire Tesla CEO and power Twitter user who is now Twitter's largest shareholder and newly appointed board member, may have thoughts on a long-standing request from users: Should there be an edit button?
Watch: Oreo Has Conservatives in a Lather over Coming-Out Ad
"America's favorite cookie" is getting hate from conservatives because of an affirming short film about coming out that the company posted to social media.
Stock Tied to Trump Social Firm Drops on Report of Turmoil
Shares in a company planning to buy Donald Trump's new social media business plunged Monday on a news report that two key staff members left, deepening losses from last week.
Court: Corporate Diversity Law on LGBTQ+, Minority Board Members Unconstitutional
A Los Angeles judge ruled Friday that California's landmark law mandating that corporations diversify their boards with members from certain racial, ethnic or LGBT groups is unconstitutional.
Grassroots Labor Group Takes on Amazon in NYC Union Fight
Workers at an Amazon fulfillment center in Staten Island will determine whether or not they want to form a union, with the vote count expected to begin as soon as Thursday.
Walmart to End Cigarette Sales in Some Stores
Walmart will no longer sell cigarettes in some of its stores though tobacco sales can be a significant revenue generator.
With Walkout Threat over Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Bill, Disney Faces a Balancing Act
The Walt Disney Co. finds itself in a balancing act between the expectations of a diverse workforce and demands from an increasingly polarized, politicized marketplace.
Stocks Extend Rally, Notching Biggest Weekly Gain Since 2020
Stocks recovered from an early slide on Wall Street and closed broadly higher Friday, notching their biggest weekly gain in 16 months.
Gabrielle Union Slams Disney's Handling of 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
Gabrielle Union blasted Disney for handling of "Don't Say Gay" bill, saying that they "shouldn't fund hate and oppression."
Disney Workers Plan Walkout to Protest 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
Disney workers are planning walkouts during their breaks every day this week to protest CEO Bob Chapek's slow response in publicly criticizing Florida legislation that critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Marvel Studios Comes Out Against 'Don't Say Gay'
Marvel Studios — a subsidiary of Walt Disney that has produced 27 "MCU" films and counting — has come out against anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
John Oliver Calls Disney 'Morally Bankrupt' for Political Donations
The HBO late-night show host dedicated a big part of his recent show to carefully cultivating how Disney funded the creation of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill through its political donations.
Disney Suspends Political Funding in Florida — DeSantis Slams Corp for China Ties
After getting negative pushback, the Walt Disney Corporation announced they would no longer fund political campaigns in Florida.
Uber Charging Customers New Fuel Fee for Rides, Delivery
Citing record-high prices for gasoline, Uber is charging customers a new fuel fee to help offset costs for ride-hail and delivery drivers.
As Companies Leave Russia, Their Assets Could be Seized
If the owners refuse to resume operations or to sell, the company's shares could be auctioned off, the ruling United Russia party has said, calling it "the first step toward nationalization."
Democrats Say Spirit-Frontier Merger Could Boost Airfares
Several congressional Democrats are warning that the proposed combination of Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines would reduce competition among low-cost carriers and drive up fares.