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Out Apple CEO Tim Cook 'Deeply Concerned' about Rash of Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
Out Apple CEO Tim Cook tweeted that he is "deeply concerned" about the rash of state laws by Republican elected officials targeting LGBTQ+ youth and their classrooms.
Florida Gov. Slams Disney as 'Woke,' Tied to China, in Wake of 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Criticism
Disney CEO Bob Chapek told shareholders this week he had phoned Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and gotten guarantees about the "Don't Say Gay" bill. But DeSantis seems to have a different take.
Human Rights Campaign Refuses Disney Dollars, Wants 'Meaningful Action'
The Human Rights Campaign turned away a donation from Disney, saying it wants "meaningful action" on "dangerous" Florida legislation like the "Don't Say Gay" bill lawmakers recently sent to the governor.
1st NY Pot Sales Permits will Go to People with Convictions
The first licenses to sell recreational marijuana in New York will go to people who were casualties of the war on drugs, state officials said Wednesday.
Doing the Math: What Disney Gave the Sponsors of the 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
Now that the "Don't Say Gay" bill is headed to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for signing, The Walt Disney Company has come under fire for donating to those legislators who sponsored the bill.
McDonald's, Starbucks, Coke, Pepsi Join Exodus out of Russia
McDonald's, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and General Electric all announced Tuesday they were temporarily suspending their business in Russia in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine.
Progress Slows on Path to Gender Parity in the Board Room
The speed at which boards have brought more women to the table has slowed, and it's likely to be a decade before boards are evenly split by gender.
New Offices for the Hybrid Era? Many Companies Are On Board
If you build a shiny new office building, will your employees show up to work in it?
Mastercard, Visa Suspend Operations in Russia After Invasion
Mastercard and Visa are suspending their operations in Russia, the companies said Saturday, in the latest blow to the country's financial system after its invasion of Ukraine.
Disney Sidesteps 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Amid Funding GOP Sponsors
Disney sidestepped opposing the Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill amid protests that the corporation is funding the politicians who sponsored it.
Disney Supports Florida Lawmakers Behind 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
Though internally supportive of LGBTQ+ employees, the House of Mouse is a contributor to State Rep. Joe Harding and State Sen. Dennis Baxley, the lawmakers behind Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Amazon Shuttering its Physical Bookstores and 4-Star Shops
Amazon is closing all of its brick-and-mortar bookstores, as well as its 4-star shops and pop up locations, as the online retail behemoth reworks its physical footprint.
Twitter Suspends US Senate Candidate for Hateful Conduct
A U.S. Senate candidate for Missouri says she has no plans to delete a transphobic tweet that violated Twitter's rules against hateful conduct.
Key Inflation Gauge Hit 6.1% in January, Highest Since 1982
An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.1% in January compared with a year ago, the latest evidence that Americans are enduring sharp price increases that will likely worsen after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Despite Controversy, Netflix Announces 4 New Dave Chappelle Comedy Specials
After a slew of anti-trans jokes in his comedy special last year, Netflix viewers are upset that Dave Chappelle will receive an additional four specials.
'Sims 4' Expansion Featuring Queer Wedding to Get Russian Release After All
The maker of popular game "The Sims" has changed its mind about releasing a new expansion with queer weddings in Russia, following a massive pushback from fans.
Airbus Delivers More Planes Last Year to Post Record Income
Airbus booked a record profit of $4.8 billion last year as the aircraft maker delivered more planes with the global economy rebounding from the coronavirus pandemic.
Disney World: No More Masks Indoors for Vaccinated Visitors
Starting this week, the masks are coming off for vaccinated visitors to Walt Disney World in Florida.
Calm Strips Invent a New Way to Stay Calm and Carry On
Calm Strips capitalize on sensory stimulation in a reusable adhesive with surface texture to de-stress and reduce anxiety.
Super Bowl Ads Look Toward the Future — and the Past
Super Bowl advertisers this year want Americans to forget about pandemic woes and focus on the future.