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Starbucks Sued by Consumer Group that Calls Its Claim of Ethical Sourcing False and Misleading
A consumer advocacy group filed a lawsuit against Starbucks on Wednesday, saying the company's claim that its coffee is ethically sourced is false and misleading.
Regulators Approve New Bitcoin Funds in Move that Could Spur More Investment in the Digital Currency
The SEC said it gave the green light to 11 exchange-traded funds for bitcoin even though it only faced a deadline for one application. The agency said that would provide competition and a "level playing field."
Google Lays Off Hundreds Amid Cost-cutting Drive
Google has laid off hundreds of employees working on its hardware, voice assistance and engineering teams as part of cost-cutting measures.
Reclaim Your Privacy to Start the Year Off Right
Among the last things you want are to hear from an ex; to deal with an amorous stalker; and especially, if you're trans, to be hit with seasonal spam addressed to your deadname. DeleteMe can help.
Watch: Gay Restauranteur Gunned Down in New Orleans; 'He Died in My Arms,' Husband Says
Tragedy struck married couple Jacob Carter and Daniel Blagovich of Tacoma, Washington, while they were vacationing in New Orleans. A gunman fatally shot Carter and then fled the scene.
SEC Chair Denies a Bitcoin ETF has Been Approved, Says Account on X was Hacked
The Securities and Exchange Commission said a post sent from the agency's account on X announcing approval of a bitcoin exchange-traded fund was "unauthorized," and the account was hacked.
Walmart Experiments with AI to Enhance Customers' Shopping Experiences
Walmart has unveiled plans to dive further into the world of artificial intelligence — and drones — to improve its customers' shopping experiences.
Meet Gabriel Attal, France's Youngest-Ever and First Openly Gay Prime Minister
Gabriel Attal was named Tuesday as France's youngest-ever prime minister, as President Emmanuel Macron seeks a fresh start for the rest of his term amid growing political pressure from the far right.
LGBTQ+ Advocates' Lawsuit Says Louisiana Transgender Care Ban Violates the State Constitution
A lawsuit to block enforcement of Louisiana's new ban on transgender health care procedures for anyone under 18 was announced Monday by LGBTQ+ advocates.
Vatican's Doctrine Chief is Raising Eyebrows over His 1998 Book that Graphically Describes Orgasms
The Vatican's new doctrine chief who is already under fire from entire bishops conferences for his approval of blessings for same-sex couples, is now raising eyebrows over a book he wrote as a young priest describing orgasms in graphic terms.
Paris Names a Street after David Bowie Celebrating Music Icon's Legacy
Paris immortalized late British music icon David Bowie by naming a street after him in the city's southeast on what would have been his 77th birthday on Monday.
CES 2024 Updates: The Most Interesting News and Gadgets from Tech's Big Show
The multi-day trade event is set to feature the latest advances and gadgets across personal tech, transportation, health care, and more — with burgeoning uses of artificial intelligence.
'Controversial' Genetics Study Suggests Bisexual Men More Adventurous
Could bisexual men be leading a more adventurous life than the rest of us for genetic reasons tied to their attraction to both men and women?
Austin Drag Queen Brigitte Bandit Just Got the Prettiest Gift from Dolly Parton
Texas-based drag queen Brigitte Bandit, who calls herself the "Dolly of ATX," just received the greatest gift from the icon herself.
How to Deal with Same-sex Unions? It's a Question Fracturing Major Christian Denominations
In many sectors of a religion that stresses God's love for humanity, divisions over marriage, sexuality, and inclusion of gays and lesbians are proving insurmountable.
UK Drag Superstar The Vivienne Left 'Speechless' After Light Sentencing in Assault Case
UK British drag superstar The Vivienne was left "speechless" after a judge rendered a verdict in the trial of a man who assaulted her last summer at a UK McDonalds.
A Transgender Candidate in Ohio was Disqualified from the State Ballot for Omitting her Former Name
Despite receiving enough signatures to appear on the ballot, a transgender woman has been disqualified from an Ohio House race because she omitted her previous name, raising concern that other transgender candidates nationwide may face similar barriers.
Pornhub's Annual 'Insights' Reveals Most Popular Search Terms, More
Pornhub unveiled the results of the past year's searches on the popular site, offering "a variety of results between the genders, sexual orientations, breakdowns of state-by-state search habits," and more.
After Posting Mean-Spirited Tweet, Michael Lucas Claims Victim Status
Adult film producer Michael Lucas is no stranger to controversy, and continues to be after he tweeted his support of Israel in a mean-spirited way. After pushback, he's claiming victimhood.
Out Soccer Star Josh Cavallo Calls Out Social Media Platforms for Trolls' Homophobic Abuse
Out Aussie soccer star Josh Cavallo spoke out about the unrelenting anti-gay messages trolls bombard him with on social media, and challenged platforms to "do better" at restricting hate speech.