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Bud Light Brewer is Still Struggling to Sell the Beer in North America over Trans Promotion Backlash

Bud Light Brewer is Still Struggling to Sell the Beer in North America over Trans Promotion Backlash

BUSINESS | Oct 31, 2023

Anheuser-Busch Inbev said Tuesday that revenue growth in most of its global regions was offset by a drop in North American sales, in a sign of continuing fallout from a promotion with a transgender influencer that cost it sales.

Biden Administration is Moving Toward a Narrower Student Loan Relief Targeting Groups of Borrowers

BUSINESS | By Collin Binkley and Seung Min | Oct 31, 2023

The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers — those with soaring interest, for example — rather than a sweeping plan.

Disney Warns that if DeSantis Wins Lawsuit, Others Will be Punished for 'Disfavored' Views

BUSINESS | By Mike Schneider | Oct 31, 2023

The First Amendment protects the right of free speech even if it goes against government powers, Disney said in court documents asking a judge to reject DeSantis' motion to dismiss.

Former Pennsylvania Lawmaker Brian Sims Engaged to His Boyfriend

POLITICS | By Emell Adolphus | Oct 30, 2023

Sims popped the question to his boyfriend Alex Drakos in Hong Kong.

Family Values: Mike Johnson's Anti-Gay Sentiments Are Shared By His Wife Kelly

POLITICS | By Emell Adolphus | Oct 30, 2023

House Speaker Mike Johnson's wife Kelly runs a counseling service that compares gayness to bestiality and incest.

Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and Others Carry Possible Infection Risk, FDA Says

HEALTH | By The Associated Press Health and Science Department | Oct 30, 2023

U.S. health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops because of the risk of infections that could lead to blindness.

Less Boo for Your Buck: For the Second Halloween in a Row, US Candy Inflation Hits Double Digits

BUSINESS | By Dee-Ann Durbin | Oct 30, 2023

Candy and gum prices are up an average of 13% this month compared to last October, more than double the 6% increase in all grocery prices.

Disney Says DeSantis-appointed District is Dragging Feet in Providing Documents for Lawsuit

BUSINESS | By Mike Schneider | Oct 30, 2023

Disney on Thursday accused the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District of "dodging its obligations" and asked a Florida judge to delay any decision on whether the case should proceed.

Florida's 'Fantasy Fest' Ends with Increased Emphasis on Costumes and Less on Decadence

Florida's 'Fantasy Fest' Ends with Increased Emphasis on Costumes and Less on Decadence

NATIONAL | Oct 29, 2023

The 10-day Fantasy Fest costuming and masking celebration ends late Sunday in Key West, after some 100 events with an increased emphasis on imaginative costuming and decreases in past years' decadence.

Pope's Meeting on Church Future Says it's 'Urgent' to Guarantee Governance Roles for Women, Mum on Welcoming LGBTQ+ Catholics

Pope's Meeting on Church Future Says it's 'Urgent' to Guarantee Governance Roles for Women, Mum on Welcoming LGBTQ+ Catholics

INTERNATIONAL | By Nicole Winfield | Oct 29, 2023

The meeting didn't take decisive action on that issue, and it backed off any specific calls for welcoming LGBTQ+ Catholics despite Pope Francis' repeated outreach to the gay community and willingness to consider blessing same-sex couples.

Coyotes' Travis Dermott on Using Pride Tape, Forcing NHL's Hand: 'Had to be Done'

Coyotes' Travis Dermott on Using Pride Tape, Forcing NHL's Hand: 'Had to be Done'

NATIONAL | Oct 28, 2023

Travis Dermott had a lot on his mind as he carefully wrapped the shaft of his hockey stick with rainbow-colored tape.

Museum Plan for Florida Gay Club Massacre Victims Dropped as Orlando Moves Forward with Memorial

NATIONAL | Oct 28, 2023

Leaders of a private foundation working to build a museum and memorial to honor the victims of a massacre at a gay club in Florida said they were dropping the plans, even as the city of Orlando is moving ahead with constructing the memorial.

Watch: House Speaker Mike Johnson: 'I Do Not Apologize' for Anti-LGBTQ+ Stance

POLITICS | By Kilian Melloy | Oct 27, 2023

Mike Johnson, the newly elected and deeply anti-LGBTQ+ Speaker of the House, says he's a Bible believer who "do[es] not apologize" for the homophobic views he's espoused over the years.

'Dragula's Meatball Says George Santos and Meghan McCain Misunderstood His Parody

POLITICS | By Emell Adolphus | Oct 27, 2023

During an interview with John McCain's daughter Meghan McCain, on her "Meghan McCain Has Entered the Chat," much-maligned GOP Rep. George Santos praised Meatball for a performance that went viral last February.

Nineteen-Year-Old Acquaintance Charged with Murder in the Death of a Philadelphia Journalist

Nineteen-Year-Old Acquaintance Charged with Murder in the Death of a Philadelphia Journalist

NATIONAL | Oct 27, 2023

An acquaintance has been charged in the death of a Philadelphia journalist who went from sleeping on the street to working for the mayor to writing columns on the city's most pressing social issues.

Many Americans Say their Household Expenses are Outpacing Earnings this Year, AP-NORC Poll Shows

BUSINESS | By Cora Lewis | Oct 27, 2023

As household expenses outpace earnings, many are expressing concern about their financial futures.

Watch: Rep. Angie Craig Receives Standing Ovation After Mike Johnson Diss

POLITICS | By Emell Adolphus | Oct 26, 2023

Minnesota Democratic Rep. Angie Craig commemorated her 15th marriage anniversary in the sweetest way. Craig tweeted that she was "proud to vote against him on my 15th anniversary with my wife, Cheryl."

Rep. George Santos Fact-Checked for Claims His Niece was Kidnapped by 'Chinese Men'

POLITICS | By Kilian Melloy | Oct 26, 2023

New York Rep. George Santos told the NY Times that his niece was kidnapped by two "Chinese men," hinting it was an intimidation tactic to silence his criticism of China's communist government.

The Long Anti-LGBTQ+ Record of New Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

POLITICS | By Kilian Melloy | Oct 26, 2023

The election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House triggered an outcry from LGBTQ+ equality advocates who took note of his long history of working against the rights of queer Americans.

A Gay Marriage Bill Might Have Costed GOP Rep. Tom Emmer His Speaker Bid

POLITICS | By Emell Adolphus | Oct 25, 2023

Emmer dropped out of the race to be the next speaker before it even began Tuesday after two GOP members cited his support for a federal gay marriage bill.

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