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Bud Light Fumbles, but Experts Say Inclusive Ads Will Stay

NATIONAL | By Dee-Ann Durbin | Apr 26, 2023

Bud Light may have fumbled its attempt to broaden its customer base by partnering with a transgender influencer. But experts say inclusive marketing is simply good business — and it's here to stay.

She Got $0 from Condo Sale. Supreme Court Weighs Fairness

NATIONAL | By Mark Sherman | Apr 26, 2023

Geraldine Tyler, now 94, lost her one-bedroom condo in Minneapolis over $2,300 in unpaid taxes, plus interest and penalties. Hennepin County sold the apartment for $40,000 and kept every penny.

South Carolina Teacher Fired for Handing Out International Bear Brotherhood Article

NATIONAL | By Emell Adolphus | Apr 25, 2023

A South Carolina teacher is out of a job after handing out an article to her high school students that was deemed "inappropriate and unapproved content" on Friday.

Harry Belafonte, Activist and Entertainer, Dies at 96

Harry Belafonte, Activist and Entertainer, Dies at 96

NATIONAL | By Hillel Italie | Apr 25, 2023

Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died. He was 96.

Gaming Is Bigger Than Movies Now

NATIONAL | Apr 25, 2023

Gaming is becoming bigger as the days pass by. It is among the most common forms of entertainment today and has brought earnings surpassing those from the movie and music industries.

The Live Cam Lifestyle, How Do Streamers Live Their Lives?

NATIONAL | Apr 25, 2023

For those interested in pursuing live cam streaming, it's important to have a clear understanding of the potential risks and challenges, as well as the financial benefits and community aspects of the lifestyle.

ACLU Sues to Block Missouri Rule on Transgender Health Care

ACLU Sues to Block Missouri Rule on Transgender Health Care

NATIONAL | By Heather Hollingsworth and Summer Ballentine | Apr 25, 2023

The Missouri ACLU on Monday sued to block new state restrictions on both adults and children seeking gender-affirming health care, which are set to kick in Thursday.

Indiana Bill on Trans Student Name Changes Goes to Governor

Indiana Bill on Trans Student Name Changes Goes to Governor

NATIONAL | Apr 25, 2023

Indiana schools would be required to notify parents if their child requests a name or pronoun change at school under a bill approved Monday by the state House despite worries that the step could out young transgender people to their families.

Biden Announces 2024 Reelection Bid: 'Let's Finish this Job'

Biden Announces 2024 Reelection Bid: 'Let's Finish this Job'

POLITICS | By Zeke Miller | Apr 25, 2023

President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024.

Montana Transgender Lawmaker Silenced Again, Backers Protest

Montana Transgender Lawmaker Silenced Again, Backers Protest

NATIONAL | By Amy Beth Hanson and Sam Metz | Apr 25, 2023

Montana Republicans persisted in forbidding Democratic transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from participating in debate for a second week and her supporters brought the House session to a halt Monday before they escorted out.

Appeals Court Upholds Apple's Control of iPhone App Store

BUSINESS | By Michael Liedtke | Apr 25, 2023

An appeals court on Monday upheld Apple's exclusive control over the distribution of iPhone apps.

Famous Twitter Users Disavow Musk over Verification Return

NATIONAL | Apr 25, 2023

Twitter removed the blue marks last week from accounts that don't pay a monthly fee. But the check marks mysteriously returned for many highly followed accounts over the weekend.

Tokyo Company Aims to Be 1st Business to Put Lander on Moon

NATIONAL | By Marcia Dunn | Apr 25, 2023

A Japanese company is about to attempt what no other private business has done: Land on the moon.

What's Behind the Looming 'X-date' on the U.S. Debt Limit?

NATIONAL | By Josh Boak | Apr 25, 2023

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy need to reach a deal to lift the debt cap.

Watch: John Oliver Slams New Bud Light Ad for Fear of Not Offending Anyone

Watch: John Oliver Slams New Bud Light Ad for Fear of Not Offending Anyone

NATIONAL | Apr 24, 2023

John Oliver calls out Anheuser-Busch for their new ad for Budweiser that relies on its signature Clydesdales and even invokes memories of 9/11 while ignoring its current controversy over using trans activist Dylan Mulvaney in an endorsement.

'Gender Queer' Tops Library Group's List of Challenged Books

'Gender Queer' Tops Library Group's List of Challenged Books

NATIONAL | By Hillel Italie | Apr 24, 2023

With Florida legislators barring even the mention of being gay in classrooms, a new report says books with LGBTQ+ themes remain the most likely targets of bans or attempted bans at public schools and libraries around the country.

'Dancing With the Stars' Judge Len Goodman Dies at 78

'Dancing With the Stars' Judge Len Goodman Dies at 78

NATIONAL | By Jill Lawless | Apr 24, 2023

Len Goodman, a long-serving judge on "Dancing with the Stars" and "Strictly Come Dancing" who helped revive interest in ballroom dancing on both sides of the Atlantic, has died, his agent said Monday. He was 78.

Cities Reviving Downtowns by Converting Offices to Housing

NATIONAL | By Mae Anderson, Ashraf Khalil, and Michael Casey | Apr 24, 2023

Across the country, office-to-housing conversions are being pursued as a potential lifeline for struggling downtown business districts that emptied out during the pandemic and may never fully recover.

Dying Patients Protest Looming Telehealth Crackdown

HEALTH | By Jonel Aleccia | Apr 24, 2023

Online prescribing rules for controlled drugs were relaxed three years ago under emergency waivers to ensure critical medications remained available during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Confusion as Musk's Twitter Yanks Blue Checks from Agencies

NATIONAL | By Matt O'Brien and Kathleen Foody | Apr 24, 2023

Checks were also removed from accounts for major transit systems from San Francisco to Paris, national parks like Yosemite, official weather trackers and some elected officials.

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