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WeightWatchers Gets into Prescription Weight Loss Business

HEALTH | By Michelle Chapman | Mar 8, 2023

WeightWatchers' stock soared Tuesday after the company said it is getting into the prescription drug weight loss business with the acquisition of Sequence.

Oklahoma Voters Reject Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

BUSINESS | By Sean Murphy | Mar 8, 2023

Oklahoma voters on Tuesday rejected the legalization of recreational marijuana, following a late blitz of opposition from faith leaders, law enforcement and prosecutors.

Marianne Williamson 'Sad to See' Karine Jean-Pierre Joke About Her Presidential Run

POLITICS | By Emell Adolphus | Mar 7, 2023

Popular self-help author and speaker Marianne Williamson is the first official challenger 2024 Democratic primary against President Joe Biden's presumed reelection bid.

Alaska Rights Commission Limits LGBTQ+ Discrimination Cases

Alaska Rights Commission Limits LGBTQ+ Discrimination Cases

NATIONAL | Mar 7, 2023

Alaska's human rights commission has reversed an earlier policy and now is only investigating LGBTQ discrimination complaints related to workplace discrimination and not for other categories like housing and financing.

Chief Advisor to NYC Mayor Adams Critiqued for Attending Anti-Gay Pastor's Event

NATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | Mar 7, 2023

A chaplain and top advisor to New York City Mayor Eric Adams drew condemnation for attending an event by a longtime foe of LGBTQ+ equality.

Thousands of Pro-Trump Bots are Attacking DeSantis, Haley

NATIONAL | By David Klepper | Mar 7, 2023

As Republican voters size up their candidates for 2024, whoever created the bot network is seeking to put a thumb on the scale, using online manipulation techniques pioneered by the Kremlin.

Oklahomans Head to Polls for One Issue: Legal Marijuana

BUSINESS | By Sean Murphy | Mar 7, 2023

Oklahoma voters will decide Tuesday whether to make the state one of the most conservative to green light cannabis use for adults.

Kansas Plan Keeping Low Wages for Disabled Angers Advocates

NATIONAL | By John Hanna | Mar 7, 2023

Kansas legislators are considering a proposal that many disability rights advocates say would encourage employers to keep paying disabled workers less than the minimum wage.

Nations Reach Accord to Protect Marine Life on High Seas

NATIONAL | By Christina Larson and Patrick Whittle | Mar 7, 2023

For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas - representing a turning point for vast stretches of the planet.

SoFi Bank Sues to Block Biden's Student Loan Payment Pause

NATIONAL | By Collin Binkley | Mar 7, 2023

A private bank is trying to force the Biden administration to end its pause on federal student loan payments, arguing the moratorium has no legal basis and has cost the bank millions in profits.

Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade Disses LGBTQ+ Groups

NATIONAL | By Emell Adolphus | Mar 6, 2023

Another year marks another Staten Island St. Patricks Day Parade and other time the parade has excluded LGBTQ+ groups.

EDGE Rewind: Britain's Most Wanted: See Why this Boxer's Mugshot is Trending

EDGE Rewind: Britain's Most Wanted: See Why this Boxer's Mugshot is Trending

NATIONAL | Mar 6, 2023

When the mugshot of British boxer Robert Rimmer was posted on the Internet, he got a lot of attention but none of it has helped police locate the 36 year old on drug-related charges.

Coroner Finds ODs in Robberies of NYC Gay Bar Patrons were Murders

NATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | Mar 6, 2023

Two fatalities in a string of suspected druggings and robberies have been ruled homicides by the chief medical examiner of New York City.

How to Use an Exchange for Bitcoin Investment?

NATIONAL | Mar 6, 2023

Privacy and security are the essential primary affects you ought to emphasize through investment in Bitcoin.

How to Start Earning Income from Bitcoin?

NATIONAL | Mar 6, 2023

Bitcoin is the kind of instrument that enables the person to participate in this fantastic economy only with the help of internet connectivity which means that it is accessible to everyone.

Is It Possible to Earn from Bitcoin Investment?

NATIONAL | Mar 6, 2023

Everyone who gets into Bitcoin wants to make money, and not all of them can. There are various strategies that you can consider.

Trailblazing Transgender Lawmaker Georgina Beyer Dies at 65

Trailblazing Transgender Lawmaker Georgina Beyer Dies at 65

NATIONAL | By Nick Perry | Mar 6, 2023

Georgina Beyer, a trailblazing New Zealand politician who in 1999 became the world's first openly transgender member of Parliament, died Monday at the age of 65.

Exxon Mobil Sued as 5 Nooses Displayed at Louisiana Facility

BUSINESS | Mar 6, 2023

Exxon Mobil Corp. violated federal law for failing to take sufficient action as five hangman's nooses were displayed at its facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the U.S. government said in a lawsuit.

EDGE Rewind: Watch: Troye Sivan has Filter Mishap as TikTok AI Goes Awry

NATIONAL | By Kilian Melloy | Mar 5, 2023

A TikTok post by Troye Sivan was yanked by the platform after its own AI transformed an innocently goofy photo into an anime shocker. The out singer rolled with it, making light of the mishap.

At CPAC, Conservative Commentator Says 'Transgenderism Must Be Eradicated from Public Life Entirely'

At CPAC, Conservative Commentator Says 'Transgenderism Must Be Eradicated from Public Life Entirely'

NATIONAL | Mar 5, 2023

A right-wing commentator calls for what seems like a final solution for trans population at the CPAC conference this weekend.

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