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Retail Sales Jump As Americans Defy Inflation and Rate Hikes
America's consumers rebounded last month from a weak holiday shopping season by boosting their spending at stores and restaurants at the fastest pace in nearly two years.
Nikki Haley to Formally Launch GOP Campaign for White House
Republican Nikki Haley plans to formally announce her 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday,
One Night Only REAF Concert with 'Mean Girls'
Cast members from the touring production of "Mean Girls" gave rousing performances at the One Night Only REAF benefit concert, held at the Marines' Memorial Theatre February 13, with guest performers D'Arcy Drollinger and Shawn Ryan.
Missing Gay Teen Found Dead, Burned and Shot, on Train Tracks in Brooklyn
The body of the 19-year-old student, identified as DeAndre Matthews, was found to have been shot in the head and badly burned.
California Sen. Feinstein Says She Won't Run for Reelection
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced Tuesday that she will not seek reelection in 2024.
Watch: Arkansas Bill Targets Transgender Youth Care
Arkansas lawmakers are trying to effectively reinstate a ban on gender affirming care for minors with a proposal making it easier to file malpractice lawsuits against doctors who provide the treatments.
Watch: Japan LGBTQ+ Groups Demand Equal Rights Law by G7
Japanese LGBTQ groups condemned a recent discriminatory remark by an aid to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, demanding his government ban discrimination against sexual minorities, legalize same-sex marriage and guarantee equal rights.
Nikki Haley Announces Presidential Campaign, Challenging Trump
Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, announced her candidacy for president on Tuesday, becoming the first major challenger to former President Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination.
Tennessee Closes in on Trans Youth Care Ban; Lawsuit Pledged
Tennessee's Republican-led Senate approved a measure Monday that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors, spurring civil rights groups to promise an immediate lawsuit if and when it becomes law.
Arkansas Malpractice Bill Restricts Trans Youth Medical Care
Nearly two years after Arkansas became the first state to enact a now-blocked ban on gender-affirming care for minors, GOP lawmakers want to reinstate the ban with a proposal to make it easier to file malpractice lawsuits against doctors who provide care
Google to Expand Misinformation 'Prebunking' in Europe
After seeing promising results in Eastern Europe, Google will initiate a new campaign in Germany that aims to make people more resilient to the corrosive effects of online misinformation.
Twitter's Plan to Charge for Crucial Tool Prompts Outcry
Nonprofits, researchers and others need the tool to analyze Twitter data because the sheer amount of information makes it impossible for a human to go through by hand.
Rumors Swirl about Balloons, UFOs as Officials Stay Mum
The downing of four aerial devices by U.S. warplanes has touched off rampant misinformation about the objects, their origin and their purpose.
Watch: Ben Affleck Suits Up Again as Batman in 'The Flash' Super Bowl Ad
Warner Bros/DC released a new ad for "The Flash" starring Ezra Miller, which featured Ben Affleck once again suiting up as Batman. Miller originally debuted his character in "Justice League." The movie opens June 16.
Watch: Advertising Expert Discusses this Year's Super Bowl Ads
Marketing professor Tim Calkins was impressed by standard of adverts during this year's Super Bowl.
Super Bowl Ads Use Celebs, Humor, Lots of Dogs
Advertisers bet big that viewers were turning to the Super Bowl for a comforting escape, and delivered a series of advertisements that relied on familiar celebrity faces, light humor, and plenty of cuddly dogs.
Twitter Loses It for Rihanna's Super Bowl Halftime Show
Rihanna ruled at the Super Bowl with a halftime show that reminded viewers of her status as a global superstar... and Twitter lost it in response.
Top 5 Free Card Makers to Make Stunning Cards
Making your greeting cards is a great way to show your loved ones how much you care. Free downloads and online card-making tools make it easy to make custom cards for any occasion.
New AI Voice-cloning Tools 'Add Fuel' to Misinformation Fire
A doctored version of a video makes President Joe Biden appear to give a speech attacking transgender people in the latest example of how deepfake technology can create and spread misinformation.
IRS Won't Tax Most Relief Payments Made by States Last Year
The IRS announced Friday that most relief checks issued by states last year aren't subject to federal taxes, providing 11th hour guidance as tax returns start to pour in.