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Is Even Tucker Carlson Bored with Latest 'Woke M&Ms' Scaremongering?
As conservatives flip out over M&M's "flipping the script" on women's issues and a supposedly transgender purple candy, even Fox News blowhard Tucker Carlson seemed to be getting bored.
California Latest to Sue Drug Companies over Insulin Prices
California on Thursday announced it will sue the companies that make and promote most of the nation's insulin, accusing them of scheming to illegally increase the price of the drug.
Bank to Pay $31M Redlining Settlement, DOJ's Largest Ever
The Justice Department accused Los Angeles-based City National Bank on Thursday of discrimination by refusing to underwrite mortgages in predominately Black and Latino communities.
Study: Exxon Mobil Accurately Predicted Warming Since 1970s
Exxon Mobil's scientists were remarkably accurate in their predictions about global warming, even as the company made public statements that contradicted its own scientists' conclusions, a new study says.
Biden's Delaware Home is Now a Player in Document Drama
The White House confirmed Thursday that classified records were found in the garage of Biden's Wilmington home, as well as an adjacent room that the president later identified as his personal library.
Lisa Marie Presley Dies at 54 after Hospitalization
Lisa Marie Presley — the only child of Elvis Presley — died Thursday after being hospitalized earlier that day, her mother said in a statement. The singer was 54.
Gay Club Dancer Stabbed Rental Host After Several Unwanted Advances
Geoffrey Tracy was 25 and waiting for his dreams of being a personal trainer to happen when he was offered a place to stay in what turned out to be an ultimately violent situation.
EU Court: Tourists May Get Refunds over COVID Measures
Travelers whose package tours were ruined by the imposition of restrictions to combat the COVID-19 pandemic may be entitled to at least a partial refund, the European Union's highest court said.
Will DeSantis Extend 'Don't Say Gay' Through 6th Grade?
Less than a year after signing Florida's "Don't Say Gay" measure into law, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he's "open" to extending the law's ban on classroom discussion of LGBTQ+ people through sixth grade.
New, Taller Barbie Doll Is Aimed at Kids as Young as 3
Love her or loathe her, Barbie has been transformed again, this time into a version for children as young as 3.
New, Taller Barbie Doll is Aimed at Kids as Young as 3
Gone is the contentious hourglass figure for My First Barbie, which launched Thursday ahead of July's live-action film about the icon starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.
Watch: Harried Santos Staffer Looks for an Exit Among Swarm of Reporters
When George Santos was swarmed by reporters, his aide did his best to get him in an elevator.
Florida School Scraps Queer-themed Play
Free speech groups have condemned the abrupt cancellation by Florida administrators of a high school student production of Paula Vogel's play "Indecent."
Jeff Beck, Guitar God who Influenced Generations, Dies at 78
Jeff Beck, a guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock 'n' roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way, has died. He was 78.
Source: Biden Team Finds More Docs with Classified Markings
President Joe Biden's legal team has discovered additional documents containing classification markings in a second location, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Inflation Report Could Show Another Month of Cooling Prices
The U.S. inflation report for December being released Thursday morning could provide another welcome sign that the worst bout of spiking prices in four decades is slowly weakening.
GOP Opens Long-promised Investigation into Biden Family
House Republicans on Wednesday opened their long-promised investigation into President Joe Biden and his family, wielding the power of their new majority.
Out GOP Rep. George Santos Refuses to Resign Despite Pressure
State and local Republican leaders in New York on Wednesday called for the immediate resignation of their new GOP congressman George Santos, who is facing multiple investigations by prosecutors.
Mississippi Governor Bans TikTok from Government Devices
TikTok will be banned from all Mississippi-issued government devices and the state's network, Gov. Tate Reeves announced Wednesday in a letter to department and agency heads.
How Pay Transparency May Affect Your Job Search or Raise
Knowing if you're being paid fairly for the work you do is a mystery shrouded in a lack of information. That may be changing, though, and pay transparency may be the catalyst.