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Inflation Dampens Otherwise Bright Small Biz Holiday Season
The free-wheeling holiday shopper of 2021, happy to spend money to relieve some pent-up pandemic demand, has given way to a more practical consumer this year, many small business owners say.
Elton John Leaves Twitter over 'Misinformation' — Elon Musk Responds
Elton John announced in a Dec. 16 tweet that he is leaving Twitter, citing changes to the platform that he said "will allow misinformation to flourish." Twitter owner Elon Musk was quick to respond.
God of War, Wordle Lead a Bumpy Year in Video Games
It's been a bumpy year for video games, but there were still innovative challenges and fascinating stories. Here are the games we enjoyed the most in 2022.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Thrives Online, Spurs Fears of More Violence
In the days after a gunman killed five people at a gay nightclub in Colorado last month, much of social media lit up with the now familiar expressions of grief, mourning and disbelief. But on some online platforms, the tone was celebratory.
In 2021, Judge Warned of Gay Bar Attacker's Shootout Plans
A judge who dismissed a 2021 kidnapping case against the Colorado gay nightclub shooter warned last year that the defendant had been stockpiling weapons and planning a shootout, and needed mental health treatment or "it's going to be so bad."
Details in 2021 Case with Colorado Shooter Suggest Missteps
Charges against Anderson Aldrich were thrown out during a four-minute hearing in July in which the prosecution didn't even argue to keep the case alive.
Ohio Education Bill, Transgender Athlete Ban Die in House
The proposal to give Ohio's governor more power overseeing K-12 education cleared the state Senate with a ban on transgender student-athletes in girls sports but hit a roadblock when the legislation fell several votes short of passage in the House.
Georgia, NH Latest States to Ban TikTok from State Computers
Govs. Brian Kemp of Georgia and Chris Sununu of New Hampshire banned the use of TikTok from all computer devices controlled by their state governments.
Twitter Suspends Journalists Who Wrote about Owner Elon Musk
Twitter on Thursday suspended the accounts of journalists who cover the social media platform and its new owner Elon Musk, among them reporters working for The New York Times, CNN, and other outlets.
U.S. Recession a Growing Fear as Fed Plans to Keep Rates High
After scaling 40-year highs, inflation in the United States has been easing since summer. Yet the Federal Reserve seems unimpressed — and unconvinced that its fight against accelerating prices is over.
Give the Gift of Wellness with AKALO
AKALO's vitamin patches deliver nutrients to the body continuously over the course of wear, bypassing the hostile digestive system and efficiently delivering vitamins to the skin.
Actor Drew Droege Told Not to Kiss Date at 'Family' Restaurant
Out actor Drew Droege recounts incident at LA restaurant where he was told he could not kiss his date because it was a "family" place. He claims he was reprimanded by a restaurant manager for kissing his date during their dinner.
2022 Rewind: Check Out These Hunky 'Russian Dudes' from Activist & Photographer Seva Galkin
Seva Galkin is an artist pushing the boundaries in Russia both as a filmmaker and photographer. As as a photographer he has a new project called "Russian Dudes."
Feel Free this Holiday and Beyond with Botanic Tonics
Whether you're looking for an alcohol-free way to celebrate the holidays, a boost of focus and productivity, or a healthy way to relieve occasional stress, Botanic Tonics has you covered.
Watch: World Tears Up Over Intergenerational Ad Supporting Trans Identity
A Spanish-language ad for the whisky brand J&B is tearing up viewers while promoting trans acceptance.
Transgender Inmate on Missouri's Death Row Asks for Mercy
The first openly transgender woman set to be executed in the U.S. is asking Missouri's governor for mercy, citing mental health issues.
Report: Texas AG Sought Driver License Data on Gender Change
The office of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton this summer sought data on how many people had changed the gender information on their driver's license, according to a newspaper report that civil rights attorneys described as worrying.
Harry, Meghan Vent Grievances in Final Netflix Episodes
Prince Harry and Meghan, vented their grievances against the British monarchy in the second half of their Netflix docuseries, with Harry describing the royal press machine — including leaking and planting stories in newspaper - as a "dirty game."
U.S. Charges 8 in Social Media 'Pump and Dump' Stock Scheme
The government on Wednesday charged eight men of earning more than $100 million in illicit stock market profits by manipulating their novice-investor followers on social media.
Report: TikTok Boosts Posts about Eating Disorders, Suicide
TikTok's algorithms are promoting videos about self-harm and eating disorders to vulnerable teens, according to a report that highlights concerns about social media's impact on youth mental health.