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Florida Gov. DeSantis Says Disney Lawsuit is Political
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday shrugged off Disney's lawsuit against him as politically motivated, and that it was time for the iconic company to stop enjoying favorable treatment in his state.
Food Prices Fall on World Markets but Not on Kitchen Tables
Around the world, food prices are persistently, painfully high. Puzzlingly, too. On global markets, the prices of grains, vegetable oil, dairy and other agricultural commodities have fallen steadily.
First Pill for Fecal Transplants Wins FDA Approval
U.S. health officials on Wednesday approved the first pill made from healthy bacteria found in human waste to fight dangerous gut infections — an easier way of performing so-called fecal transplants.
U.S. Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Hits New All-time Low
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to another all-time low last year, while electronic cigarette use rose.
Twitter Relaxes Pot Ad Rules to Lure in More Advertisers
Twitter under its 420-friendly owner Elon Musk earlier this year became the first major social media company to allow cannabis advertisements. Now, the platform is relaxing those rules.
Amazon Axes 'Halo' Fitness Devices in Cost-cutting Move
Amazon is winding down its health-focused Halo devices and membership as the tech giant continues to cut costs.
North Dakota Limits Bathroom Use for Transgender People
Transgender kids and adults in North Dakota won't be able to access bathrooms, locker rooms or showers that match the gender they identify with in places like college dorms or jails, under a new law signed by Republican Gov. Doug Burgum.
Montana Transgender Lawmaker Barred by GOP from 2023 Session
Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders' decision earlier in the week to silence her.
Disney Sues DeSantis, Calling Park Takeover 'Retaliation'
Disney sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday over the Republican's takeover of its theme park district, alleging the governor waged a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" after the company opposed a law critics call "Don't Say Gay."
At White House, 'L Word' Cast Praises Biden's LGBTQ+ Record
Cast members and the creator of the Showtime series "The L Word" praised President Joe Biden on Tuesday for his support of LGBTQ rights.
Montana Transgender Lawmaker Faces Censure or Expulsion
Montana Republican leaders will vote Wednesday on censuring or expelling lawmaker Zooey Zephyr.
Cosmetic to Critical: Blue States Help Trans Health Coverage
More than a half-dozen states, from New Jersey to Vermont to Colorado, have passed or are considering bills or executive orders around transgender health care, civil rights and other legal protections.
Feds: Man Tried to Firebomb Ohio Church to Stop Drag Show
An eastern Ohio man told investigators that he tried to burn down an Ohio church because he wanted to prevent a drag show that was scheduled to take place there, federal prosecutors allege in newly unsealed charges.
Hawaii's 'Almost Authoritarian' Speech Law May Go
A Cold War-era law in Hawaii allowing authorities to impose sweeping restrictions on press freedoms and electronic communications during a state of emergency could soon be repealed.
As Biden, McCarthy Clash on U.S. Debt, What are Differences?
They're not quibbling about minor points. There are stark differences in how President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy want to shore up the government's finances.
Japanese Company: 'High Probability' Lander Crashed on Moon
A Japanese company's spacecraft apparently crashed while attempting to land on the moon Wednesday, losing contact moments before touchdown and sending flight controllers scrambling.
Bud Light Fumbles, but Experts Say Inclusive Ads Will Stay
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
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
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, 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.