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Super Bowl Gambling Surging as States Legalize It? You Bet
As legal sports gambling proliferates, the number of Americans betting on the Super Bowl and the total amount they're wagering is surging — although most of the action is still off the books.
Microsoft Bakes ChatGPT-like Tech into Search Engine Bing
Microsoft is fusing ChatGPT-like technology into its search engine Bing, transforming an internet service that now trails far behind Google into a new way of communicating with artificial intelligence.
Britcoin? UK Gets Closer to Launching a Digital Currency
U.K. authorities said British businesses and consumers are likely to need a digital version of the pound, formally asking for public comment on the idea of introducing a central bank digital currency.
Watch: Conservatives Freak Out over Sam Smith and Kim Petras's 'Unholy' Grammys Act
American conservatives took umbrage at this year's Grammys, in part because they were sponsored by Pfizer and in part because Sam Smith and Kim Petras put a devilish spin on their hit song "Unholy."
LGBTQ+ Groups Demand Japan Adopt Equal Rights Law by G-7
Japanese LGBTQ people and rights groups are demanding laws to ban discrimination against sexual minorities, legalize same-sex marriage and guarantee equal rights before Japan hosts a Group of Seven summit in May.
Watch: Harry Potter Game 'Hogwarts Legacy' Features Trans Character
The biggest surprise about the upcoming "Harry Potter" video game "Hogwarts Legacy" might be that it features a transgender character.
DeSantis Expected to Control Disney District Governing Board
Gov. Ron DeSantis would take control over the board of a special governing district Walt Disney World operates in Florida under a bill introduced, as the Republican governor punishes the company over its opposition to the so-called "Don't Say Gay" law.
AMC to Charge More for Good Seats in Movie Theaters
Middle seats at many U.S. movie theaters just got more expensive.
State of the Union? Congress Doesn't Fully Reflect Diversity
When lawmakers gather for President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, the Republican side of the aisle will look slightly different than it did a few years ago.
Google Hopes 'Bard' will Outsmart ChatGPT, Microsoft in AI
Google is girding for a battle of wits in the field of artificial intelligence with "Bard," a conversational service apparently aimed at countering the popularity of the ChatGPT tool backed by Microsoft.
Retailers Try to Curb Theft While not Angering Shoppers
Across the retail landscape, businesses have been putting items under lock and key as a quick way to stop thieves.
National Enquirer, Ensnared in 'Catch-and-kill,' is Sold
The National Enquirer, the scandal-plagued tabloid that engaged in "catch-and-kill" practices to bury stories about Donald Trump during his presidential campaign, has been sold.
Liz Weston: 'Bridge' Your Way to Social Security
Delaying the start of Social Security benefits is a powerful way for retirees to cope with inflation, survive bad investment markets, and reduce the risk they'll run short of money.
Castro Art Gallery Starts Fundraiser as Rent Doubles
Queer Arts Featured, a boutique, gallery, and event space located at the former camera shop owned by Harvey Milk, had its rent double this past month. The owners have launched a GoFundMe campaign.
Three Men Drugged, Robbed after Going to NYC Gay Bar; Pattern Similar to Death of Julio Ramirez
Three men who visited The Eagle, a gay leather bar in New York City, were drugged and robbed in crimes with similarities to the overdose deaths of at least two other gay men after they visited two other bars.
Hong Kong Transgender Men Win Appeal over Status Change
Hong Kong's top court ruled that full sex reassignment surgery should not be a prerequisite for trans people to have their gender changed on their official identity cards, in a move that is likely to have a far-reaching impact on the transgender community
Japanese Prime Minister's Aide Leaving over LGBTQ+ Remarks
A senior aide to Japan's prime minister is being dismissed after making discriminatory remarks about LGBTQ people.
Why a New Alzheimer's Drug is Having a Slow U.S. Debut
The first drug to show that it slows Alzheimer's is on sale, but treatment for most patients is still several months away.
Fact Focus: Egg Shortage Breeds Chicken-feed Conspiracies
A theory gained steam on Facebook, TikTok and Twitter in which some users reported that their hens stopped laying eggs and speculated that common chicken feed products were the cause.
Disney World Unions Vote Down Offer Covering 45,000 Workers
Union members voted down a contract proposal covering tens of thousands of Walt Disney World service workers, saying it didn't go far enough toward helping employees face cost-of-living hikes.