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RFK Jr. Thinks Poppers Causes AIDS. Is He Behind the Crackdown on the Drug?
HHS head Robert Kennedy Jr. has addressed how he believes AIDS is caused by popper use. This week the FDA, an agency under his control, has cracked down on the drug's manufacturers.
Will Bathhouses Return to San Francisco Anytime Soon? (Maybe)
Gay bathhouses, once a mainstay of queer culture in San Francisco, are on the cusp of returning to the city after the last of ordinances banning them was repealed.
Sniffies Launches iOS App Store App
The popular social media website Sniffies has launched an app downloadable on the iOS App Store.
Apple Shareholders Reject Proposal to Scrap Company's Diversity Programs
Apple shareholders rebuffed an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into joining President Donald Trump's push to scrub corporate programs designed to diversify its workforce.
Differences Bubble Up Between PepsiCo and Coca-Cola on Diversity Programs
PepsiCo confirmed Friday that it's ending some of its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, even as rival Coca-Cola voiced support for its own inclusion efforts.
Microsoft Shutting Down Skype in May
Microsoft is closing down Skype, the video-calling service it bought for $8.5 billion in 2011, which had helped spark a transformation in how people communicate online.
Florida Files Suit Against Target, Claiming DEI Initiatives 'Misled Investors'
Florida's new attorney general filed a federal court lawsuit against Target on Thursday, claiming the discount store chain "misled investors" by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Adult Male Star Owen Hawk Claims Sensational Allegations Have Ruined His Career
Sensational accusations against adult male performer Owen Hawk, including he nearly killed a dog with crystal meth, have leveled his career, according to a report in The Independent.
Google Scraps Diversity Hiring Goals as It Complies with Trump's New Government Contractor Rules
Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have abandoned or scaled back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
SuperQueer Designer Willy Chavarria Wows Paris with Political Statement, and Collaborates with Kendrick Lamar Ahead of Super Bowl
Queer fashion designer Willy Chavarria is having a moment.
Target's DEI Rollback Raises Questions About the Retail Giant's Philanthropic Commitments
Target's rollback on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is raising questions about the retail giant's philanthropic commitment to fighting racial disparities and promoting progressive values in liberal Minneapolis, where it is based, and beyond.
Which US Companies Are Pulling Back on Diversity Initiatives?
A number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed following the protests that accompanied the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd in 2020.
Target Is Ending Its Diversity Goals as a Strong DEI Opponent Occupies the White House
Discount store chain Target said Friday that it would join rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that have come under attack from conservative activists.
Costco Defends its Diversity Policies as Other US Companies Scale theirs Back
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Bluesky Finds With Growth Comes Growing Pains — And Bots
Bluesky Has Seen Its User Base Soar Since The U.S. Presidential Election, Boosted By People Seeking Refuge From Elon Musk's X, Which They View As Increasingly Leaning Too Far To The Right Given Its Owner's Support Of President-Elect Donald Trump.
Meta Nixes Diversity and Inclusion Program as It Prepares for Second Trump Administration
Joining companies such as John Deere and Walmart, Facebook and Instagram's parent company Meta Platforms Inc. is getting rid of its diversity, equity and inclusion program.
LGBTQ+ Rights Group Reports Progress at US Companies Despite Conservative Backlash
The HRC said more U.S. companies are providing strong benefits and protections to LGBTQ+ employees despite an ongoing effort by conservative activists to get high-profile brands to stop participating in the organization's annual workplace report card.
Most Americans Blame Insurance Profits and Denials Alongside the Killer In UHC CEO Death, Poll Finds
Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO — although not as much as the person who pulled the trigger, according to a new poll.
Blake Lively Accuses 'It Ends With Us' Director Justin Baldoni of Harassment and Smear Campaign
Blake Lively has accused her "It Ends With Us" director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the movie and a subsequent effort to "destroy" her reputation in a legal complaint.
US Flu Season Is Underway, As Cases Surge In Some Areas And Vaccinations Lag
The U.S. Flu Season Is Underway, With Cases Surging Across Much Of The Country, Health Officials Said Friday. The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Noted Sharp Increases In Several Measures, Including Lab Tests And Emergency Room Visits.