
‘Eat Lead!’: When Activists Hacked Talking Barbie
Thanks to the Barbie Liberation Organization, the congenial doll barked military orders and screamed "vengeance is mine!" during a very weird holiday 1993 toy season.
2023-07-22 03:18

Florida's new black history curriculum 'sanitized', say critics
The revised standards for black history lessons suggest some received "personal benefit" from slavery.
2023-07-21 07:59

BTS star Jung Kook says solo projects will boost band when they reform
K-Pop superstar Jung Kook says making their own tracks will boost the band's bond when they reform.
2023-07-20 20:59

Louisiana lawmakers reassert ban on gender-affirming care, overriding veto
By Rachel Nostrant A ban on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender children is due to take effect in Louisiana
2023-07-20 01:57

Carvana stock surges 30% after it reaches a massive debt reduction deal
Shares of Carvana, the online used-car seller known for its tall, glass car-vending machines, surged by more than 30% in early trading Wednesday after the company reached a debt restructuring agreement.
2023-07-19 22:50

Mayor would back London bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Sadiq Khan says he would support a bid for London to host the 2026 Games after Victoria pulled out.
2023-07-19 20:24

Move over, bitcoin: El Salvador sovereign bonds not done rallying
By Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK Investors in El Salvador international bonds are relishing 60% returns this year alone
2023-07-19 17:29

Bitcoin ETF Hype Threatens Another Sell-The-News Fizzle
The best argument in favor of approving new Bitcoin exchange-traded funds is that they already exist, tracking futures.
2023-07-18 21:24

Commonwealth Games: Australia drop out could be 'death knell'
Victoria's decision to walk away from 2026 hosting duties could be a "death knell" for the Games.
2023-07-18 18:47

LGBT rights in Africa: Will Kenya be the latest to pass anti-gay law?
Homophobia is rising in parts of Africa, with lawmakers pushing for tougher anti-LGBTQ legislation.
2023-07-18 10:26

Thousands join Budapest Pride in protest at state's anti-LGBT moves
By Boldizsar Gyori BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Thousands of Hungarians braved scorching heat for the annual Pride march in Budapest on Saturday,
2023-07-15 23:27

Biden administration wipes out $39bn in student loan debt
Republicans called the debt write-off for 800,000 borrowers "a slap in the face to hard-working taxpayers".
2023-07-15 09:27