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FACT FOCUS: Misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war is flooding social media. Here are the facts
FACT FOCUS: Misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war is flooding social media. Here are the facts
False claims about the latest Israel-Hamas war are flooding social media, making it difficult for onlookers to sort fact from fiction
2023-10-21 06:56
Pakistan Latest: Imran Khan Faces Court Amid Tight Security
Pakistan Latest: Imran Khan Faces Court Amid Tight Security
Pakistan’s former premier Imran Khan will appear at an anti-graft tribunal Wednesday after his dramatic arrest led to
2023-05-10 13:52
Ovidio Guzmán: Drug lord El Chapo's son pleads not guilty
Ovidio Guzmán: Drug lord El Chapo's son pleads not guilty
A US court has accused Ovidio Guzmán of drug-trafficking and money-laundering, which he denies.
2023-09-19 18:49
Anheuser-Busch boss says no regrets over Dylan Mulvaney’s Bud Light ad despite uproar on right
Anheuser-Busch boss says no regrets over Dylan Mulvaney’s Bud Light ad despite uproar on right
The CEO of Anheuser-Busch InBev, the parent company of Bud Light, said the beer should be about bringing people together after it faced months of backlash following its brief partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. In an appearance Wednesday on the programme CBS This Morning, CEO Brendan Whitworth said the company has become entangled in “divisive” conversations it should not be a part of. “I think the conversation surrounding Bud Light has moved away from beer, and the conversation has become divisive,” Mr Whitworth said. “And Bud Light really doesn’t belong there. Bud Light should be all about bringing people together.” At the moment, that is not what’s happening. Bud Light last month lost its spot at the top of the beer sales charts to Modelo as some conservative customers continue to boycott the beer following the advertisements featuring Ms Mulvaney. Mr Whitworth declined to answer directly when asked whether the campaign featuring Ms Mulvaney was a mistake. “There’s a big social conversation taking place right now, and big brands are right in the middle of it and it’s not just our industry or Bud Light,” Mr Whitworth said. “It’s happening in retail, happening in fast food. And so for us what we need to understand — deeply understand and appreciate — is the consumer and what they want, what they care about, and what they expect from big brands.” Despite being given ample opportunity to do so, Mr Whitworth did not directly defend the corporation’s decision to partner with a trans influencer or to support the trans community more broadly at a time when that community is facing a barrage of legislation targeting its rights in states across the country. “Bud Light has supported LGBTQ since 1998, so that’s 25 years,” Mr Whitworth said. “And as we’ve said from the beginning, we’ll continue to support the communities and organisations we’ve supported for decades. But as we move forward, we want to focus on what we do best: which is brewing great beer for everyone.” The controversy over corporations’ politics is not limited to Bud Light. Disney, Target, Nike and a number of other brands have also been the target of the right’s ire in recent years for taking stances on social issues at odds with conservatives. Target recently announced its decision to remove some Pride month merchandise from its stores after facing criticism from conservatives for its relative support of the LGBTQ+ community. The Starbucks Workers Union, meanwhile, accused Starbucks of restricting Pride decorations from certain stores. Read More I came out as a teen in the 90s — there’s still a long road ahead for LGBT+ youth Starbucks workers at 150 stores to strike over alleged ban on Pride decor
2023-06-29 09:49
Who is Guillermo Raya Leon? Oregon man sentenced to life in prison for killing Clark County Sergeant Jeremy Brown in 2021
Who is Guillermo Raya Leon? Oregon man sentenced to life in prison for killing Clark County Sergeant Jeremy Brown in 2021
Guillermo Raya Leon shot Jeremy Brown and escaped in a car with his brother, Abran Raya-Leon, and his brother’s wife, Misty Raya, court records show
2023-10-06 08:55
Internet questions 'grown man' Kai Cenat after seeing his dramatic reaction to mice on 'Kai N Speed' show
Internet questions 'grown man' Kai Cenat after seeing his dramatic reaction to mice on 'Kai N Speed' show
Twitch streamer Kai Cenat and YouTuber IShowSpeed are in the spotlight following the release of the seventh episode of their 'Kai N Speed' show
2023-11-27 20:19
'Keep moving forward': Tina Turner revealed secret to life well-lived weeks before her death at 83
'Keep moving forward': Tina Turner revealed secret to life well-lived weeks before her death at 83
Tina Turner said weeks before her death, 'I believe we only know a fraction of what is out there and I’m always curious. That keeps me young!'
2023-05-25 10:49
US Senator Menendez's arraignment on new charges moved to Oct. 23 -judge
US Senator Menendez's arraignment on new charges moved to Oct. 23 -judge
WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Bob Menendez's arraignment on new charges that he conspired to act as a foreign agent
2023-10-17 00:52
Texas judge says no quick ruling expected over GOP efforts to toss 2022 election losses near Houston
Texas judge says no quick ruling expected over GOP efforts to toss 2022 election losses near Houston
Following closing arguments in the first of multiple legal challenges to local election results in Harris County, Texas, a visiting judge said the decision on whether to overturn the outcome based on alleged irregularities is weeks away
2023-08-11 05:15
Tom Cruise will never allow any official toys or video games to be made using his likeness
Tom Cruise will never allow any official toys or video games to be made using his likeness
Even though Tom Cruise has acted in a number of blockbusters, there has never been any official merchandise with his face on it
2023-06-13 14:45
Texas bans gender-affirming care for minors after governor signs bill
Texas bans gender-affirming care for minors after governor signs bill
Texas has become the most populous state to ban gender-affirming care for minors after Gov Greg Abbott signed legislation on Friday. Texas joined at least 18 other states that have enacted similar bans. Every major medical organization, including the American Medical Association, has opposed the bans and supported medical care for youth when administered appropriately. Lawsuits have been filed in several states where bans have been enacted this year. Last year, Mr Abbott became the first governor to order the investigation of families who were receiving care. The investigations were later halted by a Texas judge. The GOP-controlled Legislature sent the bill to Mr Abbott last month. Republicans in the Senate took the final vote over the objections from Democrats, who used parliamentary maneuvers to delay passage but could not derail it entirely. Transgender rights activists have disrupted the Texas House with protests from the chamber gallery, which led to state police forcing demonstrators to move outside the building. Read More Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide
2023-06-04 23:18
Who has Chelsea Handler dated? Star mocks 'horny old men' Al Pacino and Robert De Niro for 'spreading their seed'
Who has Chelsea Handler dated? Star mocks 'horny old men' Al Pacino and Robert De Niro for 'spreading their seed'
Chelsea Handler lashed out at 'old men' who won't stop 'spreading their seed'
2023-06-16 14:50