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Top New York official asks Best Buy about its commitment to LGBTQ groups after conservative pressure

New York’’s comptroller, who manages the state’’s public pension fund, sent a letter to Best Buy questioning whether the company was making changes that could threaten shareholder value.
Best Buy
Best Buy

Rollout of transgender bathroom law sows confusion among Utah public school families

Starting this week, schools and government agencies that violate the new law face steep fines of up to $10,000 per day for each violation.
Parents and students are gathered holding pride flags and wearing pride stickers
Parents and students are gathered holding pride flags and wearing pride stickers
5h ago

WNBA star Brittney Griner says she wanted to take her life during first few weeks in Russian jail

The WNBA star was freed in exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Before she was released, she said she was forced to write a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Brittney Griner is escorted to the courtroom in Khimki, outside Moscow, on Aug. 4, 2022.
Brittney Griner is escorted to the courtroom in Khimki, outside Moscow, on Aug. 4, 2022.

USDA says ground beef tests negative for bird flu virus

The agency collected 30 samples of ground beef from stores in states with outbreaks in dairy cattle herds.
An employee stocks packages of ground beef at a supermarket.
An employee stocks packages of ground beef at a supermarket.
6h ago

California second-grade teacher becomes rare traveler to visit every country in the world

“The more I travel, the more I realize I haven’t seen anything yet,” Lucy Hsu tells TODAY.com.
Lucy Hsu
Lucy Hsu
9h ago

Over 40% of Americans now see China as an enemy, a five-year high, a Pew report finds

Half of Americans think of China as a competitor, and only 6% consider the country a partner, according to the report.
Over 40% of Americans now see China as an enemy, a five-year high, a Pew report finds
Over 40% of Americans now see China as an enemy, a five-year high, a Pew report finds
11h ago

Captain faces 10 years in prison for fiery deaths of 34 people aboard California scuba dive boat

Captain Jerry Boylan was found guilty of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer last year.
A scuba dive boat captain is scheduled to be sentenced by a federal judge Thursday, May 2, 2024, on a conviction of criminal negligence after 34 people died in the fire aboard the vessel nearly five years ago.
A scuba dive boat captain is scheduled to be sentenced by a federal judge Thursday, May 2, 2024, on a conviction of criminal negligence after 34 people died in the fire aboard the vessel nearly five years ago.
11h ago

Biden calls U.S. ally Japan 'xenophobic,' along with China and Russia

President Joe Biden said that the U.S. economy was growing “because we welcome immigrants” and that other countries were held back economically by anti-immigration policies.
International Workers' Day rally in Tokyo
International Workers' Day rally in Tokyo

TikTok and Universal Music Group settle royalty dispute with new licensing agreement

UMG’s music will return to the platform imminently, the companies announced in a statement.
A man walks by a TikTok sign
A man walks by a TikTok sign

Pregnancy-related deaths are dropping. Here's why doctors aren't satisfied.

Maternal mortality rates fell in 2022 after spiking in 2021, a new federal report found.
Side pregnant black woman standing next to window
Side pregnant black woman standing next to window
17h ago

A veteran activist joined Columbia's pro-Palestinian protesters. Police call her a 'professional agitator.'

Lisa Fithian, who describes herself as a “nonviolent direct action trainer,” is the only outsider city officials have identified by name so far.
Lisa Fithian speaks during an Occupy Wall Street protest
Lisa Fithian speaks during an Occupy Wall Street protest