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A year after Bud Light boycott began, Anheuser-Busch sales still down
In the world of beer, Bud Light is still feeling fallout from a boycott that started more than a year ago. In the first quarter of 2024, Anheuser-Busch, known for its Bud Light brand, got some good news – it beat earnings expectations despite the boycott that started in April 2023 after Dylan Mulvaney, a… -
As thousands flee Rafah, UN aid group warns food and fuel supplies critically low
The situation in Rafah — a city housing around 1.3 million Palestinians — has reached a critical juncture as Israel’s military operations against Hamas continue to disrupt humanitarian aid efforts. In response, The United Nation’s World Food Program (WFP) issued a warning on Friday, May 10, saying that the group has only a few days’… -
Outbound help: First aid ship bound for new Gaza pier sets sail from Cyprus
The first aid ship is on its way to an American-built floating pier in Gaza as the humanitarian crisis worsens in the region. The boat left from Cyprus on Thursday, May 9. As it the ship sails toward Gaza, questions remain about the logistics of aid distribution and whether the pier is finished. President Joe… -
UK PM Sunak warns of spread in antisemitism as European protests grow
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took a stand against antisemitism on university campuses on Thursday, May 9. Sunak met with university leaders to address concerns about disruptions to learning due to possible antisemitic abuse amid pro-Palestinian protests. Sunak emphasized the importance of protecting freedom of speech while ensuring that universities remain places of tolerance and… -
Apple’s newest ad is pushing the wrong buttons for many social media users
Apple’s latest ad faced swift backlash on social media. In a bid to promote its new ultra-thin iPads, the tech giant debuted a spot featuring an industrial press crushing creative products on Tuesday, May 7. The ad suggests that the tasks performed by these objects can now be achieved by the new iPad. While Apple… -
CDC’s new rules should fetch attention of people bringing dogs into US
In an effort to curb the transmission of rabies, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is implementing new regulations for dogs arriving in the United States from abroad. Beginning Aug. 1, all incoming dogs must be at least six months old and have a microchip. The announcement came from the CDC on Wednesday,… -
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says a worm ate part of his brain then died
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed in a 2012 deposition — as part of his divorce proceedings from his second wife — that he had experienced a parasitic worm eating part of his brain. The finding was first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday, May 8. Kennedy said that it occurred… -
Chinese zoo admits to painting dogs to look like pandas since it lacked real thing
While panda diplomacy is underway between the United States and China with San Francisco and San Diego set to receive pandas from China this summer, another Chinese panda-related story is causing controversy. A zoo in eastern China admitted to dressing up dogs as pandas because it didn’t have the actual animal. While unbearably cute, the… -
Amid battle for exposure, RFK Jr. accuses Big Tech of censoring latest ad
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy leveled accusations of censorship against Big Tech, alleging that Facebook and Instagram blocked access to his latest political ad. The incident unfolded when a link to the new video was reportedly blocked on Sunday, May 5. Meta, Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, said the action was a mistake. Meta… -
TikTok and ByteDance fight back, sue US government over potential ban
TikTok and ByteDance filed a lawsuit in federal court Tuesday, May 7, challenging legislation that would ban or force the sale of the popular app. The companies claim the new law violates the U.S. Constitution and referenced the First Amendment 27 times. The law, signed by President Biden in April, gives the Chinese parent company… -
13 federal judges refuse to hire Columbia University grads after protests
13 U.S. federal judges are taking a stance against Columbia University in New York City for its handling of campus protests. In a letter on Monday, May 6, the judges vowed not to hire any future students from Columbia University beginning with the 2024 freshman class. The judges expressed their loss of confidence in the… -
Sanders’ reelection bid reignites debate over age limits for elected officials
Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., announced he is running for reelection in 2024. Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, easily won three terms in deep blue territory. His most recent victory was by a 40-point margin so he is likely to win over his state again come November. While he is well known for his progressive takes… -
In potential breakthrough, Hamas accepts cease-fire proposal to pause war
In Jerusalem, Hamas announced its acceptance of an Egyptian-Qatari proposal for a cease-fire to pause the seven-month-long conflict with Israel in Gaza on Monday, May 6. This comes hours after Israel ordered roughly 100,000 Palestinians to evacuate from the eastern region of Rafah, a move signaling a possible ground invasion by Israel. The potential for…