The pharmacy chain's CEO Tim Wentworth said in Walgreens Boots Alliance's first-quarter earnings call Tuesday that "When you lock things up ... you don't sell as many of them. We've kind of proven that pretty conclusively." read more
Starbucks is scrapping a policy that had let anyone hang out at its cafes or use the restrooms without making a purchase. read more
The House voted on Tuesday to pass a GOP-led bill that would ban transgender athletes from women's and girls' sports at federally funded schools and educational institutions. The legislation is expected to next be taken up by the GOP-controlled Senate. Republicans put attacks on Democrats over transgender issues front and center in competitive races during the last election cycle, including at the top of the ticket with President-elect Donald Trump. read more
A telecommunications cable was reportedly damaged by a ship near Yehliu, New Taipei City in the early hours of Friday - just days after Russia was accused of sabotage in the Baltic Sea by dragging anchor. Despite the ship sailing under a Cameroonian flag, Taiwan officials believe it is owned by China. read more
Recent US intelligence reports the Houthis, backed by Iran, are using Chinese-made weapons to carry out attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. In return, they have reportedly agreed not to target Chinese vessels. This alarming exchange began after Houthi leaders traveled to China in 2023 and 2024 to establish a direct supply chain for weapons and advanced technology. read more
Pretty much most people would prefer meritocracy [...] most liberals/progressives are the ones who are for DEI as apparently they prefer incompetence.
#6 | Posted by MSgt
The fact that these words are uttered by a Trump voter. A man who was born sliding across home plate, but still declared bankruptcy six times after failing to turn a profit with, inter alia, a casino. A man who would be worth $10 billion more if he had simply invested his inheritance in an index fund. Priceless.
there may be a link between high levels of fluoride exposure and lowered IQ.
Makes sense! I've resolutely avoided fluoride my entire life and I'm the smartest person I know!
Why is the GOP escalating attacks on trans rights? Experts say the goal is to make sure evangelicals vote
#8 | Posted by LauraMohr
And it worked! Also gets a lot of moderate support as well.
A Franklin & Marshall College Poll released last month showed that 64 percent of Pennsylvania voters were opposed to trans women competing in women's sports; 29 percent approved.Jill Stein 2028!
www.nbcnews.com, May 16, 2022
#1 so you think the country should be gullible, stupid and fat?
#4 | Posted by jpw
Just the way Trump likes it. Roll it in flour and go for the wet spot.