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☆ ‘I Have You’: Firefighter Rescues Driver From Truck Dangling Off Bridge
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Rebecca Carballo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

For nearly an hour, the driver of a tractor-trailer was trapped in its cab as it dangled high above the Ohio River off the side of a Kentucky bridge after a multivehicle crash on Friday. From the bridge, emergency responders shouted directions to the driver. Emergency crews set up a rope system and lowered a Louisville, Ky., firefighter, Bryce Carden, to rescue her. “Thank God,” the driver said when Mr. Carden drew even with the truck’s cab, he recalled at a news conference on Friday. Initially, Mr. Carden said, he struggled to free the driver from her seatbelt.

Persons: Bryce Carden, Carden, “, ” Locations: Ohio, Kentucky, Louisville, Ky

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia Senate committee is advancing a long-stalled proposal aimed at stopping private school teachers from talking to students about gender identity without parental permission, but both gay rights groups and some religious conservatives remain opposed to the bill. Liberal opponents say the measure, which goes to the full Senate for more debate, remains a thinly veiled attack on LGBTQ+ students. Photos You Should See View All 22 ImagesSome conservatives say the law is a flawed attempt to regulate private schools that unwisely introduces the concept of gender identity into state law. "They are proselytizing this queer sex sexuality ideology to children,” said Jeff Cleghorn, a former board member of Georgia Equality. Private schools that violate the law would be banned from getting state money provided by vouchers for children with special educational needs.

Persons: Bill, ”, Sen, Carden Summers, Jeff Graham, unwisely, don’t, Jeff Cleghorn, ” Graham, Clint Dixon, didn’t, Democratic Sen, Elena Parent, “, Jan Organizations: ATLANTA, Georgia Senate, Senate Education, Republican, Liberal, Georgia Equality, “, Buford Republican, Democratic, Atlanta, Public, Georgia High School Association Locations: Georgia

☆ Crime spree? Retailers are actually overstating the extent of theft, report says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

But some retail analysts and researchers, bolstered by local crime statistics, say stores may be over-stating the extent and impact of theft. Mentions of “organized retail crime” on companies’ earnings calls increased 43% from January through August from a year ago, the Chamber of Commerce found. Cities and states are passing new laws with harsher punishments for organized retail crime offenses and shoplifting. A Target spokesperson said that organized retail crime increased 50% in its stores since 2021. According to the Chamber of Commerce, 12 states have created new statutes, revised existing statutes, or created enhanced penalties for organized retail crime.

Persons: William Blair, Dylan Carden, Phillip Blee, James Kehoe, Kehoe, Alex Vitale, ”, Donald Trump, Judd Legum, Blair, “, Pew Organizations: New, New York CNN — Retailers, Retailers, “, National Retail Federation, Walgreens, Brooklyn College, Commerce, U.S . Chamber of Commerce, Republican, Costco, Chamber of Commerce, Pew Locations: New York, U.S, San Francisco, Oakland, Seattle, Portland

June 30 (Reuters) - Four Georgia families sued the state in federal court on Friday to stop a law that bans transgender youth from receiving hormone therapy, joining a wave of challenges to similar laws across the United States. A host of Georgia state health officials and agencies are named as defendants. Unlike other states, Georgia does not also ban puberty blockers, typically the first medical intervention for transgender youth, who normally would next receive hormone therapy. Republican-led legislatures in 20 states have passed some type of ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Decisions on whether to block such bans in Montana and now Georgia are pending.

Persons: Carden Summers, Daniel Trotta, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: Georgia, Human Rights, American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, Republican, Georgia Senate, Federal, Thomson Locations: United States, Georgia, Montana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas , Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Oklahoma

☆ Bed Bath & Beyond’s potential bankruptcy would create long-term growth for off-price retailer and Club holding TJX
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Existential troubles facing Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) are creating an opportunity for Club holding TJX Companies (TJX) to take market share, which could lead to sustainable long-term growth at the off-price retailer behind the T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods. Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond traded for less than 30 cents each Thursday. "The assortment of goods, the categories they can extend into, and the strength of the balance sheet ... allows for them to be a solid beneficiary" of Bed Bath & Beyond's misfortunes. TJX 1Y mountain TJX Companies (TJX) 1-year performance That inventory glut isn't just a Bed Bath & Beyond problem; it's industry-wide. More Bed Bath & Beyond store closures "can only enhance conversion," said Telsey, whose firm Telsey Advisory Group likes TJX stock.

☆ These 12 stocks are holding up despite the banking crisis and are expected to keep doing well
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-16 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

While the banking crisis has sent the broader market for a loop, some stocks are holding up well — and are expected to see more gains. The Swiss bank stock rose 3% on Thursday. Despite the recent sharp swings in the market, there are some stocks are holding up. CNBC Pro screened the S & P 500 for stocks that up 1% or more this month and at least 1% this year. The telecommunications stock is rated buy by roughly 74% of analysts, and has risen 1.6% this month, and 3.2% in 2023.

☆ Nordstrom could use an activist, but Ryan Cohen might not be the right one
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( Christina Cheddar Berk | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Activist investor Ryan Cohen is building a stake in the department store chain as he looks to shake up its board, people familiar with the matter told CNBC. Tritton had once worked at Nordstrom, and Cohen thinks this makes him "conflicted and unqualified" to serve, the Journal report said. JWN 1D mountain Nordstrom shares surged after a report says Ryan Cohen is building a stake in the department store chain. 'Begs for an activist' The department store business hasn't been an easy one as shoppers buy more goods online or look to avoid large malls. The analyst also recalled that El Puerto de Liverpool, a Mexico City-based department store operator, holds a 10% stake in Nordstrom.

☆ D'Arcy Carden reveals what it was like living with her 'Shotgun Wedding' co-star Jennifer Coolidge: She's 'America's sweetheart'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( Esme Mazzeo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

D'Arcy Carden said Jennifer Coolidge is even "smarter and funnier" than people think. D'Arcy Carden attends the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards in Janurary 2023. Carden watched 'Die Hard' to prepare for her roleJennifer Lopez, D'Arcy Carden, and Cheech Marin in "Shotgun Wedding." "The Good Place" star D'Arcy Carden attends the 2019 Emmys in Los Angeles on Sunday. Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesShe described being the center of the "Shotgun Wedding" twist as "so fun" and "delicious."

☆ Here are 22 of the top LGBTQ news stories of 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( Jo Yurcaba | Jo Yurcaba Is A Reporter For Nbc Out. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +12 min

Here are 22 of our top LGBTQ news stories of the year. Ron DeSantis signed the controversial Parental Rights in Education law — or what critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — on March 28. 'It’s already having an impact': LGBTQ people fear abortion rights reversalA supporter of gay marriage waves a flag in front of the Supreme Court on June 25, 2015. Nicola Goode / Prime VideoAmazon’s “A League of Their Own” series, which debuted Aug. 12 and was inspired by the 1992 cult classic by director Penny Marshall, brought much-needed representation to the screen for lesbians and other queer women, who celebrated how “gay, gay, gay” it was. Biden signs same-sex marriage bill at White House ceremonyPresident Joe Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act on the South Lawn of the White House on Dec. 13.

In TV, the top 10 list ranges from the indefinable second season of “The White Lotus” to laugh-out-loud comedies and smoldering fantasy shows. “Catch the Fair One” is available on Hulu and various video-on-demand platforms. “Paris, 13th District” is available on Amazon Prime Video and various video-on-demand platforms. “Peter Von Kant” is available on various video-on-demand platforms. “Tár” is available on various video-on-demand platforms.

☆ I quit my IT job to install lights year-round. It's not easy but making people's days is worth it.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Melanie Carden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Doran Dal Pra first installed holiday lights in 2018 after a friend proposed the business idea. The holiday lights have to go up — snow or no snow. We're not building rockets; we're hanging holiday lights, which is something almost any homeowner can do. The New England Holiday Lighting CompanyThere's this home for older adults that goes bananas with its holiday lights each year. The New England Holiday Lighting CompanyI was on a ladder and pulling an extension cord through some branches when it got caught.

☆ Why Target will probably have the best Black Friday discounts this year
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Avery Hartmans | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Target will probably have the best deals this holiday shopping season, UBS analysts say. That's because Target has a glut of inventory it needs to get rid of during the holidays. "Since Target has been amongst the most impacted by having a glut of inventory this year, it will probably set the tone across several categories," the analysts wrote. The analysts visited Target stores and tracked how many items were on sale. They did note that Target's discounting has been less aggressive in categories like apparel and beauty.

☆ Walmart is crushing Target by luring wealthier shoppers and dominating groceries
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Avery Hartmans | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Meanwhile, Walmart sales were up over 8% in the quarter and the retailer raised its full-year outlook. Walmart said its success was driven by two factors: its robust grocery business, and an influx of higher-income shoppers in its aisles. That trend began earlier this year as rising inflation nudged wealthier shoppers away from their usual grocery stores and toward Walmart locations across the country. And as upper middle-class shoppers trade down to Walmart's grocery aisles, they may get curious about the rest of Walmart's offerings, Wall Street analysts predict. Walmart is winning the grocery warsBut it's not just wealthier shoppers that are driving Walmart's dominance over Target — it's groceries, too.

☆ 12 queer icons to channel this Halloween
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Ellie Rudy | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

Without further ado, here is a selection of queer icons and pop culture favorites — in no particular order — whom you can channel for Halloween (a.k.a. For a relatively stress-free Halloween ensemble, throw on a tux, top hat, a pocket square and some fierce red lipstick. To channel Ms. Kahlo this Halloween, you’ll need her signature unibrow (eyeliner or an eyebrow pencil should do the trick), a flower crown, red lipstick, a colorful blouse and a floor-length skirt. For this costume, you’ll need a fedora, a (preferably pastel) dress shirt, a tie matching the hat and, if you’re really feeling the fantasy, a color-coordinated sweater vest. If you dress up as any of these queer icons and pop culture favorites for Halloween, tag @NBCOut on Twitter or Instagram in a costume photo!

☆ Amir Malik is on a drive to make golf more inclusive for Muslims
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-04 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Amir Malik is a man in love with golf. Amir Malik (L) is passionate about golf. Malik believes Muslim women in the UK are being held back from participating in more sports because of a lack of all-female facilities and sessions. Muslim Golf Association‘The golf course doesn’t discriminate’To date, MGA events have attracted over 1,300 participants. Muslim Golf AssociationWhile Malik hopes to soon see Muslim players competing on professional tours, he says he did not form the MGA to produce a Muslim Tiger Woods.

☆ SmileDirectClub CFO Cuts Costs as Demand for Teeth Straighteners Falls
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Kristin Broughton | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +4 min

SmileDirectClub Inc.’s finance chief is cutting costs as the company, whose sales have plunged amid high inflation, aims to turn a profit next year. Troy Crawford, CFO of SmileDirectClub Photo: SmileDirectClubU.S. consumer prices rose 8.3% in August compared with a year earlier, hovering near four-decade highs, the U.S. Labor Department said last week. The company continues to identify potential savings but hasn’t set additional targets, said Mr. Crawford, who took over as CFO in June after serving as interim CFO since January. Its net loss was $20.3 million, compared with $16.9 million a year earlier. The company is under pressure to show that customers that, even in an inflationary environment, it can still boost sales, Mr. Crawford said.

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