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GLAAD CEO blasts anti-LGBTQ pols, social media companies after Club Q shooting

Monday, November 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As investigators continue to gather clues about Saturday night's shooting in a Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub that has left 5 people dead and 25 people injured as of Monday afternoon, LGBTQ rights groups have said that there is an increased state... Read More.

Social media companies prioritizing profit over harmful content: Senate report

Thursday, November 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. social media companies are prioritizing making a profit over taking down harmful rhetoric that leads to violent extremists perpetuating the ideology, according to a Senate Homeland Security Committee report released on Wednesday. "Social media companies have failed to meaningfully address the growing... Read More.

These tech companies have imposed major layoffs in 2022

Wednesday, November 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A rude awakening for the tech industry this year has triggered a slew of layoffs at major companies. Sales at top tech firms have retreated from the blistering pace attained during the pandemic, when billions across the world were forced into isolation.... Read More.

Biden, days before midterms, accuses oil companies of ‘war profiteering’ on gas prices

Tuesday, November 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden, little more than a week away from Election Day, presented something of an ultimatum to gas and oil companies: ramp up production or pay a higher tax rate. "It's time for these companies to stop war profiteering, meet their responsibilities... Read More.

Woman sues five companies alleging their chemical hair-straightening products caused her uterine cancer

Tuesday, October 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Jenny Mitchell said she first started using chemical hair-straightening products in 2000 when she was in third grade. Nearly two decades later, Mitchell, now 32, was diagnosed with uterine cancer, despite having no family history of the disease. She said she had... Read More.

Civil rights, democracy groups call on social media companies to combat election disinformation

Friday, October 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Eleven civil rights and democracy groups have sent a new letter calling for social media CEOs to combat and curb the rampant problem of election disinformation ahead of the upcoming midterm elections as advocates warn that they expect disinformation to increase... Read More.

Ukrainian officials, tech companies to send more drones to the front line

Tuesday, October 11 by ABC News

(LVIV, Ukraine) -- Ukrainian and foreign tech companies are providing an array of tech and cyber support to Ukraine in its fight against Russia, Ukrainian officials and tech experts said, with some of the country’s top commanders saying they plan to buy about 1,000... Read More.

Biden coordinates with DeSantis and Fla. officials, warns oil companies as Hurricane Ian hits

Wednesday, September 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As Hurricane Ian began barreling across Florida, President Joe Biden detailed his administration's efforts to prepare for the storm and warned residents to heed warnings from officials. "It's life-threatening," Biden said of the Category 4 storm as he spoke at a White House... Read More.

US railway companies, unions reach tentative agreement

Thursday, September 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- American railway companies and unions have reached a tentative labor agreement amid the threat of strikes. U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh announced the news on Twitter early Thursday, "following more than 20 consecutive hours of negotiations at" his office in Washington,... Read More.

Companies increasingly using politics in marketing, but there are risks: Experts

Tuesday, August 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- On a given morning, a conservative might grab an espresso from Black Rifle Coffee, which describes itself as "anti-hipster"; open up the soon-to-launch dating app, "Right Stuff," founded by former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany's sister; and buy a cryptocurrency... Read More.

Apple, GE, other major US companies ask Supreme Court to uphold affirmative action

Monday, August 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- More than 60 major American companies that employ tens of thousands of U.S. workers are asking the Supreme Court to uphold the use of race as a factor in college admissions, calling affirmative action critical to building diverse workforces and, in turn,... Read More.

South Korean companies move to greener and affordable metaverse office spaces

Sunday, July 31 by ABC News

(SEOUL, South Korea) -- A unicorn start-up company based in South Korea is offering office spaces for rent for companies wanting to go completely paperless and relocate to a more sustainable and affordable space—the metaverse. Zigbang launched the virtual office program ‘Soma’ in May. Inside... Read More.

Stories tagged with: companies

These tech companies have imposed major layoffs in 2022

Biden, days before midterms, accuses oil companies of ‘war profiteering’ on gas prices

Woman sues five companies alleging their chemical hair-straightening products caused her uterine cancer

Ukrainian officials, tech companies to send more drones to the front line

Biden coordinates with DeSantis and Fla. officials, warns oil companies as Hurricane Ian hits

US railway companies, unions reach tentative agreement

Companies increasingly using politics in marketing, but there are risks: Experts

Apple, GE, other major US companies ask Supreme Court to uphold affirmative action

South Korean companies move to greener and affordable metaverse office spaces

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