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Netflix Ada Twist Scientist Gay Wedding Sparks Boycott

Netflix has once again sparked outrage among parents after slipping a same-sex wedding and kiss into its children’s program Ada Twist, Scientist. In season four’s eleventh episode, titled Blue River Wedding, the animated show—targeted at preschool and elementary-aged children—features a gay couple exchanging vows, raising serious concerns about Hollywood’s growing effort to normalize adult sexual themes in programming meant for toddlers.

Walmart CEO, AI Jobs Impact Will Hit Every Role

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon stated this week that artificial intelligence will impact “literally every job” in the company, as the retail giant braces for a major transformation in its workforce. Speaking at a workforce conference in Bentonville, Arkansas, McMillon said the company plans to maintain its current headcount of approximately 2.1 million employees globally, even as AI significantly alters job functions, required skills, and day-to-day responsibilities.

Tesla EPA Endangerment Finding Fight Over Vehicle Emissions

Tesla is urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to maintain its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, placing the electric automaker in direct conflict with the Trump administration’s efforts to scale back climate rules.

Starbucks Layoffs Store Closures in $1B Restructuring Plan

Starbucks announced Thursday that it will lay off 900 corporate employees and close hundreds of stores across North America as part of a sweeping $1 billion restructuring plan. The decision, unveiled by CEO Brian Niccol in a letter to employees, marks the second round of layoffs since he took over the company in August 2024.

Trump Economy Mortgage Rates Drop as Investment Surges

The Trump administration is touting a major economic resurgence as a result of its renewed pro-growth, pro-energy, and pro-investment agenda. At a press conference this week, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted key indicators showing that the U.S. economy is rebounding strongly under President Donald Trump’s leadership—just months after he returned to office.

Howard Stern Cancels Disney+ Over Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC Fallout

Radio legend Howard Stern is taking a stand — and a subscription hit — after ABC affiliates dropped Jimmy Kimmel’s show following his controversial remarks about slain conservative icon Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer.

Disney Stock in Spotlight After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

Marvel actor Mark Ruffalo is sounding the alarm over Disney’s recent suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live, warning that the entertainment giant could face major financial fallout if the show is canceled.

Disney Streams Hit as Boycott Grows Over Kimmel Suspension

A boycott movement targeting Disney is spreading rapidly after ABC affiliates owned by Nexstar and Sinclair removed “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from their stations. The show was pulled following host Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial remarks about the assassin of Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10. Viewers angry over the suspension are canceling subscriptions to Disney‑owned streaming services like Disney+ and Hulu, and are demanding the reinstatement of Kimmel.

OpenAI to Verify Ages, ChatGPT‑Related Teen Suicide Lawsuit

OpenAI has announced it will build an automated system to estimate whether a user is under or over 18, following a lawsuit filed by the parents of a 16‑year‑old who died by suicide after extensive interaction with the company’s AI chatbot. The plan aims to protect minors by restricting certain kinds of content and experience in conversations with ChatGPT.

Toyota Recalls Almost 600K Vehicles Over Blank Dashboard Defect

Toyota is recalling 591,377 vehicles in the U.S. because of a flaw in an instrument cluster display: the 12.3‑inch panel behind the steering wheel may stay blank at startup. When it fails, drivers won’t see important signals like speed, brake warnings, or tire pressure alerts—raising risk of crashes or injury.

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