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Bud Light brewer is still struggling to sell the beer in North America over trans promotion backlash

Anheuser-Busch Inbev says that revenue growth in most of its global regions was offset by a drop in North American sales Anheuser-Busch Inbev said Tuesday that revenue growth in most of its global regions was offset by a drop in North American sales, in a sign of continuing fallout from a promotion with a transgender i NFL uencer that cost it sales. The world's largest brewer and parent company of Bud Light said adjusted earnings for the latest quarter rose 4.1% to $5.4 billion on revenues that climbed 5% to $15.6 billion. Revenue in the United States for the July-September period, however, tumbled 13.5%. AB InBev, based in Leuven, Belgium, noted that sales to retailers were down "primarily due to the volume decline of Bud Light." Bud Light sales plunged amid a conservative backlash after the brand sent a commemorative can to transgender i NFL uencer Dylan Mulvaney in early April. The controversy toppled Bud Light from its position as America’s best-selling beer for mo

Cruise, GM's robotaxi service, suspends all driverless operations nationwide

General Motors’ Cruise says it's suspending its driverless operations nationwide as the robotaxi service works to rebuild public trust NEW YORK -- Cruise, the autonomous vehicle unit owned by General Motors, is suspending driverless operations nationwide days after regulators in California found that its driverless cars posed a danger to public safety. The California Department of Motor Vehicles this week revoked the license for Cruise, which recently began transporting passengers throughout San Francisco. Cruise is also being investigated by U.S. regulators after receiving reports of potential risks to pedestrians and passengers. “We have decided to proactively pause driverless operations across all of our fleets while we take time to examine our processes, systems, and tools and reflect on how we can better operate in a way that will earn public trust,” Cruise wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, Thursday night. The choice to suspend its driverless services isn'

Lakers vs Kings: times, how to watch on TV, stream online | NBA

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The Kings had a sudden burst of brilliance last season, managing to secure a playoff spot after what felt like an eternity in the wilderness. They had a jolly good time handling those Lakers, winning three out of four with a flick of their wrist . It’s worth mentioning that these four encounters happened way back when L.A. was still figuring out how to turn their season around, before they transformed into the playoff team. The Lakers managed to find success in the end of the year against Sacramento thanks to a LeBron James who found his best basketball at the end of the year. LA will need him to be at his best if they want any chance of making it to the playoffs this season. Watch Lakers vs Kings live stream on FuboTV What time does Lakers vs Kings start? The Game between Lakers vs Kings will be played on Sunday October 29, with tip-off at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT. How can I watch Lakers vs Kings? The following channels will be broadcasting the Game live in the US: NBCSCA, Spec

Fury vs Ngannou Prediction, Picks + Get $200 in BetMGM Bonus Bets

World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury takes on MMA star Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night in a crossover bout billed as the ‘Battle of the Baddest’. We have everything you need to bet on the event, including the latest odds, fight time and even a best bet at +450 odds! On top of that, we also have a great sign-up offer with BetMGM where you can secure $200 in bonus bets to use on Fury vs Ngannou. Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou odds Tyson Fury is currently -1400 odds to defeat Francis Ngannou with DraftKings Sports book, while the Cameroonian is +750 to pull off the shock upset. It is unsurprising that Fury is so short in the betting, given he is undefeated and will be going up against someone making their Boxing debut. Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight time The main card is scheduled to start at 1:00 pm ET, with Fury and Ngannou scheduled to make the entrances to the ring at approximately 5:40 pm ET, although this could change depending on how long the undercard

Southwest Airlines quarterly profit slides 30% and says growth will slow next year

Southwest Airlines earned $193 million in the third quarter, 30% less than its profit a year ago DALLAS -- Southwest Airlines' third- quarter profit fell 30% to $193 million despite record revenue as leisure Travel boomed over the summer. The airline's labor costs rose sharply, however, more than offsetting the increase in revenue. Southwest predicted Thursday that a key measure of pricing power will fall sharply in the fourth quarter and it will scale back its aggressive growth plans early next year. The results, and particularly Southwest's plans to throttle back on growth, are likely to add to concerns that demand for domestic travel, the heart of Southwest’s business, could weaken. Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. slid 3% before the opening bell. The airline's profit is down from $277 million a year ago and, excluding special items, worked out to 38 cents per share. That matched Wall Street expectations, according to a FactSet survey of analysts. Revenue rose $30

NBA Player Props Today - Best Anthony Edwards Props | Pickswise

The 2023-24 NBA season has arrived! Every Wednesday and Friday, you will have player props articles from me with my favorite 2-5 props on the slate. Wednesdays are the biggest volume of Game s for the week and it will give us plenty of opportunities to pick our spots. For the beginning of the season, I like to keep the unit size light as many players are not in Game shape and the tertiary pieces are still being sorted out minutes-wise. Let’s dive into the first Wednesday slate of the season and my favorite  NBA player prop bets ! Make sure you also check out our  NBA picks for every Game today as well. Bennedict Mathurin (IND) over 14.5 points ( -125)  Line available at DraftKings Sports book at time of publishing. This line is below Mathurin’s rookie average of 16.7 ppg and he slides into a starting role in year 2. The Pacers’ new-look starting 5 is Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, Bruce Brown, Obi Toppin and Myles Turner. Hield and Andrew Nembhard will trot out the se

EPA proposes banning cancer-causing chemical used in automotive care, other products

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking to ban the cancer-causing chemical trichloroethylene WOBURN, Mass. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday proposed banning the cancer-causing chemical trichloroethylene, which can be found in consumer products including automobile brake cleaners, furniture care and arts and crafts spray coating. The move would end a nearly four decade battle to ban the chemical known as TCE, which can cause sudden death or kidney cancer if a person is exposed to high levels of it, and other neurological harm even at lower exposure over a long period. EPA’s recent risk-evaluation studies found that as much as 250 million pounds of TCE are still produced in the United States annually. One of the first places the chemical raised concern was in Massachusetts, where it was linked to contaminated drinking water in the city of Woburn. Two locations there were ultimately designated as massive Superfund sites. Monday's news conference was h

49ers vs Vikings touchdown scorer predictions at +145 & +250

Picking a pair of wide receivers to reach the end zone turned out well when both of my Thursday Night Football TD scorer picks cashed in the Jaguars vs Saints game at +240 and and +255 odds, and I’m taking a wide route once again for Monday Night Football. The 49ers have a point to prove after losing their unbeaten tag in Cleveland last week, and while the Vikings have taken a step back this season with a 2-4 start, they are not often involved in dull games, so the final game of the Week 7 slate should be well worth watching. B e sure to also check out our full 49ers vs Vikings predictions , but now let’s take a look at my favorite anytime touchdown scorer picks for Monday Night Football. Brandon Aiyuk, WR, SF (+145 at DraftKings) With Deebo Samuel ruled out due to a hairline fracture of his shoulder, Brandon Aiyuk is the undisputed WR1 for the 49ers — as if he hadn’t been already. Aiyuk has more targets, receiving yards and receiving touchdown s than Samuel this season and has

Best NHL Parlay Picks Today, Saturday 10/21: 3-Leg Parlay at mega +933 odds: Huge slate brings the hype

All but 2 teams are suited up on Saturday for what is a stacked 15-game NHL slate. Fans will be treated to constant action starting at 1PM ET and ending after midnight ET. There are some big-time heavyweight tilts and plenty of stars on display. Saturday is a fantastic sports day only reinforced by this fantastic NHL schedule. If you’re looking to have some betting action, check out our NHL mega parlay at +933 odds below. You can also read our NHL predictions for picks on every Game today. Arizona Coyotes -1.5 (+140) Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 (+105) Seattle Kraken money line (+110) NHL mega parlay odds: +933 Arizona Coyotes -1.5 (+140) The Coyotes look very good in the first week plus of the season. They are 2-2-0 which sounds unremarkable through a small 4-game sample. But their two losses were by scores of 2-1 and 1-0 to the Rangers and Islanders. Arizona is just a couple goals away from potentially being 4-0-0. They get a favorable matchup at home on Saturday against the

Jewish, Muslim, Arab communities see rise in threats, federal agencies say

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Amid an increase in reports of threats against Jewish, Muslim, and Arab communities, federal agencies are reaching out to community leaders. Amid increased reports of threats against Jewish, Muslim, and Arab communities , federal agencies are reaching out to community leaders to assess their needs regarding safety and security. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said at a Thursday press conference he has directed "all 94 of our United States Attorney's offices and the FBI" to be in close touch with federal, state and local law enforcement partners in their districts in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Middle East. "The entire Justice Department remains vigilant in our efforts to identify and respond to hate crimes, threats of violence or related incidents with particular attention to threats to faith communities," said Garland. Garland has met with U.S. attorneys and federal, state and local law enforcement officials, and has directed U.S. atto

What we know about the deadly blast on the al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza

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In the wake of a devastating blast at the al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, chaos and massive demonstrations around the world intensified. In the wake of a devastating blast at the al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza that killed hundreds of people and injured many others, chaos, finger-pointing and massive demonstrations around the world intensified Wednesday. Israeli authorities blame the hospital blast on a misfired rocket launched by militants in Gaza, while Palestinian officials claim it was an Israeli airstrike. Here is what is known and what remains unclear about the explosion: Explosion rocks center of Gaza City As darkness fell on the Gaza Strip Tuesday evening, a massive explosion and fireball erupted at the al-Ahli Hospital, also referred to as the Baptist Hospital, in the center of Gaza City. Hundreds of Palestinians injured in Israeli airstrikes in retaliation for the Oct. 7 sneak attack by the Hamas militant group on Israel were being sheltered there. The scene at Al Ahli hospital in Gaza, O

Giannis is thrilled with Lillard: He’s the little version of me

Giannis Antetokounmpo, widely regarded as the best basketball player of the Milwaukee Bucks , recently shared his thoughts on playing alongside Damian Lillard. In a preseason Game where the Lakers were defeated by the Bucks, despite the absence of Lebron James from the lineup, Giannis and Lillard delivered an impressive performance, scoring 30 points in just 37 minutes on the hardwood. Giannis revealed that he is thrilled to play with Lillard, whose skills and talent he admires . He also expressed his excitement about forming a partnership with him on the court. Giannis’s comments have generated much interest among the Bucks’ fans, who eagerly anticipate the upcoming season. “ He’s a great guy. Works extremely hard. Work on this craft. Wants to win. Extremely hungry. It does what it takes to win. I’m happy that it’s a guy that you know I lace up my shoe, and I go and play with. But at the end of the day, he’s so quiet he doesn’t say much because I feel like he’s a little version of