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NEW TRIPOLI, Pa. – The North End Rod and Gun Club is a place where members can come and enjoy each other's company and a dollar draft. Every year, the club donates nearly $15,000 in earnings to charities. But this year, there was a nice surprise when it came time to do the finances. "The surplus came about because we had savings bonds that came due, and we cashed them in to see how much money we had," said Tim Sherman, president and manager of the club. When all was said and done, the club found out it was sitting...

The American Medical Association (AMA) is now discouraging the use of body mass index (BMI), calling it an "imperfect" and "problematic" means of assessing body fat and claiming it has been used for "racist exclusion."

Since 1829, Yuengling’s flagship brewery in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, has been pouring out a product that brings Americans and families together. "It's our story," Debbie Yuengling, the employee engagement and culture manager for Yuengling, told FOX Business’ Jeff Flock on "Mornings with Maria" Wednesday. "We have a story that nobody else has. We're America's oldest brewery, six generations, and we're super excited and proud about it." "We're very lucky," Wendy Yuengling, chief administrative officer, said. "We're sixth-generation in a family business, and we get to work side by side with our dad which not many family companies can say." Debbie and...

PLUMSTEAD TWP., Pa. - "We’re excited to see more of these dedications for deserving military members," said Leigh Bleam, Nephew of WWII Vet Albert LeRoy Angeny. Bucks County native, Albert LeRoy Angeny, was a World War II Veteran. He served our nation in the Pacific Theater, and was just in his early 20s when he lost his life in 1945. The ship he serving on was hit by a Japanese Kamikaze warplane. He was one of 95 sailors lost at sea that day.

In the video, the former employee of a Starbucks coffee shop in Beresford House in Southampton berated a customer, refused service, and hurled accusations that the patron was transphobic after being offended by a misgendering. The incident took place at a Starbucks licensee location in April. Those stores are partially owned by an individual who has invested in the coffee giant's business and represent more than 50% of the Starbucks International portfolio. "Don't ever call me transphobic. EVER!" the customer said. "[sic] called me a her… You're being transphobic, Karen. Now get out," the former employee yelled.

Yuengling has launched limited-edition red, white and blue cans to support veterans in a timely marketing move that positions the brand to scoop up Bud Light’s ex-customer base. In a statement released Wednesday, the Pennsylvania-based brewer announced the release of the patriotic can “with military nonprofit Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) as part of the brewery’s Stars & Stripes program” to honor the nation’s heroes. The cans, boasting a desert camouflaged print and Team RWB logo, made their debut on Yuengling’s Instagram page. “Our summer fit is back. Rock the Stars & Stripes with us,” the caption read.

An update to the LinkedIn employment service allows recruiters to filter job candidates by race. The move was made in the name of diversity, reports The Daily Wire. Users now have the option to “allow demographic information to be used in LinkedIn recruiting features to help recruiters find a more “diverse group of qualified candidates.” Specifically, a user can highlight their race, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation to help them land a job.

A retired NYPD officer working as a Walgreens security guard says he was wrongfully charged with assault after he took down an alleged shoplifter who hit him in the head in a caught-on-video scuffle.

Cases have been reported of teenagers dressing in dark clothing and sneaking through residential areas to eliminate assigned "targets" for the game.

BOSTON - Changes in the mortgage industry could spell bad news even if you have good credit. Beginning May 1, some people with higher credit scores may actually end up paying a higher fee while those with lower scores will pay less. "It's really a big change," explained mortgage loan officer and credit score expert Al Bingham. "It's going to hit the consumer hard when they go to apply for a mortgage."

International criminals have been targeting wealthy homes on America’s coast, but now those same thieves are moving into the heartland. Thieves from South America are making their way to the U.S., renting expensive cars to fit in with high-end neighborhoods, and then striking when homeowners are away. It’s called “crime tourism,” a type of organized crime that has been reported on America’s coasts in recent years. But more recently, these thieves are making their way to the central U.S., catching homeowners off guard and causing headaches for law enforcement. After speaking with neighbors in Carmel, Indiana, NewsNation’s Keleigh Beeson found...

Chicago police are investigating three armored truck robberies that occurred just hours apart Wednesday

Goldman Sachs is distributing a pamphlet to employees that was drafted by the investment bank’s internal LGBT group and encourages staff to use recently developed gender-neutral pronouns, including “Ze” and “Zir.” The employee guide, distributed by the firm’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender network, directs employees to “proactively share [their] pronouns to foster an environment of respect and awareness.” The hand out provides examples of “the most common” gender-neutral pronouns but leaves open the possibility that some employees may ask to be referred to by pronouns that are not included on the list or may ask that their coworkers refrain...

The FBI is warning consumers about “juice jacking,” where bad actors use public chargers to infect phones and devices with malware. The law enforcement agency says consumers should avoid using public chargers at malls and airports, and stick to their own USB cables and charging plugs.

The Biden administration is facing fierce scrutiny for a proposal that would drastically reduce the amount of dairy low-income families have access to while inflation sits at a four-decade high

A Pennsylvania school district will keep parents in the dark when it invites children to declare a “gender” that is different from their sex. Greater Johnstown School District in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, created a “gender transition plan” and a “gender support plan” for students. Neither plan requires consent or involvement from parents.

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Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis's Office of Academic Affairs issued a document obtained by Fox News Digital that outlines "Inclusive Faculty Search Practices" to improve hiring, advising committees should "move away from abstract conceptions of ‘merit’ and 'fit." "Merit and fit are social constructions grounded in dominant understandings of ‘which professional qualifications are deemed worthy, and which personal attributes and styles are deemed suitable for a position,’" the guidance states. In one section, the guidance contrasts "traditional fit" values and "equity-minded fit" values, saying traditional prospective worker would approach learning "as an individual enterprise in which students are responsible for their...

Google “adopted a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy for keeping messages, at the expense of its preservation duties,” a federal judge said. The court ordered Google to pay attorney fees involved in the dispute but is still deciding remedies.

A 17-year-old babysitter in Florida landed herself behind bars last week after she allegedly made a video of herself placing a lit marijuana cigarette in the mouth of her friend’s 1-year-old baby and watching as the toddler inhaled. Naledi Roberts was taken into custody on Friday and charged with one count of felony child abuse in connection with the incident, law enforcement authorities announced.