The Latest Breaking News from Target

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Target’s CEO slams ‘gut-wrenching’ threats over LGBTQ-themed goods

Target Corp.’s top executive hammered the aggressive behavior that some customers directed toward employees because of the retailer’s collection of LGBTQ-themed merchandise.

Tribune News Service · May 26, 2023

Half of city neighborhoods lack electric vehicle chargers for public use

Building a robust network of chargers to make EV ownership feasible, whether you live in a rural town or a big city like Chicago, is proving difficult.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 25, 2023

Trans artist gets death threats as Target pulls LGBTQ+ collection

London designer Eric Carnell was branded an ‘outspoken satanist’ by Fox News

Evening Standard · May 25, 2023

Why is Target pulling some Pride merch? The retailer's response to hostile backlash, explained

Target is removing some items and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide after intense backlash from some shoppers ahead of Pride month

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Target removes some Pride Month products after threats against employees

The retail giant said the threats were "impacting our team members' sense of safety and well-being" on the job. It's the latest company to face a backlash over support for LGBTQ+ people.

WEKU · May 24, 2023

Target has been a leader in catering to LGBTQ+ shoppers – now it’s on the defensive

Target once distinguished itself as being boldly supportive of the LGBTQ+ community

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Target removes Pride merchandise after violent threats to staff

Several angry customers made aggresive posts on social media Target’s Pride collection

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Target axes Pride merch over MAGA gripes

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the move was part of a "systematic attack on the gay community" around the U.S.

Salon · May 24, 2023

Target to remove LGBTQ merchandise following threats to workers

The decision comes as the rights of LGBTQ people in the US have been targeted by conservative lawmakers.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023