Target is facing growing criticism after it stopped selling certain items related to Gay Pride Month that offended some customers and social-media commenters, a move that prompted others to say it had caved to pressure from anti-LGBT voices. https://ift.tt/c3FtYJ4

Airlines and government officials are attempting to prevent another summer of aggravation for fliers, starting with the Memorial Day weekend. https://ift.tt/EzMYcmy

Stocks extended declines Wednesday, reflecting rising anxieties about a U.S. default as Republican lawmakers pressed the White House for spending cuts in exchange for raising the nation’s borrowing limit. The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq fell 0.7%, 0.8% and 0.6%, respectively. https://ift.tt/BhA8w2P

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Activist investor Jana plans to launch a proxy battle with Freshpet and nominate four directors to serve on the pet-food company’s board. https://ift.tt/sgkbVLw

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Lawyers for Trump have requested a meeting with Garland, as a special counsel has all but finished obtaining testimony and evidence in an investigation into whether Trump mishandled classified documents. https://ift.tt/hRMcAXF

A Russian citizen facing U.S. money-laundering charges is mounting a campaign to be included in any prisoner exchange that could free detained WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich. https://ift.tt/fStlwE9