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Why Jets made the right head coach hire in Aaron Glenn; what's next, including Aaron Rodgers decision
New York hired one of the 2025 coaching carousel's top candidates, but they still have plenty of big decisions remainingCBS Sports - Jan. 23 -
Government webpages vanish under Trump, from DEI to reproductive rights
The Trump administration has adjusted federal websites, with some agencies removing pages devoted to diversity, Spanish language, and reproductive rights.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Reddit Users Boycott X Links After Elon Musk’s Gesture at Inaugural Event
A boycott of links to Mr. Musk’s social media platform spread on Reddit this week, after he made a gesture that some likened to a Nazi salute. Others worried about censorship.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Latest news on refugee program, Trump targeting DEI and his message to Putin
There's new State Department guidance on refugee travel and processing as President Trump's executive actions attempt to put a stop to federal workplace DEI initiatives. This comes as Mr. Trump ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
How Trump’s Federal DEI Ban Could Target Private Companies Next
The executive order prohibiting DEI by federal agencies—and firing employees who’d worked on those policies—will add clout to the independent conservative groups forcing private businesses to ...Inc. - Jan. 22 -
'Split-second decision': Supreme Court returns to the question of police killings
It took just seconds for a routine traffic stop on a Texas highway to escalate into a fatal shooting that left 24-year-old Ashtian Barnes bleeding to death in the driver’s seat.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Federal DEI employees targeted and new Hegseth allegations: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump calls for the firing of all federal DEI employees.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Emery hints at players lacking right mentality after Monaco loss
Watch Aston Villa boss Unai Emery speaking to the media following their loss at Monaco in the Champions League.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
The Top 10 Friendly States for Entrepreneurs in 2025
If starting a growing a business, consider these locations.Inc. - Jan. 21 -
Raiders targeting former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll after missing out on Ben Johnson, per report
Las Vegas may be eyeing a more accomplished name nowCBS Sports - Jan. 21 -
Ohio State OC Chip Kelly calls right plays to lead Buckeyes to CFP title, validating decision to leave UCLA
A clutch late gamble paid off for OSU and gave the well-travelled Kelly his first national championshipCBS Sports - Jan. 21 -
Buttler rejects calls for Afghanistan boycott
England's match against Afghanistan at the Champions Trophy next month should go ahead despite calls for a boycott, says captain Jos Buttler.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Biden pardons civil rights leader on last day
Garvey, one of the earliest internationally-known Black civil rights leaders, was convicted of mail fraud in 1923.ABC News - Jan. 20 -
Sharpton announces boycott of companies ending DEI
Rev. Al Sharpton on Monday announced a boycott of companies eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, saying the effort will be in the spirit of the late civil rights leader ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
‘This isn’t politics’: Nelly defends decision to perform at Trump inauguration ball after backlash
Rapper says he is honoured to perform for the US president after he and other acts, including Village People and Billy Ray Cyrus, faced criticism . Nelly has defended his decision to perform at US ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Biden Pardons Five More People, Including Civil Rights Leader Marcus Garvey
Civil rights advocates and lawmakers have long said that Mr. Garvey’s 1923 conviction for mail fraud was unjust, arguing that he was targeted for his work.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Biden pardons 5, including late civil rights activist and Virginia Speaker
President Biden on Sunday announced pardons for five individuals, including multiple civil rights advocates, and commuted the sentences of two others. “America is a country built on the promise of ...The Hill - Jan. 19 -
Trump tells Kristen Welker it was the right decision to move his inauguration indoors
President-elect Donald Trump speaks with ‘Meet the Press’ Moderator Kristen Welker about his inaugural address — the first one to take place indoors since 1985.NBC News - Jan. 19 -
MLB rumors: Blue Jays pivot to new targets after Roki Sasaki miss, Cardinals 'hopeful' for Nolan Arenado trade
Here are the latest news and rumors from the MLB hot stoveCBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
Virgin Atlantic targets BA frequent flyers after loyalty scheme changes
Airline angered many customers after announcing controversial shake-up to its executive club points systemFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
The death of DEI is exaggerated, says fund manager targeting Starbucks and Nike
The creator of a fund designed to punish companies engaging in diversity, equity and inclusion activities says the Republican sweep hasn’t really deterred companies as much as has been suggested.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
Meta's pivot to the right sparks boycotts and a user exodus
After Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced changes that shifted the company and its policies to the right, some users are fleeing the company’s platforms.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
GeoPark, Repsol Agree to End Previously Inked Deal After Rights Exercised
Repsol in November signed a deal to sell upstream assets in Colombia to Latin American oil-and-gas explorer GeoPark for $530 million.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14 -
5 Transformative Reads for Entrepreneurs
A critical perspective of the wisdom provided by these authors.Inc. - Jan. 14 -
Germany welcomes release of German Iranian rights activist from prison in Iran and her return home
Germany has welcomed the release of a German Iranian rights activist from prison in Iran and her return to GermanyABC News - Jan. 13 -
Thousands of students protest in Serbia against violation of civil rights, spy agency crackdown
Serbia’s striking university students have protested outside the Balkan country’s top court to draw their attention to what they say have been violations of their civil rights under the populist ...ABC News - Jan. 13 -
Sen. Mark Kelly says TikTok ban "was the right decision"
As the Supreme Court weighs the legality of the TikTok ban, Sen. Mark Kelly tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "I know this is controversial. I know folks earn a living on TikTok," ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
One man dead after being stabbed in ‘targeted attack’ in Melbourne park
Police called after reports of a group of people fighting in Wyndham Vale on Friday. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man has died after he was ambushed and ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors in Rust trial, alleging civil rights violations
Actor has filed civil lawsuit claiming prosecutors targeted him for professional or political gain, and intentionally concealed evidence that vindicated him. Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Anita Bryant, anti-gay rights activist and singer, dead at 84
Anita Bryant Dry, known popularly Anita Bryant — a singer and crusader against the progress of gay rights — has died at the age of 84, her family announced in an obituary.The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Everton make David Moyes their top target after sacking Sean Dyche
Dyche had been in charge of club since January 2023 Baines and Coleman take team against Peterborough Everton’s new owners are expected to offer David Moyes the chance to return to Goodison Park ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Piers Morgan targets US after YouTube venture buyout from Rupert Murdoch’s News UK
British presenter’s production company to acquire his ‘Uncensored’ showFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
LA tech entrepreneur nearly misses flight after getting trapped in robotaxi
Mike Johns’ self-driving car started circling a parking lot, but he recognizes there are ‘glitches that need stitches’. A tech entrepreneur based in Los Angeles became trapped in a malfunctioning ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Postecoglou ‘angriest I have ever been’ after handball decision costs Spurs
‘With logical thought processes we win that game’ Newcastle’s Howe says officials followed protocols Ange Postecoglou described himself as “really, really angry”, the “angriest I think I have ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Rivian meets its 2024 vehicle production target after lowering projections
Rivian on Friday said it produced 49,476 electric vehicles last year.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
AARP’s AgeTech Investor Network is helping tech entrepreneurs target the aging population
AARP has started its AgeTech Investor Network, aimed at helping startups get off the ground in the AgeTech market.VentureBeat - Jan. 2 -
Carter reflected on 1980 Olympic boycott: ‘A bad decision’
It was a decision that robbed hundreds of athletes of their once-in-a-lifetime chance at Olympic gloryABC News - Jan. 2
