FCC set to investigate media giant Comcast over diversity commitments and says it could shut down DEI programs elsewhere

DOGE sets up IRS, SEC accounts on X

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has set up accounts on the social platform X for the IRS and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking “insights on finding and fixing ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump’s Attacks on DEI Get Approval From Some in the Left Wing

Many Democrats and activists are rallying to defend diversity programs, but others say they distract from deeper efforts to address inequality.

The New York Times - Feb. 6

As Elon Musk Attacks DEI, Tesla Quietly Addresses Racism Complaints

The company’s board pledged to investors that it would pay closer attention to how the company managed workers.

The New York Times - Feb. 6

These 5 Principles Will Help Preserve Your Company’s DEI Efforts

As anti-DEI efforts by the Trump administration dominate the news, here’s a list of practices that will help make your company’s efforts defensible—and more effective.

Inc. - Feb. 6

Amazon scrubs DEI mention from its annual report

Amazon has removed any references to diversity and inclusion from its most recent annual report.

CNBC - Feb. 7

House Republican blasts Beyoncé as 'DEI' winner at Grammy Awards

Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) slammed Beyoncé as a “DEI” winner after winning Best Country Album at the the Grammy Awards. Owens was asked on Friday about what he thought about her win, which ...

The Hill - Feb. 9

After Trump’s DEI Order, Companies Navigate a Legal Minefield

Companies navigate a legal minefield as President Trump wages war on diversity programs, but they still have to guard against complaints of bias.

The New York Times - Feb. 10

What Republicans really mean when they blame 'DEI' | Mehdi Hasan

Referencing DEI is the new rightwing abstraction deployed by Republicans to conceal their anti-Black racism. In 1981, Lee Atwater, the most influential Republican party strategist of the late 20th ...

The Guardian - Feb. 11

Google defends scrapping AI pledges and DEI goals in all-staff meeting

Exclusive: Google executives gave employees details on dropping the company’s promise against weaponized AI and nixing diversity goals. Google ’s executives gave details on Wednesday on how the ...

The Guardian - 6d

‘DEI Watch list’ sparks racism charges; Advocates see that as validation

President Trump and Elon Musk have brought a “move fast and break things” style to Washington that is inspiring aggressive outside advocacy campaigns and giving new significance behind past ...

The Hill - 5d

Missouri sues Starbucks, claiming ‘systemic discrimination’ via DEI

Republican attorney general files suit claiming – without evidence – coffee chain’s hiring policies cause higher prices. Missouri has sued Starbucks for discrimination because its workforce has ...

The Guardian - 5d

Middle schoolers at military facility in Germany protest Hegseth's anti-DEI moves

Middle schoolers at a U.S. military school in Germany on Tuesday protested against policies eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in the Department of Defense by walking out of ...

The Hill - 5d

Daughters of Target cofounder express alarm at company's DEI rollback

The daughters of one of the cofounders of Target are expressing their alarm and shock at the discounter's recent moves to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion program.

CBS News - 4d

Hollywood on defensive as Trump’s anti-DEI crusade targets creatives

Entertainment industry caught between a hostile president and a defiant workforce

Financial Times - 1d

NAACP spending guide urges Black Americans to avoid companies that dumped DEI

The NAACP is urging Black Americans to refrain from shopping at retailers that have stepped back from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. The nation’s oldest civil rights organization ...

The Hill - 1d

America’s Workplace Safety System Is in Disarray, as OSHA Bungles Anti-DEI Compliance

The erasure of safety documents because they contained keywords targeted by the administration’s push to purge diversity, equity, and inclusion-related language is only one consequence of Trump’s ...

Inc. - 5h

Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes shut out in first half by Eagles defense in historic Super Bowl meltdown

The Chiefs were bad in the first half

CBS Sports - Feb. 10

European leaders gather for emergency meeting after Trump shuts them out of Ukraine talks

Europe's leaders will hold emergency talks in Paris to align positions after the Trump administration excluded Europe from talks with Russia on the Ukraine war.

NBC News - 1d

Is innovation slowing down? With Matt Clancy

Can science keep delivering breakthrough discoveries and economic growth?

Financial Times - Feb. 10

How This Entrepreneur Turned Social Media Star Built His Public Speaking Confidence

These steps can help you structure and deliver the best speech possible.

Inc. - Feb. 9

Fears grow for health of social media influencer arrested on live TV in Sierra Leone

Hawa Hunt’s detention a month ago was politically motivated, say daughter and rights groups, who also raise concerns about her treatment in jail. Fears are mounting over the mental and physical ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

GameStop’s stock rises after CEO Ryan Cohen’s social-media post sparks bitcoin chatter

Cohen posted a photo of himself with Michael Saylor, the executive chair of the business-software company and cryptocurrency play that recently changed its name to Strategy.

MarketWatch - Feb. 10

AI-powered sports media company raises $13 million, led by Alexis Ohanian and Giannis Antetokounmpo

ScorePlay's technology is used by more than 200 sports organizations around the world and helps teams streamline their highlights and clips using AI.

CNBC - Feb. 11

AI-powered sports media company raises $13 million, led by Alexis Ohanian and Giannis Antetokounmpo

ScorePlay, an artificial intelligence service for sports clips, has raised $13 million in series A funding, the company announced Tuesday.

NBC News - Feb. 11

Former NFL lineman Richie Incognito lashes out on social media after Dolphins bullying scandal resurfaces

Incognito felt vindicated after Jonathan Martin claimed he didn't believe he was bullied by his former teammate in 2013.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

No. 3 Notre Dame hands Stanford the worst loss in program history with 96-47 win

Hannah Hidalgo scored 24 points and No. 3 Notre Dame handed Stanford the worst defeat of its storied women’s basketball program.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7

Trump’s FBI Pick Kash Patel Took Up to $5M in Stock From Chinese Ecommerce Giant Shein

Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director told senators he has no plans to divest his shares, which his financial disclosure form says were received in exchange for consulting services.

Wired - Feb. 7

The Papers: 'Trump wants UK tax cuts for tech giants' and 'hands off our ISAs'

A warning that axing ISAs could "trigger a mortgage crisis" is one of the stories on Saturday's fronts.

BBC News - Feb. 8

U.S. Aid Agency’s Climate Programs Aimed to Curb Migration. Now They’re Gone.

Aid projects were designed to help Central Americans withstand extreme weather at home. Their end could undercut Trump’s goal of reducing migration.

The New York Times - Feb. 8

Giants 2025 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Will Big Blue take QB at No. 3 or address other needs?

After a disastrous 3-14 season in 2024, the New York Giants have the 2025 NFL Draft's third overall pick. Here's what the experts have them doing.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8

North Korea's Kim slams US-South Korea-Japan partnership and vows to boost his nuclear program

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said an elevated U.S. security partnership with South Korea and Japan poses a grave threat to his country and vowed to further bolster his nuclear weapons program

ABC News - Feb. 8

Persimmons and pears: the farmers’ market program getting kids excited to try new foods

Elementary schoolers in the San Francisco Bay Area are embarking on tasting journeys of fruits and vegetables. On a crisp winter morning in San Francisco , a team of six-year-olds declare that ...

The Guardian - Feb. 9

Real Madrid vs. Manchester City: A look back at Champions League giants' continental rivalry

Once again, Real and City will meet in UCL play, but this time it's much earlier than expected

CBS Sports - Feb. 9

2025 NFL Mock Draft Top 10 2.0: Who will Jets and Giants pick?

With the Giants and Jets picking in the top 10 in the 2025 NFL Draft, who will each team pick? Here's our Mock Draft 2.0.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10

Mikaela Shiffrin won't defend giant slalom title: Olympic champion struggling with PTSD from 2024 crash

The legendary U.S. skier suffered a puncture wound and severe muscle trauma in a crash in November 2024

CBS Sports - Feb. 10

How Kendrick Lamar Turned His Super Bowl Halftime Show Into A Giant PlayStation Easter Egg

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX performance has generated a lot of online chatter, and surprisingly, not all of it has to do with Drake. When the Grammy-winning rapper took the stage for the ...

GameSpot - Feb. 10