Major Companies Abandon An Lgbtq Rights Report Card Amid Anti Dei Backlash

More Companies Boost Climate and Social Reporting Despite ESG Backlash

Despite sustained pressure from conservative politicians and activists, businesses are responding to investors and regulators who want to know about environmental, social and governance issues.

Business - Inc. - October 31

The Anti-DEI Influencer Waging War on Lowe’s and Ford

From his home in Tennessee, the social media rabble-rouser Robby Starbuck is waging war on “woke” policies at places like Lowe’s and Ford. His timing is impeccable.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

House Democrats call on companies to retain DEI program

Forty-nine House Democrats signed an open letter to Fortune 1,000 chief executives asking them to affirm their commitment to their workplace equality initiatives, amid heightened backlash and legal ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Does Changing the Language of DEI Protect Companies?

Many executives have changed – or are changing — their language around DEI efforts. But one expert says these changes aren’t likely to provide any legal protection.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Trans candidates are running on a slew of issues besides anti-LGBTQ bills

Transgender candidates for state legislatures in Florida, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, California and Hawaii said their LGBTQ identities have been central to their politics.

Comparing Trump and Harris' views on LGBTQ rights, marriage equality

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have starkly different messages and backgrounds on LGBTQ issues.

‘I can’t stop now’: Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ law forces climate activist into exile

Already targeted for opposing the EACOP oil pipeline, claims that he was gay forced Nyombi Morris to flee . When an anonymous caller threatened to rape and arrest Nyombi Morris if he did not stop ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Trump accuses Harris of 'campaign of hate' amid backlash to his rally rhetoric

Former President Trump on Tuesday accused Vice President Harris of running a "campaign of hate" for the White House, even as he has called his opponents the “enemy from within” and as his allies ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Texas judge won't drop lawsuit after commission rescinds LGBTQ rights warning

A Texas judge said she will not drop her lawsuit against a state commission that publicly sanctioned her for refusing to officiate at same-sex weddings.

The sad truth is that anti-feminist backlash helped propel Trump to victory | Malaika Jabali

Most American men have nothing in common with a billionaire – but he spoke to their resentment and anxiety. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Majority of voters view anti-transgender ads as 'mean-spirited'

New polling from a left-leaning firm shows a majority of voters see a recent wave of campaign ads targeting transgender student-athletes and gender-affirming health care as “mean-spirited,” and the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Jack Dorsey's payments company Block expands corporate card service to the UK

Block, the payments company owned by tech billionaire Jack Dorsey, has launched its corporate card service in the U.K.

Business - CNBC - October 31

When can a credit card company sue you for non-payment?

If your credit card debt goes unpaid for long enough, you could face legal consequences. Here's when it may happen.

Can Puerto Rico vote in U.S. elections? What to know amid Trump rally backlash

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is facing a backlash over an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally days before the 2024 election.

Trump campaigns in Georgia amid backlash over rally speaker's Puerto Rico comments

Former President Donald Trump campaigned in battleground Georgia, one day after controversial comments about Puerto Rico by a comedian who spoke at a Madison Square Garden campaign event. NBC News' ...

Politics - NBC News - October 28

HSBC embarks on major restructuring, names first female CFO

HSBC has unveiled a major overhaul, announcing a new geographic setup, consolidated operations and a new CFO — the lender's first female finance chief.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Companies’ earnings reports increase volatility of US stocks

Share prices swing as high valuations and uncertain outlook put investors on edge

World - Financial Times - October 26

Democrats eye voting rights bill as first priority in House majority

FREEPORT, N.Y. — A top House Democrat said this week that if the party wins the majority, its first priority in the next Congress will be election integrity — an issue that’s been front-and-center ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

China's Top Oil Companies Turn in Mixed Results Amid Weak Demand

State-controlled producer PetroChina posted lower profit and revenue, rounding out mixed results for the country’s big three oil companies.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Trump's reported racist insult about Mexican American soldier draws bitter backlash — and staunch denials

A racist comment former President Donald Trump is reported to have made about murdered soldier Vanessa Guillén is drawing backlash from some Hispanics, but it could be tempered by her sister’s ...

Immersive entertainment company Cosm lands rights to broadcast NFL games

The immersive experience, with a 360-degree dome and giant 12K+ LED screens, allows people to feel as though they are at the game.

Business - CNBC - October 28

"Voter Report Card" mailings described as "creepy," defended as effective

The mailings show whether each recipient voted in recent elections, and what appears to be redacted neighbors' voting histories.

Cop29 host Azerbaijan set for major fossil gas expansion, report says

Exclusive: Those with ‘interest in keeping world hooked on fossil fuels’ should not oversee climate talks, say report authors. Azerbaijan, the host of the Cop29 global climate summit, will see a ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

14 earnings reports and major economic data will be the stock market movers this week

Look for updates on economic growth, inflation, and jobs. It's also the biggest week of earnings season.

Business - CNBC - October 27

Samsung reports 'major' progress in supply deal for AI chips

Samsung Electronics has reported progress on a major supply deal for artificial intelligence-focused chips, aiming to reassure investors following a slowdown in semiconductor profits during the ...

World - ABC News - October 31

Morning Report — ‘All-encompassing’: Johnson’s fight for the House majority

In today’s issue: While Vice President Harris and former President Trump crisscross the country in the final stretch of the presidential campaign, a second race is taking place — for GOP leadership ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Supporters of far-right British figure rally as anti-racism demonstrators mount counter-protest

Thousands of supporters of jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson have marched through London as anti-racism demonstrators mounted a nearby counter protest

World - ABC News - October 26

Opponents use parental rights and anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures

As voters in nine states determine whether to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitutions, opponents are using parental rights and anti-transgender messages to try to undermine support ...

Health - ABC News - October 31

The boy who kicked the hornets’ nest: Stieg Larsson’s double life as an anti-far right activist

His Millennium trilogy was a worldwide hit. But to the Swedish author, it was only ever a sideshow to his true life’s work: fighting fascism, racism and rightwing extremism. It is a relatively ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Turkish media report explosion and gunfire at premise of a state aerospace company

Turkey’s air force has struck Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and Syria in an apparent retaliation for an attack at a key state-run defense company that killed five people and injured more than 20 ...

World - ABC News - October 23

Boeing workers to vote on ending strike as company reports billions in quarterly losses

Striking Boeing workers are set to vote on a new contract offer Wednesday after the company announced a $6 billion loss in its third-quarter earnings. CBS News senior transportation correspondent ...

Consumer report shows companies are failing to protect from robocalls, texts

A new report says many phone companies are not doing enough to protect people from robocalls and texts. A consumer watchdog group says more than half of them have not fulfilled all of the ...

Phone companies should do more to prevent robocalls and texts, report says

While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for ...

Dating Site Companies Match and Bumble Report Slumping Results

Match forecasts lackluster revenue as Tinder sales sputter, while Bumble’s app overhaul slowed sales enough to cause its first ever quarterly earnings drop.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Cuba’s grid goes offline with massive blackout after a major power plant fails

Cuba’s electrical grid went down after one of the island’s major power plants failed, leaving millions without power

World - ABC News - October 18

Desperation amid search for survivors of an airstrike on a crowded area near major Beirut hospital

Rescuers continued to search for bodies under the rubble more than 16 hours after an Israeli airstrike hit a crowded residential area across the street from Beirut's main public hospital