Study: DEI Training Could Make Racial Tensions Worse

Clifton R. Wharton Jr., Who Broke Racial Barriers, Is Dead at 98

He was the first African American to become president of a large white university, C.E.O. of a major corporation and deputy secretary of state.

Business - The New York Times - November 18

Shouting Racial Slurs, Neo-Nazi Marchers Shock Ohio’s Capital

The demonstration in Columbus on Saturday, part of a recent pattern of white supremacist incidents in the country, was condemned by officials around the state.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

Rodrigo Bentancur has not been fined by Tottenham over racial slur

Uruguayan has been banned for seven games by the FA Spurs choose to increase diversity and equality training Tottenham have not fined Rodrigo Bentancur for using a racial slur about teammate Son ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Three trades the Eagles could make prior to the deadline: Pass rusher is an option to bolster the defense

Philadelphia could upgrade its roster in these key areas

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Early 2025 Shortstop Outlook: Zach Neto's improved plate discipline could make him a bargain Fantasy pick

Chris Towers highlights why buying the dip on Bo Bichette makes a lot of sense

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Reid the fine print: Wolves prove CBA isn't helping players or teams

Unfortunately for the Timberwolves, they're left stranded due to CBA regulations that limit veteran extensions to 140% of the last salaried year — a percentage Reid is extremely unlikely to agree to.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Investors betting on Treasurys like it’s the 2016 election all over again could be making a big mistake

The market backdrop for this presidential election isn’t remotely like 2016, says Jamie Patton, co-head of global rates at TCW

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Sixers' Joel Embiid, Paul George out Saturday vs. Grizzlies, despite being full participants at practice

Embiid and Geroge have missed Philadelphia's first four games

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Kamala Harris could make history as America’s first woman president: What do women think about it?

CNBC Make It spoke with women across the U.S. about the issues influencing their vote and the possibility of having the first-ever female president.

Business - CNBC - October 31

How small shifts in who turns out to vote could make the difference in the election

It’s clearer than ever after months of close polling: Who wins the 2024 presidential election could come down to tiny differences in who votes and who stays home.

Politics - NBC News - November 3

Rams, 49ers among teams currently out of NFL playoff field that could make a second-half postseason push

These teams still have a legitimate shot at reaching the postseason

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

Trump 2.0 could make even the most optimistic climate observers cynical – but it's not the whole story | Adam Morton

Much is unclear about how Donald Trump’s return to power will affect efforts to tackle global heating but there are a few things we can say. You’ve probably already heard the worst-case takes: that ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Sticky inflation might make it more tricky for Fed rate cuts, CPI could show

A rapid slowdown in the rate of U.S. inflation appears to have lost steam, potentially raising questions about how aggressively the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

NBA Cup 2024: Who could make a surprise run? Which teams will advance to the knockout round?

The NBA's in-season tournament is back! Our writers weigh in on this year's festivities.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

'Emilia Pérez' wouldn't work without Karla Sofía Gascón. Now, she could make trans history

Karla Sofía Gascón’s performance in “Emilia Pérez” as a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender affirmation surgery to become a woman has brought her global acclaim and set Gascón on a path that may ...

Entertainment - ABC News - November 13

77 Years Ago, Enzo Ferrari Started a Company for the Rarest of Reasons: So He Could Spend Money, Not Make It

Most founders follow their passion to start their businesses. The late Enzo Ferrari launched Ferrari so he could follow his true passion.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

How Trump's FCC chief pick could make life more difficult for media companies

Brendan Carr has been outspoken critic of tech companies and has criticized broadcasters on behalf of Trump.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

Red Bull makes mistake with rear wing in Las Vegas that could stall Verstappen's title chances

Max Verstappen is suddenly in jeopardy of being denied a fourth consecutive Formula 1 title

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Chiefs WR Marquise Brown could possibly make season debut on Christmas Day vs. Steelers

Kansas City could see the playmaker it signed this offseason take the field soon

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Jordan Whitehead suffered torn pectoral, but could still return if Buccaneers make playoffs, per report

Whitehead has been a fixture in the defensive backfield in his return to Tampa

Sports - CBS Sports - 15 hours ago

Retailers brace for DEI blowback in lead-up to election, holiday shopping season

Some companies are concerned about attending public DEI events while others are strategizing on how to avoid criticism over their policies and programs.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Monte dei Paschi di Siena Posts Quarterly Beat on Fees Growth

The Italian lender reported third-quarter net profit and revenue growth ahead of expectations, led by higher income from fees and commissions.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Why some U.S. companies are scaling back DEI programs

Why companies like Ford, Harley Davidson, Tractor Supply, Lowe's and others are scaling back DEI programs.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Walmart the latest big corporation to scale back DEI policies

Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.

Walmart Joins Growing List of Companies Dropping DEI Policies

The retailing giant became the biggest employer yet to back away from diversity and inclusion commitments following a conservative pressure campaign.

Business - Inc. - 18 hours ago

Walmart U.S. CEO explains the retailer's DEI policy rollback

John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., talks about the company's decision to scale back its DEI policies.

At Bible Study for the Homeless, a Search for Meaning

Religion is often overlooked as a factor in the lives of the needy, but those who gather at a center in Virginia say it helps sustain them.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists

Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.

Scientists say climate change made deadly floods worse

Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists

The Reason Your Election Anxiety Feels Worse in 2024

Less than five days from Election Day in the US, most people can’t help but check the news—or TikTok or X—but what they see can make their anxiety worse. There’s a reason for that.

Tech - Wired - November 1

Trump’s tariff obsession is worse than before

Trying to close current account deficits with trade tools could cause serious damage

World - Financial Times - November 7

Bank Holiday airport chaos made worse by password issue, report says

An air traffic control engineer was unable to fix a major fault from home, a report says.

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