Tractor Supply, a rural retailer that is known for selling animal feed and workwear, said it is done with corporate diversity and many environmental efforts, in a striking reversal.
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Black farmers' association calls for Tractor Supply CEO's resignation after company cuts DEI efforts
The Black Farmers Association called for Tractor Supply CEO's resignation after the rural retailer announced that it would cut DEI and climate advocacy. -
Inc. - Business
Black Farmers' Group Calls for Tractor Supply CEO's Resignation After Company Cuts DEI Efforts
The 130,000-member group repeatedly sought discussions with the rural retailer's chief, Hal Lawton, over its response to conservative activists' criticism. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Euro Corporate Bond Supply Expected to Decline in Second Half of 2024
Rising geopolitical concerns and the upcoming U.S. elections are likely to limit issuance of euro-denominated corporate bonds in the second half, ING said. -
The New York Times - Business
Saks Acquires Neiman Marcus
The deal, a vote in favor of the future of brick-and-mortar retail on the high end, could reshape the retail landscape. -
Inc. - Business
Corporate Greed and Other Scapegoats for the Sad State of Tech
When we keep pointing at the obvious, we let the problem fester. -
The Hill - Politics
Don't trust the lies on diversity, equity, and inclusion in medicine
Although many who endorse the DEI movement may be well-intentioned, in medicine, the end results will be disastrous for the patient. -
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Major retailers are backtracking on self-checkout
After years of investing in self-checkouts, Five Below, Dollar General and others are refocusing on human cashiers, citing long-running concerns about lost inventory. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The S&P 500 Isn't as Diverse as It Used to Be. Here's Why That Matters.
As tech and financial stocks have come to dominate the index, volatility and interest-rate sensitivity have picked up. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Modi's Ruling BJP Party in India Has a Diversity Problem
The prime minister needs to muster support from Indians who aren’t Hindus to secure his legacy.India -
The Guardian - World
Oldest known picture story is a 51,000-year-old Indonesian cave painting
New dating technique finds painting on island of Sulawesi is 6,000 years older than previous record holder. The world’s oldest known picture story is a cave painting almost 6,000 years older than the previous record holder, found about 10km away ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Mother of six whose $444 Trader Joe’s receipt went viral still considers the store ‘super cheap’
A video showing a California mom’s $444.38 grocery bill has been viewed more than 17 million times. And she told MarketWatch she’s actually OK with the total tab. -
MarketWatch - Business
Buy this retailer’s stock as an AI play, analyst says
D.A. Davidson’s Michael Baker points to one retailer that stands to get a big AI boost in the coming months. -
NBC News - Top stories
Some retailers are pulling back from self-checkout
Despite the convenience for shoppers, some well-known stores are now pulling back from self-checkout, with theft cited as a major factor. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
A Union Strikes Against---the Union
Workers of the world unite against the largest U.S. teachers union, the National Education Association. -
The Guardian - World
Hippos might fly: UK research discovers animal can get airborne
Analysis shows hippos get all four feet off the ground at once up to 15% of the time when at full pelt. It takes a scientific mind to see the grunting hulk of a hippopotamus and wonder whether, given sufficient motivation, such an improbable beast ...United Kingdom -
GameSpot - Tech
New Lord of the Rings Anime Has New Heroine Leading The Charge
The next Lord of the Rings movie, the animated film War of the Rohirrim, releases in theaters this December, and while there is no trailer yet, there are a few images and a new one dropped Wednesday. The new image has Héra Hammerhand, daughter of ... -
ABC News - Tech
Yes, some animals can have babies without a mate. Here's how
A snake in the U.K. has drawn attention to the ability of some female species to reproduce without a mate -
GameSpot - Tech
Save On Popular Movies, TV Series, And Anime With These Early Prime Day Deals
Amazon's big Prime Day 2024 event is nearly here. The sale takes place July 16 and 17, but there are already a ton of great early Prime Day deals out there's already a huge selection of movie and TV show Blu-ray box sets for sale. We've dug ... -
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'How has he done that?' - Rune tops shots of day four
Watch the best drop shots and volleys there were to see on day four of Wimbledon 2024. -
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Inc. - Business
E.l.f. Cosmetics Is Selling Real-World Products on Roblox
The beauty brand is one of many engaging with the video game platform--but its new expansion brings it into new e-commerce territory. -
The Hill - Politics
Is our food supply chain at risk?
Any disruptions along the food supply chain can have disastrous consequences. -
ABC News - Top stories
ATV crashes into pickup on rural Colorado road, killing 2 toddlers and 2 adults
Authorities say an all-terrain vehicle crashed into a pickup truck on a rural road on Colorado’s plains, killing two toddlers and two adults -
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How punishing Britain’s Conservatives turned into an election victory for Labour
THETFORD, England — With its historic, flint-clad houses and pleasant fields, Thetford is an unlikely scene for an electoral bloodbath. -
The Guardian - World
‘We want our peace’: why is France’s far-right support such a rural affair?
Media rhetoric about migrants and crime is rallying support for the National Rally in the countryside but, say city folk, the reality is different. Flanked by fields of corn and tree-lined ponds, Colombier-Saugnieu has a proximity to the bustling ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Jeff Bezos aims to sell another $5 billion of Amazon stock, after earlier selling spree
The Amazon founder and executive chair has filed to sell up to 25 million shares, after he dumped 50 million in February. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Biden Campaign Memos Show Efforts to Calm Concerns
A pair of memos highlighted internal polling that showed a close race and strong fund-raising in an attempt to quiet fears about President Biden’s candidacy.Joe Biden -
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Examining Detroit's revitalization efforts after long decline
More than a decade after Detroit filed for bankruptcy, the city has seen the first increase in population since 1957, and with it a slew of new businesses. Axios Detroit reporter Annalise Frank joins to discuss. -
The Guardian - World
White House efforts to shield Biden’s missteps are unraveling
Reducing press conferences, interviews and meetings with Congress members exposed as damage control measures. For three and a half years, Joe Biden was wrapped in a metaphorical ball of cotton wool by an anxious White House staff eager to protect ...Joe Biden -
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Last known survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre challenge Oklahoma high court decision
Attorneys for the last two survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre asked the Oklahoma Supreme Court to reconsider the case they dismissed last month. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Lufthansa got the EU's conditional approval to buy a minority stake in ITA Airways, the Italian carrier formerly known as Alitalia.
Lufthansa got the EU’s conditional approval to buy a minority stake in ITA Airways, the Italian carrier formerly known as Alitalia. -
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Open on July 4th: Retailers and airlines. Closed: Government, banks, stock market
The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Why Are So Many Townhouses For Sale in Park Slope Right Now?
Nine homes asking more than $100 million combined were on the market as of mid-June, thanks to skyrocketing home prices and seller optimism. -
The Hill - Politics
Why many Muslim and Arab voters do not fear another Trump presidency
To assert themselves politically once more, Muslims and Arabs are more than prepared to send a message to Democrats — even if it means putting Donald Trump back in the White House.Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Many tattoo ink and permanent makeup products contaminated, FDA finds
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated. -
GameSpot - Tech
A New Horror Game Corrects Something So Many Others Get Wrong
Putting players in the shoes of an engineer tasked with heading alone into a dark basement to restart an ailing generator is a tried-and-true trope in horror video games. While Still Wakes the Deep has a lot that's very familiar to horror fans, ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Hurricane Beryl leaves Jamaican homes without power
The powerful storm has passed, but torrential rain has prompted new warnings. -
The Guardian - World
Why have there been so many own goals at Euro 2024?
There have been nine own goals at this tournament – as many as the first 15 European Championships combined. By Richard Foster for The Football Mine. When the Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen deflected Randal Kolo Muani’s shot past his own ...