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Walmart Pulls Back on D.E.I. Initiatives Amid Conservative Pressure
Among other things, the retailer will no longer use the term D.E.I.Top stories - The New York Times - 15 hours ago -
Walmart pulls back on DEI efforts, removes some LGBTQ merchandise from website
The big-box retailer, the nation's largest, joins a growing list of companies feeling the heat from conservative activists.Business - CNBC - 17 hours ago -
Walmart pulls back on DEI efforts, removes some LGBTQ merchandise from website
Walmart on Monday confirmed that it’s ending some of its diversity initiatives, removing some LGBTQ-related merchandise from its website and winding down a nonprofit that funded programs for ...Top stories - NBC News - 19 hours ago -
Walmart rolls back DEI policies
Walmart is set to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies nationwide, according to conservative activist Robby Starbuck, who said the company changed direction after talks last ...Politics - The Hill - 18 hours ago -
Florida sets special election to fill Matt Gaetz vacancy on April Fools’ Day
Gaetz resigned his seat and isn’t returning to Congress, setting off jockeying among Republicans for the seats.Politics - Politico - 4 days ago -
Trump Set to Drastically Roll Back Climate Change Initiatives
Under a new Trump administration, many climate change measures may be on the chopping block.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
'I was pressured back to work after fiancee's miscarriages'
Firefighter Oliver Dent says he was accused of "putting the service under strain".Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Officials urge water conservation amid Northeast drought warning
Dry conditions are prompting drought warnings across the Northeast as officials in New Jersey now urge residents to conserve water. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY.Top stories - NBC News - November 16 -
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Inside Goldman Sachs’ years-long power struggle over its China venture
A deal with a prominent Chinese banker gave the US group market access, but securing full control cost a lot more than it expectedBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
Fed Expected to Cut Rates Carefully Amid Inflation Pressures
Inflation is nearing the Fed’s 2 percent goal, but rate cuts will be cautious.Business - Inc. - November 14 -
Matt Gaetz feels the heat
The would-be attorney general is facing new pressure this week from his accusers and from Senate Democrats.Politics - Politico - November 18 -
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G20 waters down support for Ukraine amid pressure for peace talks
Advanced economies omit criticism of Moscow targeting civilian infrastructure and nuclear threats in Rio statementWorld - Financial Times - November 19 -
NIO's Net Loss Widens on Lower Revenue Amid EV Pricing Pressure
The Chinese automaker’s net loss widened in the third quarter as revenue fell, dragged by lower selling prices.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
Jamie Oliver Pulls Children’s Book Amid Criticism of Insensitivity
The celebrity chef’s second children’s book, “Billy and the Epic Escape,” faced accusations that it stereotyped First Nations people in Australia.World - The New York Times - November 11 -
Walmart's Exclusive Lego Batman 3-In-1 Gift Set Is Back In Stock
Walmart's popular Lego Batman 3-in-1 Gift Set is back in stock (as of November 18). The Lego DC Batman vs. The Joker Gift Set has sold out multiple times since launching in September, so if you ...Tech - GameSpot - November 18 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - 19 hours ago -
Hume: 'Trump world' pressure to back Scott in leadership race 'likely to backfire'
Brit Hume, chief political analyst at Fox News, suggested Monday that the push from President-elect Trump's allies to elevate Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) into GOP leadership may not go the way they ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Lumen reveals latest numbers around AI deals, and stock leaps higher
Lumen’s CFO says an additional $3.5 billion in AI business “really allows us to go after the capital structure and actually reduce debt.”Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
DJT stock jumps as former president Trump wins election, then pulls back
Trump Media & Technology rose Wednesday morning after its majority shareholder, former President Donald Trump, declared victory.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
US Congress to hold second hearing on UFOs in attempt to ‘pull back curtain’
House committee’s hearing will have ‘expert witnesses’ to shed light on unidentified anomalous phenomena. The United States Congress will hold a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the topic of UFOs ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Flamengo back Henrique amid match-fixing probe
Brazilian soccer club Flamengo issued a statement in support of its winger Bruno Henrique on Tuesday amid a match-fixing investigation that brought several federal police agents to the club's ...Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
OU president, AD back Venables amid struggles
The University of Oklahoma's president and athletic director gave football coach Brent Venables a vote of confidence on Tuesday after the school's board of regents meeting.Sports - ESPN - November 13 -
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Church of England head Justin Welby under pressure to resign amid abuse scandal
The head of the Church of England, spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, is under pressure to resign after an investigation found he failed to inform police about serial physical and ...World - ABC News - November 11 -
House Ethics Committee to meet Wednesday amid growing pressure to release Gaetz report
President-elect Donald Trump announced he selected former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general.Top stories - CBS News - November 18 -
House Ethics Committee meeting amid pressure over Gaetz report, Trump standing by his AG pick
The House Ethics Committee will meet Wednesday and potentially vote on whether to release its findings on Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general who's been embroiled ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
House Ethics Committee to meet amid pressure to release report on Matt Gaetz allegations
A vote Wednesday by the House Ethics Committee will decide if a report on President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general pick, Matt Gaetz, will be made public. Gaetz has been accused of drug use ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
As Australia puts more focus on climate change, New Zealand is accused of pulling back
In a role reversal of sorts, Australia has been taking a more aggressive stance on climate change, while its neighbor New Zealand is accused of pulling back.Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
Brown calls Antetokounmpo 'a child' after 2-time MVP offers handshake before pulling hand back
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo offered a handshake to Jaylen Brown after committing an offensive foul against the Boston Celtics wing — only to pull his hand back at the last momentSports - ABC News - November 10 -
Ex-Barclays chief John Varley pulled back into fight to clear bank’s name
Financial Conduct Authority fined lender £50mn over 2008 emergency fundraisingWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
The auto industry is pulling back on its ‘capital junkie’ tendencies after unprecedented spending on EVs, self-driving
After years of spending capital freely on all-electric and autonomous vehicles, automakers are starting to pull back.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
The auto industry is pulling back on its 'capital junkie' tendencies after unprecedented spending on EVs, self-driving
The auto industry has an addiction.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv pulls back 100,000 mortar rounds after failures
Investigation after troops complained of misfires; Russian Oreshnik missile carried no explosives, say Ukrainian officials. What we know on day 1,008 Continue reading...World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago -
Arteta backs Saka amid Kane drop-outs comment
Mikel Arteta has hit back at anyone questioning Bukayo Saka's commitment to England by insisting he would "send an MRI scan" to prove the winger was injured during this month's international break.Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
Apple sells $46 billion worth of iPhones over the summer as AI helps end slump
Apple snapped out of a recent iPhone sales slump during its summertime quarterTech - ABC News - October 31 -
Pacific island governor backs $800m US military upgrade amid China threat
Northern Mariana Islands governor says ‘the world is changing in the Indo-Pacific’ as work continues in the US territory on defense development. The governor of the Northern Mariana Islands says an ...World - The Guardian - November 20
