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Apple shareholders reject ban on diversity programs
Apple shareholders rejected a proposal to eliminate internal programs intended to boost the diversity of the company's workforce on Tuesday before its public shareholder meeting.NBC News - 17h -
Apple’s diversity policies and OpenAI deal targeted by shareholders
iPhone-maker is rare holdout in Silicon Valley against conservative efforts to force rollback on DEI issuesFinancial Times - 2d -
Apple Shareholders Reject Proposal to Scrap Diversity Programs
Unlike other tech firms, the iPhone maker isn’t walking back its DEI initiatives. And shareholders have now backed that decision.Inc. - 12h -
Trump Marks Black History Month, Even as He Disparages Value of Diversity
President Trump arrived at a packed White House celebration alongside Tiger Woods to a roaring crowd. The event came as he has eviscerated federal programs aimed at combating inequality in America.The New York Times - 5d -
Citibank Joins Private Sector Retreat From Diversity Initiatives
In a politically charged business climate, the global banking giant joins peers in ending many diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, from hiring to corporate governance.Inc. - 4d -
Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity
US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of race. Donald Trump abruptly fired the air force general CQ Brown Jr as chair of the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Diversity Program Differences Pop Up Between PepsiCo and Coca-Cola
The two companies have diverging diversity approaches.Inc. - 3d -
Carlos Diegues, Filmmaker Who Celebrated Brazil’s Diversity, Dies at 84
Seeking to shed the gauzy influence of Hollywood and focus on Brazil’s ethnic richness and troubled history, he helped forge a new path for his country’s cinema.The New York Times - 3d -
Apple boss says its diversity programmes may change
His comments came as shareholders rejected a call for the firm to consider ending its diversity practices.BBC News - 16h -
Grenfell contractor to challenge ban in court
Siderise Insulation says its inclusion in Kensington and Chelsea Council's ban is "without foundation".BBC News - 2d -
LGBTQ health groups sue Trump over orders targeting diversity, transgender rights
Nine LGBTQ, health and HIV organizations sued the Trump administration Thursday over three executive orders targeting transgender people and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which ...The Hill - 5d -
As banks retreat from DEI, Citi is making these changes to its diversity and hiring practices
Citigroup says it will no longer require “diverse slates of candidates and diverse panels of interviewers.”MarketWatch - 4d -
If Banning Explicit Deepfakes Isn’t the Answer, What Is?
We need to change behavior, not just legislate on technology.Inc. - 6d -
Madrid appeal over Bellingham ban dismissed
The Appeals Committee of the Spanish Football Federation on Friday dismissed Real Madrid's appeal against Jude Bellingham's two-match ban.ESPN - 4d -
Judge Blocks Trump Bid to Ban DEI
A Maryland judge said the DEI directives by Trump likely violate the First Amendment.Inc. - 3d -
Kremlin-linked officials to be banned from entering UK
Announcement comes as Britain prepares to unveil sanctions package on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of UkraineFinancial Times - 2d -
Football hooligan Met detective gets banning order
Arsenal fan Det Con Gordon Irikefe threw a flare into a crowd and chanted about a tragedy.BBC News - 1d -
Bettman trims ban of Wild's Hartman down to 8
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has reduced the suspension of Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman from 10 games to eight games. Hartman was punished for driving the head of Ottawa's Tim Stützle into ...ESPN - 1d -
NFL team submits proposal to ban the 'tush push'
An NFL team has submitted a proposal to ban the quarterback sneak known as the “tush push,” NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent told reporters Monday.NBC News - 1d -
Packers proposed ban of tush push, GM confirms
An NFL team has submitted a rule proposal to ban the "tush push" quarterback sneak, Troy Vincent, the NFL's executive vice president of football operations, told reporters at the scouting combine ...ESPN - 17h -
Judge temporarily blocks Trump refugee ban
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from suspending the U.S. refugee program, siding with resettlement groups that challenged a Day One order from the president. U.S. ...The Hill - 15h -
Sirianni: 'Unfair' to Eagles if tush push banned
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni called it "a little unfair" that some in the NFL are angling to have the tush push banned because it's highly successful for Philadelphia, adding that the idea that it's ...ESPN - 11h -
Harsher bans needed to stop dangerous tackles - Warburton
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton says "harsher" bans are needed to stop dangerous tackles after Garry Ringrose received a 20-minute red card during Ireland's Six Nations win over Wales.BBC News - 2h -
WATCH: Los Angeles public schools begin ban on cellphones
The Los Angeles Unified School District's ban also includes smart watches and glasses, and some parents are critical of the new rule.ABC News - 6d -
The US Is Considering a TP-Link Router Ban—Should You Worry?
Several government departments are investigating TP-Link routers over Chinese cyberattack fears, but the company denies links.Wired - 4d -
New York Yankees drop beard ban after 49 years
The New York Yankees are changing their facial hair policy. Going forward, players and coaches are allowed to have "well-groomed beards."CBS News - 4d -
Arizona moves to ban AI use in reviewing medical claims
Arizona state lawmakers passed new legislation Thursday aiming to restrict the use of artificial intelligence in reviewing medical claims.NBC News - 4d -
A.P. Sues Trump Officials Over White House Ban
The wire service sued three of them for denying its reporters access to press events. The White House has objected to The A.P.’s references to the Gulf of Mexico in articles.The New York Times - 4d -
Rubiales fails in CAS appeal of three-year FIFA ban
The highest court in global sport dismissed an appeal by former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales on Friday after he was banned from any football-related activity.ESPN - 3d -
Electronic 'signal jamming' devices used for car thefts set to be banned
The, including so-called signal jammers, are thought to play a part in four out of 10 vehicle thefts.BBC News - 3d -
Substack boosts video capabilities amid potential TikTok ban
As TikTok's future in the U.S. remains in limbo, San Francisco startup Substack is going after video creators in a move to expand its platform.CNBC - 2d -
Kenya’s Brimin Kipkorir suspended after testing positive for banned substances
AIU reveals ‘presence/use of EPO, furosemide’ in tests He previously won marathons in Sydney and Frankfurt The Kenyan marathon runner Brimin Kipkorir has been suspended provisionally, after he ...The Guardian - 1d -
Utah close to fully banning fluoride in water, stripping cities' ability to decide
Utah appears to be the first state ready to put a full ban on fluoride in public water systems under a bill that doesn’t allow cities or communities to decide whether to add the cavity-preventing ...ABC News - 1d -
Denmark to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs
Government accepts advice of commission that also says children under 13 should not have their own smartphone. Denmark is to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs on the ...The Guardian - 18h -
Utah set to become first state to ban fluoride in public water
Utah is gearing up to make history as the first state to ban fluoride in public water systems if Gov.NBC News - 16h -
US threatens permanent visa bans on trans athletes based on sex markers
Exclusive: State department memo directs officers to bar those deemed to misrepresent birth sex on applications. The US state department has ordered officials worldwide to deny visas to transgender ...The Guardian - 18h -
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni defends tush-push as Packers seek ban
Eagles have used play in short-yardage situations Packers want to end use of play in NFL Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has pushed back against the Green Bay Packers ’ proposal ...The Guardian - 13h -
Utah on the verge of being the first state to ban fluoride in public water
Utah is on the verge of becoming the first state to prohibit cities and towns from adding fluoride to their public water supply. The Utah Senate on Friday voted 18-8 to give final approval to ...The Hill - 13h -
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Illinois gov. to back 'screen-free schools' and join trend to ban cellphones in class
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is planning to endorse a statewide ban on cellular devices in public schoolsABC News - 6d
