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Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives

Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

CBS News - 13h

Trump initial second-term approval rating among lowest in decades

President Trump has the lowest approval rating among all elected presidents since 1953, with 47 percent support, according to a Gallup poll released Thursday.

The Hill - 15h

Trump wiped out dozens of Biden climate initiatives in first-week blitz

President upended US efforts to combat climate change and accelerate clean energy development, according to FT analysis

Financial Times - 1d

Federal Agencies Ordered to End Initiatives That Support ‘Gender Ideology’

The directive was another step in the Trump administration’s campaign to root out “woke” ideology from the federal government.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump's anti-DEI initiatives could hamper pulse oximeter research, doctors worry

The Trump administration’s attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion programs threaten to derail efforts to fix racial disparities associated with pulse oximeters — just as the federal government ...

NBC News - 1d

Newsom unveils private-sector initiative to help rebuild Los Angeles

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced a private sector effort entitled “LA Rises” to rebuild Los Angeles communities on Tuesday after days of devastation caused by wildfires. Newsom selected ...

The Hill - 2d

Acting US Attorney for DC initiates 'review' of office's Jan. 6 investigation

Trump appointee Ed Martin was a promoter of his "Stop the Steal" campaign and was seen on the U.S. Capitol grounds on Jan. 6.

ABC News - 3d

Lebanon ceasefire deal extended as initial deadline passes

Lebanon and the US said the agreement will remain in place until 18 February.

BBC News - 4d

There’s a method to Trump's madness; Democrats must respond with bold initiatives

President Trump's bold actions, including pardons and mass deportations, have sparked controversy and division, while Democrats must stand for comprehensive change in health care and other areas to ...

The Hill - 4d

These Companies are Pulling Back on DEI Initiatives

DEI policies originated as a counterweight to discriminatory corporate practices.

Inc. - 6d

Target rolls back DEI initiatives, the latest big company to retreat

Target joins Walmart, Meta, McDonald's and a wave of other major companies pulling back on DEI programs.

CNBC - 6d

Target rolls back DEI initiatives, the latest big company to retreat

Target on Friday said it’s rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion programs — including some that aim to make its workforce and merchandise better reflect its customers.

NBC News - 6d

What is DEI and why is Trump opposed to it?

What the pushback against a more equal society could mean for a world fraught with power imbalances. When American voters headed to the ballot box in November, polls suggested the cost of living, ...

The Guardian - 6d

What is DEI and why is it facing pushback?

President Trump signed multiple executive orders revoking several diversity, equity and inclusion mandates, policies and programs within the federal government. He also put federal DEI workers on ...

CBS News - Jan. 23

Game Developers Fear AI Threats as Studios Push Initiatives

A new survey reveals how deeply AI technology has penetrated the video game business, and how many workers hate it.

Inc. - Jan. 23

Behind Trump's AI initiative worth billions

President Trump announced a private sector investment to build data centers in the United States that will support artificial intelligence. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

CBS News - Jan. 22

Trump orders FAA to terminate DEI hiring efforts

President Trump on Tuesday issued an executive order directing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to "return to non-discriminatory, merit-based hiring" and eliminate diversity, equity and ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Federal DEI employees to be placed on paid leave

The Trump administration has directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) employees be placed on paid leave by Wednesday evening. In a Tuesday memo, the U.S. Office of Personnel ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Trump Announces $100 Billion Stargate A.I. Initiative With OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank

OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank formed a new joint venture called Stargate to invest in data centers, building on major U.S. investments in the technology.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Oracle shares jump 7% on involvement in AI infrastructure initiative that Trump will announce

Oracle will be involved in a joint venture for artificial intelligence infrastructure in the U.S. that President Trump will announce.

CNBC - Jan. 21

Game Developers Are Getting Fed Up With Their Bosses’ AI Initiatives

A survey of video game developers released Tuesday indicates that a growing number of them fear artificial intelligence will have a negative impact on the industry as a whole.

Wired - Jan. 21

Enrique Tarrio, Pardoned by Trump, Helped Initiate Capitol Riot

Until President Trump’s pardon, Enrique Tarrio was serving a 22-year prison term, the longest sentence handed down to any of the nearly 1,600 people charged in connection with Jan. 6.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Magnitude 6 earthquake shakes Taiwan, with initial reports of minor injuries, damage

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 struck southern Taiwan

ABC News - Jan. 20

Sharpton announces boycott of companies ending DEI

Rev. Al Sharpton on Monday announced a boycott of companies eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, saying the effort will be in the spirit of the late civil rights leader ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

Global trade will survive ‘initial shock’ of Trump’s rule, says Malaysia PM

Anwar Ibrahim argues that the US has lost ground to China in south-east Asia

Financial Times - Jan. 20

FBI shuttered DEI office last month

The FBI shuttered its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) office last month, according to the law enforcement agency. “In recent weeks, the FBI took steps to close the Office of Diversity and ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Why Costco Isn't Joining the Backlash Against DEI

The retail giant is swatting back at a conservative activist group, buoyed by loyal customers and staff.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

Apple’s Board of Directors Encourages DEI Program Retention

As companies slash DEI policies, Apple’s board wants investors to weigh an alternative.

Inc. - Jan. 12

Walker's mountain rescue hampered by parked cars

Rescue teams say access to an injured walker was delayed by cars "parked and abandoned" on the route.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Meta and Amazon axe diversity initiatives joining US corporate rollback

The companies are among the latest major corporations to alter their diversity programmes since Trump's re-election.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Meta cutting DEI team, programs in broad shift

Meta told employees Friday it will cut its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) team and roll back several related programs, marking another major shift in policy for the leading social media ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

5.8-magnitude earthquake shakes El Salvador; no initial reports of damage

A strong earthquake drove frightened residents of El Salvador’s capital into the streets, but there was no immediate report of damage or deaths

ABC News - Jan. 9

MAGA Is Blaming DEI for the California Wildfires

Rather than months without rain or the effects of climate change, figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. are pointing to a familiar scapegoat as entire neighborhoods burn.

Wired - Jan. 9

Water tanks went dry in Pacific Palisades, hampering efforts to fight fire

Demand for water to fight the Palisades Fire led all three of the area's water tanks and some fire hydrants to temporarily dry up in the last roughly 24 hours.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Export-Import Bank launches initiative to counter China's mineral dominance

The federal government is launching an initiative to support foreign minerals projects that exclude China as part of an effort to bolster U.S. supply chains. The Export-Import Bank (EXIM), a ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Climate change is hampering US apple quality and output: Study

Many of the nation's biggest apple-generating regions are confronting challenges in crop growth and development, due to the impacts of a changing climate, a new study has found. While apple ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

DMC and Niko Moon launch initiative for addiction support at concerts

DMC of Run-DMC and country star Niko Moon join forces with "One Million Strong" to create sober-friendly spaces at concerts, helping fans and artists affected by addiction.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Phantom data centers: What they are (or aren’t) and why they’re hampering the true promise of AI

So-called fake data centers are a bottleneck to scaling infrastructure to keep up with compute demand for AI and other critical workloads.

VentureBeat - Jan. 4

Scalise cites DEI initiatives in law enforcement while discussing New Orleans attack

House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) cited diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives that he says have blurred the focus of law enforcement agents hired to keep the country safe ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Johnson initially fails to secure speakership on first ballot

Two House Republicans joined Rep. Thomas Massie in opposing Johnson for speaker on the floor.

Politico - Jan. 3

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