Diversity Stalls Face

Black British entrepreneurs find new ways to land funding as diversity efforts are scrapped

In 2018 Black founders secured just 0.23% of venture funds, according to data from Extend Ventures.

CNBC - 19m

Los Angeles fire official on the challenges crews are facing

Los Angeles Fire Capt. Erik Scott spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell Wednesday about how firefighters are faring in their battle against multiple wind-driven ...

CBS News - 9h

Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger over flight diversion

The airline hopes to claw back costs in damages over behaviour it says forced a plane to land early.

BBC News - 15h

In Tibet, Earthquake Survivors Face Freezing Weather Conditions

Rescuers rushed to distribute blankets and tents to those displaced by the magnitude-7.1 quake that struck Tibetan villages near Nepal, toppling over 3,000 homes.

The New York Times - 1d

Quarter of freshwater animals face extinction: Research

Almost a quarter of freshwater animals, including crabs, crayfish, shrimp, damselfly and fish, are threatened of going extinct, according to a new, global study that was published on Wednesday. ...

The Hill - 12h

Trump faces growing threat of 'gray zone' warfare

President-elect Trump has made ambitious promises to end Russia’s war in Ukraine and face down China, but he’s also contending with a growing threat of “gray zone” attacks from foreign adversaries, ...

The Hill - 22h

Islamesque by Diana Darke review – the diverse roots of medieval architecture

A beautifully-illustrated account of the Middle Eastern influence on Europe’s great buildings. From Cairo to Istanbul, the ancient cities of the eastern Mediterranean tell a story of conquest, ...

The Guardian - 1d

Navy faces steep shipbuilding costs

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Navy's plan to build more ships faces steep costs The Congressional ...

The Hill - 1d

Lopetegui in limbo as West Ham move for Potter stalls over contract demand

Potter wants two-and-a-half-year contract with Hammers Spaniard’s camp unhappy over conduct of Steidten Julen Lopetegui is in limbo after West Ham’s move to replace their manager stalled over ...

The Guardian - 1d

A&E patients facing two-day waits in Liverpool

Patients in A&E at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital are facing waits of up to 50 hours.

BBC News - 1d

Dungeons & Dragons shows that modish guff doesn’t serve diversity and inclusion

Tweaks to the cult game’s rule book are an object lesson in how not to promote change

Financial Times - 2d

‘One of the Faces of Jan. 6’

What happened to the rioter who put his boot on a desk in Nancy Pelosi’s office.

The New York Times - 2d

McDonald's says it is rolling back some of its diversity practices

McDonald's joins other major corporations in unwinding its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

CBS News - 2d

McDonald's rolls back diversity goals

Fast food giant McDonald’s has become the latest company to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) commitments following the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision ending affirmative action in ...

The Hill - 2d

McDonald's is the latest company to roll back diversity goals

Four years after launching a push for more diversity in its ranks, McDonald’s is ending some of its diversity practices, citing a U.S.

NBC News - 2d

Boardroom Diversity Stalls in the Face of Conservative Backlash

Observers say the surge of inquiries about diverse candidates has dropped sharply as anti-DEI activists keep up their efforts.

Inc. - 2d

Face the Nation: Pelosi, Homan

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...As Congress readies for the joint session to count the Electoral College votes four years after President-elect Donald Trump's supporters stormed ...

CBS News - 2d

Vikings face Lions for No. 1 seed in NFC

In what could be considered the biggest game of the 2024-25 NFL season, the Detroit Lions will host the Minnesota Vikings on "Sunday Night Football."

NBC News - 3d

Face the Nationn: Pelosi, Homan

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...As Congress readies for the joint session to count the Electoral College votes four years after President-elect Donald Trump's supporters stormed ...

CBS News - 3d

A Weakened Iran Prepares to Face Trump 2.0

Tehran is bracing for a tough confrontation with the incoming Trump administration while holding a weak hand after setbacks in 2024.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

The Trump Administration May Find It Can’t Do Without Diversity

Diversity was a virtue in the Biden administration. The Trump administration may discover the same thing.

The New York Times - 4d

Speaker Mike Johnson faces crucial vote as new congress begins

Mike Johnson continues to fight to keep his position as House Speaker as the newly-elected 119th congress will be sworn in Friday and is set to vote on who will fill the spot. At least one ...

NBC News - 5d

At least 30 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza as stalled ceasefire talks set to resume

Hospital staff say at least 30 people, including children, were killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes overnight and Friday morning, as air sirens sounded across Israel and stalled ceasefire talks were ...

ABC News - 5d

Can the creative industries add stardust to UK’s stalling economy?

Ministers look to booming sector as wider growth loses momentum

Financial Times - 5d

California gas car ban faces uncertain future

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Legal challenges complicate California's auto future While the Biden administration recently approved California’s effort to ban ...

The Hill - 6d

Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban

The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.

BBC News - 6d

Irish mourn attack while preparing to face UGA

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said his team is processing the attack that killed 15 people while still preparing to win a critical game.

ESPN - 6d

House speaker Mike Johnson faces crucial Friday vote as support in doubt

The embattled Republican can only afford to lose one vote as GOP prepares to elect its congressional leader. Mike Johnson ’s grip on the House speakership faces a crucial test on Friday, as ...

The Guardian - 6d

Johnson facing thin margin of error for re-election as House speaker

NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports from Capitol Hill where House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is facing a thin margin of error for his bid to be re-elected as speaker.

NBC News - 6d

How a cosmetology school is teaching students to care for diverse hair and skin

Nubiah Taylor, founder of Taylor'd Cosmetology School in Minneapolis, is teaching students how to care for melanated skin while providing a space for aspiring beauty professionals to thrive.

CBS News - 6d

Paris faces uncertain 2025 as Macron admits snap elections destabilized France

As France enters the new year, there's little hope that the political and economic uncertainty that's been plaguing Paris for months will disappear in 2025.

CNBC - 6d

Progressives face an existential crisis under Trump

Progressives in Washington are facing an existential crisis like never before as they brace for the incoming Trump administration. Not only are they at odds with their own party, with many ...