End Diversity Programme

L.A. County wildfires leave diverse and historic Altadena in ashes and rubble

Families of color, making up over half of Altadena, have bought homes and kept them for generations. The Black home ownership rate exceeds 80%, almost double the national rate.

NBC News - 13h

Apple asks investors to block proposal to scrap diversity programmes

Conservative thinktank wants firm to end its DEI efforts because they create ‘litigation, reputational and financial risks’. Business live – latest updates Apple has asked shareholders to vote ...

The Guardian - 22h

Apple pushes back on call to end diversity programme

The tech giant has asked investors to reject a proposal from a conservative group to end its DEI policies.

BBC News - 1d

In utterly unsurprising news, Maga blames diversity for the Los Angeles wildfires

Elon Musk, one of the brightest minds of his generation, is saying it, so it must be true. Women, eh? They’re simply not to be trusted. Eve ate that apple; Pandora opened that horrible little box; ...

The Guardian - 2d

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 - 3d

U.S. Companies Cut Diversity Efforts as Challenges Mount

At least six major U.S. companies modified their DEI policies last year.

Inc. - 3d

Meta ends diversity programs, joining McDonald's, Walmart and others

Meta confirms Axios report that the company is is axing its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, including for hiring and training.

CBS News - 3d

The best way to build diverse and inclusive companies is through culture design

“Culture” has become a nebulous buzzword for businesses. But when culture is properly designed, it’s the key to high-functioning operations.

The Hill - 3d

Labor Market Ends 2024 With a Bang

Surprisingly, employers added 256,000 jobs in December 2024, and unemployment ticked down.

Inc. - 3d

At the End of a Road Trip, a Romantic Detour

Elizabeth Solomon traveled the country during the pandemic. She met Gero Geilenbruegge during a stopover in Naples, Fla. — and decided to stay.

The New York Times - 4d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 6d

Trump eyes the end of wind energy construction

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump eyes the end of wind energy construction President-elect Trump indicated Tuesday that ...

The Hill - 6d

Wednesday Briefing: Meta Set to End Fact-Checking

Plus, 52 places to go this year

The New York Times - 6d

Meta to end fact-checking and move to community monitoring

Meta is overhauling its fact-checking programs, ending the current system and adopting a "community notes" style of content moderation, similar to what is used on X. This will apply to posts on ...

CBS News - 6d

The Populist Vying to Lead Canada and End a Decade of Liberalism

Pierre Poilievre rode a wave of discontent with Covid-19 policies, putting him on the cusp of becoming prime minister.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Meta ending fact-checking program: Zuckerberg

Social media giant Meta announced a series of changes to its content moderation policies Tuesday, including the elimination of its fact-checking program, in what CEO Mark Zuckerberg said was an ...

The Hill - 6d

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 - Jan. 7

Packers' Watson has season-ending knee injury

Packers receiver Christian Watson sustained a season-ending knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Chicago Bears.

ESPN - Jan. 6

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 - Jan. 6

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 - Jan. 6

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 - Jan. 6

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. - Jan. 6

Trudeau's era comes to an end

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

World Food Programme says its convoy was hit in the Gaza Strip

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Middle East crisis live: Israeli forces ‘fired on World Food Programme convoy in Gaza’

Statement from UN agency ‘strongly condemns horrifying incident’ on Sunday which it says risked lives of staff. ‘This is basically a civil war’: West Bank in fear after shooting of journalist ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Maiocco's Observations: Disastrous season ends with loss to Cardinals

The San Francisco 49ers ended a disastrous 2024 NFL season on Sunday with plenty more things going horribly wrong against the Arizona Cardinals.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

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 - Jan. 4

E-commerce giants jump on China's latest trade-in programme amid heated competition

Yahoo News - Jan. 4

Cummins ends electric innings by India's Pant

Pat Cummins removes Rishabh Pant for an astonishing 61 in the final Test between Australia and India.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Bayer Secures End of Roundup Weedkiller Litigation in Australia

The German pharmaceutical and agricultural conglomerate said the Federal Court of Australia closed the last pending case in the country over whether its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

What the End of a U.N. Agency Would Mean for Palestinians

Israeli legislation will effectively halt work by Unrwa, the U.N. organization that provides food, education and medical treatment in the Palestinian territories.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

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 - Jan. 2

Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024

A sharp rise in mortgage interest rates took its toll on mortgage demand, hitting just as the housing market entered its typically slowest stretch of the year.

NBC News - Jan. 2