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US government workers told to report diversity schemes or face 'consequences'

Government employees received emails threatening "consequences" if they did not report DEI work to the White House.

BBC News - Jan. 23

Trump’s health department cancels meetings and pauses communications

Health and Human Services is expected to be overhauled as Robert F Kennedy Jr waits to take department’s reins. US politics live – latest updates . Trump administration appointees are ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

NASA Shuts Down DEI Programs, Though Diversity Is Low at Agency

NASA’s acting administrator issued an email announcing the end of DEI at the storied space agency, in response to Trump’s anti-diversity agenda.

Inc. - Jan. 23

Costco Defends Its Diversity Policies as Other Companies Scale Back

The membership club chain may face a shareholder challenge to its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as a conservative think tank readies for another fight.

Inc. - Jan. 23

‘People feel a sense of ownership’: the growth of community composting

Instead of burning or transporting their garden waste, residents of an English village built their own composting site. In the village of Thrupp, where houses are spread out over steep winding ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

Travel 2025: A New Emphasis on Local Communities in Travel

Travelers are interested in how their presence affects the residents of the places they are visiting. The travel industry is responding.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Our universities need both free speech and diversity protections to succeed

We need to think creatively about threats to open inquiry and ways to preserve and enhance free expression on campus. Reiterating well-worn attacks on DEI will not help in that effort.

The Hill - Jan. 21

Ros Atkins on... Donald Trump's new diversity policies

The president has moved to change the US government's policies on gender and diversity - here's what that means.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Migrant community in Chicago braces for possible mass deportations

With the inauguration of President Trump, large cities across the U.S. are bracing for arrest operations that could begin as soon as this week targeting undocumented immigrants. CBS News ...

CBS News - Jan. 20

When the Retirement Community Goes Bankrupt

It doesn’t happen often. But when it does, some residents risk losing everything.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Trump to sign orders ending diversity programs

Trump is set to axe funding dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the federal government.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Military leaders should expect Trump crackdown – from disloyalty to diversity

Despite tensions brewing with China, US president-elect is expected to ‘clean house’ with those who stray from agenda. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates As Donald Trump takes the oath ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

GPS interference causes Ryanair flight diversion after Russia tampering claims

Yahoo News - Jan. 20

The Foundation of Effective Leadership: Emotional Intelligence

Taking control of your emotions can help foster a better workplace. Here’s how.

Inc. - Jan. 19

Independent secures funding from Bill Gates’ foundation

It has given British media group more than $700,000 to fund journalism in ‘under reported’ parts of the world

Financial Times - Jan. 19

Eaton Fire devastates historic Black community

Altadena, a historically Black community long regarded as a safe haven and a symbol of prosperity, was ravaged in the Los Angeles wildfires.

CBS News - Jan. 17

Can Communities Survive the Fires?

A writer from Los Angeles surveys the loss.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Investors urge Walmart not to "give into bullying" on diversity

Some Walmart shareholders say the retailer hasn't offered a good business case for canceling its diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Los Angeles Needs to Fireproof Communities, Not Just Houses

After the devastation of the Los Angeles fires, officials are ready to rebuild. But defending against future fires requires thinking about more than buildings.

Wired - Jan. 15

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 - Jan. 13

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 - Jan. 13

Breakfast and financial education: help us deliver this foundation

The FT’s homegrown charity FLIC and Magic Breakfast are making a real difference for young people

Financial Times - Jan. 13

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 - Jan. 13

This Communication Hack Can Help You Persuade Anyone

Science reveals how the present tense can be your superpower.

Inc. - Jan. 12

California communities step up to help fire victims

As fire victims in Southern California discover how much they've lost, communities are stepping up to help them. Elise Preston reports on the relief efforts.

CBS News - Jan. 11

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 - Jan. 11

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

U.S. Companies Cut Diversity Efforts as Challenges Mount

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

Inc. - Jan. 10

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 - Jan. 10

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 - Jan. 10

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 - Jan. 8

Meta's shift to "Community Notes" and its implications

Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic" and former editor-in-chief of "Wired," discusses the consequences of Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program and the rise of self-policing in a ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

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 - Jan. 8

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 - Jan. 7

Meta Turns to Community Notes, Mirroring X

Social media companies are abandoning years of fact-checking practices as Republicans criticize it as censorship.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

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

Nvidia unveils AI foundation models running on RTX AI PCs

Nvidia today announced foundation models running locally on Nvidia RTX AI PCs that supercharge digital humans, content creation, productivity and development.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Nvidia launches Cosmos World Foundation Model platform to accelerate physical AI

Nvidia launched its Cosmos World Foundation Model platform to accelerate physical AI development.