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Meta Is Dismantling DEI Programs but Tells Investors It Still Wants ‘Cognitive Diversity’
Cuts to diversity programs and other policy changes have frustrated some of Meta’s workers. One former employee calls it “a slow, painful death.”Wired - 2h -
Many animals, plants losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable
Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changesABC News - 1d -
‘We’re not gonna be woke’: Middlesex chief risks ECB wrath over new diversity rules
Andrew Cornish criticises ‘token’ appointments ECB has set new targets and could withhold funding Middlesex’s chief executive, Andrew Cornish, has risked antagonising the England and Wales ...The Guardian - 4h -
Study of more than 600 animal and plant species finds genetic diversity has declined globally
Analysis by dozens of scientists internationally notes urgent conservation efforts could halt or even reverse losses. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ...The Guardian - 1d -
Build a global genetic database — ‘stolen’ children deserve it
The science now exists to help parents and NGOs track down kids coercively adopted in wartimeFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump to sign order eliminating diversity policies from US military
The president also will reinstate US servicemembers who were discharged for refusing Covid vaccines.BBC News - 3d -
Target is ending its diversity goals
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.CBS News - 5d -
FAA executive order follows a conservative talking point on diversity in aviation
Donald Trump ordered the immediate end to diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the Federal Aviation Administration.NBC News - 6d -
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 -
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 -
Trump signs executive orders proclaiming there are only two biological sexes, halting diversity programs
President Donald Trump on Monday signed executive orders proclaiming that the U.S. government will recognize only two sexes, male and female, and ending "radical and wasteful" diversity, equity and ...NBC News - Jan. 22 -
US diversity staff put on leave as Trump orders end to federal DEI programs
President decrees end of DEI offices, roles and initiatives within 60 days and repeals civil rights-era equity policies. US politics live – latest updates . All US federal employees working in ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
President Trump signs order to end diversity programs, put federal DEI staffers on paid leave
A memo from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management went to every department and agency, and gave them until 5 p.m. local time on Wednesday to notify all federal employees who work on DEI programs ...CBS News - 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 -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 - Jan. 9 -
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 -
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 -
Male mosquitoes to be genetically engineered to poison females with semen in Australian research
Approach could be used to limit outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases, such as dengue fever, which sees 390m cases annually worldwide. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Correcting Genetic Spelling Errors With Next-Generation Crispr
Treatments for rare diseases are hard to create and expensive to deliver, but there is new hope for editing the software of the genome.Wired - 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 changeFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
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 -
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 -
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
