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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

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

Pentagon reaches historic settlement with veterans discharged under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’

LGBTQ+ veterans who faced discrimination under policy can update paperwork to remove mention of their sexuality. The Department of Defense reached a historic settlement with more than 30,000 LGBTQ+ ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Pentagon agrees to historic legal settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans

If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.

CBS News - Jan. 6

LGBTQ veterans reach historic settlement with Pentagon over military discharges

A group of LGBTQ veterans who sued the Department of Defense last year for denying them honorable discharges because of their sexuality said Monday they had settled with the Pentagon. The ...

The Hill - 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

Lead Trump documents prosecutor leaves DOJ

A lead prosecutor on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) prosecution into President-elect Trump's mishandling of documents at Mar-a-Lago has retired from the department. Jay Bratt left the DOJ on ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Starmer hits back at Musk over comments on historic sex abuse cases

UK prime minister says ‘line has been crossed’ as Emmanuel Macron also expresses alarm about billionaire’s interventions

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Hill sits in 4th quarter, hints at leaving Miami

Miami receiver Tyreek Hill hinted at a potential exit from the Dolphins following a season-ending loss Sunday to the New York Jets, in which he did not play in the final quarter, telling reporters ...

ESPN - Jan. 6

What Dobbs seeks in free agency after historic 49ers start

Joshua Dobbs simply wants a chance to compete for a starting quarterback job or the primary backup role, and it's unclear if the 49ers offer him that opportunity.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Golden Globes 2025: See winners, speeches, historic moments

The biggest stars in film and TV gathered for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards with a night of firsts including a best supporting actress win for Zoe Saldaña and a standout victory speech from Demi ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

Aaron Rodgers throws 500th TD: Jets veteran joins elite group of quarterbacks to reach historic NFL milestone

The ultra-exclusive list also includes Rodgers' former teammate

CBS 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

17-year-old Luke Littler claims historic darts world title

Luke Littler makes history at Alexandra Palace with victory over Michael van Gerwen in PDC World Darts Championship final.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Chilean president makes historic trip to South Pole

Gabriel Boric is the first leader in the Americas to visit the South Pole, stressing Chile's "Antarctic mission".

BBC News - Jan. 4

Chilean president makes historic trip to south pole amid Antarctica sovereignty claim

Gabriel Boric is first Latin American leader to reach planet’s southernmost point, according to his office . Chile’s president Gabriel Boric has made a historic trip to the south pole to reaffirm ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Luke Littler thrashes Michael van Gerwen to claim historic world title

17-year-old Englishman beats his Dutch rival 7-3 Littler becomes youngest ever PDC world champion Tonight the Palace; tomorrow the planet. Whatever Luke Littler goes on to achieve in the fields ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

College basketball rankings: Illinois rising in Top 25 And 1 after historic victory vs. Oregon

The Illini did something no team has ever done vs. the Ducks on Thursday

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

California tribes celebrate historic dam removal: ‘More successful than we ever imagined’

After four dams were blasted from the Klamath River, the work to restore the ecosystem is under way. Explosions roared through the canyons lining the Klamath River earlier this year, signaling a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president

He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.

BBC News - Jan. 3

That feeling when your guests finally leave

BBC News - Jan. 3

Biden's final actions as president leave some transgender people feeling unsupported

Some transgender people worry President Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from the torrent of Trump policies to come

ABC News - Jan. 3

Milroe, Campbell leave Bama, declare for draft

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe and linebacker Jihaad Campbell each declared for the NFL draft Thursday.

ESPN - Jan. 3

FirstFT: China’s central bank prepares for historic monetary policy shift

Also in today’s newsletter, cold winter snap stokes US heating prices and a shake-up at the top of Meta

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Steph's latest historic performance leaves Warriors, 76ers in awe

Steph Curry, with a heavily taped sprained right thumb, put on an epic show Thursday night that made Dennis Schröder glad he is his teammate now.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

BREAKING: Canucks' Thatcher Demko Leaves Game Against Seattle

The goaltender made 11 stops on 12 shots against before leaving the match.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Nick Clegg, former UK deputy prime minister, leaves Meta

Clegg was the tech giant’s chief public policy architect when it was facing scrutiny over Cambridge Analytica scandal. Nick Clegg, Britain’s former deputy prime minister and Meta ’s current ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Evolution of the NFL single-season rushing record: A look at which players held the historic achievement

The single-season rushing mark has been held by the greatest ever

CBS Sports - 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

'He'd be worshipped at Real' - should Alexander-Arnold leave Liverpool?

As Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool future remains uncertain amid reports of Real Madrid interest, BBC Sport take a closer look at the situation.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Shooting outside New York City nightclub leaves 10 wounded

Police say three or four gunmen opened fire on about 15 young people waiting to enter Amazura club in Queens. Ten people were wounded in a shooting outside a New York City nightclub late on ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Florida’s manatees are actually relative newcomers, historical research suggests

State’s beloved but under-pressure sea cows were barely recorded in the area before seas warmed in the late 1700s. Manatees, long considered among Florida ’s most beloved and enchanting ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2