University of Michigan Ends Diversity Statements in Hiring Amid Dei Cuts

Universities impose hiring freezes in face of uncertainty over federal funding

At least two Ivy League universities abruptly stopped hiring faculty Monday, partly prompted by fear that federal grant funding will be cut.

NBC News - 21h

Harvard freezes hiring amid financial 'uncertainties' driven by Trump policies

Harvard University says it is freezing hiring for faculty and staff amid financial “uncertainties” driven by the Trump administration. “Universities throughout the nation face substantial financial ...

The Hill - 1d

The US Army Is Using ‘CamoGPT’ to Purge DEI From Training Materials

Developed to boost productivity and operational readiness, the AI is now being used to “review” diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility policies to align them with President Trump’s orders.

Wired - 5d

Hollywood's DEI commitments were slipping even before Trump. Now they're vanishing fast

There's been a slow retreat for years from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at studios and entertainment companies, experts say.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Misty Copeland Is Not Backing Down From DEI Amid Trump Pushback

The boundary-breaking ballet dancer and serial entrepreneur says this debate is not about acronyms. It’s about peoples’ lives.

Inc. - 1d

New Chinese tariffs add pressure on American farmers amid ongoing trade war

China's new tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods take effect today, cutting into American farmers' largest overseas market. The move follows the White House's decision to end a major source of farm ...

CBS News - 1d

Statement of Purdue Pharma to 60 Minutes

Purdue Pharma provided the following statement for 60 Minutes' report Sunday, "The Settlement."

CBS News - 1d

NASA Eliminates Chief Scientist and Other Jobs at Its Headquarters

About 19 positions will be cut, including those in offices focused on technology policy and diversity, equity and inclusion.

The New York Times - 15h

Trump continues tariff tumult amid economic uncertainty

President Trump told reporters there could be some economic disturbance amid tweaks to tariffs at the end of a tumultuous week in the markets. NBC News Correspondents Aaron Gilchrist, Brian Cheung ...

NBC News - 3d

Eating on $6 a month: Rohingya refugees brace for food reductions amid aid cuts by U.S. and others

Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a U.S. decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month.

NBC News - 1d

NIH terminating active research grants related to LGBTQ+, DEI studies

The National Institutes of Health is terminating several active research grants related to studies involving LGBTQ+ issues, gender identity and DEI.

ABC News - 3d

Trump proposes cutting ACA enrollment period, ending 'Dreamer' coverage

The Trump administration is proposing to shorten ObamaCare's annual open enrollment period by a month, a move the administration said is aimed at helping consumers pick the right plan. According to ...

The Hill - 21h

Nasa announces shuttering of two departments and office of chief scientist

Office of technology, policy and strategy and one covering DEI initiatives were eliminated in line with ‘efficiency’ cuts. Nasa announced on Monday it had eliminated the office of its chief ...

The Guardian - 23h

‘Calm today, but turbulence ahead’: U.S. job openings show stable labor market ahead of Trump job cuts and tariffs

Job openings in the U.S. rose slightly in January, but far fewer companies are hiring compared with a few years ago, and it’s taking people a lot longer to find work.

MarketWatch - 4h

No. 17 Michigan at No. 8 Michigan State Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats

No. 17 Michigan Wolverines at No. 8 Michigan State Spartans Game Preview

Yahoo Sports - 2d

G.O.P. Spending Bill Would Force $1 Billion Cut to D.C. Budget

Republicans omitted a standard provision approving the District’s budget in a stopgap funding measure needed to avert a shutdown before the end of the week. The result would be a 16 percent cut.

The New York Times - 25m

What will be in the chancellor's Spring Statement?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give more detail about the government's plans for the economy.

BBC News - 2d

Israel to cut off electricity in Gaza in apparent effort to force hand of Hamas

Humanitarian officials say move could hit already meagre water supply, as ceasefire talks grow increasingly chaotic. Israel is to cut off any remaining electricity supplies to Gaza in an apparent ...

The Guardian - 1d

Bringing Diverse Voices to Book Publishing

Sally Kim, president and publisher at Little, Brown and Company, wants to give everyone a seat at the table.

The New York Times - 4d

Government shutdown looms amid budget showdown in Congress

Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington. Nikole Killion explains.

CBS News - 18h

Trump’s cuts to higher education are sacrificing America’s future

American colleges and universities will lose their global preeminence, innovation will suffer, future scientists, doctors, artists and philosophers will not get trained and potentially ...

The Hill - 2d

Inside the power struggle and culture change behind UNC's shocking hire

North Carolina's hiring of Bill Belichick was the stunner of the college football year.

ESPN - 1d

'You killed three beautiful Mockingbirds': John Hunt's victim statement in full

The racing commentator directs his victim statement to the man who murdered his wife and two daughters.

BBC News - 2h

Michigan State vs. Michigan odds, how to watch, prediction, free picks: Model reveals picks for March 9, 2025

SportsLine's proven computer model has revealed its best bets for Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State on CBS and streaming on Paramount+

CBS Sports - 2d

Iraq fears power cuts as US ends sanctions waiver for electricity purchases from Iran

The United States has declined to renew a waiver that had allowed Iraq to buy electricity from Iran without running afoul of sanctions, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad said Sunday

ABC News - 2d