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Air Force Halts New Video Training on Diverse Pilots

January 26, 2025

The U. S. Air Force has halted and is reviewing a basic training course that highlights the achievements of Black and female pilots during World War II. This comes after President Donald Trump issued an executive order to stop diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Videos featuring the Tuskegee

business

Target Hits Pause on DEI and Pride Festivals

January 26, 2025

Ever wished you could rewind time and change things? Well, Target wants to do just that with their diversity efforts. The retail giant recently announced they’re ending their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program. This is big news, especially for the LGBTQ+ community and organizers of the T

health

What Makes Rural Northern New England Healthy?

January 26, 2025

Rural areas often struggle with diet-related health issues, which is why the U. S. Department of Agriculture wants to help. But what makes some rural communities succeed in keeping their people healthy? Let's look at rural northern New England as an example. Instead of focusing on what they lack, we

business

Target Ditches DEI Programs to Adapt to Shifting Society

January 25, 2025

Target, a massive retailer with almost 2, 000 stores across the U. S. , is making a big change. They've decided to stop using their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals and programs. This is a move that aligns with other big brands like Walmart, who are also rethinking their DEI strategies.

crypto

Crypto Copies and Innovators: A Look at Variety in the Digital Money World

January 25, 2025

In the world of cryptocurrencies, there's a lot of buzz and billions of dollars invested. But not all crypto coins are created equal. Some are just copies of Bitcoin, hoping to cash in on the hype. Others, though, are using platforms like Ethereum to do something new and different. By digging into t

business

Costco Stands Firm on Diversity Policies

January 25, 2025

Costco shareholders recently voted to keep the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies intact. This move comes amidst a wave of companies scaling back their DEI efforts, often citing legal concerns. The National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank, proposed

politics

President Trump's Order Stirs Debate on Aviation Diversity

January 24, 2025

President Trump kicked off his term by issuing an executive order that put an end to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The order, titled "Keeping Americans Safe in Aviation, " argued that these programs disadvantage hard-working America

business

Costco Stands Firm on Diversity Policies

January 24, 2025

Costco is taking a strong stance against a shareholder proposal that wants the company to assess the risks of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. This proposal, pushed by the conservative think tank National Center for Public Policy Research, argues that Costco's DEI efforts could

politics

NYC School Board Objects to Trump's Immigration Order

January 24, 2025

On Wednesday night, New York City's school board, called the Panel for Educational Policy, disagreed with a recent order by President Trump. This order allows federal immigration officers to make arrests at "sensitive" places, including schools. The board passed a resolution that keeps these officer

politics

Funding to Diversify Teachers: What’s the Plan?

January 24, 2025

Just before Donald Trump took over, the Department of Education announced a $75 million grant to attract and keep more nonwhite teachers. This program, called Supporting Effective Educator Development, is about boosting “educator diversity. ” Some believe students of color need teachers who come fro