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Target's DEI Rollback Raises Questions About the Retail Giant's Philanthropic Commitments
Target's rollback on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is raising questions about the retail giant's philanthropic commitment to fighting racial disparities and promoting progressive values in liberal Minneapolis, where it is based, and beyond.
Which US Companies Are Pulling Back on Diversity Initiatives?
A number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed following the protests that accompanied the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd in 2020.
Target Is Ending Its Diversity Goals as a Strong DEI Opponent Occupies the White House
Discount store chain Target said Friday that it would join rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that have come under attack from conservative activists.
Costco Defends its Diversity Policies as Other US Companies Scale theirs Back
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Bluesky Finds With Growth Comes Growing Pains — And Bots
Bluesky Has Seen Its User Base Soar Since The U.S. Presidential Election, Boosted By People Seeking Refuge From Elon Musk's X, Which They View As Increasingly Leaning Too Far To The Right Given Its Owner's Support Of President-Elect Donald Trump.
Meta Nixes Diversity and Inclusion Program as It Prepares for Second Trump Administration
Joining companies such as John Deere and Walmart, Facebook and Instagram's parent company Meta Platforms Inc. is getting rid of its diversity, equity and inclusion program.
LGBTQ+ Rights Group Reports Progress at US Companies Despite Conservative Backlash
The HRC said more U.S. companies are providing strong benefits and protections to LGBTQ+ employees despite an ongoing effort by conservative activists to get high-profile brands to stop participating in the organization's annual workplace report card.
Most Americans Blame Insurance Profits and Denials Alongside the Killer In UHC CEO Death, Poll Finds
Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO — although not as much as the person who pulled the trigger, according to a new poll.
Blake Lively Accuses 'It Ends With Us' Director Justin Baldoni of Harassment and Smear Campaign
Blake Lively has accused her "It Ends With Us" director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the movie and a subsequent effort to "destroy" her reputation in a legal complaint.
US Flu Season Is Underway, As Cases Surge In Some Areas And Vaccinations Lag
The U.S. Flu Season Is Underway, With Cases Surging Across Much Of The Country, Health Officials Said Friday. The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Noted Sharp Increases In Several Measures, Including Lab Tests And Emergency Room Visits.
Small Businesses Say Cautious Shoppers Are Seeking 'Cozy' and 'Festive' this Holiday Season
Cozy items like sweaters are popular so far, but there's little sense of the freewheeling spending that occurred during the pandemic.
Which NFL Team Has the Gayest Logo? Or Why is Pat Patriot Bent Over?
OutSports has revived a NFL meme that is simply hilarious by rating the gayest franchise logos from the past.
US Appeals Court Rejects Nasdaq's Diversity Rules for Company Boards
An appeals court in Louisiana has ruled that Nasdaq can't require diversity on the boards of companies that list on the exchange.
'Moana 2' 'Wicked' 'Gladiator 2' Combo Make for Record-Breaking Box Office Weekend
The 'Moana' 'Wicked' 'Gladiator' combination made for a record-breaking weekend at America's movie theaters.
Swatch Wins Malaysian Suit over Watches the Government Said had LGBTQ+ Elements
Swiss watchmaker Swatch won a suit against the Malaysian government on Monday after a court ordered the return of 172 Swatch watches that were seized last year due to designs that authorities said bore LGBT elements.
Walmart Becomes Latest - and Biggest - Company to Roll Back its DEI Policies
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations that have done the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
From Yuck to Profits: Some Zimbabwe Farmers Turn to Maggots to Survive Drought and Thrive
Up to 80% of chicken production costs were gobbled up by feed for rural farmers before they took up maggot farming, which reduces production costs by about 40%.
Online Casino Business Models: What Keeps the Games Running?
Unlike other industries that hit a snag after such fast growth, the online casino world is set to get better. We look at how online casinos run and ways that investors can optimize their profitability.
Wealthier Americans Are Driving Retail Spending and Powering US Economy
It's a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept spending at retail stores and restaurants at a robust pace?
Logan Slaughter (aka Logan Hardcore) Finds the Radiant Light (In Candles, That Is)
Two years ago NYC drag star Logan Hardcore announced she was stepping away from drag, not retiring; but pursuing other interests. Today Logan Slaughter runs Radiant Light Candles, his successful move to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship.