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Major Companies Abandon an LGBTQ+ Rights Report Card after Facing Anti-Diversity Backlash
Ford, Harley Davidson and Lowe's are among the companies that announced they would no longer participate in the Corporate Equality Index.
As Theaters Struggle, Many Independent Cinemas in Los Angeles Are Finding Their Audience
Streaming — and a pandemic — have radically transformed cinema consumption, but many filmgoers are part of a growing number of mostly younger people contributing to a renaissance of LA's independent theater scene.
Human Rights Campaign, other Civil Rights Groups Call on Major Corporations to Stick with DEI Programs
A broad group of civil rights organizations called on the CEOs and board members of major companies to maintain commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that have come under attack.
Ford Joins Growing List of Companies Changing Diversity Policies after Conservative Pressure
Ford Motor Co. has joined the ranks of companies that have pulled back on diversity, equity and inclusion policies while facing pressure from conservative groups.
AI May Not Steal Many Jobs After All. It May Just Make Workers More Efficient
Imagine a customer-service center that speaks your language, no matter what it is.
Lowe's Changes Some DEI Policies Amid Legal Attacks on Diversity Programs and Activist Pressure
Home improvement chain Lowe's is scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining the ranks of several other companies that have altered their programs.
How to Get Relief from Unexpectedly High Medical Bills
Unexpectedly high medical bills are common in the United States, but there are ways to get relief.
Effective Strategies for Performance Reviews in Tech Startups
It is crucial to perform appraisals for outstanding performers to facilitate individual growth as well as to ensure they are in line with the organization's objective.
Elon Musk Says He's Moving SpaceX, X Headquarters from California to Texas over Trans Measure
Billionaire Elon Musk called a new law signed Monday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom that bars school districts from requiring staff to notify parents of their child's gender identification change the "final straw."
5 Ways Anti-Diversity Laws Affect LGBTQ+ People and Research in Higher Ed
Although anti-DEI legislation is still in its early days, it is already having a chilling impact both on academic freedom and life in academia for LGBTQ+ people. Here are five ways that's happening.
Scammers are Swiping Billions — and Getting Away with It
Sophisticated overseas criminals are stealing tens of billions of dollars from Americans every year, a crime wave projected to get worse as the U.S. population ages and technology like AI makes it easier.
Disney Doling Out Donations Again to 'Don't Say Gay' Florida Lawmakers
As the dust settles from a two-year flap between Florida's GOP-led legislature and Disney, it's back to business as usual: The House of Mouse is once again dishing up the dough for state lawmakers.
Amazon Teams Up with Megan Thee Stallion to Promote its 10th Prime Day Sales Event
On Tuesday, the rapper unveiled a new original song called "It's Prime Day." An accompanying music video shows her purchasing a pink dog collar, fake eyelashes and other items from Amazon.
With Deal Done, Disney Withdraws Lawsuit, Ending Last Conflict with DeSantis and His Appointees
Disney asked a federal appellate court to dismiss its lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday, a day after his appointees approved a deal with the company.
DeSantis Appointees Bury the Hatchet with Disney by Approving New Development Deal
DeSantis' appointees gave final approval to an agreement between Disney and the governing district for Walt Disney World, which the governor took over after the company opposed the "Don't Say Gay" law.
Risky Business: Executives Keep Finding Themselves Engulfed in LGBTQ+ Firestorms
Corporate titans have recently become embroiled in culture-war debates. These sorts of controversies undermine businesses' strategy and sometimes their performance.
With End of Fight with DeSantis Appointees, Disney Set to Invest Up to $17B in Florida Parks
The two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing up to $17 billion into its Florida resort and opens the door to a fifth major theme park at Walt Disney World.
Target's Pride Collection Goes to 'The Birds'
Target's decision not to sell Pride merch in some stores didn't stop flocks of shoppers from snapping up a perfectly campalicious figurine calling back to Tippi Hedren in Alfred Hitchcock's classic "The Birds."
An Inflation Gauge Closely Tracked by Federal Reserve Rises at Slowest Pace this Year
A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year.
Bumble's Billboard Ads Sneered at Celibacy as an Alternative to Dating — and the Company Got Stung
The dating app Bumble got stung after running billboard ads that appeared to sneer at celibacy as an alternative to meeting people online.