Meta announced Friday that it is immediately ending its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, becoming the latest major corporation to step back from such initiatives. The decision impacts DEI-focused efforts in hiring, training, and supplier selection. In a memo to employees, Meta's Vice President of Human Resources,

A major reservoir in Pacific Palisades, integral to Los Angeles' water supply system, was offline during a devastating wildfire that destroyed thousands of homes and structures nearby. The Santa Ynez Reservoir, which has a 117-million-gallon capacity, had been drained for repairs to its cover, leaving it empty during the

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, during an interview on Joe Rogan's podcast released Friday, alleged that his company faced pressure from the Biden administration to remove content related to Covid vaccine side effects. In the three-hour conversation, Zuckerberg stated that he is "pretty pro rolling out vaccines"

The United States has raised its reward to $25 million (£20.4 million) for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, coinciding with his inauguration for a controversial third six-year term. The ceremony was clouded by criticism from the international community and opposition leaders in Venezuela. The

President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that the federal government would cover 100% of the costs for the initial disaster response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Speaking from the White House during a meeting with federal officials, Biden stated that the funding would support debris removal, temporary shelters,

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), joined by their colleagues, have reintroduced the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act. The proposed legislation seeks to end the biannual clock changes by making Daylight Saving Time (DST) the permanent, year-round standard across the United States. Senator Britt highlighted the strong

Germany and France have issued warnings to President-elect Donald Trump regarding his stance on Greenland, after Trump declined to rule out using military force to take control of the autonomous Danish territory. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized, "The principle of the inviolability of borders applies universally to every nation,

State Farm, one of California's largest insurers, canceled hundreds of homeowners’ policies last summer in Pacific Palisades—an area now being ravaged by a severe wildfire. The company justified its decision as a necessary step to prevent "financial failure" amid the increasing frequency and intensity of

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes the performance of his company’s AI chips is advancing at a rate that surpasses the historical pace defined by Moore’s Law, the principle that guided decades of computing progress. “Our systems are progressing way faster than Moore’s Law,” Huang said in an

For many in Generation Z, the once-anticipated milestones of adulthood—independence, careers, and self-sufficiency—have become sources of stress and disillusionment. Research shows that 38% of Gen Z adults, those under 27, report experiencing what they term a “midlife crisis,” driven by financial instability, mental health challenges, and career uncertainties.

The U.S. economy has added over two million jobs in the past year, but more individuals out of work are facing challenges returning to employment. On average, it now takes approximately six months for someone to find a job, which is about a month longer than during the post-pandemic

Greenland may achieve independence if its people choose to, but it is unlikely to become a U.S. state, Denmark’s foreign minister said Wednesday following U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s refusal to rule out using force to acquire the Arctic island. Greenland’s leader met with the Danish

The Biden administration is drawing from existing U.S. stockpiles to bolster Ukraine’s position before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the plans. The announcement is expected to coincide with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s final trip to meet the Ukraine Defense

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledged that the Biden administration’s pandemic stimulus spending may have slightly contributed to inflation, though she emphasized that supply chain disruptions and shortages were the primary drivers of rising prices. Yellen made the remarks during an interview on CNBC on Wednesday. “It may have contributed

Mexico’s president fired back at Donald Trump’s latest remarks, suggesting that part of the United States be renamed instead of the Gulf of Mexico. In response to Trump’s assertion that the Gulf of Mexico should be called the “Gulf of America,” Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum presented historical

State Farm, one of California's largest insurers, canceled hundreds of homeowners’ policies last summer in Pacific Palisades—an area now being ravaged by a severe wildfire. The company justified its decision as a necessary step to prevent "financial failure" amid the increasing frequency and intensity of

President Biden stated that he is still contemplating pre-emptive pardons for individuals who might face political retaliation from President-elect Donald Trump, including former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Dr. Anthony Fauci. This revelation came during Biden's final interview with a print publication before departing the White

The Los Angeles Fire Department faced a significant budget cut of $17.6 million this fiscal year, even as crews continue battling the out-of-control wildfires wreaking havoc across the city, according to official records. This reduction marks the second-largest cut in Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s 2024-25 budget, city

Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, laid off 7% of its staff on Monday as part of efforts to stay agile and retain the capacity to recruit top talent, according to a source familiar with the matter. Workforce Reduction The job cuts impact approximately 90 employees, bringing the

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to require all employees to return to the office five days a week, ending hybrid work arrangements for thousands of staff. This policy shift would restore pre-pandemic attendance rules at the nation’s largest bank, which employs over 300,000 people worldwide. Upcoming Changes

President-elect Donald Trump announced an investment of at least $20 billion from Hussain Sajwani, the head of Damac Group, to build new data centers in the US.  Article contentArticle content Trump said the first phase of the investments would be in the states of Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Ohio, Illinois,

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday declined to rule out military or economic actions to acquire the Panama Canal and Greenland, underscoring a broader expansionist agenda he has promoted since winning the November 5 election. Set to assume office on January 20, Trump also floated the idea of making Canada a

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday his intent to pursue renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," a move he described as having a "beautiful ring to it." This is the latest in a series of remarks from Trump suggesting changes to geographical nomenclature

Unpaid medical bills will no longer show up on credit reports, where they could previously hinder individuals from securing mortgages, car loans, or small business loans, according to a final rule announced Tuesday by the Biden administration. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) revealed that this new rule will remove

“Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary announced Monday that he is close to finalizing a deal to purchase TikTok’s U.S. operations, a move aimed at preventing the app’s impending ban in the United States. TikTok faces a ban on January 19 unless its parent company, Beijing-based ByteDance,