Despite the Trump administration's dismantling of federal diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, efforts toward racial equity are continuing in other sectors. Private companies, nonprofits and educational institutions are maintaining or expanding DEI programs even as the federal government scales back its own efforts.
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Scholars Explore Reimagining Justice Systems Beyond Traditional Models
Experts are exploring what justice systems might look like if built from the ground up without traditional law enforcement and incarceration models. The concept, rooted in abolitionist philosophy, extends beyond criminal justice reform to broader social restructuring, according to scholars and advocates working on alternative approaches to public safety and accountability.
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BuzzFeed sold to Byron Allen for $120M; he takes over as CEO
BuzzFeed, the digital media pioneer once valued as high as $1.7 billion, has been sold to media entrepreneur Byron Allen for $120 million, the company announced Monday. Allen will replace founder Jonah Peretti as chief executive. The deal is expected to bring significant cost cuts to the struggling publisher. BuzzFeed's valuation has plummeted from its […]
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Hantavirus Risk: What Americans Should Actually Know
A cruise ship outbreak has sparked renewed concern about hantavirus, but the reality is far less alarming than headlines might suggest. The recent case aboard the MV Hondius involved the Andes strain, a rare variant with the ability to spread between people during prolonged close contact. Yet for the vast majority of Americans, hantavirus remains […]
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New Hampshire woman says Planet Fitness canceled her membership after reporting locker room concern
A New Hampshire gym member's complaint about locker room safety has escalated into a dispute that raises questions about inclusion, accountability and how companies handle competing concerns. Judy Walcott, a longtime Planet Fitness member in Concord, said she felt threatened after encountering someone she believed to be male in the women's locker room on April […]
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Doncic sits out international play to focus on custody battle, daughters
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic announced via Instagram that he is stepping back from Slovenia's national team this summer to focus on his two young daughters while navigating an ongoing custody dispute with his former fiancée, Anamaria Goltes. Doncic ended his engagement with Goltes earlier this year, citing his inability to have their daughters […]
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Red Cross Helps Army Officer Get Home to Father During Medical Crisis
When his father suffered a massive heart attack in rural Northern California, Army officer Kyle Zeck faced more than emotional turmoil. Stationed in Germany, he also confronted military bureaucracy that could have delayed his emergency leave for days. Instead, a call to the Red Cross Hero Care Center changed everything. Within 72 hours, the emergency […]
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Environmental groups challenge Trump plan to open 24 million acres to cattle grazing
The Trump administration plans to open roughly 24 million acres of federal land to cattle grazing, including sensitive areas within Grand Canyon National Park, under a new policy issued via presidential memorandum. Environmental advocates say the decision prioritizes ranching industry interests over wildlife protection. The Center for Biological Diversity has filed notice of intent to […]
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US economy grows 2% in first quarter as consumer spending weakens
The U.S. economy expanded at a 2% pace in the first quarter, a sharp rebound from 0.5% growth in late 2025, but the strength masks underlying weakness as consumer spending slows amid rising inflation and geopolitical tensions. Government spending and artificial intelligence investment are driving growth while ordinary Americans reduce purchases, economists say. The economy […]
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Tech Billionaires’ Growing Power Raises Questions About Who Controls Humanity’s Future
The billionaire class has undergone a radical transformation that should concern everyone. Thirty years ago, when Bill Gates first cracked the world's wealthiest list in 1992, the ultrarich came from diverse backgrounds and industries. Japanese retailers sat alongside Swedish industrialists, British heirs and American investors. Their combined wealth—roughly $100 billion—represented a sliver of the U.S. […]