America First Legal Foundation, a nonprofit organization led by former members of President-elect Donald Trump’s initial administration, is taking legal action against the National Science Foundation to obtain records related to the agency’s prioritization of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. According to AFL’s lawsuit, the NSF received the records request in 2023 but has allegedly … Read more
“Congress can certainly shine a light on issues, and they have the ability to hold hearings and put pressure on institutions, but ultimately the enforcement of these laws is up to the executive branch,” Fansmith said. “It’s important that Congress not overstep its bounds.” He added that the report’s focus on a handful of incidents … Read more
Barrett Pall revealing a diary entry detailing his encounter with Mike Jeffries to BBC reporter Rianna Croxford. In a federal courtroom in New York, I find myself face to face with Mike Jeffries for the first time – the ex-fashion mogul I’ve been investigating for the BBC for three years. He gazes directly at me, … Read more
The Competition and Markets Authority in the UK has launched a study to investigate barriers to investment in the country. They have observed that the mark-up charged for goods and services has increased over the past 25 years. The authority plans to release its initial findings towards the end of the year, focusing on how … Read more
Investigators looking into the death of singer Liam Payne said they are not yet ready to release his body to his family, pending further toxicology reports, according to a statement from prosecutors in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Geoff Payne, father of the former One Direction singer, arrived in Buenos Aires on Friday. “The representative of the … Read more
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government on Monday condemned the weekend killings by gunmen of two Mozambique opposition figures ahead of protests against a disputed election result, with Washington urging “a swift and thorough investigation into the murders.” WHY IT’S IMPORTANT The United States is the largest bilateral donor to Mozambique, providing … Read more
Credit: Pexels Bullying against Asian American and Pacific Islander youth in California remains a significant issue, affecting nearly 1 in 5 ninth and 11th graders, slightly higher than the statewide average for all students. However, a crucial aspect of the problem is being overlooked by grouping all Asian American students together. By failing to differentiate … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The UK Serious Fraud Office is investigating a hotel and conference centre in Birmingham built by Britain’s second largest trade union that has been valued at tens of millions of pounds below its construction cost. … Read more