Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and Yield Giving donated $42 million to San Rafael-based nonprofit 10,000 Degrees, marking the largest donation in its 45-year history, Fortune confirmed. Scott, the ex-wife of billionaire Jeff Bezos, has a well-established reputation for directing her philanthropy toward first-generation and low-income students, many of them students of color. Standing by DEI in…
A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation’s schools and universities. In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Maryland found that the Education Department violated the law when it threatened to cut federal funding from educational institutions that continued…
The “uneasy alliance” between America’s tech elite and Donald Trump’s populist right base could undermine the country’s competitiveness against China in the long run by cutting off talent and global markets, according to analysts. They also pointed to growing ties between the tech sector and the defence industry – including a new initiative enlisting senior…
Tallahatchie County, Mississippi — There are 138 National Monuments across the U.S., but for the first time in nearly 100 years, they’re eligible to be sold for parts. This Juneteenth, some of the protected lands in jeopardy commemorate important moments in American civil rights history, including some newer monuments like the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley…
Belgium’s Royal Palace said that Princess Elisabeth, who is first in line to the throne, is now waiting to find out whether she can return for a second year at Harvard, where she is enrolled in a graduate school program. Cleo Carney, the daughter of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, just wrapped up her first…
How Trump’s orders could reshape the military Trump signs executive orders to address DEI, transgender troops in U.S. military 02:31 Washington — The Pentagon has ordered military leaders to remove and review library materials related to diversity, anti-racism and gender issues within the next two weeks. The order was sent Friday to leadership and is…
The International Student Association (ISA) is planning to host a Traditional Fashion Show as part of its broader ninth annual International Jayhawk Festival. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 16, at the Burge Union from 3 to 5 p.m. It brings together 15 models and emcees from various cultural backgrounds, aiming to promote…
Open this photo in gallery: U.S. President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, on April 10.Nathan Howard/Reuters Wall Street titans breathed life into the second presidency of Donald Trump by funding his re-election campaign. Now that Mr. Trump is back in the White House, however, America’s most-venerated gods of…
With life expectancy rising among older adults, promoting healthy aging has become a global priority to help people live long, healthy and productive lives. There’s convincing evidence from randomized controlled trials and observational studies that eating a high-quality diet guards against heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and premature death. In fact, diet is considered…
As it reported in its most recent size inclusivity report, Vogue Business found that of 8,703 looks in 198 most recent autumn/winter fashion shows, only 2 percent of models were midsize and only 0.3 percent were plus-size. Comparing to figures from spring fashion shows – which took place last September and October – these numbers…