academic freedom
Trump Admin Suspends $210M In Grants To Princeton University
The Trump administration has paused dozens of Princeton University’s research grants, the school announced on Tuesday.
Abril Elfi
Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon Confirmed To Lead Education Department
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO Linda McMahon has been confirmed by the Senate to lead the education department.
administrative leave
Trump Orders All Federal DEI Employees To Be Placed On Leave By Wednesday Evening
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that federal workers operating in DEI offices will be placed on paid leave following President Donald Trump’s executive order barring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal workforce.
Business
Meta Officially Shuts Down Corporate DEI Programs
Meta has announced that they are officially ending all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, effective immediately, joining other large companies cutting back on DEI policies.
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Canadian Town Facing $10k Fine For Refusing To Celebrate Pride Month, Fly LGBTQIA+ Flag
A town in Canada is now facing a $10,000 fine for refusing to participate in Pride Month or fly the LGBTQIA+ flag at its municipal building.
$7.8 million
Fired BART Employees Awarded Over $1M Each in COVID Vaccine Lawsuit
Six former San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) employees received over $1 million each after filing a discrimination lawsuit against the organization for wrongful termination after refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccines.
Artur Davis
WNBA Champion Dearica Hamby Sues Las Vegas Aces, League For Discrimination Over Pregnancy
WNBA player Dearica Hamby sued her former team in federal court on Monday, alleging the Las Vegas Aces discriminated against her after she revealed that she was pregnant.
Blake Wolf
Kamala Harris Slips Up During Speech, Nearly Refers To Herself As ‘President’
In Houston, Texas, Vice President Kamala Harris accidentally misspoke during a Thursday speech, referring to herself as the “president” while delivering a eulogy for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas).
antisemitism
Federal Judge Orders UCLA And Jewish Students To Devise Plan For ‘Equal Campus Access’ Following Pro-Palestine Protests
On Monday, a federal judge issued a directive calling on UCLA and its Jewish students to devise a plan to protect the rights of Jewish students and staff while providing equal access.
Barclays Center
Boxer Ryan Garcia Expelled By World Boxing Council Indefinitely After Racist Rant
Controversial boxer Ryan Garcia has had his career take another punch.