Disney is changing its approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, focusing more on business outcomes rather than traditional measures of social impact. As part of this shift, the company will be making changes to its content disclaimers, replacing “Diversity & Inclusion” with a new “Talent Strategy” factor in executive compensation evaluations. According to … Read more
Coca-Cola’s quarterly revenue rose 4.2% to $11.40 billion, beating analysts’ expectations, as demand for sparkling sodas like Fanta and Sprite increased amid a 2% growth in volumes. The company’s decision to launch limited-edition flavors and increase prices contributed to the surprise rise in revenue, which was driven by growth in North America and emerging markets … Read more
US Senators Warn of Banking System Risks Amid FDIC Staffing Shortfalls A group of US senators, including Elizabeth Warren, has expressed concerns over the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp’s (FDIC) decision to rescind more than 200 job offers to bank examiners. The move exacerbates the existing staffing shortage at the agency, which they claim threatens the … Read more
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is on shaky ground due to conflicting statements from key officials. Miri Regev, an Israeli government minister, has expressed support for President Trump’s demand that all Israeli hostages be released. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel would return to intense fighting in Gaza if the hostages … Read more
Pandora, a small satellite developed by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland, is set to launch this fall. The mission will study the atmospheres of at least 20 exoplanets orbiting distant stars to determine their composition and search for signs of life. Pandora’s instruments will handle navigation, data acquisition, and communication with Earth. The … Read more
The US is experiencing an egg shortage due to the ongoing H5N1 bird flu outbreak. As a result, retailers like Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Aldi are imposing purchase limits on eggs. Trader Joe’s will limit customers to one dozen eggs per day across its 600 locations nationwide. The hope is that this limit will ensure … Read more
AOL, part of the Yahoo family of brands, has established a cookie policy to manage user data on its websites and apps. The company states that it uses cookies and personal data to enhance your experience but gives users the option to customize their preferences. To respect users’ privacy, AOL provides an easy-to-use tool to … Read more
An 85-year-old Israeli citizen, Shlomo Mantzur, was killed by Hamas while in captivity in the Gaza Strip during a hostage deal. Mantzur had fled Iraq after surviving the Farhud pogrom in 1941 and later became a co-founder of the kibbutz where he lived. The Farhud was a brutal attack on Jewish residents in Baghdad in … Read more
A man from Wales, James Howells, believes his $700 million lost Bitcoin fortune is buried in a landfill site. The 39-year-old claims that cryptocurrency on a hard drive containing his wallet was worth an estimated £620 million ($766 million) in 2013. Howells has been fighting with local authorities for over a decade to be allowed … Read more
The price of eggs is expected to increase by another 20% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), due to a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak. The virus has already led to the deaths of over 23 million birds in December 2024 alone. This is causing a national egg shortage, with … Read more