White House reinstates HBCU Scholars program following backlash at its suspension
After facing backlash throughout Washington and beyond for its abrupt suspension last week, the Trump administration officially reopened applications for a federal scholarship that funds students studying agriculture fields at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) on Tuesday, The Hill and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. The federal 1890 National Scholars Program, run by the U.S. […]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams claims prosecutorial misconduct, asking judge to dismiss criminal case
New York City Mayor Eric Adams asked a federal judge to toss out the corruption case against him Wednesday, alleging prosecutorial misconduct, even as the Justice Department seeks dismissal of the charges on the Democrat’s behalf. In papers filed in Manhattan federal court, his lawyers alleged that the misconduct occurred when the government publicly leaked a letter then-U.S. Attorney Danielle […]
Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company’s diversity programs
Apple shareholders rebuffed an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into joining President Donald Trump’s push to scrub corporate programs designed to diversify its workforce. The proposal drafted by the National Center for Public Policy Research — a self-described conservative think tank — urged Apple to follow a litany of high-profile companies that have retreated from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives […]
Trump says he will offer ‘gold cards’ for $5 million path to citizenship, replacing investor visas
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to offer a “gold card” visa with a path to citizenship for $5 million, replacing a 35-year-old visa for investors. “They’ll be wealthy and they’ll be successful, and they’ll be spending a lot of money and paying a lot of taxes and employing a lot of people, and we […]
How to Use a Brag Book to Advance Your Career
For some, bragging about yourself doesn’t come naturally. But when it comes to work, bragging is sometimes necessary—especially when you’re sitting in a job interview or being considered for a promotion. If you’re not actively writing down your wins and past accomplishments, it can be hard to know what to say when asked, “Why should […]
Teachers union sues over Trump administration’s deadline to end school diversity programs
A new federal lawsuit in Maryland is challenging a Trump administration memo giving the nation’s schools and universities two weeks to eliminate “race-based” practices of any kind or risk losing their federal money. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday by the American Federation of Teachers union and the American Sociological Association, says the Education Department’s Feb. 14 memo violates […]
$1.5B Stolen in Crypto Hack: Are Your Digital Assets Safe?
Hackers stole an estimated $1.5 billion from Dubai-based Bybit, gaining control of an Ethereum wallet and funneling its assets to an unknown address. With this breach already being labeled the largest in crypto history, experts are alerting to the mounting risks. How can you best protect your digital assets in these uncertain times? Protect your […]
