Here’s What to Consider Before Dating Your Coworker, According to an HR Director
From Jim and Pam in The Office to Margaret and Andrew in The Proposal, the tales of office romances are as old as, well, offices. If you’ve ever had a crush on a coworker, don’t feel alone: A 2024 study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) suggests that nearly half (!) of U.S. […]
Long champions of social justice, Black athletes say their voices are needed now more than ever
For WNBA veteran Natasha Cloud, speaking up about social justice is just as important as winning basketball games. Cloud has had a successful nine-year pro career that includes a WNBA championship and being the career-assists leader for her former Washington Mystics. She has also used her platform for social justice advocacy — from sitting out the 2020 WNBA […]
As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage
Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and across the Gulf Coast, with big parades rolling down the main routes as some revelers get fancied up for formal balls while others dress in costume to poke fun and make merry. Three parades will roll Thursday night in New Orleans with scores of […]
Trump administration says it’s cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts
The Trump administration said it is eliminating more than 90% of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s foreign aid contracts and $60 billion in overall U.S. assistance around the world, putting numbers on its plans to eliminate the majority of U.S. development and humanitarian help abroad. The cuts detailed by the administration would leave few surviving USAID […]
