No more diversity statements: DOJ guidance draws line on 'unlawful DEI'
Recipients of federal funds wondering if their "BIPOC-only study lounges" will pass muster under the Trump administration now have an answer: not likely. Source link
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Judge's ruling on Youngkin appointees could slow Trump DEI purge in Virginia universities: insiders
A Virginia judge's ruling overturning Gov. Glenn Youngkin's appointees to three public university governing boards could undermine President Trump's efforts to ban diversity, equity and…
Appeals court skeptical of Trump's tariffs
Federal appeals court judges challenged President Trump's claim of expansive emergency powers to slap tariffs on the rest of the globe, suggesting during a high-stakes hearing Thursday…
Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction in the hands of Supreme Court
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's former lover and recruiter of underage females to his sex trafficking ring, has briefed her case at the Supreme Court, hoping the justices review her…
The Boys of Summer
This is baseball practice for my kids, but something else for me. Source link
Hulk Hogan: Wrestling Legend Secretly Battled Leukemia as His Official Cause of Death Is Revealed
Hulk Hogan secretly battled leukemia prior to his death, according to a new report. The wrestling icon had been living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), according to documents from…
New documents implicate George Soros, Hillary Clinton team in spreading the Trump-Russia hoax
Newly declassified Justice Department documents implicated left-wing donor George Soros in the FBI plot to spread Trump-Russia collusion allegations ahead of the 2016 election. Source link
Trump extends trade deadline with Mexico for 90 days
President Trump said he spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday to extend the current tariff deal between the U.S. and Mexico for 90 more days. Source link
Trump Is Right to Point the Finger at Hamas for Gaza Woes
Hamas has long demonstrated that it is willing to put its own population at risk knowing that the world will always blame Israel. Source link
Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust’s portfolio occupancy falls to 92.5%
Frasers Logistics and Commercial Trust (FLCT) on Thursday (Jul 31) reported a lower portfolio occupancy of 92.5 per cent as at Jun 30, down 1.4 percentage points from 93.9 per cent a…
Del Monte Pacific hit by nearly US$800 million in losses from US unit collapse
Del Monte Pacific, which is dual-listed on the Singapore Exchange and Philippine Stock Exchange, on Thursday (Jul 31) unveiled a net loss of US$742.1 million for its fourth quarter ended…
Aoxin Q&M suspends former CEO as part of whistle-blowing investigation
The move follows Dr Shao’s resignation on Jul 22 after a whistle-blower report against him was sent to company’s audit committee Aoxin Q&M announced that it has placed former chief…
Jardine Matheson reports 45 per cent growth in H1 underlying profit to US$798 million
Jardine Matheson Holdings (JMH) reported a 45 per cent growth in underlying profit for the first half of the 2025 financial year to US$798 million from US$550 million in H1 2024. The…
StanChart CEO says ‘shame on’ big banks quitting net zero group
The chief executive officer of Standard Chartered, Bill Winters, has some strong words for banks that have recently walked back their commitment to achieving net zero emissions. “Shame on…
Netlink NBN Trust reports a 9.2% fall in Q1 FY2025 earnings to S$23.3 million, on lower Ebitda and expanded asset base
But its revenue was up 1.9% year on year to S$102.8 million; Ebitda took a dip of 1.9% to S$70 million The manager of Netlink NBN Trust on Thursday (Jul 31) reported a 9.2 per cent fall in…
Shein revenue neared US$10 billion in first quarter before tariffs: sources
Shein Group’s net income rose to over US$400 million and revenue was almost US$10 billion in the first quarter as consumers snapped up the fast-fashion retailer’s products ahead…
No Hope for a NASA Revival
It’s not just red tape holding back government-funded exploration and innovation. It’s a new cultural pessimism about the future. Source link
The Hidden Costs of Trump’s Tariffs
Imposing tariffs diverts resources to lobbying efforts that could have been used for productive purposes. Source link
The Smithsonian Should Sue but Won’t, the Bayeux Tapestry Shouldn’t Travel but Will
Also, the Ford Foundation should return to Detroit but won’t — all defying your art critic’s good sense. Source link
We’re Suing to Stop Unions from Stealing from Home Caregivers
Those caring for an ailing loved one shouldn’t be forced to unionize so that they have to give up Medicaid dollars to greedy organizations like the SEIU. Source link
“Split Brain,” by Weike Wang
Right thinks we are a good person. Left does not. Source link
Singapore’s Perennial setting up 500 million yuan general hospital in Shanghai
Singapore-based real estate and healthcare company Perennial Holdings announced on Thursday (Jul 31) that it has entered into a partnership with the Lujiazui Administrative Bureau of the…
Justin Trudeau Spotted at Katy Perry's Montreal Concert, Fueling Dating Rumors
Justin Trudeau's appearance at Katy Perry's Montreal concert has set the internet abuzz, with fans sharing viral photos and videos of the former Canadian Prime Minister enjoying the show.…
BMW profits slump on China woes, US tariffs
BMW said on Thursday (Jul 31) its profits slumped by a third in the second quarter as the German premium carmaker was hit hard by falling sales in key market China and US tariffs. Net…