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Trump Administration Probing Nike Over White Discrimination Claims Trump Administration Probing Nike Over White Discrimination Claims Trump Administration Probing Nike Over White Discrimination Claims
Trump Administration Probing Nike Over White Discrimination Claims A federal agency is investigating Nike over claims that the company discriminated against white workers in the Trump administration's latest effort against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a federal court action against Nike, the agency announced on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The EEOC is trying to force the sportswear giant to turn over records related to its DEI initiatives. The agency accused Nike of failing to fully comply with information requests as part of a broader investigation into whether the company violated federa…
Washington Post Begins Massive Layoffs, Reports Say: Here's Why Washington Post Begins Massive Layoffs, Reports Say: Here's Why Washington Post Begins Massive Layoffs, Reports Say: Here's Why
Washington Post Begins Massive Layoffs, Reports Say: Here's Why The Washington Post is moving forward with sweeping layoffs that are expected to dramatically reshape one of the country's most influential newsrooms. The job cuts were announced on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The layoffs are expected to sharply reduce sports, books, local, international, and podcast coverage, NBC News reported. Roughly 30% of The Post's workforce is being laid off, including more than 300 journalists from the newsroom, two people with knowledge of the decision told The New York Times. The reductions also affect employees on the company's business side. The Washington Post Gui…
Coca-Cola Releases Several New Cherry-Flavored Drinks: What To Know Coca-Cola Releases Several New Cherry-Flavored Drinks: What To Know Coca-Cola Releases Several New Cherry-Flavored Drinks: What To Know
Coca-Cola Releases Several New Cherry-Flavored Drinks: What To Know Diet Coke Cherry is returning to store shelves nationwide as Coca-Cola rolls out a major expansion of its cherry-flavored lineup, including a new drink inspired by the classic soda fountain treat. Coca-Cola will begin rolling out several cherry-flavored beverages across the US and Canada in February, the company announced on Monday, Feb. 2. The releases mark four decades since Cherry Coke was first introduced. The expansion includes Coca-Cola Cherry Float and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Cherry Float, along with the nationwide release of Diet Coke Cherry, which has been unavailable in many markets …
MA Tops Nation For Women's Health Care, New Study Finds: Here's Why MA Tops Nation For Women's Health Care, New Study Finds: Here's Why MA Tops Nation For Women's Health Care, New Study Finds: Here's Why
MA Tops Nation For Women's Health Care, New Study Finds: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the nation's best for women's health care access, affordability, and safety, according to a new study. SmileHub released its 2026 list of the Best States for Women's Health on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The analysis compared all 50 states across 18 health care metrics, including life expectancy, hospital quality, maternal mortality, affordability of doctor visits, and access to medical and wellness support. The findings show major disparities in health care across the country, with some states offering significantly better conditions for women to thrive. "The US is…
PepsiCo Cuts Prices Up To 15% On Snacks Like Lay's, Doritos: Here's Why PepsiCo Cuts Prices Up To 15% On Snacks Like Lay's, Doritos: Here's Why PepsiCo Cuts Prices Up To 15% On Snacks Like Lay's, Doritos: Here's Why
PepsiCo Cuts Prices Up To 15% On Snacks Like Lay's, Doritos: Here's Why The prices of several popular snacks are dropping as more families tighten their budgets amid rising grocery bills and other high costs. PepsiCo is lowering the suggested retail price on many of its well-known brands by up to 15%, the company announced on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The move will reduce the cost of favorite food items like Cheetos, Doritos, Lay's potato chips, and Tostitos. While PepsiCo revealed in December 2025 that it would slash prices as part of broader changes, the cuts are being rolled out before Super Bowl LX, a very popular time for buying snacks. "We've spent the past …
Jill Biden's Ex-Husband Charged With Murder In New Wife's Death, Police Say Jill Biden's Ex-Husband Charged With Murder In New Wife's Death, Police Say Jill Biden's Ex-Husband Charged With Murder In New Wife's Death, Police Say
Jill Biden's Ex-Husband Charged With Murder In New Wife's Death, Police Say The ex-husband of former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is accused of killing his most recent wife in Delaware, authorities said. William Stevenson, 77, was indicted for first-degree murder on Monday, Feb. 2, according to the New Castle County Police Department. The felony charge comes more than a month after 64-year-old Linda Stevenson was found dead in the living room of the couple's home. Police arrested William Stevenson "without incident" at the house in the Oak Hill neighborhood of Wilmington. He's being held in the Howard Young Correctional Institution on $500,000 bail. Investi…
'Sherri' Reportedly Canceled As Daytime TV Landscape Shifts: Here's Why 'Sherri' Reportedly Canceled As Daytime TV Landscape Shifts: Here's Why 'Sherri' Reportedly Canceled As Daytime TV Landscape Shifts: Here's Why
'Sherri' Reportedly Canceled As Daytime TV Landscape Shifts: Here's Why Comedian and Emmy winner Sherri Shepherd's talk show will end its run in the latest shakeup to the daytime TV lineup, according to reports. "Sherri" has been canceled after four seasons, Variety reported on Monday, Feb. 2. The program primarily airs on Fox stations nationwide. Shepherd's show, produced and distributed by Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury, will air its final episodes in the fall. The series has been cleared through the 2025–2026 TV season across major station groups, including Fox TV Stations, Nexstar, Hearst, Sinclair, Gray, TEGNA, and Sunbeam. Debmar-Mercury co-presidents I…
CT Prescription Buyers Could See Refunds In $17.9M Drug Price-Fixing Settlement CT Prescription Buyers Could See Refunds In $17.9M Drug Price-Fixing Settlement CT Prescription Buyers Could See Refunds In $17.9M Drug Price-Fixing Settlement
CT Prescription Buyers Could See Refunds In $17.9M Drug Price-Fixing Settlement Two drug companies are paying nearly $18 million after millions of Americans may have spent more than they should have for everyday generic medications for a decade. Lannett Company Inc. and Bausch Health agreed to a $17.85 million settlement, several state attorneys general announced on Monday, Feb. 2. The generic drugmakers were accused of inflating prices and limiting competition for widely used prescriptions sold nationwide between May 2009 and December 2019. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said Lannett and Bausch's scheme cost families and public health pr…
Pioneering Gold Medalist, Army Sgt. Picked As Team USA's Winter Olympics Flag Bearers Pioneering Gold Medalist, Army Sgt. Picked As Team USA's Winter Olympics Flag Bearers Pioneering Gold Medalist, Army Sgt. Picked As Team USA's Winter Olympics Flag Bearers
Pioneering Gold Medalist, Army Sgt. Picked As Team USA's Winter Olympics Flag Bearers A trailblazing speedskater and a bobsledder serving in the Army have been chosen to lead Team USA onto the world stage at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced its opening ceremony flag bearers on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Speedskating champion Erin Jackson and bobsled pilot Frank Del Duca were picked to lead Team USA into San Siro, a famous soccer stadium home to AC Milan and Inter Milan. A total of 232 American athletes are expected to compete for the US at the Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Del Duca, a native of Bethel, Maine, will be one of 5…
Krispy Kreme Sweetens Valentine's Day With New Doughnut Lineup Krispy Kreme Sweetens Valentine's Day With New Doughnut Lineup Krispy Kreme Sweetens Valentine's Day With New Doughnut Lineup
Krispy Kreme Sweetens Valentine's Day With New Doughnut Lineup Krispy Kreme is offering sweet new treats in honor of Valentine's Day. The chain's limited-time Valentine's Day Doughnut Collection will roll out nationwide on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The seasonal lineup will be sold in a custom Valentine's Day-themed dozen box and includes four new doughnuts.  Three doughnuts are heart-shaped, while the fourth puts a romantic twist on a classic favorite. "There are so many ways to show love on Valentine's Day, not to just one person, but to everyone who makes your life a little brighter," chief brand and product officer Alison Holder said.&nb…
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