Georgia GOP gubernatorial hopeful vows to ‘ban DEI’ in state but his own nonprofit urged CEOs to invest in it
Rick Jackson, the Republican billionaire running for Georgia governor on a promise to ban DEI in state government and public education, founded a nonprofit to promote the 2021 Workplace Initiative urging Georgia CEOs to invest in DEI, measure progress, examine racial pay gaps, adopt race-conscious hiring practices, and “take race into consideration” in the workplace….
Georgia GOP gubernatorial hopeful vows to ‘ban DEI’ in state but his own nonprofit urged CEOs to invest in it
Rick Jackson, the Republican billionaire running for Georgia governor on a promise to ban DEI in state government and public education, founded a nonprofit to promote the 2021 Workplace Initiative urging Georgia CEOs to invest in DEI, measure progress, examine racial pay gaps, adopt race-conscious hiring practices, and “take race into consideration” in the workplace….
Report – Milan Hold Talks with Agent of Outgoing Barcelona Megastar
Serie A top four hopefuls Milan have reportedly held talks with Barcelona superstar Robert Lewandowski’s agent to discuss a potential summer transfer. According to Italian outlet Milan News, the Rossoneri met with representatives of the Polish striker to gather information on his availability. Widely regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation Robert…
Exclusive: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible
U.S. officials suspect Iranian hackers were behind a series of breaches in systems that monitored the amount of fuel filling tanks at gas stations in multiple states, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. Sources said the hackers responsible exploited an automatic tank gauge (ATG) system that was online and not password-protected, allowing them…
Chelsea’s stance on hiring Xabi Alonso as next manager revealed
Chelsea appear to be moving quickly on the hunt for a new manager, with Xavi Alonso now firmly involved in talks. The club does not want the process to drag out until the summer, especially with the World Cup set to dominate the football calendar. advertise That sense of urgency drove negotiations forward, with Alonso…
Chick-fil-A franchisee sued by US government for religious discrimination
The U.S. government is suing a Chick-fil-A franchise after it allegedly denied an employee’s request to take Saturday off for religious reasons. The lawsuit alleges that franchisee Hatch Trick Inc violated federal law by refusing an employee’s request not to work Saturday for religious reasons. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said in a…
‘The evidence was overwhelming’ – Carrick deal reached
The outcome has been possible since January 25, 12 days after Michael Carrick replaced former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in place of Ruben Amorim. Carrick has beaten Manchester City – but Amorim, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and others have already done that. Despite their drop in standing, improving their game against opponents from across the city…
Possible hantavirus case under investigation in upstate New York; no connection to deadly cruise ship outbreak
The Ontario County Public Health Department (OCPHD) in Canandaigua says a “suspected” case of hantavirus in upstate New York is under investigation. The department posted on Facebook on Thursday that it was “investigating a suspected local case of hantavirus infection.” “There is no connection to the cruise ship outbreak and there is no risk to…
Major setback for Cricket Canada as ICC halts funding for six months
The International Cricket Council has suspended funding to Cricket Canada for the next six months due to governance-related issues, ESPNcricinfo reports. The move is a major financial blow to the Associate Membership Council, which relies heavily on ICC funding for its operations. Despite the suspension, Cricket Canada’s ongoing cricket activities, including national team programs and…
Smoke ’em if you’ve got ’em: Florida’s Ron DeSantis celebrates cigars
As the Pink Floyd song goes, “Smoking a cigar, you’ll go far.” Just look at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. DeSantis, who was recently spotted smoking a cigar while golfing at Trump Doral, is on the cover of the June issue of Cigar Aficionado and has been interviewed internally. He also attended the magazine’s “Big Smoke…
