President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order targeting funding for programs at the Smithsonian Institution that contain what he characterizes as “divisive, race-centered ideology” in his latest broadside against a liberalism that has critiqued Western culture and values. The president said in the order that there has been a “concerted and widespread” effort over … Read more
Canada Soccer unveiled two new philanthropic programs Monday, one partnering with Infinity Records and award-winning Canadian producer Boi-1da and the other linking an expanded Canada Red supporters’ club program to tickets for Canada’s games at the 2026 World Cup. Boi-1da (pronounced Boy Wonder) has been named Canada Soccer’s first “national teams music ambassador” and will … Read more
The Trump administration’s cancellation of $60 billion in U.S. Agency for International Development contracts is already unraveling significant programs and caused profound harm to many of the world’s most vulnerable people, humanitarian officials tell NBC News. The pace of change has jumped since Wednesday, when the White House unveiled plans to cut more than 90% … Read more
The Federal Communications Commission has opened an inquiry into Comcast Corp.’s employee programs, stepping up efforts to “root out” diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that it said may violate equal employment laws. Comcast is the first media company to face such an inquiry. The Philadelphia cable and television giant said in a statement that it … Read more
