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Getty ImagesMeta and Amazon are axing their diversity programmes, joining firms across corporate America that are rolling back hiring and training initiatives criticised by conservatives, citing legal and political risks.The move comes just days after Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, said it was ending a fact-checking programme criticised by President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans. In a memo to staff about its decision, which affects, hiring, supplier and training efforts, Meta cited a “shifting legal and policy landscape”.Walmart and McDonalds are among the other companies to have made similar decisions regarding diversity efforts since Trump won re-election.In…

The destruction caused by the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles is the worst the city has seen in recent history.The wildfires, which began on 7 January, have torched the US’s second largest city, leaving at least 11 dead and over 10,000 structures destroyed. Roughly 150,000 Los Angeles county residents remain under evacuation orders.While the region is no stranger to fast-moving wildfires, the multiple blazes enveloping much of the megalopolis are considered one of the worst wildfire events in southern California, according to the California department of forestry and fire protection, or CalFire. In just three days, they have burned roughly twice…

Mauro Morandi, whose 32-year sojourn on an uninhabited Mediterranean island led to his being known as Italy’s Robinson Crusoe, died on Jan. 3 in Modena, Italy. He was 85.The cause was a brain hemorrhage, said Antonio Rinaldis, who wrote a 2023 book with Mr. Morandi about his life on the island.Unlike Daniel Defoe’s hero, who was shipwrecked and fervently hoped to be rescued, Mr. Morandi chose his life of solitude.He said he had fallen in love at first sight with Budelli, a pristine, undeveloped island off the northern tip of Sardinia. He arrived in 1989, somewhat by chance, he said…

CNN  —  When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. As a Black woman with nearly 10 years of business experience, Hamilton knew the options for those startup founders were limited. SVB had a reputation for servicing people from underrepresented communities like hers. Its failure has reignited concerns from industry experts about lending discrimination in the banking industry and the resulting disparities in capital for people of color. Hamilton, the 43-year-old founder…

Photo courtesy of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s legal teamA recent photo of Khalid Sheikh MohammedSitting on the front row of a war court on the US’s Guantanamo Bay naval base in Cuba, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, one of the world’s most notorious defendants, appeared to listen intently.”Can you confirm that Mr Mohammed is pleading guilty to all charges and specifications without exceptions or substitutions?” the judge asked his lawyer as Mohammed watched on.”Yes, we can, Your Honour,” the lawyer responded.Sitting in court, 59-year-old Mohammed, his beard dyed bright orange and wearing a headdress, tunic and trousers, bore little resemblance to a photo…

Cases of tularemia, also known as “rabbit fever,” are on the rise in the U.S., according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Caused by the bacteria Francisella tularensis, the disease commonly infects rabbits, hares and rodents. However, it is zoonotic, which means it can spread from animals to humans.The bacteria is a “tier-1 select agent,” a classification given to agents and toxins that “present the greatest risk of deliberate misuse with significant potential for mass casualties or devastating effects to the economy, critical infrastructure or public confidence, and pose a severe threat to public health…

Australian batting phenom Sam Konstas says it “was my fault” teammate Usman Khawaja was dismissed to end a fiery day one against India at the SCG on Friday.And his state coach has blasted the way Indian players reacted to the moment, declaring several of them should have been punished by the International Cricket Council for their actions.It was a flashpoint in what was a whirlwind introduction to Test cricket for the 19-year-old Sydney product, who debuted in Melbourne and lit up the MCG by ramping superstar fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to the boundary on his way to a thrilling 60.READ…

A wise Speedhunter once told me, “He who starts at the last Tokyo Auto Salon hall shall finish first.” Of course, credit for that goes to our resident Dino-san. While he may not have used those exact words, he did explain that most Japanese guests at TAS tend to visit the halls in numerical order. So, if you’re prepared to hit Hall 11 first, you might just find it empty. I say this because – as you’ll see from the photos – half of them feature not a single soul in sight, while the other half struggle to show a…

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We only have a few hours left to the New Year, but we couldn’t leave 2024 behind without acknowledging the Makeup Artists who created iconic moments! This year’s nominees have truly outdone themselves, showcasing their artistry on the faces of some of Fashion Bomb Daily’s most beloved celebrities. We can’t wait to see who will take home the coveted title, as their contributions have undoubtedly transformed the world of makeup. Vote here: Read more below: Erika La Pearl Erika La Pearl consistently earns her place on our list as one of the most sought-after makeup artists in the industry, particularly…