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Federal Civil Rights Agency Votes to Scrap 60-Year-Old Workforce Diversity Reporting Rule

Publication Date: July 21, 2026 | 2 hours ago

By The Associated Press, Claire Savage, and Alexandra Olson

The U.S. federal civil rights agency has voted to eliminate a long-standing workforce diversity reporting rule that has been in place for 60 years. The decision marks a significant shift in federal oversight of workplace diversity and inclusion practices.

France Adopts Bill to Ban Kids Under 15 from Using Social Media

Publication Date: July 21, 2026 | 2 hours ago

By The Associated Press

France has become the first European Union nation to adopt legislation banning children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms. The new law aims to protect minors from the potential harms of social media, including exposure to inappropriate content and online addiction.

A FINRA for AI? The Idea from Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis Is Gaining Momentum. But Is It Any Good?

Publication Date: July 21, 2026 | 3 hours ago

By Jeremy Kahn

A proposal from Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis to create a regulatory body for artificial intelligence—modeled after the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)—is gaining traction. The concept raises questions about the effectiveness and structure of such an oversight mechanism for the rapidly evolving AI sector.

Harvard Took Hundreds of Millions from Chinese Donors—Now the DOJ Is Asking if Americans Were Left Out on Purpose

Publication Date: July 21, 2026 | 9 hours ago

By Collin Binkley, Didi Tang, and The Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Harvard University intentionally excluded American students from scholarships funded by hundreds of millions of dollars in donations from Chinese donors. The inquiry focuses on potential discrimination in the allocation of financial aid.

Army Veteran with ‘ICE Off Our Streets’ Sign Sets Fire and Opens Pellet Gun Attack Outside Manhattan Immigration Court, Injuring Three: Authorities

Publication Date: July 21, 2026 | 9 hours ago

By Michael R. Sisak, Jamie Stengle, and The Associated Press

An Army veteran carrying a sign reading “ICE Off Our Streets” set a fire and opened fire with a pellet gun outside a Manhattan immigration court, injuring three people, according to authorities. The incident has raised concerns about security at federal facilities and tensions surrounding immigration enforcement.

Trump’s $3.47 ‘Freedom Fuel’ Gas Network Leans on an NFL Kicking Coach, a GOP Fundraiser, and a N.J. Entrepreneur with a Fuel Theft Rap Sheet

Publication Date: July 21, 2026 | 9 hours ago

By Brian Slodysko, Michael Biesecker, Josh Boak, and The Associated Press

The “Freedom Fuel” gas network, promoted by former President Donald Trump and offering gasoline at $3.47 per gallon, is reportedly backed by an unusual coalition: an NFL kicking coach, a Republican fundraiser, and a New Jersey entrepreneur with a prior record of fuel theft. The initiative aims to provide cheaper fuel but has drawn scrutiny over its leadership and business practices.

Mark Cuban Says He Has the Solution to Growing Income Inequality, and It's to Reward Every Employee—from CEO to Janitor—with Company Stock

Publication Date: July 20, 2026 | 1 day ago

By Sasha Rogelberg

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has proposed a solution to rising income inequality: granting company stock to every employee, from the CEO to the janitor. Cuban argues that broad-based equity ownership could help bridge the wealth gap and align the interests of all workers with the success of their companies.

‘I Want to Die Broke’: Billionaire Philanthropist Denny Sanford Dies After Giving Away $4 Billion

Publication Date: July 20, 2026 | 1 day ago

By Sydney Lake

Billionaire philanthropist Denny Sanford has died, fulfilling his stated goal of giving away his fortune during his lifetime. Sanford donated approximately $4 billion to various causes, including healthcare and education, leaving a legacy of transformative philanthropy.

'Dr. Doom' Nouriel Roubini Says We're Headed for Universal Basic Income or 'Some Form of Socialism' as AI Revolutionizes Work—He Calls That Optimistic

Publication Date: July 18, 2026 | 3 days ago

By Jason Ma

Economist Nouriel Roubini, known as “Dr. Doom,” has predicted that the rise of artificial intelligence will force society to adopt universal basic income or “some form of socialism.” Roubini described this scenario as optimistic, suggesting it may be the best possible outcome for managing the economic disruption caused by AI.

The Treasury Is Walking a Tightrope on U.S. Debt by Relying So Much on Short-Term Rates That Are at the Mercy of a Suddenly Very Hawkish Fed

Publication Date: July 20, 2026 | 3 days ago

By Jason Ma

The U.S. Treasury is facing increased risk due to its heavy reliance on short-term debt, which is highly sensitive to interest rate changes. With the Federal Reserve adopting a more hawkish stance, the strategy of financing the national debt with short-term instruments is becoming increasingly precarious.