FeaturesThe Roberts Supreme Court is poised to strike down a key civil rights era ‘pathway to achieve the American Dream.’ What follows affirmative action?
As the Supreme Court ponders how educational institutions should use race in their admissions decisions, it’s worth thinking about what it did and didn’t accomplish—and what comes next.
June 8, 2023
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- CHRO DailyWhat the abolishment of affirmative action would mean for diverse entry-level recruitment
- BroadsheetCNN CEO Chris Licht’s ouster means women now run all major U.S. news networks. Why it matters
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MagazineNicola Mendelsohn battled an incurable cancer on her way to becoming a top Meta exec. Now she’s trying to solve the Facebook parent’s growth crisis
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June 5, 2023
Commentary
- oceansA handful of companies have the power to save the oceans. Here’s why we’re urging them to reinvent our land-based food systems
- economyMcKinsey Global Institute sees 4 possible scenarios for the economy by 2030. Only one leads to long-term growth
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Topics
Asia
China’s censors put their sights on features like Apple’s AirDrop, used as a way to evade internet controls
Cloud outages are on the rise. Here’s why
Thinking of relocating? These are the priciest cities for expats in 2023
Environment
Florida man’s animal sanctuary overrun by over 600 rapidly multiplying pigs: ‘I can’t take this anymore’
The wildfire smoke choking cities across the country might disrupt flights at major international airports
‘ESG’ is dead. Long live E, S, and G.
Europe
A handful of companies have the power to save the oceans. Here’s why we’re urging them to reinvent our land-based food systems
Ukraine’s allies are blaming Russia for the destruction of a major dam and flooding affecting thousands: ‘This is a crystal clear war crime’
Cloud outages are on the rise. Here’s why
Finance
The ex-CEO of Walgreens is suing the company for $200 million accusing the current chief of reneging on deal
A lawyer for Charlie Javice says the Justice Department is using ‘hide-the-ball’ legal tactics to favor its criminal case against her
Oil prices sink to $70 a barrel after reports that the US and Iran might strike a huge deal for crude
Health
A handful of companies have the power to save the oceans. Here’s why we’re urging them to reinvent our land-based food systems
Trouble sleeping can increase your chance of stroke by more than 50%, a new study found. These 4 questions can help gauge your risk
New York City’s air pollution is among the world’s worst—and similar crises are becoming more common. Here’s how to be prepared for the next one
Leadership
Companies are wavering on ESG—but Fortune 500 CEOs still think fighting climate change is good business
Wall Street analyst tells Amazon CEO Andy Jassy to go back to basics in brutal letter
‘ESG’ is dead. Long live E, S, and G.
Lifestyle
Superhero film ‘The Flash’ needed some superheroics to reach the finish line after years of turmoil including the star’s mental health crisis
Anna ‘Delvey’ Sorokin just started a podcast about ‘productive rule-breaking’ after 3 years in prison for scamming her way through New York society
Unanimous Supreme Court in humorous mood over the Jack Daniel’s copyright suit: ‘This case is about dog toys and whiskey’
Personal Finance
New York rent is so expensive this hybrid-working intern commutes by plane once a week—and it saves her thousands
Biden vetoes bill that would have canceled his plan to forgive student debt
YouTube’s biggest star, MrBeast, joins the revolt against Twitch’s new rules—and even Elon Musk is on board with his protest plan
Politics
Donald Trump says he’s been indicted for mishandling classified documents in what could be the most perilous legal case against him
Biden rips House GOP while vetoing student debt cancellation cancellation bill: ‘It is a shame for working families across the country’
Neuralink and Meta, beware: U.K. watchdog warns of possible discrimination against neurodivergent people
Retail
There’s now proof of the loneliness epidemic and how COVID devastated dating—a drop in Signet engagement ring sales
A handful of companies have the power to save the oceans. Here’s why we’re urging them to reinvent our land-based food systems
Shares in one-time meme stock darling GameStop plunge 20% after firing its CEO and reporting lackluster sales amid a struggle to revive its stores
Success
Even one of the most progressive Fortune 500 CEOs wants to get back to business: ‘We want everybody to be flying Delta’
The ex-CEO of Walgreens is suing the company for $200 million accusing the current chief of reneging on deal
Richard Snyder, the ‘warrior-king’ who turned Simon & Schuster into a publishing titan, dies at 90
Tech
A Waymo self-driving car hit and killed a ‘small dog’ near a San Francisco homeless encampment. The company sends ‘sincere condolences’ to the unknown owner
Mark Zuckerberg tries to reassure employees that Facebook’s parent has an A.I. strategy after cutting 10,000 jobs
Tesla owners can now dread GM drivers piling into Supercharger stations, too