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Jan

14

2025

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Cambios en Amazon: un enfoque más inclusivo y accesible

Social Responsibility

On December 16, 2024, Candi Castleberry, serving as Amazon's Vice President of Inclusive Experiences and Technology, released an internal memo sharing that the company intends to gradually discontinue and reassess certain DEI initiatives. This action includes "removing antiquated programs and resources" as a segment of Amazon's continual strategy to tackle issues of representation and inclusion.Castleberry clarified that in recent years, Amazon has been assessing its organization-wide programs, each crafted to tackle unique disparities. She noted that these efforts are meant to wrap up once their targeted disparities are rectified. The memo additionally highlighted a transition towards developing programs that are…

Jan

07

2025

By Brigette J. Stringer

Merak Group and Top Turf: excellence meets community impact

Activism and NGOs

In our interconnected global landscape, private enterprises serve as essential catalysts for economic growth and social development. Although generating profits and creating employment are their primary roles, there is an increasing realization of organizations' wider obligations to their surrounding communities. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has gained prominence as a key initiative, with businesses committing their resources, time, and energy to improve the welfare of individuals and the planet.This societal commitment not only boosts community welfare but also reinforces a company's image while encouraging heightened involvement from employees, customers, and investors. By prioritizing empathy, businesses can launch transformative projects that result…

Jan

05

2025

By Brigette J. Stringer

Notre Dame vence a Indiana y avanza al Sugar Bowl contra Georgia

Sports

No. 7-ranked Notre Dame earned a decisive 27-17 victory over No. 10 Indiana in the opening game of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff on Friday night in South Bend, Indiana. The Fighting Irish now turn their attention to their highly anticipated matchup against top-seeded Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1. This win marked a significant moment for Notre Dame, as they demonstrated their defensive supremacy and postseason readiness in front of their home crowd. . The game started with a bang as Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love stunned fans with a breathtaking 98-yard touchdown run. This first play…

Jan

04

2025

By Brigette J. Stringer

America’s oldest racetrack closes as horse racing eyes a modern resurgence

Sports

After more than 170 years of operation, Freehold Raceway, America's oldest racetrack, has held its last race. The New Jersey track, owned by Penn Entertainment, officially closed its doors on the last weekend of 2024, ending an era marked by declining attendance, shrinking revenues and failed attempts to obtain a license to the casino. “Unfortunately, track operations cannot continue under current conditions, and we see no plausible way forward,” Howard Bruno, the track's general manager, said in a statement announcing the closure. While Freehold's closure reflects the challenges facing horse racing in the United States, industry insiders remain optimistic about…

Jan

04

2025

By Brigette J. Stringer

Jake Paul vs. Conor McGregor: A potential blockbuster fight stirs sportsbooks

Entertainment

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has revealed his plans to return to the ring, teasing a potential fight against social media influencer and WWE star Logan Paul's older brother Jake Paul. The news has sent shockwaves through the world of combat sports, with fans and pundits speculating about the bout's implications, while bookmakers are already crunching numbers for what could become one of the most-watched boxing events in history. The hype for a McGregor-Jake Paul bout isn't entirely new; Rumors about this possibility have been circulating for months. Now, according to ESPN's Salvador Rodriguez, the matchup is officially under consideration for…

Jan

04

2025

By Brigette J. Stringer

Boise State’s magical season ends in Fiesta Bowl loss, exposing flaws in College Football Playoff seeding

Sports

One was the resilient, conference-champion team that stormed into the College Football Playoff with determination, a breakout season fueled by star running back Ashton Jeanty, and a legacy of excellence among Group of 5 programs. The other was a team outmatched, overwhelmed and wracked by mistakes in a 31-14 loss to Penn State. For Broncos fans, the outcome was bittersweet. Boise State's improbable run to the CFP quarterfinals deserves to be celebrated, but the loss also underscored the challenge of competing at the highest level against a stronger, more talented team. Penn State, the Big Ten's runner-up and No. 6…

Jan

02

2025

By Brigette J. Stringer

Neuralink gains approval for new brain implant study aimed at restoring mobility and digital freedom

Technology

Neuralink, the brain technology startup founded by Elon Musk, announced that it has received approval to launch a new feasibility study using its experimental brain implant and robotic arm technology. This initiative, called FIRST studywill evaluate the safety and functionality of the company's wireless brain-computer interface (BCI) and its surgical robot. The study is specifically aimed at helping people with tetraplegia-a severe form of paralysis: controls external devices using only their thoughts. The announcement was made via Neuralink's social media channels, where the company described the study as a significant step toward advancing its technology. “This is the first step…

Dec

30

2024

By Brigette J. Stringer

U.S. court upholds law mandating ByteDance to sell TikTok or face ban

Entertainment

A US federal court has upheld legislation requiring Chinese tech giant ByteDance to relinquish ownership of the popular social media platform TikTok in the US by early next year or face a nationwide ban. The ruling marks a significant victory for the Justice Department and TikTok critics, who have long expressed concern about the app's ties to China. However, the decision constitutes a major setback for ByteDance as it now faces the possibility of losing access to the app's 170 million US users. The ruling raises the likelihood of an unprecedented ban on a social networking app widely used in…

Dec

30

2024

By Brigette J. Stringer

U.S. Supreme Court to hear arguments over federal law threatening TikTok ban

Technology

The US Supreme Court has announced that it will hear arguments on January 10, 2025 on the constitutionality of a federal law that could ban TikTok in the US unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells the platform. The case raises significant questions about free speech and national security, with implications for TikTok's 170 million U.S. users and its content creators. The law, passed in April with bipartisan support and signed by President Joe Biden, set a Jan. 19 deadline for ByteDance to divest TikTok or face a nationwide ban. TikTok has argued that the law violates the First Amendment…

Dec

29

2024

By Brigette J. Stringer

Apple accused of monitoring employees and restricting discussions about pay and conditions

Entertainment

Apple is accused of illegally surveilling the personal devices and iCloud accounts of its employees, particularly when they discuss pay and workplace conditions. A new complaint, filed by Domingo Amar Bhakta in a California state court, accuses the tech giant of requiring employees to install software on personal devices used for work. This software supposedly grants Apple access to sensitive personal data, including emails, photo archives, health information, and even data from “smart home” devices. Bhakta, who works in Apple's digital advertising division and has been with the company since 2020, claims that Apple has strict privacy policies that prevent…