DEI bans are a major barrier for Latino students to enroll — and excel — in college
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Campus Protests Over Gaza Intensify Amid Pushback by Universities and Police: There were more than 120 new arrests as universities moved to prevent ...
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Tesla notifies thousands in Texas and California of impending layoffs: Tesla let thousands of employees in two states — California and Texas — know it will be ...
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Travis County rejects all criminal trespass charges against 57 people arrested at UT-Austin protest
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Texas Gov. Abbott faces backlash after mass arrest at UT Austin pro-Palestine protest
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4620838-texas-governor-abbott-backlash-mass-arrest-ut-austin-pro-palestine-protest/
Oracle plans to move headquarters to Nashville: Oracle plans to move its headquarters to Nashville, four years after departing Bay Area
sfchronicle.com/tech/article/oracle-hq-nashville-19418940.php
Suit: Texas inmates are being ‘cooked to death’ in extreme heat: With the threat of another hot summer ahead, advocates asked a federal judge to declare ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/22/texas-prisons-heat-deaths/
Texas DPS could pursue criminal investigation into photojournalist arrested at UT-Austin protest
texastribune.org/2024/04/26/ut-austin-arrest-fox-7-photojournalist/
Gaza protests grow at US colleges: Columbia University has extended the deadline for students to remove their camp, while police scuffled with protesters ...
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Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Tesla is planning to lay off 10% of its workers after dismal 1Q sales, multiple news outlets report
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Texas prosecutor declines to charge student protesters arrested at UT Austin: University of Texas (UT) at Austin demonstrators arrested during a pro-Palestinian ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4622482-texas-student-protesters-arrests-ut-austin-israel/
Police Move In on Peaceful Gaza Solidarity Protests at UT Austin, Princeton, Emerson and More
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Tesla Announces Steep Employee Cuts Amid Revenue Drop: Elon Musk's electric vehicle company is laying off more than 6,000 employees after reporting a 9% drop in ...
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At least 20 arrested at University of Texas Israel-Palestine protests: The arrests came amid a large police presence on the UT campus.
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Once America’s Hottest Housing Market, Austin Is Running in Reverse: Home prices and apartment rents in this Texas city have fallen more than anywhere else in ...
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What Amtrak taking reins of Texas bullet train plan means: Amtrak leader believes Texas bullet project can be catalyst for high-speed rail in America ...
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Biden administration agrees to provide billions to Samsung to expand chip manufacturing in Texas
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Kikuyus, Luos and Luhyas form majority of employees at Kemsa: Kikuyu, with 124 of their own at the agency, constitute 22.42 per cent. They are followed by the ...
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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4597936-republican-states-urge-congress-reject-dei-legislation/
Texas State Troopers in Riot Gear Crack Down on UT Students' Gaza Protest: "Why do we even have these institutions of higher learning if we won't let ...
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Baby eagle found alone and hungry after storms — until happy reunion. See the eaglet
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Texas: Diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universities
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Quick Glance: Semitrailer Crashes into Public Safety Building Intentionally
- A Texas semitrailer driver crashed a stolen 18-wheeler through a public safety building after his commercial driver's license renewal was rejected, resulting in one death and 13 injuries.
- The driver, identified as Clenard Parker, was detained after attempting to ram the building again and is facing multiple felonies without specified charges.
- Law enforcement's swift response was praised for averting potential further casualties in the violent act.
- The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation into the incident, which required a heavy police presence to manage the impact of the attack.
Tesla lays off 2,688 at Gigafactory Texas amid record global job cuts: Tesla Inc.’s recent mass layoff of more than 10% of its global workforce impacted 2 ...
expressnews.com/business/article/tesla-layoffs-hit-2-688-austin-area-employees-19417974.php
Police detain pro-Palestinian protesters on University of Texas campus: Texas state police detained multiple pro-Palestinian demonstrators Wednesday on the ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4618680-palestinian-protesters-university-of-texas/
Tesla's layoffs have hit almost 12% of its Texas workers: Tesla laid off 2,688 workers at its Austin factory, according to a WARN notice. It's likely part of ...
businessinsider.com/teslas-layoffs-jobcuts-hit-austin-texas-workers-2024-4
Baby eagle found alone and hungry after storms — until happy reunion. See the eaglet
star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article287842225.html
Texas Troopers Arrest University Of Texas Students During Protest: Students at the University of Texas at Austin organized the latest protest at a U.S ...
forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2024/04/24/texas-troopers-arrest-university-of-texas-students-during-protest/
Texas’ DEI crackdown stirs fear on university campuses: As administrators scramble to comply with new limits on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/19/texas-colleges-dei-ban/
NPR defends its journalism after senior editor says it has lost the public's trust
npr.org/2024/04/09/1243755769/npr-journalist-uri-berliner-trust-diversity
Texas prosecutor declines to charge student protesters arrested at UT Austin: University of Texas (UT) at Austin, demonstrators arrested during a pro-Palestinian ...
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Dan Patrick previews priorities for next legislative session: Examining charitable bail organizations and banning Delta 9 were also among Patrick’s priorities in ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/11/dan-patrick-legislature-texas-priorities-housing-antisemitism/
A Powerball player wins big in Texas. Where was the winning ticket sold?: A Powerball ticket sold in Texas matched five numbers to win $2 million ...
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Tesla asks shareholders reinstate Elon Musk's pay, move to Texas: Electric vehicle giant Tesla is asking its shareholders to approve CEO Elon Musk's pay package ...
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In pictures: Millions across North America await solar eclipse: Millions of people across North America wait for a total solar eclipse which will be viewable ...
reuters.com/pictures/pictures-millions-across-north-america-await-solar-eclipse-2024-04-08/
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Two-thirds of colleges mandate DEI courses for graduation, report finds: A new report by Speech First investigated 248 colleges from around the U.S ...
foxbusiness.com/politics/two-thirds-colleges-mandate-dei-courses-graduation-report-finds
Argentina's Milei meets with Elon Musk in Texas - Latest News: Elon Musk met with Argentine President Javier Milei on Friday at a Tesla plant in Austin ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/argentinas-milei-meets-with-elon-musk-in-texas-192414
Quick Glance: Elon Musk and Javier Milei Discuss Free Markets and Investment Opportunities
- Elon Musk and Argentine president Javier Milei met for the first time at Tesla's Texas factory.
- They discussed market liberation, eliminating bureaucratic obstacles, and investment opportunities.
- Milei unexpectedly won an election focused on spending cuts and inflation reduction.
- Both shared similar views on free markets and expressed support for Israel in conflicts.
Soldiers charged with violent crimes to face more scrutiny: The change comes after reporting from ProPublica, The Texas Tribune and Military Times revealed that ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/19/us-army-soldiers-violent-crimes/
How Inclusive Brands Fuel Growth: Years before the Barbie movie phenomenon, leaders at Mattel became concerned that consumer perceptions of the famous doll were ...
hbr.org/2024/05/how-inclusive-brands-fuel-growth
US Grand Prix organizers promised a star performer. Now, with a superstar in the works, it’s offering to buy back tickets
cnn.com/2024/04/20/business/us-grand-prix-performer-buy-back-tickets/
Tesla's Texas gigafactory gets out of environmental restrictions: Tesla's Texas gigafactory was exempted from Austin's local environmental regulations thanks to ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-gigafactory-texas-environmental-regulations-2024-4
Texas State partners with community college to boost transfers: Texas State University and Austin Community College have partnered to launch the 'Bats to Cats' ...
expressnews.com/news/education/article/texas-state-partners-community-college-boost-19414510.php
Texas psychologists’ board considers cheaper state licensing test: Faced with a nagging mental health provider shortage, the state psychologists’ licensing board ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/12/texas-psychologists-board-exam-mental-health-workforce/
Video of Austin's 'Zombie Neighborhood' Shows Dozens of Abandoned Homes: Entire neighborhoods under construction in Austin, Texas, are being left unfinished and ...
newsweek.com/austin-zombie-neighborhood-abandoned-homes-video-1893635
MotoGP: KTM prodigy Pedro Acosta is already number one: The only rookie in the premier class of motorcycles is getting better and better and is already the best ...
sn.at/sport/motorsport/motogp-ktm-wunderkind-pedro-acosta-nummer-156767998
Jelly Roll dominates the 2024 CMT Music Awards with host Kelsea Ballerini and a Toby Keith tribute
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/08/jelly-roll-dominates-the-2024-cmt-music-awards-with-host-kelsea-ballerini-and-a-toby-keith-tribute/
A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states: A conservative quest to limit DEI initiatives is gaining momentum in state capitals ...
nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/conservative-quest-limit-diversity-programs-in-states-rcna149163
Biden administration adds Title IX protections for LGBTQ students, assault victims
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Quick Glance: Biden Administration Expands Title IX Protection for LGBTQ Students, Assault Victims
- The Biden administration released rules that protect the rights of LGBTQ students and change how schools can respond to allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
- The Education Department updated Title IX, the 1972 law prohibiting sex discrimination in school programs, with the changes set to take effect on August 1.
- The new rules eliminate in-person court-like proceedings for sexual assault allegations, broaden the definition of sexual harassment, and officially expand Title IX interpretation to cover pregnant, gay, and transgender students.
- These changes have sparked mixed reviews and controversy, with supporters praising the increased safety for students while critics argue that the new regulations infringe on due process rights and expressive freedoms.
NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns with blast at new CEO: The senior editor says CEO Katherine Maher has "divisive views" that confirm the issues he wrote about in ...
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245283076/npr-editor-uri-berliner-resigns-ceo-katherine-maher
Here's the forecast for the 2024 solar eclipse: Cloudy with a chance of disappointment
nypost.com/2024/04/07/us-news/solar-eclipse-forecast-latest-weather-in-path-of-totality/
Texas Comptroller Hegar Welcomes Bankers Even as He Compiles ESG Boycott List: Texas’s chief financial officer told bankers on Tuesday that he wants as many ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/texas-cfo-welcomes-bankers-even-as-he-compiles-boycott-list
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Vinales takes pole at Grand Prix of the Americas: Aprilia's Maverick Vinales took pole position for MotoGP's Grand Prix of the Americas after smashing the lap ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/vinales-takes-pole-grand-prix-americas-2024-04-13/
Tesla tells Cybertruck employees that shifts will be shorter: An internal memo, obtained by Business Insider, describes new times for some production line shifts ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-tells-cybertruck-employees-shifts-shorter-austin-gigafactory-2024-4
UT Austin students protest layoffs over new DEI ban: Students at the University of Texas at Austin protested Thursday after the school laid off more than 60 ...
thehill.com/homenews/4603909-ut-austin-students-protest-layoffs-over-new-dei-ban/
Texas A&M might restore bonfire tradition after 1999 tragedy: A university system regent has sought input from the victims’ families about restoring the ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/09/texas-am-bonfire-tradition/
Reports: Ex-Texas DT T'Vondre Sweat arrested for DWI: Former Texas defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat, the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year last season ...
reuters.com/sports/reports-ex-texas-dt-tvondre-sweat-arrested-dwi-2024-04-07/
Top Texas universities for Houston high school graduates: Texas public university data shows which schools were the most popular for Houston schoolers in recent ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/top-texas-universities-houston-high-schoolers-19396241.php
What to Know About State Laws That Limit or Ban D.E.I. Efforts at Colleges: Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have become a target of conservatives ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/us/dei-education-state-laws.html
Abused Texas foster kids need a lifeline. Where’s Abbott? | Editorial: Gov. Greg Abbott must prove he can reform Texas' broken foster care system before Judge ...
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AI-generated fashion models could bring more diversity to the industry - or not: AI fashion modeling is on the rise but its use has complicated implications for ...
abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/ai-generated-fashion-models-bring-diversity-industry-leave-109216358
Where Are All the AI Jobs? Not Just in the San Francisco Bay Area: Research shows companies are hiring AI talent in surprising hotspots all over the country.
inc.com/jennifer-conrad/where-are-all-ai-jobs-not-just-san-francisco-bay-area.html
How to watch the 2024 CMT Music Awards tonight: Here's who's performing, hosting and more
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/07/cmt-awards-2024-where-to-watch/73236361007/
Mom endures 'intensive' chemo after terminal diagnosis that left her saying goodbye — only to find out she never had cancer at all
nypost.com/2024/04/09/lifestyle/mom-given-months-to-live-endures-aggressive-chemo-but-never-had-cancer-at-all/
Iowa state universities eliminate, reorganize DEI offices to meet regents' directives
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2024/04/26/iowa-state-universities-eliminate-reorganize-dei-offices/73468164007/
London Marathon to award wheelchair and non-disabled athletes equal prize money: In a global first for equality in sports, wheelchair athletes and non-disabled ...
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UT Austin partnership to launch semiconductor training center: The new collaboration will train students from around the world and host programs designed to ...
expressnews.com/news/education/article/ut-austin-partnership-launch-semiconductor-19414758.php
Paralympians urge Nike to allow single shoe sales: Retired athlete Stef Reid says the company doesn't sell single shoes despite using amputee models.
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Severe storms threaten flooding, tornadoes and large hail in South and parts of Mississippi Valley today
cnn.com/2024/04/09/weather/mississippi-valley-storms-tuesday/
David Mamet Calls Hollywood’s Diversity Efforts “Fascist Totalitarianism”: The Pulitzer Prize-winning screenwriter criticized diversity, equity and inclusion as ...
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/david-mamet-diversity-in-hollywood-fascist-totalitarianism-1235879253/
CMT Music Awards in Austin: Kelsea Ballerini. REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee Beal
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What Minneapolis can learn from Uber and Lyft's year-long exit in Austin, Texas: Six months after the shutdown, less than half of former Uber and Lyft users ...
axios.com/local/twin-cities/2024/04/09/austin-uber-lyft-departure-minneapolis-lessons
A lawmaker proposed a bill that would ban DEI in medical schools. Doctors say it could roll back progress toward improving Black maternal health.
cnn.com/2024/04/17/us/dei-medical-schools-black-maternal-health-reaj/
PHOTOS: CMT Awards 2024: Red carpet arrivals: Stars attend the 2024 Country Music Television Awards at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on Sunday, April 7, 2024 ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/08/cmt-awards-2024-red-carpet-arrivals/
U.S. and Japan share support for Dallas-to-Houston high speed rail: The White House released a fact sheet Wednesday that mentioned the two countries' ...
dallasnews.com/news/transportation/2024/04/14/us-and-japan-signal-support-for-dallas-to-houston-high-speed-rail-after-leaders-meet/
Severe weather outbreak with tornadoes, large hail and flooding possible across the South
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Texas DEI ban: UT layoffs mostly impacted women, Black staffers: The layoffs have roiled students and advocates, who argue administrators are overreacting to the ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/ut-dei-layoffs-19410906.php
Nearly 70K fewer Texans fill out FAFSA forms: Almost 70,000 fewer Texas high school seniors have submitted the FAFSA forms – a trend advocates for college access ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/fafsa-texas-college-financial-aid-19381567.php
UT DEI ban: Staff firings anger students in wake of state law: UT-Austin has not said how many staff were let go, but advocates say at least 66 people were fired ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/dei-ban-ut-firings-19400136.php
Solar Eclipse 2024: See Photos From Sun Celebrations Across North America: Americans flocked to cities like Austin, Dallas, Cleveland and Buffalo to witness the ...
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Will Cambridge Support Free Speech? | by Peter Singer - Project Syndicate: Peter Singer examines the university’s ongoing case against Nathan Cofnas ...
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CMT Music Awards: The fashion, moments, winners and performances: Highlights from the Country Music Television Awards from Austin, Texas.
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UT Austin pro-Palestine protests: Faculty condemn police response: In a statement, faculty said they had witnessed “police punching a female student" and ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/ut-austin-protest-faculty-palestine-19421364.php
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