Attorneys general from 19 states have urged Costco to discontinue its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, citing concerns over potential unlawful discrimination.
The Florida Legislature convened Monday in response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ call for a special session but limited the agenda to a single immigration-related bill, disregarding DeSantis’ broader proposals. Lawmakers rejected measures on condominium regulations, electoral security, and ballot initiative reforms, leading to sharp criticism from the governor.
A new bill targeting semiautomatic firearms will be heard in the Colorado General Assembly on Tuesday, drawing sharp criticism from conservatives and gun rights advocates. Senate Bill 3, introduced by Democrats on the first day of the legislative session, proposes prohibiting the purchase, manufacturing, distribution, or transfer of semiautomatic rifles and shotguns with detachable magazines.
Two Pennsylvania Democrats, State Reps. Benjamin Sanchez and Joe Webster, have introduced legislation to eliminate the designation of biological sex from birth certificates. The proposal, aimed at easing the process for individuals to change their “gender identity” on legal documents, claims to address discrimination and bureaucratic hurdles.
A student-led "Rally for Antioch" is set to take place Monday at the Tennessee State Capitol, as young activists call for stricter gun legislation in the wake of a tragic school shooting.
The U.S. housing market experienced a notable shift at the end of 2024, with new-home sales rising despite persistently high mortgage rates and affordability concerns. The most significant development, however, was the decline in median new-home prices, marking a potential turning point after years of soaring costs under the Biden administration.
Al Sharpton hosted a "buy-in" at a Harlem Costco on Saturday to promote the company’s adherence to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies. Sharpton, alongside over 100 members of the National Action Network, purchased 100 $25 gift cards during the event. His actions, intended as a show of support for Costco’s DEI initiatives, have drawn sharp criticism from conservative voices, with many dubbing his involvement a "kiss of death" for the retailer.
Actress and singer Selena Gomez recently posted an emotional video on her Instagram Story, expressing distress over recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of nearly 2,800 containers of First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream in Coconut Vanilla due to a “Current Good Manufacturing Practice deviation.”
