Ford joins growing push to scale back ‘woke’ DEI initiatives

Detroit-based auto giant Ford said it was scaling back its DEI initiatives and dropping its participation in the LGBTQ-backed Corporate Equality Index, joining several other high-profile companies that have recently scaled back controversial programs, the company's president said in a statement. Robbie Starbuck, the right-wing influencer who launched a successful social media campaign to get […]

South African Bishop Warns of Growing Threat from Jihadists

A leading South African bishop has warned about the increasing presence and financial activity of individuals linked to the Islamic State in the country, and the government’s inaction to counter the threat. In his opening address at the General Assembly of the South African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) held from 5 to 9 August 2024, […]

Biden, Harris hold call with Netanyahu amid growing tensions in region

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East over the continuing war in Gaza, President Biden and Vice President Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. A White House readout of the call said Biden reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to security against threats from Iran and its proxies Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis. “The […]

Tesla stock falls 8% as growing competition squeezes profits

Tesla shares fell more than 8% in premarket trading on Wednesday after Elon Musk’s electric car maker reported a second consecutive quarterly loss, raising concerns that increased competition is hurting sales and profit margins. The Austin, Texas-based company said on Tuesday that sales at its automotive division fell 7 percent in the three months ending […]