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Head of workplace rights agency urges white men to report discrimination
The head of the EEOC urged white men to report alleged race or sex discrimination linked to DEI programs, sparking criticism over agency priorities and civil rights enforcement.
U.Va. names next president, defying Spanberger
The University of Virginia's board named Darden School of Business Dean Scott Beardsley as the university's next president on Friday, after ignoring calls from Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and faculty groups to pause the process.
Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say
Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress' Joint Economic Committee.
PayPal applies to form its own bank to expand small-business lending
PayPal is seeking a banking charter that would allow it to boost its lending business, offer savings accounts that can earn interest and make customers’ deposits eligible for federal insurance coverage, the payments company said Monday. PayPal has submitted applications to authorities in Utah and to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to set up PayPal Bank, […]
Spanberger stresses need for stable biz environment
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger said she will prioritize a business climate that is stable, predictable and affordable.
Trump plan would roll back US vehicle mileage rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to announce a proposal Wednesday to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry, loosening regulatory pressure on automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and trucks, according to several people familiar with the White House plans. The proposal would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements, which set [...]
Manning defends U.Va. negotiations with DOJ
Charlottesville investor and University of Virginia board member Paul B. Manning sent a letter Monday to U.Va.'s Faculty Senate and fellow board members defending his actions in university negotiations with the U.S. Department of Justice.
2025: The year of living disruptively
Looking back on 2025, the best symbol of the past year’s upheaval might be the White House, if not its most famous occupant. Since moving back into 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in January, our real estate mogul president has launched into a series of home renovations worthy of its own HGTV series. The most prominent changes […]
Broadcast giant Sinclair makes bid to buy out EW Scripps for $7 per share
Sinclair has made a $7-per-share offer to buy E.W. Scripps, a move that could reshape local TV news as consolidation accelerates across the broadcasting industry.
Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments; finds prosecutor was illegally appointed
A federal judge dismissed criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the Trump-backed prosecutor was illegally appointed by the DOJ.
Trump administration unveils new offshore drilling plan
Trump administration proposes offshore drilling off California, Florida, and Alaska, sparking economic and environmental concerns.
Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices again
Novo Nordisk lowers Wegovy prices to $349 a month and adds temporary discounts, but doctors say costs remain tough for uninsured patients.
