Nurse Claps Back at DEI-Assumptions

by Jameelah Mullen April 22, 2025 White women have been the primary beneficiaries of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, which were designed to help several marginalized groups, including religious minorities and veterans. Ever since Donald Trump promised to slash diversity, equity and inclusion programs, anti-DEI slander has been on the rise, particularly in the workplace,…

Gold Hits Record High, Dollar Weakens As Trump’s Policy Stance And Fed Chair Criticism Induces Uncertainty – SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF (ARCA:ADIV)

On Monday, April 21, U.S. markets closed lower as President Trump intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising fresh concerns over the central bank’s independence. Tech stocks led the sell-off, pulling all major indexes into negative territory. Ongoing trade tensions with China weighed on investor sentiment while anticipation built around upcoming corporate…

Fund Your Growth with the Latest Small Business Grant Opportunities

Finding reliable funding can be one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Whether you’re launching a startup, expanding your team, or investing in new technology, securing a grant can offer the boost you need—without taking on debt. That’s why we’re here every week with the latest verified small business grant opportunities…

Black Mother Dies With Son Before Texting Alleged Killer’s Name

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman April 21, 2025 The slain mother sent a one-word text that led to the arrest of a suspect. A Black mother in Alabama died alongside her five-year-old son in a triple homicide, but not before texting her alleged killer’s name. Arkia “Kia” Berry died with her young son and boyfriend in their…

Airbnb to Show Full Pricing With Cleaning, Added Fees

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) “junk fees” ruling, which was passed in December 2024, goes into effect on May 12. The new law requires businesses selling tickets and short-term lodging to “clearly” show all fees (like service and cleaning fees) at the time of purchase. On Monday, Airbnb announced in a statement that it is…

Amazon Follows Microsoft’s Lead, Halts Some Data Center Deals — Executive Says ‘Routine Capacity Management’ – Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Amazon.com, Inc. AMZN has paused some of its data center leasing talks, following a similar move by Microsoft Corporation MSFT. What Happened: Amazon has temporarily halted certain data center lease negotiations for its cloud division, especially in international markets, said Wells Fargo analysts on Monday. “This is routine capacity management, and there haven’t been any…

Zoom Launches Workplace for Frontline to Support Mobile-First Shift Workers

Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) has announced the release of Zoom Workplace for Frontline, a mobile-first solution designed to enhance communication and work management for frontline workers. The product is now available to all frontline employees and managers with paid Zoom accounts, targeting industries such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and emergency services. The company stated…