Google scraps its diversity hiring goals

A boat capsized near San Diego on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least three people, who are believed to be migrants. The Coast Guard and local authorities initiated a search for additional victims, reporting that around nine individuals are currently missing, while at least four others were hospitalized. The boat, suspected to be involved in human smuggling, had an estimated 18 people on board, including at least two children, prompting extensive rescue efforts...

Nadine Yousif and Scarlett HarrisBBC NewsAt the 2025 Met Gala in New York City, themed "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," celebrities showcased stunning outfits inspired by the "black dandy." A$AP Rocky designed his own look celebrating Harlem, while Demi Moore wore a gown resembling a men's tie. Other highlights included Rihanna debuting her pregnancy in Marc Jacobs, Bad Bunny paying homage to Puerto Rico, and Diana Ross in a dramatic ensemble featuring embroidered names of her...

Newark Liberty International Airport has been experiencing significant delays and cancellations due to staffing shortages, equipment malfunctions, and ongoing runway construction, with delays reaching up to six hours for arriving flights. The FAA has attributed these issues to a staffing shortage at the Philadelphia air traffic control center and recent system outages that caused controllers to temporarily lose radar and communications with aircraft. Additionally, approximately 20% of controllers called in sick due to trauma related...

In Karen Read's murder retrial, a first responder testified that Read repeatedly stated, "I hit him," after her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, was found dead in the snow in January 2022. Prosecutors allege that Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV following a night of drinking, leading to his death from hypothermia and blunt force injuries. Read, who has pleaded not guilty, is facing multiple charges, including second-degree murder, and her defense argues that...

Singer Rihanna confirmed she is expecting her third child while attending the Met Gala in New York, where she cradled her baby bump on the red carpet. Accompanied by her partner A$AP Rocky, who co-chaired the event, they celebrated the news amid the gala's theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," focusing on menswear. The couple, who already have two sons, RZA and Riot, have a history of high-profile pregnancy announcements, with Rihanna revealing her previous pregnancies...

The Trump administration's IRS workforce reduction plan has led to nearly one-third of tax auditors leaving, with a report indicating that 31% of auditors departed by March 2025, potentially jeopardizing tax revenue collection from wealthy individuals and corporations. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aims to cut federal employees, including 40% of the IRS workforce, but this may result in significant long-term revenue loss, estimated at $323 billion over the next decade, due to...