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Lowe’s changes some DEI policies amid legal attacks on diversity programs and activist pressure

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NEW YORK (AP) — Home improvement chain Lowe’s is scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining the ranks of several other companies that altered their programs since the U.S. Supreme Court outlawed affirmative action in college admissions or after facing a conservative backlash online. In an internal memo shared by Lowe’s with The … Read more

Back-to-work order issued for 2 major Canada railroads. Union will comply, but lawsuit planned

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TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian arbitrator appointed to resolve a messy railroad labor dispute to protect the North American economy has ordered employees at the country’s two major railroads back to work so both can resume operating. Saturday’s order means Canadian National will be able to continue operating the trains it restarted Friday morning just … Read more