McDonald’s is backing away from its diversity and inclusion goals, and analysts say the impact is bigger than it looks. While only a few dozen DEI staff lost jobs, up to 302 current and future roles tied to DEI efforts are now off the table. That includes future leadership and hiring targets that helped shape the company’s earlier commitments. So how did things shift so dramatically? Let’s take a ...
Why 27 States Are Suing 23andMe and What it Means For Your DNA
It all started in May 2024. A coalition made up of no less than 27 states filed a lawsuit against, you guessed it—the genetics giant 23andMe. The reason is that, allegedly, the company failed to protect users’ sensitive DNA data. As claimed in the lawsuit, a staggering 7 million people, including 1 million with ancestry tied to China and with Ashkenazi Jewish heritage, were left exposed. So, what ...
Microsoft to Slash 9,000 Jobs in Massive New Layoff Wave
Microsoft has announced it will cut about 9,000 jobs – roughly 4% of its 228,000-strong workforce – in a second round of mass layoffs this year. It’s the company’s largest cutback in two years and hits divisions from the Xbox game unit to worldwide sales teams. The moves come at a surprising time: Microsoft just reported $26 billion in quarterly profits even as it plans to spend some $80 billion ...
McDonald’s Leaks Boycott Meltdown—$6M Loss Signals Deeper Trouble Ahead
The week-long McDonald’s boycott wasn’t just about skipping fast food. It marked a turning point in how Americans push back against big business. Backed by hundreds of thousands online, the protest cost McDonald’s an estimated $6 million and opened the door to bigger questions about fairness, pricing, labor, and corporate power. What happened during that one week is just the beginning. To ...
TikTok Faces Layoffs as US E-Commerce Division Struggles
Something significant is unfolding in the US digital marketplace, signaling a major shakeup in online shopping. While the details remain under wraps, a leading social media giant’s e-commerce arm is reportedly under pressure. This shift could reshape how consumers and businesses engage with social commerce in the US, raising questions about the stability and future of this growing sector. The rise ...
Texas Bans Lab-Grown Meat—Ranchers Score Major Win
Texas has taken a dramatic step by outlawing lab-grown meat. Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 261 on June 25, 2025, officially banning the sale and production of “cell-cultured protein” products for human consumption beginning Sept. 1, 2025. This makes Texas the seventh state in the U.S. to impose such a ban. The law was hailed by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller as “a massive win for Texas ...
Home Depot Steamrolls Protesters With “Cultural Reset”—Drops $5.5 Billion to Pin Contractors
In the constantly changing retail landscape, giants like Home Depot have ever more challenging tasks: making each stakeholder happy. It's impossible to satisfy everyone, from customers and shareholders to employees and social activists. But Home Depot has recently taken a substantial step that sparked gossip. What does it mean for the company, its destiny, and the world of retailing? The ...
Canned Food Giant Sold in Walmart and Target Files for Bankruptcy After 140 Years
One of the biggest brands in the U.S. canned food industry is dealing with an unexpected crisis. After over 100 years of stocking grocery shelves and kitchen pantries nationwide, it has quietly filed for bankruptcy protection. This company's canned goods, which were sold at stores like Walmart and Target across America, have been household staples for generations. But with news of its financial ...
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