Reproductive and family-building benefits are becoming a key part of U.S. companies’ diversity and inclusion efforts. Source Read More »
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Bank of America CEO: “It’s time” for Fed to hike interest rates
Strong consumer spending and economic data show that Fed needs to start raising interest rates, BofA chief said. Source Read More »
Rents going through the roof as post-pandemic hikes continue
That’s causing many to dig deep into their savings, downsize to subpar units or fall behind on payments and risk eviction now that a federal moratorium has ended. Source Read More »
The return of Tears for Fears
Performing as the group Tears for Fears, English pop rockers Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith had hits in the 1980s with such songs as “Shout” and “Everybody Wants to Rule the World.” But after an acrimonious split in 1991, the two didn’t speak to one another for nine years. They have since reunited, and are about to release Tears for ... Read More »
Broadcasting mogul Byron Allen
Four years ago, comedian and media mogul Byron Allen became the first Black American to own a 24-hour mainstream cable news network when he purchased The Weather Channel for $310 million – in cash. Now, Allen is preparing a bid to buy the Denver Broncos, which – if successful – would make him the NFL’s first Black majority owner. Correspondent ... Read More »
Passage: Satirist P.J. O’Rourke
Humorist and political commentator P.J. O’Rourke died this week at the age of 74. Jane Pauley looks back. Source Read More »
Black Americans approve of Biden, but not on inflation – CBS News poll
Biden’s approval on inflation is lower than other approvals; ratings are not as high compared to start of his term. Source Read More »
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick: The show does go on
Two years ago the husband-and-wife actors were set to star in a Broadway revival of Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite” when COVID-19 shut down theaters. Now, the show is finally set to open, and the stars talk about the unprecedented hiatus. Source Read More »
Byron Allen on the road to media mastery
Four years ago the comedian and broadcasting mogul bought the Weather Channel for $310 million in cash. Now, his bid to buy the Denver Broncos, if successful, would make him the NFL’s first Black majority owner. Source Read More »
The revelatory art of Joseph Yoakum
The self-taught artist didn’t start creating, using ballpoint pens, colored pencils and pastels, until he was in his 70s. A show currently at New York’s Museum of Modern Art highlights his fanciful landscapes. Source Read More »