President Trump blamed the Federal Aviation Administration’s “diversity push” in part for the plane collision that killed 67 people in Washington, DC. But DEI backers, including most top US companies, believe a push for diversity has been good for their businesses.

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Osaka is “beautifying” itself ahead of hosting the World Expo — by banning cigarettes. A 2022 survey by Japan’s Ministry of Health found that 14.8% of adults smoke.

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As we celebrate the arrival of Chinese New Year, 2025 brings us the Year of the Snake—a symbol of adaptability, renewal, and wisdom. The Year of the Snake reminds us to embrace change, nurture growth, and seek wisdom in our endeavors.

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Staff at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been ordered to stop communicating with the World Health Organization, according to a new memo, dealing a significant blow to global health efforts.

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The size of human beings has increased over the past century thanks to better health and nutrition — but this change has not occurred equally among men and women, a new study shows.

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The total number of Champagne shipments from France sank nearly 10% last year to 271 million bottles, marking the second consecutive year of declines as inflation-weary consumers cut back and a generally glum mood permeates across the globe.

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TikTok went offline in the United States Saturday night, less than two hours before a ban was slated to go into effect. The extraordinary blackout prevents access to one of the world’s most popular social media apps.

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There’s a good chance your car knows all about you. Where you’ve been. How fast you drive. If you could’ve been a little easier on the brakes. Even what you look like, thanks to cameras pointed right at your face.

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