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A Woman of Color Cannot Save Your Workplace Culture
Some managers view hiring as the solution to their 'diversity problem,' which is a problem they created by not hiring inclusively to begin with, writes S. Mitra Kalita
The Varsity Blues Trials Have Started. Here’s What’s Changed—And What Hasn’t—In College Sports Admissions
Wealthy families can still more easily access college sports opportunities.
China Says All Cryptocurrency Transactions Are Illegal
All crypto-related transactions, including services provided by offshore exchanges to domestic residents, are illicit financial activities, China's central bank said
U.S. Lawmaker Wants to Ban Booze ‘To Go’ at Airports Amid Surge in Unruly Passengers
Rep. Peter DeFazio said he witnessed a passenger at an airport bar order three shots of alcohol in a cup he could take with him
EPA to Drastically Limit Hydrofluorocarbons Used in Refrigerators and Air Conditioners
The move intends to decrease U.S. production and use of the highly potent greenhouse gases by 85% over the next 15 years
Price Hikes Will Likely Continue Through the End of 2021, Fed Signals
Until now, leaders of the Federal Reserve have done their best to hew steadfast to the narrative that the rising prices across the country that are causing families to cut back on spending, delay purchases and rethink their monthly budgets will soon fade away. But months of economic data have disproved—or at least delayed—that theory…
Airbnb Is Game to Share Safety Information With Rivals
Earlier this year, it was revealed that Airbnb pays out millions of dollars to guests who are the victim of violent crimes in its rental properties.
Why China’s Promise to Stop Funding Coal Plants Around the World Is a Really Big Deal
Experts say the move could mark the beginning of the end of coal as a primary energy source for the world
Instagram Is Doing Grave Harm to Our Generation. We Need Help to Stop It
Although Destinee was just 13 when she created her first Instagram account in 2012, she was late to the world of social media. She remembers standing in her best friend’s bathroom, posing in front of the mirror as her friend taught her how to take a selfie. “Stand right here,” the friend said, grabbing Destinee’s…
Here’s Why Companies Aren’t Fighting Biden’s Employee Vaccine Mandate
President Biden met last week with business leaders to inspire others to require their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. His recent guidelines—that all companies with more than 100 employees mandate vaccination or weekly COVID-19 testing—caused a stir among workers claiming that it infringes upon their rights to medical freedom. The mandate would potentially affect…
Who’s Afraid of Peter Thiel? A New Biography Suggests We All Should Be
Paypal cofounder Peter Thiel is famous for destroying media outlets, not paying taxes, and being a conservative tech billionaire. A new biography, The Contrarian, suggests that he is after more than riches. TIME chatted with its author, journalist Max Chafkin. Why should we care about Peter Thiel, apart from the fact that he is another…
Apartment Construction Is Increasing Fast. That’s a Good Sign
The August strength came in a 21.6% jump in construction of apartment units