Google scraps diversity ‘aspirations,’ citing role as federal contractor

Prince Andrew skipped royal Christmas celebrations at Sandringham to avoid further humiliation due to an ongoing scandal. Instead, he spent the holiday with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson at the Royal Lodge. The Duke is linked to a suspected Chinese spy, which has frustrated high-ranking royals, including the King, due to the increasing disgrace on the…

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Virginia, alleging that the commonwealth removed noncitizens from its voter rolls too close to Election Day. The complaint alleges that the state Board of Elections and Virginia Commissioner of Elections Susan Beals violated the federal National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), which mandates that states must complete their maintenance…

Makar Sankranti, celebrated on January 14, marks the Sun’s transition into Capricorn, symbolizing longer days and the end of winter. The festival is marked with kite flying, sharing sweets made of sesame seeds and jaggery, and family gatherings. Traditional foods like Khichdi and chikki are prepared, symbolizing prosperity and simplicity.

The Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins were deadlocked at 27 apiece late in the fourth quarter because Bills kicker Tyler Bass had missed an extra point earlier in the game.  But Bass made up for that when he drilled a new career-long field goal from 61 yards out with five seconds left to give Buffalo…

Posters in Kolkata allege the existence of a ‘health syndicate’ involving the North Bengal lobby and RG Kar Medical College’s former principal Sandip Ghosh, who is under investigation. The syndicate is said to control the health department, manipulating transfers and promotions. Doctors’ unions and health officials are concerned about its influence and are seeking justice…