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McDonald's rolls back some of its diversity practices
McDonald's rolls back some of its diversity practices
by  AFP

McDonald's said Monday it will roll back some of its diversity practices, becoming the latest US organization to rethink its policies following a Supreme Court ruling that ended affirmative action in university admissions.

Blinken in Japan after rift on steel deal
Blinken in Japan after rift on steel deal
by  AFP

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Japan on Tuesday for talks expected to address North Korean missile launches, but President Joe Biden's blocking of a steel deal is straining the allies' warm ties.

Meta Names UFC boss Dana White, a Trump ally, to board
Meta Names UFC boss Dana White, a Trump ally, to board
by  AFP

Social media giant Meta announced Monday the appointment of three new directors to its board, including Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) head Dana White, a close ally to US President-elect Donald Trump. I am a huge believer that social media and AI are the future," White said.

US Fed's top banking regulator says he will step down early
US Fed's top banking regulator says he will step down early
by  AFP

The US Federal Reserve's top banking regulator announced his early resignation Monday, avoiding a confrontation with President-elect Donald Trump who can now pick his replacement. His resignation paves the way for Trump to replace him with someone more in tune with his own views on banking regulation.

'Lost year': Germany electric car sales go into reverse
'Lost year': Germany electric car sales go into reverse
by  AFP

Sales of new electric vehicles in Germany plunged last year, official figures showed Monday, as a slow switch to battery-powered cars deepened the woes of the country's flagship auto industry. The overall slump in electric car sales in Germany saw battery-powered vehicles lose market share relative to traditional combustion engines and hybrid cars.