Starbucks sued by US state of Missouri for using DEI policies

Starbucks sued by US state of Missouri for using DEI policies

The US state of Missouri has sued Starbucks, accusing the coffee chain of using a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as a pretext to systematically discriminate based on race, gender and sexual orientation. In a complaint filed in St Louis federal court on Tuesday, Missouri accused Starbucks of tying executive pay to the company’s…

In change in crypto enforcement, SEC and Binance seek pause in lawsuit

In change in crypto enforcement, SEC and Binance seek pause in lawsuit

Binance and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have asked a federal judge to stay the regulator’s lawsuit against the crypto exchange, according to a court filing, citing the potential impact of a newly launched task force. The motion to request a stay for 60 days marks the first clear effort to retreat from…

US trade partners criticise Trump for 25-percent steel, aluminium tariffs

US trade partners criticise Trump for 25-percent steel, aluminium tariffs

Several of the United States’ main trading partners have condemned President Donald Trump’s decision to hike tariff rates on all steel and aluminium imports starting next month. Leaders from Mexico, Canada and the European Union on Tuesday described the move as reckless and counterproductive, warning that they would respond with their own measures in kind….

Can simplifying AI rules in Europe create competition for US and China?

Can simplifying AI rules in Europe create competition for US and China?

Inside Story Can simplifying AI rules in Europe create competition for US and China? Europe to cut red tape to make artificial intelligence advancements easier. Read more The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris has drawn nearly 100 world leaders and tech firms, and the consensus is that 2025 is not the year for new…

Real Madrid vs Man City – Champions League: Start time, news, how to follow

Real Madrid vs Man City – Champions League: Start time, news, how to follow

Who: Manchester City vs Real Madrid What: UEFA Champions League – Knockout phase, first leg Where: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, UK When: Tuesday February 11 at 8pm local time (20:00 GMT) Follow Al Jazeera’s live text and photo commentary stream of the match. Recommended Stories list of 2 items list 1 of 2 Eagles deny Chiefs…

Who sells the most steel and aluminium to the US and who is facing tariffs?

Who sells the most steel and aluminium to the US and who is facing tariffs?

United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, and reciprocal tariffs on countries levelling duties on US goods. On Monday, during a signing ceremony at the Oval Office, Trump announced the tariffs on foreign steel and aluminium were to be imposed “without exceptions or exemptions”….

Vance rails against AI regulation in Paris as US faces off with EU, China

Vance rails against AI regulation in Paris as US faces off with EU, China

United States Vice President JD Vance has warned against “excessive regulation” of artificial intelligence at a Paris summit on the technology, warning both European allies and rivals like China against tightening governmental grip. “Excessive regulation of the AI sector could kill a transformative sector just as it’s taking off,” Vance told global leaders, tech industry…

The US held migrants at Guantanamo before. Is Trump’s approach different?

The US held migrants at Guantanamo before. Is Trump’s approach different?

JUMP TO: When the US held Haitians and Cubans at Guantanamo Bay How the practice was restarted What’s different about the Trump administration’s approach? The Donald Trump administration has started sending flights of undocumented migrants in the United States to Guantanamo Bay. The officials in charge have painted the move as a common practice, saying…