Like many, Arielle was outspoken about race over the summer as the nation grappled with protests sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in May. Several tweets she shared over the summer call out White people for what she believes are performative acts of solidarity. … [Read more...] about Disney defends ‘Star Wars’ host after tweets about White people resurface
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20 Colorado high school girls basketball players to watch in 2021
Kindyll Wetta, Sr., PG, Valor Christian — Wetta worked her way back from successive ACL tears her freshman and sophomore years to earn 5A all-state honors as a junior. The future CU product does a little bit of everything (13.2 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 4.6 apg, 4.3 spg) for a Falcons team that now must overcome the loss of all-state post Raegan Beers (ACL). … [Read more...] about 20 Colorado high school girls basketball players to watch in 2021
Adams County residents want drilling project held up so new state oil, gas rules will apply
Great Western and Adams County officials have said the site’s plan includes air-quality monitoring and measures to reduce noise, odors and threats to nearby Big Dry Creek based on extensive collaboration and input from the county and area residents. But that hasn’t eased everyone’s concerns. … [Read more...] about Adams County residents want drilling project held up so new state oil, gas rules will apply
Tunisia Extends Curfew, Bans Protests as Virus Cases Jump
The scientific committee that advises the government on the pandemic recommended a strict lockdown on weekends, the director of the Pasteur Institute in Tunis, Hachemi Louzir, told official news agency TAP. But the government steered clear of that in Saturday's announcement as it tries to balance health concerns with economic troubles. The country is in a protracted financial crisis that has been worsened by the pandemic. … [Read more...] about Tunisia Extends Curfew, Bans Protests as Virus Cases Jump
CEOs stepped up during the Trump era. They’re not off the hook
There's a new administration in the White House, and on a number of policy fronts, President Joe Biden and Corporate America are more closely aligned. But when it comes to thinking about the role their firms play in society, business leaders shouldn't return to their old ways. … [Read more...] about CEOs stepped up during the Trump era. They’re not off the hook