Arizona universities quietly delete DEI language while trying to navigate Trump rules on diversity, equity and inclusion

Arizona universities have quietly made changes to the DEI language in their policies, which is drawing criticism from students and activists. PHOENIX – Arizona universities are unsure of the future of inclusive initiatives as both the Trump administration and state Legislature threaten funding over diversity, equity and inclusion practices. Arizona public universities have quietly removed…

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Consumer confidence drops amid inflation expectations

By U.S. consumers got a little psyched out in February. Consumer confidence dropped sharply, according to The Conference Board, and the consumer expectations index — what they think about income, business conditions, the job market — dropped significantly. Consumers also believe inflation is going to get worse in the next 12 months. And inflation expectations can be…

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