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In the news today: Savannah Guthrie sends a public message to her mother's kidnapper; controversy over explicit images and victims' names that should have been blacked out appearing in the recent Epstein files; and Nike faces a "DEI-related" federal investigation. Also, the experimental cholesterol-lowering pill that could help millions. The Olympics opening ceremony is tomorrow. Sign up for Postcards from Milan Cortina, our free Olympics pop-up newsletter sent directly from the Games. |
This image provided by the Pima County Sheriff's Department, on Monday shows a missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie. (Pima County Sheriff's Department via AP) |
Savannah Guthrie posts message to her mother's kidnapper asking to provide proof she is alive |
The NBC "Today" show host sent a public message to her 84-year-old mother's kidnapper on Wednesday saying that her family is ready to talk but wants proof that she is alive. Read more. |
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Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes and victims' names, despite redaction efforts |
Under the law requiring the release of files, names were supposed to have been blacked out in documents. Their faces and bodies were supposed to be obscured in photos. Mistakes, though, have been rampant. A review by The Associated Press and other news organizations has found countless examples of sloppy, inconsistent or nonexistent redactions that have revealed sensitive private information. Read more. |
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The Justice Department has blamed technical or human errors on the problems and said it has taken down many of the problematic materials and is working to republish properly redacted versions.
Despite the Justice Department's efforts to fix oversights, a selfie taken by a nude female in a bathroom and another by a topless female remained on the site, their ages unknown but their faces in full view, as of Wednesday evening. Some accusers and their lawyers called this week for the Justice Department to take down the Epstein files website and appoint an independent monitor to prevent further errors.
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Nike faces federal probe over allegations of 'DEI-related' discrimination against white workers |
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission revealed Wednesday that it is investigating Nike for allegedly discriminating against white employees through its diversity policies. Read more. |
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EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas has moved swiftly to target diversity and inclusion policies that she has long criticized as potentially discriminatory, tightly aligning the agency with one of President Donald Trump's top priorities. The federal agency sought the company's criteria for selecting employees for layoffs, how it tracks and uses worker race and ethnicity data, and information about programs which allegedly provided race-restricted mentoring, leadership, or career development opportunities, according to court documents.
Nike appears to be the highest profile company the EEOC has targeted with a publicly confirmed, formal anti-DEI investigation. It does not stem from any worker complaint against the company. In a statement, Nike said the company follows "all applicable laws," has worked to cooperate with the EEOC and the subpoena "feels like a surprising and unusual escalation."
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IFrom left, United States' Tess Johnson, Olivia Giaccio, Jaelin Kauf and Elizabeth Lemley pose for a photographer as they wear the Team USA uniforms designed by Ralph Lauren, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) |
US Olympians fitted in Milan with star-spangled Ralph Lauren uniforms
The Olympians were giddy as stylists gave them their uniforms for ceremonies. Freestyle skier and Olympic silver medalist Jaelin Kauf bounced with enthusiasm while checking out her closing ceremony look: A knit turtleneck bearing the U.S. flag, french-tucked into belted canvas twill trousers, and hiking boots to finish it off. |
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