Starbucks resolves Florida DEI lawsuit with blockbuster agreement
Starbucks will pay Florida $1 million and will not use race-and sex-based goals, quotas and preferences in employment practices companywide under a sweeping settlement ending the state's civil rights lawsuit against the coffee giant.
Starbucks will pay Florida $1 million and will not use race-and sex-based goals, quotas and preferences in employment practices companywide under a sweeping settlement ending the state's civil rights lawsuit against the coffee giant.
Mississippi school district released from federal desegregation order after 50 years
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
America's most diverse states: See where your state ranks
The nation’s demographic landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, though cultural variety differs widely from state to state based on a new report.
The nation’s demographic landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, though cultural variety differs widely from state to state based on a new report.
Rodeo Without Limits comes to Scottsdale
Hondo Rodeo Fest and Hunkapi Farms hosts "Rodeo Without Limits" in Scottsdale this weekend. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo has the details.
Hondo Rodeo Fest and Hunkapi Farms hosts "Rodeo Without Limits" in Scottsdale this weekend. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo has the details.
Ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began his kneeling protest 10 years ago - where is he now?
A decade after taking a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s gesture remains a defining moment in sports and history. Once his football career ended, Kaepernick continued expanding his activism and social justice initiatives.
A decade after taking a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s gesture remains a defining moment in sports and history. Once his football career ended, Kaepernick continued expanding his activism and social justice initiatives.
AI jobs are booming and paying more — but women are being left behind
AI is creating some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the U.S., but women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
AI is creating some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the U.S., but women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
Harvard wins dismissal of Trump administration lawsuit over alleged harassment of Jewish students
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
Medicaid to stop paying for gender-affirming care for some transgender minors
President Donald Trump’s administration said that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors.
President Donald Trump’s administration said that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors.
DOJ: Duke Law illegally used race in consideration for admission
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
Antisemitic violence reached 30-year high in 2025, report says
A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.
A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.
Education Department removing 'disparate impact' discrimination rule
The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.
The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.
New White House report says Smithsonian leadership 'can't be trusted'
The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.
The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.
Female mechanic breaks automotive stereotypes
Samira Rodriguez, the only female working on the main line at Avondale Toyota, hopes to inspire women to pursue hands-on mechanical careers. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.
Samira Rodriguez, the only female working on the main line at Avondale Toyota, hopes to inspire women to pursue hands-on mechanical careers. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.
Avondale female mechanic breaks stereotypes on National Girls in Automotive Day
Samira Rodriguez, the only woman working on the main line at Avondale Toyota, is encouraging more girls to pursue hands-on mechanical careers in the automotive industry.
Samira Rodriguez, the only woman working on the main line at Avondale Toyota, is encouraging more girls to pursue hands-on mechanical careers in the automotive industry.
SCOTUS rules on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes
The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled on birthright citizenship, striking down an executive order from President Donald Trump. The supreme court also upheld two state laws banning transgender athletes from women's sports teams.
The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled on birthright citizenship, striking down an executive order from President Donald Trump. The supreme court also upheld two state laws banning transgender athletes from women's sports teams.
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletics
The United States Supreme Court released its opinion Tuesday on upholding state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams, handing a major victory to supporters of laws they say protect fairness in women’s athletics.
The United States Supreme Court released its opinion Tuesday on upholding state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams, handing a major victory to supporters of laws they say protect fairness in women’s athletics.
Juneteenth: Phoenix businesses along 'The Black Row' celebrate
A hidden corridor of 10 black-owned businesses on Indian School Road is pairing Juneteenth and Father's Day with promotional prices this summer.
A hidden corridor of 10 black-owned businesses on Indian School Road is pairing Juneteenth and Father's Day with promotional prices this summer.
Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
DOJ challenges Chicago suburb's $25K reparations payments in court
The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the City of Evanston's reparations program, arguing the race-based initiative violates the Constitution and federal housing law.
The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the City of Evanston's reparations program, arguing the race-based initiative violates the Constitution and federal housing law.
Juneteenth sparks questions of financial freedom in Black community
With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.
With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.