BIZARRE: 2 | Mind Blowing Facts

Trump ends key racial disparity checks as desegregation orders are scrapped

The Trump administration has shifted the approach to civil rights enforcement in American schools

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Students outraged after university scrubs Hispanic student for Black woman in AI-altered banner: ‘Feel erased’

Two other students pictured in the modified photo issued a statement confirming one of them filed a formal discrimination claim with the university — they called for an apology, an investigation and a ban on AI-generated student photos

The Independent UK · Sep 25

‘Young sperm’ comment comes back to haunt New Jersey lieutenant governor

New Jersey's governor has asked the state’s lieutenant governor to resign by Friday after an independent investigation found he violated the state’s ethics and discrimination rules

The Independent UK · Sep 25

IIT Bombay sets up 10-member panel to probe student's alleged suicide

IIT Bombay formed a 10-member committee to investigate the suicide of B Tech student Sahil Wakode. Following allegations of caste discrimination, faculty member Suryanarayan Doolla has been placed on leave. Police have requested the public to avoid speculation and misinformation regarding the investigation. Sahil faced caste-based slurs before his death,…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

IIT-B suicide: ABVP urges complete probe to 'ascertain truth' before taking action against guilty

Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad has called for a thorough investigation into the suicide of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode. He was found dead after allegedly using ChatGPT during an examination, leading to protests on campus. Sahil’s parents accuse the faculty of caste discrimination and demand accountability for their child's treatment.…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

IIT Bombay Prof Doolla sent on leave for impartial probe into student's death

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay Professor Suryanarayan Doolla, accused in connection with the suicide of student Sahil Wakode was sent on leave to assist an impartial probe by the Crime Branch into the case. On Monday, Doolla was removed as the dean of Administrative Affairs following protest over Wakode's…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Tesla faces major trial for allegedly allowing rampant race discrimination against Black workers

It could cost the company millions of dollars if it loses.

We Got This Covered · Sep 22

Sex-based discrimination in medicine costs lives

Letters: Readers respond to an article on women being less likely than men to be offered active treatment for the same conditions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

Lib Dems quietly commission review into religious inclusion amid case brought by dropped candidate

Richard Newby to chair inquiry commissioned in response to discrimination case brought by David Campanale, who is claiming £790,000 in damages

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

When your child asks if they’ll be harmed like the people on the news, what do you say? Psychologists provide tips on how to talk about identity

Imagine your child asks you out of the blue, “If we speak Spanish, will they take you away?” Or imagine them suddenly asking what an offensive slur means. When a child asks these types of questions, it can be difficult to trace them back to a specific news story or…

The Conversation · Sep 22