John Deere turns back on wokeness, rejects DEI policies: ‘Committed to our customers’

John Deere announced it will be scuttling nearly all its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) polices in favor of a quality-based workplace. The major tractor company released a statement on its X account Tuesday saying that it will commit to prioritizing quality and customer trust over DEI initiatives. “Our customers’ trust and confidence in us are … Read more

Tom Sandoval deactivates Instagram after suing ex Ariana Madix, fans bash him on bar’s account instead

He’s lowering the bar yet again. Tom Sandoval deactivated his Instagram shortly after suing ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix for accessing the explicit video of Raquel Leviss that led to their relationship’s demise — but his defunct account didn’t stop the Bravosphere from trolling him through other means online. Sandoval’s Instagram went cold early Wednesday, making it … Read more

Davante Adams opens up on intriguing Jets trade rumors

Davante Adams would welcome catching passes from Aaron Rodgers again, but he insists he’s happy with the Raiders and isn’t pushing for a trade to the Jets. Adams addressed the trade rumors on the newest episode of Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast released Wednesday, a day after the wide receiver’s agents issued a statement … Read more

DNC to hold Biden nom vote  in August after snap July date revolt as prez faces mounting calls to step aside

The Democratic National Committee has pushed plans to electronically vote to nominate President Biden until August — amid mounting Democratic calls for him to step aside and internal lobbying against a plan to hold the digital roll call in July. “None of this will be rushed,” DNC rules committee co-chairs Leah Daughtry and Tim Walz, the governor of … Read more

Letters to the Editor: Amusement parks with preschoolers can be hard, but it does not have to be

Disney character Pluto entertains a little visitor at Toontown. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: Jeanette Marantos’ article about taking preschoolers to Disneyland brought back fond memories. When my daughter was 3, I remember sitting on the park curb, ice cream cone in hand and waiting for the parade. When a Disney … Read more

Nearly two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to step aside: poll

Nearly two-thirds of Democrats say President Joe Biden should withdraw from the presidential race and let his party nominate a different candidate, according to a new poll, sharply undercutting his post-debate claim that “average Democrats” are still with him even if some “big names” are turning on him. The new survey by the AP-NORC Center … Read more

Newsletter: But what if democracy really is at risk?

Former President Trump raises a fist at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Monday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Good morning. I’m Mariel Garza, and it is Wednesday, July 17. Let’s look at what’s happening in Opinion so far this week. After the assassination attempt on Donald Trump on Saturday, Republicans were … Read more

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