"Alabama Enacts Controversial DEI Ban and Auto Emission Limits in Education and Environmental Policies"

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill into law prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public schools, universities, and state agencies, sparking criticism from Democrats for its unclear language. The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized strict new rules to limit car tailpipe emissions, crucial to President Biden's fight against climate change. Reddit debuts on the New York Stock Exchange today, with its founders hoping to make the site more profitable, but many users are concerned about the corporate shift. Today is the deadline for filling out men's NCAA March Madness tournament brackets, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have fired Shohei Ohtani's interpreter over allegations of illegal gambling.
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- Alabama lawmakers give final approval to restrictions on 'divisive concepts' in education Montgomery Advertiser
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