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Monty the Giant Schnauzer named Best in Show at the 149th Westminster Dog Show

The third time was the charm for Monty the Giant Schanuzer at the 149th edition of the Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.

This year the competition was stiff with seven competitors representing their breeds and Monty the Giant Schnauzer took away the win in the Working Group for the third consecutive year.

This was, however, was Monty’s first time being named Best in Show and the first time the Working Group had won the Westminster Dog Show since 2004.

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Katie Bernardin and Monty, a Giant Schnauzer, compete in the best in show competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

After being sequestered for the first two days of the competition, judge Paula Nykiel had the challenge of awarding Best in Show to just one of seven incredible dogs before settling on Monty.

This was her ninth year judging the show, and she says the job is “wonderful” but “difficult.”

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Katie Bernardin and Monty, a Giant Schnauzer, compete in the working group competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Bourbon the Whippet, a close runner-up, came out of retirement at nine years old to represent the Hound Group winning Reserve Best in Show as well as taking home the win in the hound group.

Bourbon has been Reserve Best in Show twice at Westminster before.

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Katie Bernardin, center, reacts after winning best in show with Monty, a Giant Schnauzer, during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Below are the rest of the group winners all via the American Kennel Club.

Neal the Bichon Frisé won the Non-Sporting Group, Mercedes the German shepherd won the Herding Group, Comet the Shih Tzu won the Toy Group, Freddie the English Springer Spaniel won the Sporting Group and Comet the Shih Tzu won the Toy Group.

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Archer, a Skye Terrier, competes in the terrier competition during the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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February 12, 2025
Consulting giant PwC discourages White, Asian students from career program

RNC youth advisory council Co-Chair CJ Pearson reacts to President Donald Trump’s crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion on ‘The Evening Edit.’

Major consulting firm PwC is hosting a conference this summer that offers “high-performing” college students the opportunity to check out the company’s career offerings, but the firm excludes White and Asian applicants based on their race as part of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program.

PwC’s Career Preview is a three-day seminar to be held in June that allows potential future hires to rub elbows with the accounting giant’s employees, and the company will pay for the travel expenses and accommodations at the event in Orlando, Florida.

The logo of PricewaterhouseCoopers International in front of the company’s Munich headquarters Aug. 29, 2024. (Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Images / Getty Images)

The application form states that to be eligible for the program, an applicant must be a student on track to achieve a bachelor’s degree within a certain timeframe and someone who “self-identifies as a member of (a) traditionally underrepresented group in the professional services industry (Black or Latino/Hispanic).”

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The Daily Wire, which first flagged the race-based criteria, noted that the Career Preview application requires applicants to affirm whether they identify as Black or Hispanic, with a mandatory question. No other races are mentioned.

PwC’s Career Preview Experience encourages Black and Latino students to apply, leaving out other races. (FOX Business / FOXBusiness)

The outlet pointed to another PwC program for college students, the company’s Start Experience, which is for career development and leadership. The company encourages any array of racial backgrounds to apply but leaves out Caucasian people and East Asians.

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“As part of the firm’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we encourage students who identify as Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, or two or more races, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and/or first generation college students to apply,” the eligibility requirement begins.

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PwC did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment on its programs favoring certain races over others. In a statement on its website, PwC says its inclusion strategy is “grounded in data and accountability, supports measurable progress and helps create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.”

Race-based programs became commonplace at corporations during the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) movement that surged in 2020 amid the Black Lives Matter protests, but the initiatives have fallen under increased scrutiny amid questions over their legality, given that many discriminate on the basis of race.

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A string of major U.S. companies, including Walmart, McDonald’s, Amazon, Ford and Lowe’s, have rolled back DEI initiatives in the past year in response to a cultural shift that included customer backlash, pressure from conservative-leaning groups and activists and possible legal ramifications.

President Donald Trump made promises during his campaign to scale back federal DEI programs. In his first week back in office, Trump signed an executive order ending DEI offices and initiatives across the federal workforce.

February 5, 2025
Happy Birthday, Facebook! Know History and Significance of the Day That Celebrates the Birth of the Social Media Giant

Facebook’s Birthday is celebrated on February 4, marking the day when the social media platform, was founded in 2004. Facebook was the brainchild of Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes. The idea to launch something like Facebook came while they were students at Harvard University. Originally called ‘TheFacebook’, the platform was initially limited to Harvard students before expanding to other Ivy League schools, then colleges across the U.S., and eventually the general public. At present, the social networking service owned by the American technology conglomerate Meta. February 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Get Full List of Major Events in the Second Month of the Year.

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Facebook’s Birthday 2025 is celebrated on Tuesday, January 4.

History of Facebook

Created in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg with four other Harvard College students and roommates, Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes, its name derives from the face book directories often given to American university students. In January 2004, Zuckerberg began writing a code for a new website, known as ‘TheFacebook’, with the inspiration coming from an editorial in the Crimson about Facemash. Mark Zuckerberg’s INR 7.7 Crore Rare Swiss Watch Goes Viral As He Announces Overhaul in Meta’s Fact-Checking Policy.

Zuckerberg met with Harvard student Eduardo Saverin, and each of them agreed to invest $1,000 in the site. Zuckerberg intended to create a website that could connect people around the university. On February 4, 2004, Zuckerberg launched it under the name of “TheFacebook”, originally located at thefacebook.com.

Facebook’s Birthday Significance

Facebook’s launch in 2004 marked a turning point in the history of the internet, shaping how people connect, share, and communicate online. Facebook’s birthday symbolises the beginning of the modern social media era, which has redefined personal relationships and marketing strategies. Facebook’s growth has transformed it into one of the world’s most influential tech companies. Every year, Facebook’s anniversary highlights its journey of continuous innovation and major acquisitions like Instagram and WhatsApp.

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February 4, 2025
Energy giant announces major investment in US to power demands

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GE Vernova, the energy spin-off from the company formerly known as GE, announced Wednesday it plans to invest nearly $600 million in its U.S. facilities over the next two years in order to help meet surging electricity demands in America and beyond.

The global Massachussetts-based firm said the investments will focus on gas power, grid, nuclear and onshore wind manufacturing sites, creating some 1,500 new manufacturing and engineering jobs across several states.

GE CEO and GE Aerospace CEO Lawrence Culp, Jr., (3rd L) and CEO of GE Vernova Scott Strazik (2nd R) ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) April 2, 2024, in New York City. (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images)

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“These investments represent our serious commitment and responsibility as the leading energy manufacturer in the United States to help meet America’s and the world’s accelerating energy demand,” GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik said in a statement.

“These strategic investments and the jobs they create aim to both help our customers meet the doubling of demand and accelerate American innovation and technology development to boost the country’s energy security and global competitiveness,” he added.

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GE Vernova said nearly half the funds will be directed to expanding its gas turbine manufacturing business, with new projects in Greenville, South Carolina; Schenectady, New York; Parsippany, New Jersey and Bangor, Maine.

A worker at GE Vernova’s facility in Bangor, Maine. (GE Vernova / FOXBusiness)

Roughly $100 million of the investment will go toward expanding innovation at its Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna, New York, with an additional $15 million alone going toward Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) work.

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The company also plans to expand capacity on its Grid Solutions facilities in Charleroi, Pennsylvania and Clearwater, Florida. It is also adding more resources for its nuclear business, dedicating more than $50 million to enhancements at its Wilmington, North Carolina, factory and to launch its next-generation nuclear fuel design.

Worker at GE Vernova facilityi n Wilmington, North Carolina (GE Vernova / FOXBusiness)

As part of the plans, GE Vernova is also adding capacity for onshore wind factories in the U.S., with plans to invest nearly $100 million in its manufacturing facilities in Pensacola, Florida; Schenectady, New York; and Grand Forks, North Dakota, as well as its remanufacturing facilities in Amarillo, Texas.

Finally, GE Vernova is also planning another $10 million-plus investment in its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania facility over the next two years to expand capabilities across its Electrification segment, with the aim of adding U.S. manufacturing capacity to support the U.S. energy grid, as well as demand for solar and energy storage.

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GE Vernova has around 75,000 employees spanning more than 100 countries across the globe, and its technology helps produce around 25% of the world’s energy, according to the firm.

January 29, 2025
Lunar New Year 2025 Google Doodle: Search Engine Giant Embraces Year of the Snake With Vibrant Chinese New Year Doodle

Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, is a very significant traditional Chinese holiday. Chinese New Year 2025 falls on Wednesday, January 29. It marks the start of the new year according to the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. The day is celebrated with a lot of joy and enthusiasm by billions across the globe. Search engine giant Google has joined in the celebrations with a Lunar New Year 2025 Google Doodle depicting a vibrant snake in honour of the zodiac animal of the year. Chinese New Year 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake. The Doodle celebrates the year of the snake, which is considered a time for transformation, creativity, and growth! View the Lunar New Year Google Doodle below. Chinese New Year 2025 Date: Know Year of the Wood Snake Meaning and Significance To Welcome Lunar New Year and Celebrate the Spring Festival.

Lunar New Year Google Doodle

Lunar New Year Google Doodle (Photo Credits: Google)

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January 29, 2025
State AGs warn retail giant Costco for doubling down on ‘discriminatory’ DEI

Attorneys general in 19 states are warning Costco “to end all unlawful discrimination imposed by the company through diversity, equity, and inclusion” policies to reflect President Donald Trump’s recent executive order booting DEI out of federal agencies and warning private sectors to do the same.

“Racial discrimination is both immoral and illegal. Race-based employment hiring violates state and federal law, and as the chief law enforcement officer of Kansas, I intend to enforce the law vigorously,” Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach told Fox News Digital in a statement.

Trump’s executive order, signed during his first week in office, will task the attorneys general with rooting out sectors and organizations that allegedly engage in discriminatory DEI practices. Recommendations will be made for potential lawsuits against violators.

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Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and 18 other state AGs wrote a letter to Costco’s CEO to urge an end to the DEI policies within the company. (Getty Images)

The order encourages private-sector entities to align with federal civil rights laws and discontinue “discriminatory” practices. Publicly traded companies, large nonprofits, foundations with significant assets, bar and medical associations and higher education institutions with substantial endowments are potential targets for DEI investigations.

Trump also dissolved all DEI within the federal government. While big companies like Target, McDonald’s and Walmart backed off from their DEI policies, Costco shareholders voted last week to reject an anti-DEI proposal brought by activist shareholder group National Center for Public Policy Research. The measure would have required the wholesale grocery chain to issue a report on the risks associated with their DEI policies.

The Costco board said its “commitment to an enterprise rooted in respect and inclusion is appropriate and necessary. The report requested by this proposal would not provide meaningful additional information,” according to reports.

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced he is ending all DEI programs and policies at the Pentagon. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

“It’s time to ditch DEI. While other companies right the ship and abandon their illegal, woke policies, Costco has doubled down,” Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird told Fox News Digital in a statement. “I’m putting Costco on notice to do the right thing and eliminate discriminatory DEI. No American should be denied an opportunity because they don’t fit the woke mold.”

The Rev. Al Sharpton led a “buy in” at the Harlem Costco in support of the company rejecting a bid that challenged their corporate DEI policies. The MSNBC host said that he and 100 members of his National Action Network shopped at the store Sunday.

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after signing a series of executive orders in the Oval Office on Jan. 23, 2025.

“Race-neutral practices, on the other hand, honor the founding ideals of this country,” reads the letter sent to Costco CEO Ron Vachris by the 19 attorneys general. “Now, the federal government is also focusing on ensuring invidious racebased discrimination no longer finds a home in woke corporations.”

The attorneys general want a response within the next 30 days to “either notify us that Costco has repealed its DEI policies or explain why Costco has failed to do so.”

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Attorneys general from Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska and North Dakota also signed the letter.

Fox News Digital reached out to Costco but did not hear back by the time of publication.

Fox News Digital’s David Spector contributed to this report.

Jamie Joseph is a writer who covers politics. She leads Fox News Digital coverage of the Senate.

January 27, 2025
New Year 2025 Google Doodle: Search Engine Giant Rings In the New Year With Bright and Shiny Animation

It’s New Year 2025, marking the beginning of a new chapter in our lives. Across the globe, people and countries are welcoming the new year with grand celebrations, parties, and festivities. Joining the celebrations is search engine giant Google, revealing a special New Year 2025 Google doodle. The doodle showcases the word ‘Google’ in bright and shiny letters. A unique feature of the doodle is the word ‘O’ transformed into a star with the year 2025 set within it. Upon clicking the doodle, one is greeted with the message ‘New Year’s Day 2025 is looking extra shiny and bright. Happy New Year.’ View the New Year 2025 Google Doodle below. New Year’s Eve 2024 Google Doodle: Google Releases Sparkling Doodle With Animated Clock, Kicking Off Countdown to 2025.

New Year 2025 Google Doodle

New Year 2025 Google Doodle (Photo Credits: Google)

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January 1, 2025