Axios

Major League Baseball has removed the word "diversity" from its MLB Careers home page in reaction to President Trump's executive order ending "equal opportunity" for people of color and women in recruiting.

Why it matters: MLB's retreat makes it the latest entity to pull back on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices amid threats of legal action from the Trump administration.

Tiera Kennedy's journey in country music hasn't been easy. She faced industry pushback, refused to conform, and was dropped by her label. She questioned her future — until Beyoncé called.

Why it matters: Despite country music's deep Black roots, artists like Kennedy have fought for recognition.

Americans are snacking less — and that's a problem for the packaged food industry.

Why it matters: After years of inflation, consumers are recoiling, fed up with food price increases and suddenly immersed in economic uncertainty.

President Trump has embarked on a systematic effort to unravel Lyndon B. Johnson's civil rights legacy, rolling back protections that have shaped American life for nearly six decades.

Why it matters: Backlash to the racial justice movement of 2020 has overshadowed a more fundamental, long-standing conservative goal: Turning back the clock on the sweeping societal changes of 1965.

U.S. homes listed late last May sold for 1.6% more — typically $5,600 — than any other time of year, according to a new Zillow report.

Why it matters: Mortgage rates remain elevated this spring.