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We exclusively report that the decision follows a behind-the-scenes request from a conservative activist nonprofit that owns a small stake in the bank, urging it to drop the DEI policy and requesting the proposal be circulated to shareholders.

Goldman's board is expected to finalize the DEI walkback this month.

And we've learned that activist Elliott Investment Management has built a more than 10% stake in Norwegian Cruise Line and is planning to push for changes at the world's fourth largest cruise operator.

Its shares are among the worst performing in the S&P 500 over the past five years, with its stock remaining near COVID-era levels despite the recovery in travel demand.

And between extreme temperatures, record snowfall, and surging energy use, if it feels like this winter has been an especially tough one, you're not wrong.

Well, whether you're thrilled about hitting the slopes, frustrated about your soaring heating bill, or just fed up with slipping on the ice, let us know.

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And that's it for What's News for this Tuesday morning.

Today's show was produced by Daniel Bach and Hattie Moyer.

Our supervising producer is Sandra Kilhoff.

And I'm Luke Vargas for The Wall Street Journal.

We will be back tonight with a new show.

Until then, thanks for listening.

Here is your Morning Brief for Thursday, February 12th.

I'm Luke Vargas for The Wall Street Journal.

Six House Republicans have joined Democrats in rejecting President Trump's tariffs on Canada.

Immediately after the vote, Trump said that Republicans who broke rank would suffer consequences come election time.

The move is largely symbolic.

Even if the resolution clears the Senate, President Trump would almost certainly veto it.

Nevertheless, Democrats are planning more anti-tariff votes targeting U.S.