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"Go, Wilma, Go! Wilma Rudolph, from Athlete to Activist" is a children's book written by Amira Rose Davis and Michael G. Long, with illustrations by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow. The book tells the story of Wilma Rudolph, an African American athlete who overcame adversity to become an Olympic track-and-field champion. After winning three gold medals at the 1960 Olympics, Rudolph experiences discrimination in her hometown of Clarksville, Tennessee, but finds acceptance and support during her travels in Europe. The book highlights Rudolph's activism and her refusal to participate in segregated events, emphasizing her belief in equality and inclusion. The illustrations, which combine hand-painted cut-paper collage and digital renderings, bring Rudolph's story to life. The book is recommended for children aged 5 to 8. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on a proxy statement filed by activist hedge fund Trian Fund Management with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for its nominees to stand for election to the board of chemical company DuPont. It highlights the letter and white paper released by Triant, criticizing the performance of DuPont for missing its financial targets. Among of the nominees were Nelson Peltz, John Myers, and Robert Zatta.