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How Artificial Intelligence Might Prevent You From Getting Hired
By Olga Akselrod On August 23, 2023 If you applied for a new job in the last few years, chances are an artificial intelligence (AI) tool was used to make decisions impacting whether or not you got the job. Long before ChatGPT and generative AI ushered in a flood of public discussion about the dangers…
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Anniversary of George Floyd’s killing: Changes were made, but short of ‘reckoning’ on racial justice
By Aaron Morrison and Steve Karnowski On May 25, 2023 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, and the fervent protests that erupted around the world, looked to many observers like the catalyst needed for a nationwide reckoning on racism in policing. For more than nine minutes, a white officer…
Read MoreNorth Texans react after SCOTUS strikes down affirmative action
By Allie Spillyards On June 29, 2023 As the CEO of the nonprofit “Young Leaders, Strong City,” Amber Sims spends her days helping equip teens for their futures. She says Thursday’s six to three ruling by the Supreme Court to strike down affirmative action is yet another hurdle. “Right now, that narrative around people of color and…
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‘Justicia para Santos’: WFAA special program marks 50 years since the death of Santos Rodriguez
WFAA is marking the 50th anniversary of Santos’ death with a special 30-minute program Monday at 7 p.m. On July 23, 2023 Fifty years ago Monday, a Dallas police officer handcuffed 12-year-old Santos Rodriguez and his brother, David, and placed them in a patrol car. The officer, Darrell Cain, was questioning the brothers about a…
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UNT is eliminating its diversity, equity and inclusion department following new Texas law
The new law requires all public colleges and universities to dissolve DEI programs. By Adriana De Alba On August 1, 2023 DENTON COUNTY, Texas — On Tuesday, University of North Texas President Neil Smatresk announced the elimination of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) department. In a letter, Smatresk said the decision came as a result of…
Read MoreUS Department of Labor Announces Proposed New Rule to Strengthen Protections for Temporary Farm Workers
On September 12, 2023 Proposed rule would enhance enforcement against employers who undermine labor standards WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today proposed a new rule that would strengthen protections for farm workers in the H-2A program and help prevent abuses that undermine wages and standards for all agricultural workers. The proposed rule would add new protections…
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The Autoworkers Go on Strike
The action by the United Auto Workers is part of a burst of labor activism attempting to reverse a decades-long trend. By David Leonhardt On September 15, 2023 Tumultuous labor strikes are a natural part of an economy with an expanding middle class. I realize that idea may sound surprising. Strikes are unpleasant, after all.…
Read MoreUSCIS Clarifies Guidance for EB-1 Eligibility Criteria
On September 12, 2023 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in our Policy Manual to clarify the types of evidence that we may evaluate to determine eligibility for extraordinary ability (E11) and outstanding professor or researcher (E12) EB-1 immigrant visa classifications. The update adds clarifying guidance describing examples of evidence that may satisfy…
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Teacher shortage closes Vegas schools and forces combined classes during union contract battle
By Yasmina Chavez On September 8, 2023 LAS VEGAS (AP) — Staffing issues in Las Vegas-area schools reached a critical point this month, with classes being canceled or combined across the nation’s fifth-largest school district during bitter contract negotiations. The Clark County School District and the teachers union, which represents about 18,000 licensed employees, have been negotiating…
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