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5 tips for adjusting your resume to fight ageism in the workplace
By Erica Lamberg On September 23, 2023 A recent study released by the Society for HR Management (SHRM) revealed research detailing the prevalence of age discrimination in the workplace and its impact on the U.S. workforce. The research noted that 30% of U.S. workers say they have felt unfairly treated due to their age at…
Mexico makes agreement with US to deport migrants from its border cities amid ongoing surge in illegal migration
By Rosa Flores On September 23, 2023 Mexico has made an agreement with the United States to deport migrants from its border cities to their home countries and take several actions to deter migrants as part of a new effort to combat the recent surge in border crossings. Mexican officials met with US Customs and…
An antidote to the viral sludge of misinformation
There are tools that can help identify credible sources from bogus information By Elizabeth Price On September 25, 2023 Imagine this: You’re scrolling through social media, digesting the stories du jour. You land on a series of posts about local news in Texas. One of the posts claims Sen. Ted Cruz tweets the exact same message every…
Major voting rights trial is unfolding in Texas: What to know
The argument is whether the law promotes “integrity” or makes it harder to vote. By Olivia Osteen On September 19, 2023 A federal trial is unfolding over whether a 2021 voting rights law in the state violates the U.S. Constitution. The suit — brought on behalf of La Union del Pueblo, or LUPE, and other groups —…
Black creators built TikTok. But Black employees say they experienced ‘toxicity and racism’
By Catherine Thorbecke and Clare Duffy On September 21, 2023 Nnete Matima said she was attracted to work at TikTok because of how the social media platform was “really built upon Black culture” and the work of Black creators. She saw and welcomed TikTok’s public pledge of support for the Black community in the wake of the 2020…
Clinical trial of HIV vaccine begins in United States and South Africa
Novel vaccine includes NIH-funded technology in development since 2004. By Carl Dieffenbach, Ph.D On September 20, 2023 What A trial of a preventive HIV vaccine candidate has begun enrollment in the United States and South Africa. The Phase 1 trial will evaluate a novel vaccine known as VIR-1388 for its safety and ability to induce…
Climate Disasters Are Worsening a U.S. Blood Shortage
This summer’s floods, hurricanes and wildfires have prevented blood collection at a time when U.S. hospitals are already low on supply By Ariel Wittenberg On September 21, 2023 The nation’s donated blood supply is currently at “critically low levels,” and climate change is partly to blame. That’s according to the American Red Cross and other blood donation…
Legal Actions Seek Guarantee of Abortion Access for Patients in Medical Emergencies
New cases say fear and confusion about abortion bans in three states are causing doctors and hospitals to deny medically necessary abortions. By Pam Belluck On September 12, 2023 Early in her pregnancy, Jaci Statton was in her kitchen when she felt like she was going to pass out and saw that her jeans had…
U.S. Will Resume Offering Free At-Home Covid Tests
The Biden administration is restarting a program that has provided hundreds of millions of free tests through the Postal Service. By Sheryl Gay Stolberg On September 20, 2023 The Biden administration, looking ahead to a possible winter surge of Covid-19, announced on Wednesday that it was reviving its program of offering Americans free coronavirus tests…