10 h. ago Alexis Herman, the first Black secretary of labor in U.S. history, dies at age 77

Civil rights groups, labor organizations and politicians praised Alexis Herman as a "trailblazer" who fought for the rights of women, Black people and American workers over the course of decades.

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13 h. ago Tesla could benefit the most from new rules on reporting of self

Rule changes announced by the Trump administration this week could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary.

Politics

14 h. ago 19 states, including Mass., sue Trump administration over push to end DEI in public schools

The lawsuit filed in Massachusetts by Democratic attorneys general seeks to block the Department of Education from withholding money. The post 19 states, including Mass., sue Trump administration over push to end DEI in public schools appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

18 h. ago The OpenAI mafia: 15 of the most notable startups founded by alumni

Move over, PayPal mafia: There’s a new tech mafia in Silicon Valley. As the startup behind ChatGPT, OpenAI is arguably the biggest AI player in town. Its meteoric rise to a $300 billion valuation has spurred many employees to leave the AI giant to create startups of their own. The hype around OpenAI is so […]

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23 h. ago Employee cuts at Social Security are leaving remaining workers struggling to keep up

Social Security employees are feeling "overwhelmed" and wait times for phone services are up as workforce cuts from the Trump administration are being felt throughout the agency.

Society

31 h. ago Trump administration blasts Washington state over immigration enforcement lawsuit

Trump administration blasts Washington state over immigration enforcement lawsuit  The Daily Chronicle

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31 h. ago Trump administration blasts Washington over immigration enforcement lawsuit

Trump administration blasts Washington over immigration enforcement lawsuit  Washington State Standard

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33 h. ago TechCrunch Mobility: Slate’s ‘transformer’ EV truck breaks cover and Tesla’s dueling realities

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Busy week, so let’s get to it. Starting with federal regulations! Woohoo. Exciting stuff.  I’m talking about the U.S. Department of Transportation’s new Automated Vehicle Framework, which […]

Technology

34 h. ago Former Dem congressman suggests Shedeur Sanders fell in NFL Draft because 'America fears strong black men'

Jamaal Bowman, a former Democratic U.S. House member, suggested Shedeur Sanders slid in the draft because "America continues to fear strong black men."

Politics

34 h. ago Tesla settles lawsuit over ‘welcome to the plantation’ remark made to Black employee

Tesla settles lawsuit over ‘welcome to the plantation’ remark made to Black employee  San Francisco Chronicle

Society

37 h. ago Fired, rehired, and fired again: Some federal workers find they're suddenly uninsured

Commerce Department employees caught up in a legal battle over their mass firings are now learning that their health care coverage was cut off weeks ago, even though they were paying their premiums.

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38 h. ago Controversial ‘Tesla tax’ bill targeting EV credits is zooming through Washington Legislature

Controversial ‘Tesla tax’ bill targeting EV credits is zooming through Washington Legislature  GeekWire

Economics

38 h. ago Carolina to 'Cowboy Carter' and back: A celebration of Black roots music finds a home

For musicians like Rhiannon Giddens and Rissi Palmer, trying to break down doors in the folk and country music scenes has been a long road. A festival in Durham this weekend aims to remedy that.

Politics

39 h. ago Shannon Sharpe Steps Aside from ESPN as Rape Accusation Lawsuit Looms

Shannon Sharpe has announced that he is stepping away from ESPN amid a lawsuit alleging that he raped a woman. The post Shannon Sharpe Steps Aside from ESPN as Rape Accusation Lawsuit Looms appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

39 h. ago Former Federal Bureaucrat Accused of Tesla Vandalism Spree Faces Only Minor Charges, Walks Free from Court

Justin Fisher, the former federal government bureaucrat accused of vandalizing multiple Tesla vehicles in Washington DC with his wife, faces only misdemeanor charges for his crime spree. He was released on his own recognizance after pleading not guilty to the minor charges. The post Former Federal Bureaucrat Accused of Tesla Vandalism Spree Faces Only Minor Charges, Walks Free from Court appeared first on Breitbart.

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40 h. ago Ohio graduate says school choice program 'saved' his life as vouchers boost graduation rates

A new study indicates Ohio's school choice program benefited Black students, low-income families and struggling learners the most by boosting college enrollment and graduation rates.

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41 h. ago Flight crew delayed asking for medical help for man in crisis who later died, lawsuit alleges

A man who suffered a "medical crisis" onboard an American Airlines-affiliated flight died after its crew "delayed requesting medical assistance," according to a lawsuit.

Events

42 h. ago Prince Harry meets, funds youth groups advocating for social media and AI safety

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, walked into the sunlight-lit hotel conference room in Brooklyn on Thursday to meet with a dozen youth leaders working in tech safety, policy, and innovation. The young adults chatted away at black circular tables, many unaware of his presence until he plopped down at a table and started talking with […]

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43 h. ago Trump's 'STOP' message to Putin echoes Biden's 'don't' from 2022

President Donald Trump’s message for Russian President Vladimir Putin to “STOP!" airstrikes on Ukraine echoes a remark made by former President Biden in 2022.

Politics

47 h. ago After Black Enrollment Fell, Amherst College Faces an Identity Crisis

Amherst was known for its diverse student population. Now it is trying to save that legacy without violating the law.

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