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Meta Sued for An Alleged Bias in Hiring Foreign Employees Due to Lower Wages

A recent US appeals court decision revived a class action lawsuit against Meta Platforms, alleging discrimination in hiring practices favoring lower-wage foreign workers over US citizens.


Texas Grid Prepares for Highest-Ever Power Demand Due to Summer Heat Wave

High temperatures in Texas are expected to drive high electricity demand this summer, with the state's grid operator forecasting record-breaking usage in June and July.

Center for Investigative Reporting Sues OpenAI and Microsoft Over AI Use of News Content

The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) has sued OpenAI and Microsoft for unauthorized use of its journalistic content, raising concerns about its impact on independent newsrooms.

US Drugmakers, Medical Device Companies Urged by FDA to Improve Diversity in Clinical Trials

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urged drugmakers and medical device manufacturers to improve racial and cultural diversity in clinical trials.


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Texas Man Kills 2 Gas Station Clerks Over Lottery Tickets, Cash for New Apartment
A Texas man has been charged in connection with the killings of two gas station clerks in Dallas. A Texas man has been charged in connection with the killings of two gas station clerks in Dallas to allegedly steal cash and lottery tickets to get a new apartment.
Pharmacy Staff At CVS And Walgreens Organize Three Day Walkout At Some Locations
Walgreens plans to potentially close hundreds more stores over the next three years as part of efforts to stabilize operations. This follows disappointing fiscal quarter results due to competitive pressures.
CHINA-ECONOMY-AUTOMOBILE
Cheap Chinese electric vehicles potentially entering the US market via Mexico have sparked profitability concerns among US automakers and policymakers.
Hollywood Workers Union Secures Wage Hike, AI Protections in New Three-Year Deal With Top Studios
The Hollywood film and television crew union has reached a tentative three-year agreement with top studios.
SKOREA-SOCIAL-DEMOGRAPHICS-POLITICS
Busan’s Saha District in South Korea is launching a pilot program to address its low birth rates. The program will offer financial incentives of up to 500,000 won ($360) for dating and 20 million won ($14,400) upon marriage.
American Electric Power Names Bill Fehrman as New CEO
American Electric Power has named Bill Fehrman its new chief executive officer. American Electric Power (AEP) has named Bill Fehrman its new chief executive officer, effective August 1, 2024.
Republican State Attorney Generals Challenge Biden Administration's New Fuel Economy Regulations
A coalition of 26 state attorneys general has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration's new fuel economy rules.
MTV Pulls Plug on News Website Archives A Year After Paramount Disbanded News Unit
The MTV News website has been completely expunged a year after Paramount Global dissolved MTV’s news unit, marking a sad day in music journalism.
NASA Picks SpaceX to Send ISS to Watery Grave Upon Retirement in 2030
NASA selected SpaceX as the provider of a deorbit vehicle that would control the International Space Station’s reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere upon its retirement in 2030.
Adidas Employees Exit Amid Corruption Probe in China
Two Adidas employees have resigned amid an ongoing investigation into corruption allegations in China, where the company is scrutinizing claims of embezzlement and kickbacks by its executives.