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Boeing Workers Felt Pressure To Do Jobs Too Fast, Testimony Reveals

By Chris Isidore and Pete Muntean, CNN Washington (CNN) — Workers on the Boeing 737 Max that lost a door plug on a January flight told...

Takeaways From CNN’s Investigation: How Airbnb Fails To Protect Its Guests From Hidden Cameras

Airbnb has acknowledged the issue of hidden cameras in its properties, but has worked to keep the scope of the issue out of the public eye through arbitration, confidential settlements, and employee non-disclosure agreements.

Microsoft Ditches OpenAI Board Observer Seat Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Microsoft has decided to relinquish its observer seat on OpenAI's board, citing the AI start-up's improved governance and growing customer base.

Target To Discontinue Personal Check Payments From Customers

Target will stop accepting personal checks from customers starting July 15, citing low volumes of checks and an effort to make checkout less cumbersome for shoppers.

United Airlines Plane Loses Wheel On Takeoff In Los Angeles, Marking Latest Incident For...

United Airlines flight 1744 lost a wheel while taking off from Los Angeles International Airport, completing its planned flight to Denver safely, and is currently under investigation by the FAA.

Can AI Reduce Bias Or Perpetuate it?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a powerful tool for good in Black communities, but it can also perpetuate bias if the data used to train it is biased, and more diversity in the tech industry is needed to ensure fairness.

Needs-Based Salaries Are Upending Workplace Norms

PIRC, a Wales-based charity, has implemented a socially just pay policy to recognize different needs and backgrounds, with uplifts available to those who have financial dependents or live in a city, while Greaterthan and Unlearn Business Lab have adopted the "Happy Money Story" method to distribute fees based on individual needs and privileges.

2023 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report Shows Significant Growth for Black-Owned Businesses

The National Minority Supplier Development Council's 2023 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report shows impressive growth and development in the Black community, but further progress is needed to narrow the disparity gap for Black businesses.

Supreme Court Allows White House To Press Social Media Companies To Remove Disinformation

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the White House and federal agencies such as the FBI may continue to urge social media platforms to take down content the government views as misinformation, handing the Biden administration a technical if important election-year victory.

Working From Home: Better Or Worse For Mental Health?

Many companies have fully embraced a remote work model and are very successful, while others are slowly rewinding to pre-COVID policies. But which environment is better for one's mental health?

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Judge Allows Trump Administration To End Deportation Protections For Thousands Of...

A federal judge on Tuesday cleared the way for the Trump administration to end deportation protections for about 5,000 Ethiopians who had been living in the United States under a form of humanitarian relief.