DOJ finds EEOC violated civil rights laws with guidelines that pressured employers to make race-based decisions

Washington — The Justice Department on Tuesday accused the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of violating federal civil rights laws by issuing guidelines that effectively pressured employers to make race-based considerations in hiring and promotions. A new legal opinion by the Office of Legal Counsel claimed that “disparate impact” — a legal theory of discrimination that …

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Can credit card debt affect your Medicare eligibility?

Debt can influence many aspects of your financial life, but its relationship with Medicare is often misunderstood. matdesign24/Getty Images After spending the last several years navigating rising healthcare costs, changing insurance options and overall economic uncertainty, many older Americans are looking forward to the stability that qualifying for Medicare can provide. And that makes sense. …

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History and inspiration behind Uncle Sam

History and inspiration behind Uncle Sam – CBS News Watch CBS News In the series “USA to Z,” “CBS Mornings” breaks down the history of Uncle Sam and who inspired the national icon.

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Watch Live: NASA names 4 astronauts to crew of next Artemis mission

NASA is introducing the four astronauts of the next Artemis moon program mission on Tuesday. The announcement at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, set for 11:30 a.m. ET, kicks off a year or more of mission-specific training for the Artemis III crew. They are expected to launch into Earth orbit next year to test …

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Meta launches program to train workers for data center jobs

Meta Platforms is offering free training for people to work in its data centers and guaranteeing them a job in a skilled trade after completing a five-week course. The technology giant announced on Monday that it is committing $115 million to the program, which is open to qualified veterans, career changers and others who want …

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