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New York employers must now offer paid medical leave during pregnancy
New York employers must now offer paid medical leave during pregnancy
Pregnant New Yorkers will be entitled to at least 20 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments under a new law. Gov.
apnews.com
January 2, 2025 at 2:06 AM
New York employers must now offer paid medical leave during pregnancy
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Denzel Washington was baptized at Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in New York City, and received his minister’s license
December 22, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Denzel Washington was baptized at Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in New York City, and received his minister’s license
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In its heyday, Boley, Oklahoma, a town built by Black people, was known for hosting the oldest Black rodeo in America — attracting visitors nationwide
Today, a group of volunteers hope the 121-year-old rodeo can help revitalize the dying town
Today, a group of volunteers hope the 121-year-old rodeo can help revitalize the dying town
Can the Rodeo Save a Historic Black Town?
One woman’s quest to rescue Boley, Oklahoma
www.theatlantic.com
December 19, 2024 at 8:56 PM
In its heyday, Boley, Oklahoma, a town built by Black people, was known for hosting the oldest Black rodeo in America — attracting visitors nationwide
Today, a group of volunteers hope the 121-year-old rodeo can help revitalize the dying town
Today, a group of volunteers hope the 121-year-old rodeo can help revitalize the dying town
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Strikes aren't an exercise in political persuasion, they're an expression of political POWER.
Workers have power. Strikes are how they can use it.
Workers have power. Strikes are how they can use it.
the point of strikes arent to 'convert people to your cause'. their purpose is to be disruptive. remember that
December 19, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Strikes aren't an exercise in political persuasion, they're an expression of political POWER.
Workers have power. Strikes are how they can use it.
Workers have power. Strikes are how they can use it.
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Tougaloo College, an HBCU in Mississippi, maintains the only active database of sundown towns in the United States
Unearthing the 'hidden' racist history of America's sundown towns
Tougaloo College, an HBCU in Mississippi, maintains the only active database of sundown towns in the United States.
www.whatimreading.net
December 19, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Tougaloo College, an HBCU in Mississippi, maintains the only active database of sundown towns in the United States
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NEW YORK (AP) — Grand jury indicts suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing on a charge of murder as "an act of terrorism."
December 17, 2024 at 8:26 PM
NEW YORK (AP) — Grand jury indicts suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing on a charge of murder as "an act of terrorism."
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Lil Wayne says he and Kendrick Lamar have talked, and he told him “he better kill it” at the Super Bowl halftime show
December 17, 2024 at 1:19 AM
Lil Wayne says he and Kendrick Lamar have talked, and he told him “he better kill it” at the Super Bowl halftime show
The masculine urge to push past your limits. The urge to believe there are no limits when you push yourself.
December 16, 2024 at 11:16 PM
The masculine urge to push past your limits. The urge to believe there are no limits when you push yourself.
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Hey all, I’ve been co-coordinating a journalism workshop for DMV-area high school students for the last few years and applications have opened for next year’s program.
It’s completely free. Please share with someone you know!
It’s completely free. Please share with someone you know!
Urban Journalism Workshop
About UJW The Urban Journalism Workshop (UJW) is an annual program that teaches D.C. area high school students the fundamentals of journalism through interactive lectures, hands-on training, and field...
wabjdc.org
December 14, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Hey all, I’ve been co-coordinating a journalism workshop for DMV-area high school students for the last few years and applications have opened for next year’s program.
It’s completely free. Please share with someone you know!
It’s completely free. Please share with someone you know!
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Travis Hunter wins the Heisman
December 15, 2024 at 1:57 AM
Travis Hunter wins the Heisman
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A Lakeland, Florida, woman has been charged after police said she ended a call to an insurance company with the words, “Delay, Deny, Depose. You people are next.”
She reportedly placed a call to BlueCross BlueShield regarding medical insurance claims she was denied
She reportedly placed a call to BlueCross BlueShield regarding medical insurance claims she was denied
Lakeland woman threatens insurance company, says ‘Delay, Deny, Depose’: police
A Lakeland woman was charged Tuesday after police said she ended a call to an insurance company with the words, “Delay, Deny, Depose.”
www.wfla.com
December 12, 2024 at 10:31 PM
A Lakeland, Florida, woman has been charged after police said she ended a call to an insurance company with the words, “Delay, Deny, Depose. You people are next.”
She reportedly placed a call to BlueCross BlueShield regarding medical insurance claims she was denied
She reportedly placed a call to BlueCross BlueShield regarding medical insurance claims she was denied
Could really go for a torta right now. Kinda hungry
December 10, 2024 at 4:35 AM
Could really go for a torta right now. Kinda hungry
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BREAKING: Juan Soto has signed with the New York Mets on a 15-year, $765 million deal, a source confirms to @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social.
December 9, 2024 at 3:16 AM
BREAKING: Juan Soto has signed with the New York Mets on a 15-year, $765 million deal, a source confirms to @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social.
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BREAKING: NYPD has a discovered “a cool rock” in Central Park. “This cost taxpayers $38 million in overtime,” a police spokesman said
December 9, 2024 at 1:51 AM
BREAKING: NYPD has a discovered “a cool rock” in Central Park. “This cost taxpayers $38 million in overtime,” a police spokesman said
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Hey.
You’ll make it work.
Breathe.
You’ll make it work.
Breathe.
December 7, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Hey.
You’ll make it work.
Breathe.
You’ll make it work.
Breathe.
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France's government has collapsed after historic no-confidence vote in parliament
No-confidence vote topples French government, plunges country into chaos
The support of Marine Le Pen’s far-right lawmakers was key to the motion, which made this the shortest-serving administration in the modern French republic.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2024 at 7:37 PM
France's government has collapsed after historic no-confidence vote in parliament
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About the Lebanon ceasefire Biden is so pleased with — CNN just reported that "Israel has violated that ceasefire about 100 times."
December 2, 2024 at 6:36 PM
About the Lebanon ceasefire Biden is so pleased with — CNN just reported that "Israel has violated that ceasefire about 100 times."
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DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has reaffirmed her ruling that Tesla must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package
Delaware judge reaffirms ruling that invalidated massive Tesla pay package for Elon Musk
A Delaware judge has reaffirmed her ruling that Tesla must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package.
apnews.com
December 2, 2024 at 10:45 PM
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has reaffirmed her ruling that Tesla must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package
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J. Cole announces “Friday Night Lights” is finally available on all platforms:
November 28, 2024 at 2:26 AM
J. Cole announces “Friday Night Lights” is finally available on all platforms:
Damn I got a grey hair on my head now
November 26, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Damn I got a grey hair on my head now
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Kendrick Lamar just dropped the music video for "Squabble Up"
November 25, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Kendrick Lamar just dropped the music video for "Squabble Up"