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US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years
For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity, an effort that federal officials believe will more accurately count residents who identify as Hispanic and of Middle Eastern and North African heritage. The revisions to the minimum categories on race and ethnicity, announced Thursday by the Office of Management and Budget, are the latest effort to label and define the people of the United States. This evolving process often reflect
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Sports Betting Is Now Legal in 38 States. These 3 Stocks Might Be Worth the Gamble.
The rapidly growing sports betting market allows for multiple platforms to thrive simultaneously.
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US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rate
The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.4% annual pace from October through December, the government said Thursday in an upgrade from its previous estimate. The government had previously estimated that the economy grew at a 3.2% annual rate last quarter. The Commerce Department’s revised measure of the nation’s gross domestic product — the total output of goods and services — confirmed that the economy decelerated from its sizzling 4.9% rate of expansion in the July-September quarter.
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Keir Starmer backs Angela Rayner in council house row – but admits he hasn’t seen her tax advice
Sir Keir Starmer has publicly backed Angela Rayner’s decision not to publish the tax advice on her council house sale despite not seeing the advice himself.
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French parliament backs bill against hair discrimination affecting black women
France's lower house of parliament on Thursday approved a bill forbidding workplace discrimination based on hair texture, which the draft law's backers say targets mostly black women wearing their hair naturally.The bill was approved in the lower house National Assembly with 44 votes in favour and two against.
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Declining Stock and Decent Financials: Is The Market Wrong About DocGo Inc. (NASDAQ:DCGO)?
DocGo (NASDAQ:DCGO) has had a rough three months with its share price down 28%. However, stock prices are usually...
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European stock markets head into Easter break with slight gains
Europe's main stock markets advanced Thursday heading into an Easter break, after which focus was expected to stay with the outlook for interest rates.The London, Paris and Frankfurt stock markets rose slightly in midday deals and ahead of closing on Friday and Monday for Easter.
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