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Pedestrians look up at a mural by artist Shane Grammer of late actor Chadwick Boseman's character T'Challa from the 2018 film 'Black Panther,' on Sept. 8, 2020, in Los Angeles.

How Black Panther Boosted STEM Diversity

A Black engineer's take on personal and professional inspiration.

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US Unemployment Claims Slip to Still-High 787,000

Many employers are still cutting jobs as the pandemic tightens business restrictions and leads consumers to stay home.

Apple to Tie Exec Bonuses to Climate, Social Goals

The initiative was reportedly announced in response to a shareholder proposal to cut executive pay.

In this Nov. 13, 2018, file photo, employees walk through a lobby at Amazon's headquarters in Seattle. Amazon has announced $2 billion in loans and grants to secure affordable housing in three U.S. cities, including a Seattle suburb where the online retail giant employs at least 5,000 workers. Amazon said it would give $185.5 million to the King County Housing Authority to help buy affordable apartments in the region and keep the rents low, The Seattle Times reported Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.

Amazon Pledges $2B for Affordable Housing

The company will help buy affordable apartments in regions where it employs thousands and keep the rents low.

A man wearing a British union flag face mask walks past a coronavirus advice sign outside a bank in Glasgow the morning after stricter lockdown measures came into force for Scotland, Tuesday Jan. 5, 2021. Further measures were put in place Tuesday as part of lockdown restrictions in a bid to halt the spread of the coronavirus.

Virus Haunts New Year

January is looking grim as virus cases outpace vaccinations.

In this Sept. 24, 2019, file photo a woman walks below a Google sign on the company's campus in Mountain View, Calif. A group of Google engineers announced Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, they have formed a union, creating a rare foothold for the labor movement in the tech industry.

Google Workers Form Labor Union

The tech giant suggested it won't be negotiating directly with the union.

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US Layoffs Remain Elevated as 803,000 Seek Jobless Aid

Employers are still cutting jobs as the pandemic tightens business restrictions and leads many consumers to stay home.

Can my employer make me get a COVID-19 vaccine?

Can Employers Make COVID-19 Vaccination Mandatory?

Yes, but with some exceptions.

In this July 20, 2017, file photo, a Union Pacific employee climbs on board a locomotive in a rail yard in Council Bluffs, Iowa. One of Union Pacific’s main unions is threatening to strike if the railroad doesn’t do more to protect its employees from the coronavirus.

Union Threatens to Strike over Railroad's Virus Protections

Union Pacific maintains that it is taking appropriate precautions, but unions disagree.

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University of Missouri Engineering Receives $2.85M

The donation comes from Sharon Langenbeck, the first woman to graduate from the school with a doctorate in mechanical and aerospace engineering.

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Performance Food Group to Pay $5M to Settle Sex Bias Case

The national food distributor reportedly systematically refused to hire women for operative positions at its broadline facilities.

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is seen at the U.S. Capitol at night after negotiators sealed a deal for COVID relief Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Washington.

Congress Seals Agreement on $900B COVID Relief Bill

The relief package would establish a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans.