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In must-win suburban Philly, Fetterman criticizes Oz on residency, rallies the faithful

October 10, 2022 National 5 Mins Read

BRISTOL, Pa. — Along the banks of the Delaware River, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee John Fetterman rallied an estimated 1,230 supporters a little less than a month out from Election Day.

By Amaury Abreu

Affirmative action bans make selective colleges less diverse – a national ban will do the same

October 6, 2022 National 4 Mins Read

Currently, many selective colleges consider race when they make decisions about which students to admit. In several cases since 1978, the U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed that it is constitutional to do so to ensure diversity on campus.

By Amaury Abreu

Working shorter hours: 38 companies in the USA are testing the 4-day week

October 5, 2022 National 5 Mins Read

After success stories from Iceland and news about the large-scale field trial in Great Britain, a pilot project on the 4-day week is now starting in the USA. 38 companies are testing the 4-day week while the results are being scientifically analyzed. Last year, some companies already tested the effects of shorter working hours – and have ended up switching permanently to a 4-day week.