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Check your artificial intelligence 'bossware' tools for bias, says U.S. agency head 05/18/2023 05:06pm • The head of the U.S. agency charged with enforcing civil rights in the workplace says artificial intelligence-driven “bossware” tools that closely track the whereabouts, keystrokes and productivity of workers can also run afoul of discrimination laws. Charlotte Burrows, chair of the Equal Emplo FACT FOCUS: Who’s to blame for the national debt? It’s more complicated than one culprit 05/18/2023 03:51pm • The U.S. is inching closer to a deadline to raise the debt ceiling or risk defaulting on the nation’s $31 trillion in debt and political leaders have not yet reached a deal to avert such a crisis. Amid those negotiations, politicians and commentators online have pointed fingers at who they say is Mental Health Action Day: Why a DC nonprofit asked students to pause learning and start dancing 05/18/2023 03:43pm • Our Minds Matter, a D.C. nonprofit, is reminding students about the importance of taking time to move in honor of Mental Health Action Day. The student-led nonprofit received funding from MTV Entertainment Studios and TaskForce for its  “Move with Music for Mental Health Action Day," on Thursd Do you know the difference between banks and credit unions? 05/18/2023 03:19pm • This is the first article in our series, Money Matters. Nearly everyone interacts with a financial institution in some way — a checking or savings account, a mortgage or other loan, maybe some investments. But a lot of people could still use a little help navigating the crowded field of fin Man charged with killing 5-year-old who was found dead in a suitcase 9 years ago 05/18/2023 02:20pm • WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The man charged with murder in the death of 5-year-old Jeremiah Oliver, whose body was found in a suitcase beside a Massachusetts highway in 2014, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Thursday and was held without bail. Alberto Sierra Jr., 32, was the former boyfriend o Canadian airline WestJet starts to cancel flights as pilot strike looms, negotiations in stalemate 05/18/2023 01:56pm • CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, has started to cancel flights because its talks with a pilots’ union are at an impasse, the carrier said Thursday, jeopardizing travel plans for thousands of passengers ahead of a holiday weekend in Canada. Some 1,800 pilots at Why a government default could be worse than a government shutdown 05/18/2023 01:41pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — All the hand-wringing over a potential government default if Congress doesn't increase the government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling has conjured up images of past government shutdowns. In shutdowns, "essential” workers — TSA agents and such — showed up, but most federal emp Pick a college bank account as carefully as your college 05/18/2023 09:14am • Attending college can get pricey, so you’ll want to avoid costs from other places — like your bank account. More than 668,000 students paid nearly $15.5 million in bank account costs in a year, an average of almost $26 per person, according to a 2022 report by the Consumer Financial Protection B Iran warns Afghanistan's Taliban rulers not to violate its water rights, over Helmand River 05/18/2023 07:25am • TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president warned Afghanistan's Taliban rulers on Thursday not to violate water rights of the Iranian people over their shared Helmand River, the state-run IRNA news agency reported.. President Ebrahim Raisi said his government is determined to defend Iran's water right FACT FOCUS: Videos of empty store aisles are unrelated to Florida’s immigration bill 05/17/2023 08:45pm • A sweeping immigration bill recently signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is sparking fears of deserted workplaces – and barren grocery shelves. The new law, set to take effect in July, will require businesses with more than 25 staffers to verify that their employees can legally work in t Fast Fashion: A Trend That May Cost More Than You Think 05/17/2023 08:00pm • Heels in the hottest colors for $11 and dresses remarkably similar to designer items for $5: How can you not be tempted by apparel and accessories that will make you look like a fashionista with almost no financial commitment? Many are taking advantage of these extraordinary deals. According to the The Inflation Gender Gap -- How Women Can Budget for a Higher Cost of Living 05/17/2023 08:00pm • The global inflation crisis is affecting everyone, but data from the World Economic Forum shows it's not impacting all groups proportionally. Women, in particular, are being hit heavily. Not only are men in the U.S. 33.3% more likely than women to have their salaries keep up with inflation, price in What Are the Best Alternatives to Wood Flooring? 05/17/2023 08:00pm • Choosing new flooring is a serious pursuit, often fraught with uncertainty. The floors you choose, you'll have to live with for a while, and could even affect your home's resale value. Although wood floors are timeless, they can be a lot of work to maintain, leading some homeowners to seek alternati Best Self-Care Tips From Experts 05/17/2023 08:00pm • With an IV drip in her arm while recording a podcast, Gwyneth Paltrow selfishly didn't think about how she was simultaneously promoting an unsafe, unrealistic practice and setting a poor example for her fans. Conversely, Amy Porterfield, author of New York Times best seller "Two Weeks Notice," poste No-Credit-Check Loan Options 05/17/2023 08:00pm • When you're strapped for cash and short on time, it can be tempting to seek out the quickest and easiest route to funding. No-credit-check loans fit this requirement as they provide a lump sum with no need to pull your credit report. But these loans are also costly, with interest rates up to 400%, m