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Photo by Douglas Sacha/Getty Images by Sidnee Michelle October 8, 2026 The change will eliminate schedules that allow employees to complete their required hours in fewer than five workdays The Social Security Administration (SSA) will end alternative work schedules beginning Nov. 16, requiring workers to transition to a standard five-day
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Dr. Anita Allen, police chief of Mableton, Georgia by Selena Hill October 8, 2026 Dr. Anita Allen will lead Mableton’s new police department as the city prepares to hire 70 officers and 10 civilian employees. Mableton, Georgia, is building its police department from the ground up, and Dr. Anita Allen
(Photo: SDI Productions/Getty Images) by Sidnee Michelle October 8, 2026 The initiative launched in recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week and ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10. Hatherleigh Behavioral Health has launched a fully funded mental health awareness training program designed to help everyday people recognize emotional
The Trump Administration is looking to investigate Wells Fargo regarding programs and commitments the longtime bank has made to increase homeownership for Black Americans. Per a report from the Wall Street Journal, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sent Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf a letter stating that
Three years after first being sued by her former backup dancers, Lizzo firmly believes there’s a “version” of her that people have run with, yet she no longer fights how people perceive her. The multi-platinum singer was a guest on “TODAY” for their Sunday sitdown series earlier this week. When
Rep. Jim Clyburn is warning Black voters not to be “fooled” by President Donald Trump as Democrats try to improve participation ahead of the 2026 midterms. Clyburn said Black voter turnout will depend in part on whether Democrats speak directly to everyday economic pressures and organize voters in person. His
A political text landing on Texas phones this month opens with a question most campaigns would never ask directly: “Are you white?” NBC News, citing reporting from NBC Dallas-Fort Worth, reported that multiple viewers contacted the station after receiving the messages, which proceed to claim Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico
Charles Barkley has never required a prompt to say what he thinks, and his latest target was the president. Appearing on “The Chris Cuomo Project,” the 63-year-old Hall of Famer argued that Donald Trump’s influence has reshaped what Americans feel permitted to say out loud. “ I think that’s one
AI-generated Image by Selena Hill October 7, 2026 A new study found workers rewarded a female-presenting AI agent 10.25% less than an identical male-presenting counterpart. Artificial intelligence may not collect a paycheck, but a new study suggests the people working with AI can still bring workplace bias into the equation.