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Straight white woman drops diversity case against law firm
Sarah Spitalnick, a straight white woman, has dropped her lawsuit against King & Spalding regarding a diversity fellowship, leading the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to dismiss her appeal with prejudice on November 14. The joint stipulation of dismissal, filed on November 13, did not clarify if a settlement was reached. Spitalnick claimed she…
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Airlines eye push to pay controllers during future shutdowns
Airlines for America (A4A), representing major U.S. carriers, will urge Congress to permanently prevent aviation disruptions during government shutdowns by ensuring pay for air traffic controllers and key Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) staff. In a Senate hearing, A4A CEO Chris Sununu will cite the recent 43-day shutdown that disrupted 6m passengers and 50,000 flights, calling…
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Google boss: ‘No company immune’ if AI bubble bursts
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has told the BBC that every company would be affected if the AI bubble were to burst. Pichai said the growth of artificial intelligence investment had been an “extraordinary moment”, but there was some “irrationality” in the current AI boom. Asked whether Google would be immune to the impact of the…
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Ford opens new headquarters
Ford Motor Company has officially opened its new world headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, moving from the Glass House to a larger facility. The new headquarters spans 2.1m square feet, more than double the size of the previous building. CEO Jim Dobleski said: “It is a major game changer for us,” as he highlighted a focus…
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Boeing workers end 101-day strike
Striking workers at Boeing Defense’s St. Louis-area facilities have approved the company’s latest contract offer, ending a 101-day strike that disrupted production. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 837, representing about 3,200 members, sought better bonuses and retirement contributions. Boeing’s revised offer included a cash incentive increase to $6,000, despite a…
