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Protesters breached a security fence close to where the Democratic National Convention was being held. What was their primary demand?
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The Labor Department revised U.S. job growth data downward by more than 800,000 jobs for the year ending in March. What reason did they cite for the correction?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics used state unemployment tax records to revise the job growth data. These records, which employers must file, provide a more accurate picture of employment trends.
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The percentage of Black and Latino students in MIT's incoming class dropped from 25% to 16%. Which change is thought to have led to the drop?
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to ban affirmative action has led to significant changes in college admissions, with MIT being one of the first to report their incoming class statistics. Asian American students jumped from 40% to 47%, and White students went from 38% to 37%.
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A federal judge struck down the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) rule banning noncompete agreements. What reason did the judge give for striking down the rule?
Judge Ada Brown ruled that the FTC enforces federal antitrust law, but does not have the authority to impose broad regulations on competition, such as banning noncompete agreements. The judge also stated that the FTC lacked sufficient justification for its decision.
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Which celebrity couple recently filed for divorce after a two-year marriage?
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck rekindled their romance in 2021 after initially being engaged in 2003. Despite a traditional wedding in Georgia in 2022, they faced marital troubles, eventually leading to Lopez filing for divorce.
