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The decades-long failure to curb cigarette addiction reveals a painful legacy of deception towards Black Americans

Maine would become the 27th state to ban paramilitary training, under a bill the House narrowly passed Wednesday. It was sponsored by Democratic Rep. Laurie Osher of Orono. The measure comes in the wake of a rise in public demonstrations by white nationalist groups in the state.

Who is Apple's new virtual reality headset designed for? At $3,499, Vision Pro raises questions of accessibility.

We must choose courage over cowardice at this historic juncture to resist proposed new DEI regulations in Florida. | Opinion

UMich community members gathered for a virtual workshop titled “Administrative Justice: Policy Design for the Inclusion of Marginalized Groups.”

In 2023, Connecticut was one of 11 states that saw attempts to censor more than 100 books in public and school libraries, according to preliminary data from the American Library Association. The ALA said that the number of challenged books jumped 20% compared to the 2022 reporting period, a record-breaking year for attempted bans in the U.S. According to the group, the bulk of the challenges ...

Ever wonder why, in the vast and fantastical world of the Elder Scrolls, technological progress seems to have frozen in time? As dragons soar and magic crackles through the air, one might expect an evolution of technology parallel to the rich lore. Why does the Queen appear so resistant to innovation?The Elder Scrolls universe is

From the looks of the current state of artificial intelligence (AI), it’s not going anywhere for the foreseeable future. It’s for this reason that people have been sharing statistics on how harmful its bias can be. According to a 2021 report from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), AI tools — built by humans —… Continue reading U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer Says He’s On A Mission For Congress To Help Eliminate Racial Bias In AI

Plan Heal, a wellness platform, helps people access real-time health information powered by AI, with a focus on helping marginalized groups.

Vermont has funded $1.25 million, which will go toward 183 small business projects around the state. This round of funding prioritizes small business owners who are also a part of marginalized groups, including women, veterans, BIPOC, people who have been incarcerated, people with disabilities, those in very rural areas, LGBTQIA+, Vermonters 25 and younger and 55 and older.