Joe Hernandez
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White-sounding names get called back for jobs more than Black ones, a new study finds
Economists sent 83,000 fake job applications to a slew of major U.S. companies, and found that the typical firm favored white applicants over Black ones by around 9%.
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Consumer Reports asks USDA to remove Lunchables from schools' lunch menus
The group found high levels of sodium and the presence of heavy metals in meal kits it tested. A Kraft Heinz spokesperson said all of its products meet strict safety standards.
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Do you make six figures? Analysts say you might need to if you want to buy a house
Two recent studies suggest that prospective homeowners will have to earn more than $100,000 annually to afford a typical home in much of the U.S.
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For the first time, U.S. dairy cows have tested positive for bird flu
Livestock in Texas, Kansas and Michigan are confirmed to have the virus, and herds in New Mexico and Idaho have also tested positive. The threat to the public is low, federal officials say.
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Here's what to know about dengue, as Puerto Rico declares a public health emergency
Most people with dengue will show no signs of infection or experience only mild symptoms, but in rare cases infections can become severe and potentially fatal.
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What one horticulturist has to say about pesticide residue on produce
It can be confusing for shoppers to wade through the bounty of information about the differences between organic and conventional produce. An expert clears the air on some common questions.
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A North Dakota ballot question could be a legal test case for political age limits
Voters will decide whether to cap the age of candidates for the U.S. House or Senate, but the measure could face an uphill battle in court.
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The U.S. bans most common form of asbestos, after decades of pushback from industry
More than 50 other countries have already banned the substance, which has been known to lead to lung and ovarian cancer, mesothelioma and other deadly illnesses.
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The arts and crafts giant Joann files for bankruptcy, but stores will remain open
Joann expects to receive $132 million in new financing as part of the bankruptcy agreement. The Ohio-based company will also be delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange.
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Here are the concerns with artificial food dyes, as California weighs a ban in schools
Six artificial food dyes and titanium dioxide would be banned in schools under a proposal in the state legislature. Critics say there isn't enough evidence to prove they're a health risk.