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In the 10 years leading up to 2016, the rate of prisoner mortality rose by 15%. End-of-life options can be limited for inmates.
Low-income and minority groups are often reliant on cheaper modes of transport, but many find cycling to work problematic.
The migrant laborers who staff American meat plants, construction sites and delivery services are working through the pandemic…
Amazon and General Motors are among companies exploring ways to test employees for COVID-19 infection, but these measures…
The risk to workers hasn't changed, but employers no longer have the same labor market pressures to worry about.
Countries across the globe responded differently to the pandemic, and results show a difference in effectiveness as well.
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After the pandemic is over, grocery workers and nurses will still be essential. But will they be paid any better?
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Vulnerable websites are popping up as organizations move online during the coronavirus pandemic – and hackers have more…
When people are hungry or not sure where their next meal is coming from, they get angry at their governments. This gives…
Experts recommend adopted children be told about their origins, no matter how difficult the circumstances, but doing so…