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Interpreter Yves Valerus speaks at a LanguageLine press conference in front of New York City Hall in April. LanguageLine interpreters have had their hours drastically cut after the company said it experienced fewer customer demand and started using new scheduling software. Some workers are trying to organize a union.

Huo Jingnan

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How algorithms wreaked havoc with these workers' schedules and cut their pay

Huo Jingnan

Hourly workers across a number of industries have long been grappling with unstable schedules and pay as their employers use software to slash labor costs and maximize productivity.

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Bard College's president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
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Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner
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Academy announces major overhaul to rules

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Economy

Spirit Airlines ceases operations after escalating financial struggles

Joel Rose

The low-cost carrier, which had been struggling for years, announced it will cease operations. Spirit had been seeking a $500 million lifeline from the White House, but talks failed to yield a deal.
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Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly as Air Force One this summer

The Associated Press

The U.S. Air Force has finished modifying and testing a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One and expects to have it ready for President Trump to use this summer.
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U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months

The Associated Press

The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran.
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Wyoming celebrates 'nuclear renaissance' as feds approve license for a new reactor

Kirk Siegler

Construction of an advanced nuclear power plant partly funded by the U.S. government is now underway in Wyoming. The Bill Gates-backed company says its technology is proven but there are still hurdles to nuclear.
Health

Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

The Associated Press

A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
Education

Several states — and the LA public schools — are setting limits on screen time

Sequoia Carrillo

Four states have recently passed legislation to limit teaching and assessments via screens for students. So has the United States' second-largest school district.
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Fill in the blank for the quiz: The Trump admin took aim at _____ this week

Holly J. Morris

This week, the federal government's been busy. There are paint jobs, fresh indictments, commemorative items and more. If you've been paying attention — good job!
Health

Taking a look at looksmaxxing — and what parents should know

Alana Wise

The trend among boys and young men of optimizing their physical appearance includes dangerous practices. Experts offer advice on how to talk to their sons about body image and healthy behaviors.
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Nationwide May Day protests pick up mantle of 'No Kings'

Scott Neuman

Ayana Archie

The protest organizers are calling for a boycott of work, school and shopping to protest Trump administration policies and what activists describe as a billionaire takeover of government.
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Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb

Joel Rose

More Americans are turning to the train as gas prices reach their highest point since the war in Iran began. Brightline, the privately run railroad in Florida, had its best month ever in March.