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The Census Bureau halts changing how it asks about disabilities following a backlash

The U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday halted plans to change how it asks people about disabilities after facing a growing backlash. Advocates for disabled people had argued that proposed changes to disability questions on the bureau’s American Community Survey would artificially reduce their numbers by more than 40%, limiting the ability of some to get vital resources for housing, schools …

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Titans agree to terms with new offensive, defensive coordinators for Callahan’s staff

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have coach Brian Callahan ‘s first additions to his coaching staff with Nick Holz as his offensive coordinator and Dennard Wilson as defensive coordinator. The Titans announced Monday that they agreed to terms with Holz and Wilson. Both will be in their first roles as coordinators in the NFL. Callahan plans to call …

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Football powers converge to support South Carolina athlete compensation bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney, South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer and Coastal Carolina football coach Tim Beck all came together at the Statehouse to urge lawmakers to pass a law allowing their schools to directly compensate their athletes. The call for name, image and likeness legislation came Tuesday in a South Carolina House education committee …

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Estee Lauder to cut 3% to 5% of its employees after sales, profit slide in its most recent quarter

NEW YORK (AP) — Estee Lauder is cutting 3% to 5% of its global workforce as part of a restructuring program that aims to increase profits and become more nimble in a challenging international environment. The layoffs were announced Monday as the New York cosmetic giant reported falling profits and revenue in the second quarter, and trimmed its annual profit …

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Oklahoma City faces Utah on 3-game win streak

Oklahoma City Thunder (35-15, first in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (25-26, 10th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will look to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Thunder take on Utah. The Jazz are 4-6 against Northwest Division opponents. Utah gives up 119.7 points to opponents and …

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Disney wants trade secrets kept confidential in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney wants to keep confidential any proprietary information or trade secrets that comes out of its state court fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over who controls the governing district at Walt Disney World. The entertainment giant asked a state court judge on Friday for a protective order allowing it to designate documents and depositions as …

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