• Standardized tests aren’t the problem. Here's what is really holding students back

    After making standardized tests optional for admissions during the pandemic, elite universities like Dartmouth, MIT, Yale and, most recently, Brown have recognized their error and reimposed a testing requirement for all applicants. Originally, these schools caved to critics who derided the SAT and ACT as discriminatory, inequitable and even racist. The critics were always wrong to blame demographic differences in test scores on racial animus, but they were right about something:  The SAT and ACT...

  • Empower Your Customers and Exceed Expectations With These 3 Customer Service Strategies

    Customer expectations have transformed radically — here's how to keep exceeding them.

  • AT&T won't say how its customers' data spilled online

    Customers say their leaked AT&T customer data — names, addresses, phone numbers and Social Security numbers — is accurate. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

  • Solace Sexual Assault Services holding annual fundraiser

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Solace Sexual Assault Services is a resource for survivors of sexual assault in northern New Mexico. Solace has a team of professionals and offers a wide range of services that can address unique needs of survivors. Solace offers support and services to survivors and their families, including education and prevention, therapy, forensic []

  • Mass. Water Resources Authority examines service expansions

    House Democrats will call for expansion of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority service area when they take up the governor's massive housing policy and borrowing bill later this spring. The authority has been busy in recent years preparing for potential expansions into dozens of new communities.

  • T-Mobile Rolls Out Backup Internet Plan for Business Customers

    Earlier today, T-Mobile unveiled a new “Backup Internet” service for business users.  For $30 per month, you can sign up for the new 5G Business Internet Backup plan offered by T-Mo.  This plan is meant as a backup plan for those who already have cable or fiber connection. If you are not a T-Mobile Business user, this backup internet service is not available for you.  As of this writing, the details of the plan have not yet [read full article]

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    Here’s what State Farm customers should do if their policy isn’t renewed

    State Farm General Insurance Company announced Wednesday that it plans to non-renew 30,000 property insurance and 42,000 commercial apartment policies in California. The 42,000 commercial apartment non-renewals represent a complete withdrawal from the commercial apartment market in California. The other 30,000 non-renewals would impact homeowners, rental dwellings, and other property insurance policies, according to State []

  • Snappy customer: crocodile captured after walking into Queensland service station

    Police called after the 1.4-metre freshwater crocodile wandered into the Townsville businessFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA freshwater crocodile has surprised residents by wandering into a north Queensland service station, prompting an unusual call to police.The snappy customer was spotted wandering into the Townsville business on Tuesday night.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and...

  • Business service centres are actively testing AI-based tools

    Chatbots serve as online secretaries and help with HR.

  • Midland customer service office to close again amid bed bug suspicion

    Editor's Note: The video above first aired on March 8, 2024. MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The City announced on Thursday that the customer service department on Andrews Highway will be closed on Friday, March 22, the second closure in a month due to a potential health issue. “Out of an abundance of caution, we are []

  • 34 players who have represented Sunderland this season and their surprising minutes: Photo gallery

    Sunderland have reached 40 matches in all competitions this season – with a total of 34 players representing the club. The Black Cats have eight games remaining in the Championship, while they’ve only had two cup matches this season against Crewe and Newcastle. See how many players you can name before going through the list:

  • Friends don’t let friends use an AI STI test

    Picture the scene: Your date has gone well and you and your partner might sleep together. Like any safe adult, you assume there will be a conversation about STI status and the use of protection. Now imagine how you would feel if they asked to take a photo of your penis and upload it to a website you’ve never heard of. That’s the future of intimacy, as imagined by Calmara, a new service launched by “men’s health” startup HeHealth. HeHealth Website Its press release suggests users take a picture...