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Pediatrics Group Offers ‘Long Overdue’ Apology for Racist Past

Dr. Roland B. Scott was the first African-American to pass the pediatric board exam, in 1934. He was a faculty member at Howard University, and went on to establish its center for the study of sickle cell disease; he gained national acclaim for his research on the blood disorder. But …

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Airbnb confidentially files for IPO

Automation and Jobs Read our latest special issue. Open Now (Reuters) — Short-term home rental company Airbnb said on Wednesday it filed confidentially for an initial public offering with U.S. regulators, setting the stage for one of 2020’s marquee U.S. stock market debuts. The move underscores a rebound in parts …

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Free Tool Can Help Raise Your Credit Score

Photo by pathdoc / Shutterstock.com A free online tool from American Express pledges to help lift your credit score — and you don’t have to be a customer to use the technology. The Score Goals tool lets you enter the credit score you hope to achieve. Using your credit history, …

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