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Resources & Recommendations
Research & Studies
- Study on AI and Hiring Bias - This study revealed that humans tend to follow the racial biases of AI in hiring decisions rather than counteracting them, even when working with moderately biased AI.
- Study on Parkinson's and Sleep Apnea - This new study, which combed through health records of over 11 million US veterans, found that individuals with sleep apnea were nearly twice as likely to develop Parkinson's disease.
People Mentioned
- Michelle Singletary (Financial Columnist) - She shares tips on saving money during the holiday season on the "Post Reports" podcast.
Organizations & Institutions
- Justice Department - Mentioned in the context of appealing the dismissal of cases against James Comey and Letitia James.
Websites & Online Resources
- Washington Post Newsletter - Provides receipts to compare Thanksgiving meal prices across the country.