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Lowrider artist Rob Vanderslice’s journey “out of the darkness, into the light”
This week on 60 Minutes, correspondent Bill Whitaker took a little trip to Española, New Mexico, the self-proclaimed lowrider capital of the world. Lowriders are exactly what they sound like: cars that ride low to the ground. But they also are also famous for their brightly colored, eye-catching paintwork. While reporting the story, Whitaker met…
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Lowriders shine in New Mexico after perceptions of the cars and their drivers shift
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines lowrider as “a customized car with a chassis that has been lowered so that it narrowly clears the ground.” Lowrider also is used to describe the person driving such a vehicle, and both car and driver have long been potent cultural symbols, especially among Mexican Americans. In the 1980s and…
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Kenyan workers with AI jobs thought they had tickets to the future until the grim reality set in
Being overworked, underpaid, and ill-treated is not what Kenyan workers had in mind when they were lured by U.S. companies with jobs in AI. Kenyan civil rights activist Nerima Wako-Ojiwa said the workers’ desperation, in a country with high unemployment, led to a culture of exploitation with unfair wages and no job security. “It’s terrible…
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Labelers training AI say they’re overworked, underpaid and exploited by big American tech companies
The familiar narrative is that artificial intelligence will take away human jobs: machine-learning will let cars, computers and chatbots teach themselves – making us humans obsolete. Well, that’s not very likely, and we’re gonna tell you why. There’s a growing global army of millions toiling to make AI run smoothly. They’re called “humans in the…
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New Texas college, UATX, encourages civil discourse and free speech | 60 Minutes
In a former Texas department store, the University of Austin, known as UATX, started classes this fall with a say-anything, shout-nothing philosophy. UATX’s motto is “the pursuit of truth.” The school swaps DEI — diversity, equity and inclusion — for what some call MEI: merit, excellence and intelligence. UATX, co-founded by historian Niall Ferguson, launched…
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“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 – CBS News Watch CBS News Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Jericka Duncan. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link
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How Kenya became the “Silicon Savannah”
How Kenya became the “Silicon Savannah” – CBS News Watch CBS News The tech hub of East Africa, Kenya—and Nairobi in particular—is looking to solve an impending jobs crisis through innovation. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link
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Lowrider cars celebrated as cultural symbol among Mexican Americans | 60 Minutes
Lowrider cars celebrated as cultural symbol among Mexican Americans | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News For years, lowriders were thought to be tied to gangs and drugs. They’re now being seen more as positive cultural symbols and moving art exhibits as perceptions of them have improved. Be the first to know Get…
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UATX says it fights college censorship culture with a focus on free speech | 60 Minutes
UATX says it fights college censorship culture with a focus on free speech | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News The University of Austin, or UATX, is teaching its inaugural class of 92 college students. The school, with its focus on free speech, has been labeled by some as “anti-woke.” Be the first…
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“The Future of Money” | 60 Minutes Archive
“The Future of Money” | 60 Minutes Archive – CBS News Watch CBS News In 2015, Lesley Stahl traveled to Kenya, where a “mobile money” revolution was sweeping the country. Kenyans were sending and receiving money on their cell phones through the platform M-Pesa, which improved commerce and brought basic necessities to poorer areas. Be…