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☆ Election-technology company Smartmatic files $2.7 billion lawsuit against Fox News over election conspiracy theories
▼ + stars: | 2021-02-04 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Smartmatic filed a $2.7 billion lawsuit against Fox News over election conspiracy theories. The company accused Fox News of waging disinformation campaigns about its role in the 2020 election. "In November and December 2020, Fox News broadcast multiple reports stating and implying that Smartmatic had fixed and rigged the 2020 election," the company said in a press release. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the 2020 election for President and Vice President of the United States," the lawsuit began. In the lawsuit, Smartmatic said it had arrived at the $2.7 billion figure by adding economic damages to the company and punitive damages it was seeking.

☆ Research shows there are at least 5 proven ways to reduce police brutality — and 2 strategies that don't work
▼ + stars: | 2020-06-03 | by ( Michelle Mark | Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Here are five proven, data-based changes that could make a difference, and two approaches that don't seem to work, according to Campaign Zero. Track complaints about officers' use of forceMost complaints against officers aren't public, making them hard to track. These changes, along with requiring departments to report and publish online data on all uses of force, could reduce police violence. Body cameras are another method that haven't been proven effective when it comes to excessive force instances. Research has even shown that 93% of prosecutors' offices have used body cameras mostly in cases against citizens, not against police.

☆ What business casual really means
▼ + stars: | 2019-07-11 | by ( Jacquelyn Smith | Samantha Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewIt's not always obvious what exactly "business casual dress" means. "They've left the 'business' out of 'business casual' and the lack of professional appearance holds them back. AdvertisementFor example, there is in fact no general agreement on the definition of the term "business casual." AdvertisementBelow are examples of appropriate "business casual" outfits. Here's an example of business casual dress.

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Don't forget to include these 8 things in your resume when you're submitting applications or just keeping it up-to-date. Contact informationThis seems obvious, but candidates sometimes forget to include basic contact information, or they bury it at the bottom. "Some people will include their home and cell numbers, for example, but I find multiple contact choices to be confusing. You should still include details about these credentials in the education and professional development section of your resume, Augustine adds. This information should be grouped with your contact information at the top of your resume.

Reza Estakhrian/Getty Images2. Irrelevant work experiencesYes, you might have been the "king of making milkshakes" at the restaurant you worked for in high school. But unless you plan on redeeming that title, it's time to get rid of all that clutter. But as Alyssa Gelbard, founder of career consulting firm Resume Strategists, points out: Past work experience that might not appear to be directly relevant to the job at hand might show another dimension, depth, ability, or skill that actually is relevant or applicable. Only include this experience if it really showcases additional skills that can translate to the position you're applying for.

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