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U.S. District Judge William Young ruled Monday that the promotional exam for the Boston Police discriminates against minorities. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

US District Judge rules civil service examination discriminatory against minorities

Maddie Domenichella November 20, 2015

U.S. District Judge William Young ruled Monday that a 2008 civil service exam used to evaluate candidates for promotions within the Boston Police Department was partial to white candidates and gave minority...

Attorney General Maura Healey is evaluating the legality of DraftKings, a website that awards cash prizes for playing daily fantasy sports. PHOTO COURTESY ANDREW DUPONT/FLICKR

Legality of fantasy sports website DraftKings questioned

Michael Joscelyn September 24, 2015

Though the daily fantasy sports empire has dramatically increased its presence around the country, Boston has a hometown connection to the industry through local provider DraftKings. Despite the popularity...

Pay me for my resume boost?

Daily Free Press Admin September 3, 2013

BU students share their summer internship experiences in the debate on paid versus unpaid internships Interested in taking on a summer internship to help determine her career interests, Sara Arnold,...

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