Fighting discrimination in mortgage lending
Although the U.S. Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits discrimination in mortgage lending, biases still impact many borrowers. One 2021 Journal of Financial Economics study found that borrowers from minority groups were charged interest rates that.....»»
The key to fighting pseudoscience isn’t mockery—it’s empathy
Evidence shows that shoving data in peoples’ faces doesn’t work to change minds. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) As a scientist heavily engaged in science communication, I’ve seen it all. People have.....»»
Fighting superbugs with medical nanomachines
Instruments smaller than a human hair are being designed to eradicate antibiotic-resistant bacteria and fight cancer......»»
How Equifax"s Insight Score for Auto pushes past barriers for subprime borrowers
In the face of tightened lending for subprime borrowers, Equifax's Insight Score for Auto is using nontraditional payment data to expand financial inclusion......»»
Central banks should be fighting the climate crisis—here"s why
Climate finance was a major focus at the recent COP28 summit, but one set of game-changing institutions remains largely missing in such conversations: central banks......»»
It’s rebels vs. Imperialist forces in Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver trailer
"Their nightmare is us fighting together to defend something we love." Prepare yourself for Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver. Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon Part 1: Child of Fire racked up an impressive 63 million views over.....»»
Beeper is Done Fighting to Make iMessage on Android Work
One day not so long ago, iMessage on Android is working thanks to Beeper Mini. The next day, it’s dead. A few days later, it’s back thanks to workarounds. Then, Apple kills it again. Beeper CEO, Eric Migicovsky announced this week that th.....»»
Apple"s June 2023 in review: Vision Pro, Mac Pro, and tech titan fighting talk
In June, Apple's WWDC took place, Apple hit $3 trillion again, there was a slim chance of a tech titan cage match, and the not-so quiet launch of the Apple Vision Pro, too.Apple Vision Pro at WWDC 2023After months of rumors, Apple's WWDC 2023 finally.....»»
Apple"s February 2023 in review: Apple Watch ban threat, layoffs, and Jony Ive"s red nose
Despite not launching any devices, Apple had a surprisingly packed month fighting for the Apple Watch, while Jony Ive helped out with charity, and Rihanna played the Super Bowl for Apple Music.Honestly, you're lucky to still be wearing an Apple Watch.....»»
How to watch the Dmitry Bivol vs. Lyndon Arthur live stream
Bivol, the only man since Floyd Mayweather to defeat Canelo Alvarez, is fighting on the massive Day of Reckoning boxing card this weekend......»»
Dmitry Bivol vs. Lyndon Arthur live stream: How to watch the fight
Bivol, the only man since Floyd Mayweather to defeat Canelo Alvarez, is fighting on the massive Day of Reckoning boxing card this weekend......»»
Mr. Cooper breach exposes sensitive info of over 14 million customers
Mortgage company Mr. Cooper has confirmed that personal information of over 14.6 million customers has been exposed in its October 2023 data breach. The breach “On October 31, 2023, Mr. Cooper detected suspicious activity in certain network sys.....»»
Research finds women "turn inward" when they experience ambiguous workplace incidents
That gender discrimination is wrong is beyond argument. But identifying which incidents are cases of it is not always so clear cut. That's why researchers are recommending that organizations develop processes that encourage workers to share their con.....»»
How to watch the Jake Paul fight tonight — is it a PPV?
Jake Paul is fighting a relatively unknown opponent in his bid to become a world champion. Here's the cheapest way to watch the live stream......»»
How the world"s first deal to ditch fossil fuels was forged at COP28
It was an improbable scene in Dubai as a top oil executive basked in a standing ovation from hundreds of diplomats tasked with fighting climate change. Sultan Al Jaber, head of the United Arab Emirates' state-owned oil company, had just presided over.....»»
Apple partly halts Beeper’s iMessage app again, suggesting a long fight ahead
Opinion: Beeper isn't just fighting Apple, it's pushing against human instincts. Enlarge / The dream of everybody having blue bubbles, and epic photos of perfectly digestible meals, as proffered by Beeper. (credit: Beeper).....»»
How "benevolent sexism" undermines Asian women with foreign accents in the workplace
Immigrants are critical to the Canadian economy, but their talents are under-utilized due to language and accent discrimination, as immigrants often come from non-English or French speaking countries......»»
First ground-based survey of damage to Ukrainian cultural sites reveals severity, need for urgency
The war in Ukraine is not just a war against a people, but a war on culture. And after nearly two years of fighting, it is destroying Ukraine's cultural heritage on a scale not seen since World War II, according to new research by University of Notre.....»»
How to assess the carbon footprint of a war
We know that war is bad for the environment, with toxic chemicals left polluting the soil and water for decades after fighting ceases. Much less obvious are the carbon emissions from armed conflicts and their long-term impacts on the climate......»»
"Computer says no": More employers are using AI to recruit, increasing the risk of discrimination
Imagine being the most qualified person for a job and not getting a call-back or not being selected for an interview......»»
Structure of a central component of the human immune system revealed
A central component of the human immune system, the NLRP3 inflammasome plays an important role in fighting off infections. However, its chronic activation is also implicated in a variety of common diseases, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple.....»»