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.....»»
Notre Dame vs. Navy live stream: Watch college football for free
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish begin their college football season against the Navy Midshipmen in Ireland. Find out how to watch the game......»»
Notre Dame vs. Navy live stream: watch college football for free
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish begin their college football season against the Navy Midshipmen in Ireland. Find out how to watch the game......»»
U.S. government sues SpaceX for discrimination
Elon Musk's company SpaceX discriminated against refugees and asylees between 2018 and 2022, according to a complaint filed Wednesday by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The complaint alleges that SpaceX, which designs, manufactures, and launches roc.....»»
Tides may be responsible for up to 69% of under-ice melting in an Antarctica ice shelf
The ice shelves—the marine-terminating glaciers of the Antarctic Ice Sheet—are melting, and it's not just because of rising atmospheric temperatures. In a one-two punch, ice shelves in Antarctica are fighting a losing battle against rising temper.....»»
Apple backing right to repair is an important U-turn for the tech world
A few years ago, the idea of Apple backing right to repair legislation would have been almost unimaginable – even if the company’s co-founder did urge it to do so. The company has spent literally years fighting it, spending money to lobby agai.....»»
Fighting the spread of the spotted lanternfly with a new data science tool
"Stomp, squash, smash" has been the accompanying soundtrack to the expansion of an odd-looking bug through the Eastern US. The spotted lanternfly, a large planthopper native to Asia, has been popularized in media outlets as the most recent enemy one.....»»
Amid US’s shameful maternal death rate, survey finds widespread mistreatment
One in five report mistreatment and 30% report discrimination. Enlarge (credit: SIBAS_minich | iStock / Getty Images Plus) With the US maternal death rate already the highest among affluent countries and still rising, a.....»»
Tekken 8 will kick off 2024; January release date revealed
Tekken 8 will be 2024's first big release, as the fighting game just got a January release date at Gamescom......»»
Who should play Robin in the Batman: The Brave and the Bold movie?
Batman: The Brave and the Bold is still years away, but DT can't help but wonder: Who will play Robin, the Dark Knight's crime-fighting partner?.....»»
Four years later, the Apple Card is a huge but controversial success
On August 20, 2019, Apple officially launched Apple Card with any US citizen able to apply. Since then it's been a hit, but it's faced controversy over everything from low reward rates to alleged sex discrimination.Apple CardIn every sense bar one, A.....»»
A dramatic volcano eruption changed lives in Fiji 2,500 years ago—100 generations have kept the story alive
Can you imagine a scientist who could neither read nor write, who spoke their wisdom in riddles, in tales of fantastic beings flying through the sky, fighting each another furiously and noisily, drinking the ocean dry, and throwing giant spears with.....»»
Opinion: World Wrestling Entertainment has long profited from racial stereotypes—it"s time for change
In April, former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) writer Britney Abrahams sued the company for alleged discrimination following her objections at racist and discriminatory storylines. The lawsuit also contains some damning examples, citing "offens.....»»
Research gives new insights into the role food intake plays in fighting antimicrobial resistance
Cooking food thoroughly and avoiding some types of vegetables and salad during a course of antibiotic treatment could potentially reduce antibiotic resistance, by preventing bacteria carrying resistance genes getting into the gut, according to a new.....»»
Study suggests disclosure laws about forced labor in the clothing industry are ineffective
The Canadian government recently passed the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act. The new law is designed to address forced labor and child labor in supply chains by requiring companies to disclose their efforts in eli.....»»
Yellow jerseys of the fireline: A day fighting wildfires can require as much endurance as riding the Tour de France
For three weeks in July, the world's most elite bike racers climb steep mountains and sprint along historic cobblestones to capture the coveted yellow jersey or the race leader in the Tour de France. It's a 22-day feat of human endurance that require.....»»
Judge puts U.S., New York predatory lending lawsuit against Credit Acceptance on hold
A federal judge put on hold a predatory lending lawsuit against Credit Acceptance Corp by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and New York Attorney General Letitia James, over objections from both regulators......»»
Pope warns of AI risks so “violence and discrimination does not take root”
Papal communiqué warns of AI produced "at the expense of the most fragile and excluded." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Discussion about artificial intelligence is everywhere these days—even the Vatican. On Tuesday, P.....»»
Meta loses battle in EU, will ask for consent to show personalized ads [Updated]
Changes will impact Facebook, Instagram users in Europe as early as this fall. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) After five years of fighting legal battles to prevent this undesirable outcome, Meta has.....»»
Meta loses battle in EU, will ask for consent to show personalized ads
Changes will impact Facebook, Instagram users in Europe as early as this fall. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) After five years of fighting legal battles to prevent this undesirable outcome, Meta has.....»»
After 50 years of one seabird colony fighting its way back from near extinction, it now faces new threats
Over the past few decades, Skomer Island off the south coast of Wales has witnessed a remarkable resurgence in its guillemot population. Before 1930, Skomer was home to over 100,000 common guillemots. But by the end of the second world war, this numb.....»»