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.....»»
Fighting light pollution: The West Texas effort preserves one of the largest dark sky reserves
To sit under the vast expanse of stars is to imagine swimming across shining, stellar rivers, creeks and tributaries. But to sit here also is to feel that lump in your throat and skip in your heart, realizing everything you know is far smaller than t.....»»
U.S., General Motors settle alleged discrimination against non-US citizens
Under the terms of the agreement, the company will pay $365,000 in civil penalties to the United States. .....»»
TUC: UK government failing to protect workers from AI
Union group claims using artificial intelligence to hire and fire staff could lead to greater discrimination......»»
TUC: Government failing to protect workers from AI
Union group claims using artificial intelligence to hire and fire staff could lead to greater discrimination......»»
The social determinants of justice: Eight factors that increase your risk of imprisonment
You might have heard the phrase "social determinants of health". It's the idea that social factors—such as poverty, access to education, where you live and whether you face discrimination—have a huge influence on your health and life expectancy......»»
Appeals court affirms bundling GAP coverage exempts lenders from Military Lending Act
The plaintiff could appeal and ask the full 4th Circuit to revision the decision, or take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. In both cases, however, those requests are rarely granted......»»
Twitter staff cuts leave Russian trolls unchecked
Troll farms are thriving after Elon Musk wiped out the team fighting them......»»
Tesla is stonewalling discrimination probe, California state agency charges
Calif. Civil Rights Dept. petitions court, says Tesla must be forced to comply. Enlarge / Cars parked at the Tesla Fremont Factory in Fremont, California, on February 10, 2022. (credit: Getty Images | Josh Edelson) Tesla.....»»
A small town became the center of a QAnon storm. Now it’s fighting back
The Netherlands’ most notorious conspiracy theorist is now in prison. Enlarge (credit: Anjali Nair; Getty Images) Bodegraven is the type of well-heeled Dutch town where young moms push their prams past smart restaurant.....»»
A new way to make a virus-fighting protein could save lives during the next pandemic
A multidisciplinary research team has produced a promising virus-fighting protein using a quick, portable process that could be easily deployed at the source of a future virus outbreak. The team includes researchers from the University of Maryland, B.....»»
Robots deployed to assist New York City police … again
New York City has unveiled two crime-fighting robots designed to assist human officers, but not everyone is happy about the move......»»
Capital One exits floorplan lending business
Capital One decided to exit floorplan lending on March 29, but will stay in the auto finance business......»»
Credit unions expected to remain an auto lending force
Car dealers share their strategies for handling the competition credit unions pose to revenue from indirect auto loans......»»
3D printed ferroelectric materials proven to eliminate harmful bacteria including E. coli
A new way of using 3D printing to create infection-fighting materials for use as medical implants has been revealed in a new research paper, published in Advanced Materials Technologies......»»
New tool shows progress in fighting spread of invasive grass carp in Great Lakes
New research reveals the progress scientists at The University of Toledo are making in their ongoing efforts to capture and remove invasive grass carp from the Great Lakes......»»
Study finds harmful PFAS don"t actually prevent furniture stains
The health and environmental harms of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are well-known, but a new study calls into question their touted stain-fighting benefits. The study, published today in the AATCC Journal of Research, tested the perform.....»»
Tesla’s ‘staggering’ $137 million tab for racism suit slashed by 98%
The award that Owen Diaz won two years ago was among the highest ever for an individual suing over discrimination in the U.S. Diaz elected for a retrial on damages after a judge said the amount was too high......»»
Polyamorous relationships can have as many benefits as monogamous ones, shows research
Polyamorists face stigma and discrimination in their day-to-day lives, yet research shows that having a romantic relationship with more than one person at a time may offer emotional and physical benefits to all parties......»»
Ford Credit debuts first-ever consumer ad campaign as auto lending market undergoes rapid change
With more people shopping online, lenders such as Ford Credit must shift strategies......»»
My quest to re-create Street Fighter’s long-lost pneumatic controls
True fighting gamers land harder hits by slamming their fists on huge "bash pads." Enlarge / Slam that bash pad! A blurry picture of the SF1 Deluxe Arcade Cabinet. This is the stock photo from KLOV/VAPS and was one of t.....»»