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.....»»
How Uber left Lyft in the dust
For years, Lyft positioned itself as the "nice guy" in the ride-hailing industry. It let rival Uber do most of the dirty work fighting regulators and the taxi industry to create a path for a new crop of companies to offer rides to customers through a.....»»
Publishers beat Internet Archive as judge rules e-book lending violates copyright
Internet Archive: Judge’s copyright ruling is a “blow to all libraries.” Enlarge (credit: nicolamargaret | E+) On Friday, a US district judge ruled in favor of book publishers suing the Internet Archive (IA) for co.....»»
TikTok is owned by a Chinese company. So why doesn"t it exist there?
TikTok is fighting to stay alive in the United States as pressure builds in Washington to ban the app if its Chinese owners don't sell the company......»»
TikTok and its CEO are fighting to save the app in the US
At a Harvard Business Review conference earlier this month, where executives, professors and artists appeared for talks on corporate leadership and emotional intelligence, Shou Chew attempted to save his company......»»
Book publishers with surging profits struggle to prove Internet Archive hurt sales
A federal judge will soon decide if digital lending violates copyright laws. Enlarge (credit: feellife | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Today, the Internet Archive (IA) defended its practice of digitizing books and lending.....»»
Fighting VPN criminalization should be Big Tech’s top priority, activists say
Iranian authorities increasingly targeting VPNs is part of a global trend. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) “Women, life, freedom” became the protest chant of a revolution still raging in Iran months af.....»»
UN commission calls for closing the gender digital divide
The U.N.'s premiere global body fighting for gender equality on Saturday called for wide-ranging efforts to close the gap between men and women in today's technology-driven world and urged zero tolerance for gender-based violence and harassment onlin.....»»
Google"s Swiss employees strike - again - as 200 jobs cut
Workers are fighting back in offices around the world as Google continues to cut costs and lay workers off......»»
Nearly $200m in crypto stolen in Euler Finance attack
A Decentralized Finance lending platform was hacked, but the funds are being tracked across the blockchain......»»
Fighting financial fraud through fusion centers
Keeping up with financial fraud is incredibly difficult because accurate fraud detection requires a deep, real-time analysis of all the events surrounding a transaction. Consider a typical payment transaction: A single transfer of funds to a new paye.....»»
Honoring Cecelia Feld on International Women’s Day 2023
Today is International Women’s Day. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can.....»»
Discrimination based on caste is pervasive in South Asian communities around the world. Now Seattle has banned it
Seattle became the first city in the U.S. to outlaw caste-based discrimination against immigrants from stigmatized groups in South Asia's traditional social hierarchy......»»
Apple Watch ban threat, layoffs, and Jony Ive"s red nose -- February 2023 in review
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.....»»
Reddit tells court: Film studios spewed “nonsense” in demand for users’ names
First Amendment covers users who anonymously discussed piracy, Reddit tells court. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Reddit is fighting a film-industry attempt to identify users who discussed piracy, telling a f.....»»
Wrestling series "Monster Factory" bodyslams Apple TV+ in March
Apple has another sports documentary arriving on Apple TV+ about wrestlers fighting for their break to become professionals."Monster Factory" is coming in MarchCalled "Monster Factory," Apple's pro wrestlingdocuseries premieres Friday, March 17. It f.....»»
Assurant faces more allegations, potential 6th plaintiff in racial discrimination lawsuit
The suit alleges that, for years, senior managers ignored complaints of "horrific racial discrimination," retaliated against Black employees who complained about on-the-job bias. Assurant denies the claims......»»
Street Fighter: Duel is Out Now!
Instead of the original 1-on-1 fighting matches, the game instead uses a card-based battle system. The post Street Fighter: Duel is Out Now! first appeared on Phandroid. A while back, we got word that CAPCOM was planning to release a spin-o.....»»
Fighting for their lives: the world"s forests in figures
Forests are central to biodiversity and the fight against climate change, as well as being a big money spinner for national economies......»»
Mechanics Bank stops taking auto loan applications, will exit the business
Mechanics Bank of Walnut Creek, Calif., confirmed to that it is exiting its indirect auto-lending business and has stopped taking new loan applications......»»
Biden won’t save the Apple Watch from potential ban
No veto means ITC's patent infringement ruling stands. Enlarge / AliveCor and Apple's battle started with the Apple Watch Series 4. (credit: Valentina Palladino) Apple will continue fighting California-based AliveCor ove.....»»