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.....»»
30 years after its debut, it’s a still miracle that Mortal Kombat ever existed
Mortal Kombat is one of the biggest and most commercially successful fighting game franchises of all time -- but it was almost a dud in 1992.....»»
Light-based therapy weakens antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Antibiotics are standard treatments for fighting dangerous bacterial infections. Yet the number of bacteria developing a resistance to antibiotics is increasing. Researchers from Texas A&M University and the University of São Paulo are overcoming th.....»»
Overwatch 2 launch marred by multiple DDoS attacks
Report suggests server queues are tens of thousands of players long. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Blizzard fighting off DDoS attackers. When a highly anticipated online game launches, unforeseen server capacity issues and.....»»
Elon Musk"s Twitter acquisition deal is back on
Elon Musk has decided to stop fighting and go forward with his $44B Twitter acquisition.....»»
Celsius founder took out $10 million before pausing withdrawals and filing for bankruptcy
Things keep looking sketchier and sketchier for the crypto lender Celsius Network.On Sunday, the Financial Times reported that Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky had withdrawn $10 million from his crypto lending company just weeks before it froze withdra.....»»
Elon Musk"s Twitter acquisition deal is reportedly back on
Elon Musk reportedly has decided to stop fighting and go forward with his $44B Twitter acquisition.....»»
Fighting wildfire with GPS data
A new research tool could be used to help predict wildfire evacuation behavior, potentially saving lives and preventing injury in the process......»»
The brain cells that slow us down when we"re sick
We tend to eat, drink, and move less when we're feeling under the weather. And we're not alone—most animals reduce those same three behaviors when they're fighting an infection......»»
Research team achieves breakthrough in the production of an acclaimed cancer-treating drug
Stanford University researchers have discovered a rapid and sustainable way to synthetically produce a promising cancer-fighting compound right in the lab. The compound's availability has been limited because its only currently known natural source i.....»»
My Best Friend’s Exorcism review: Fighting mean girls (and meaner demons)
My Best Friend's Exorcism is equal parts funny and frightening, and delivers a clever spin on paranormal possession tales......»»
Men"s experiences of sexual racism differ in two online dating communities
About 99% of the 550 young sexual minority Black men who participated in a recent survey reported encountering racialized sexual discrimination while searching for intimate partners online......»»
Fighting fake news online: Going beyond scientific slogans to connect with people emotionally
Empathy is a more potent weapon than facts when combatting fake news online, according to new research from the University of Surrey......»»
This tree owns itself—and is fighting for its own survival
An artwork part of the 58th Carnegie International art exhibition, the legally autonomous tree will own the land it grows on. On a few square feet of land on the campus of the Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, a black gum tree has.....»»
Street Fighter 6 hands-on impressions: Fists of glory
Street Fighter 6 is shaping up to be a genre-defining entry in the franchise, with a new, mesmerizing art style, an intriguing "Drive System," and simplified yet hard-to-master gameplay that gives everyone a fighting cha.....»»
People of Color with Long COVID Face Uphill Battle to Be Heard
Medical discrimination and a lack of data make it difficult for people of color to get help for post-COVID problems.....»»
How white consumers helped drive discrimination by businesses
A new study provides the best evidence to date that preferences of white consumers helped drive private businesses to discriminate against Black customers before the Civil Rights Act of 1964......»»
Apple is top funder of lobby group that says it represents small developers
Group claims to "give a voice" to small firms while fighting bills opposed by Apple. Enlarge Apple provides over half the funding for a lobby group that says it represents small app developers, according to a Bloomberg articl.....»»
Federal court upholds law banning tech companies from censoring viewpoints
Critics warn the law could lead to more hate speech and disinformation online. Enlarge (credit: Smith Collection/Gado / Contributor | Archive Photos) For the past year, Texas has been fighting in court to uphold a controversia.....»»
Patagonia founder gives away $3 billion company to fight climate change
American rock climber and businessman Yvon Chouinard is giving away his company, Patagonia, in order to play a part in fighting the world's ongoing climate crisis.Chouinard, who founded the outdoor clothing and gear company nearly 50 years ago, has t.....»»
Street Fighter 6: Hands-On TGS Preview
As what I’d consider the gold standard in fighting games, Street Fighter is never shy about reinventing itself, and with upcoming Street Fighter 6, Capcom is poised to do so once again. By combining many elements tried out in previous iterations, l.....»»