Revelations from the FDIC report on sexual harassment, toxic workplace
An investigation by a law firm finds that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation fails to provide a safe workplace from fear of sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation, and calls on federal banking regulators to make “necessary” cultural and structural changes. Ta. review, conducted by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, harshly criticized the FDIC’s toxic work […]
California bill could remove self-checkout lanes at grocers, certain retailers
A new bill proposed in California could prohibit grocery stores and some retailers from offering self-checkout options to customers in an effort to reduce theft. Senate Bill 1446 would “prohibit grocery stores and retail drug stores from offering self-service checkout options to customers unless certain conditions are met,” according to a summary of the proposed […]
Biden Overwhelms Immigration Courts with 3.5 Million Cases Pending
The backlog in the nation’s immigration courts, where judges decide whether immigrants can remain in the United States or face deportation, now exceeds 3.5 million cases under President Joe Biden. The data comes from Syracuse University’s Transaction Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) and details a significant increase in the number of immigration cases. Currently on hold […]
Judge Aileen Cannon Delays Trump Documents Case Trial Date Indefinitely
Judge Eileen Cannon on Tuesday indefinitely postponed the trial date in the dossier case involving former President Donald Trump to May 20, 2024, making it unlikely that the hearing will take place before the November 2024 presidential election, according to filings. suggested that it would not be done. Judge Eileen Cannon (U.S. District Court) The […]
Refs made right call for controversial Myles Turner offensive foul: NBA
Myles Turner said he’s looking forward to the NBA’s last two minutes report after Game 1, but the Pacers big man isn’t going to be satisfied with the league’s findings. Last 2 Minutes reports that an offensive foul on Turner on a Donte DiVincenzo screen with 12.7 seconds left was a good call and that […]
Democratic NY governor regrets saying black kids in the Bronx don’t know what computers are after she gets torched online
Democratic Gov. Cathy Hochul said she regrets comments she made about black children and computers after coming under fire from critics on social media. Speaking at a conference of California billionaires and business leaders, Hochul touted the lack of digital resources for black children in New York City’s Bronx. “Young black kids growing up in […]
Carson Beck surpasses Shedeur Sanders as favorite
Commercial Content 21+. There’s a new favorite player to be selected high in the 2025 NFL Draft. Georgia quarterback Carson Beck has surpassed Colorado’s Shedule Sanders as the top prospect by FanDuel Sportsbook’s oddsmakers to become No. 1 overall next April. Over the past week, Beck has gone from +500 to +300 for the 2025 […]
German politician convicted of hate crime after sounding alarm about Afghan rape gangs
A right-wing German politician has been found guilty of a hate crime for sharing statistics about a disproportionate number of gang rapes by immigrants, particularly Afghans, and questioning whether multiculturalism means embracing rape culture. He was fined several thousand dollars. Marie-Thérèse Kaiser is a member of the right-wing Alternative for Germany. The 27-year-old women’s safety […]
Chiefs’ Rashee Rice allegedly hit photographer at nightclub
Laci Rice could face new legal problems. Dallas police are investigating a Chiefs wide receiver for allegedly punching a cameraman at a local nightclub. WFAA reported Tuesday. The incident happened in the early hours of Monday morning at an address associated with Lit Kitchen, and police are interviewing witnesses about the alleged assault. Chiefs receiver […]
Federal reserve president says rate cuts may not come in 2024
Claman Countdown panelists Ted Weisberg and Tim Urbannowicz discuss interest rates, Apple’s iPad Pro, and Disney’s earnings. minneapolis federal reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Tuesday the central bank needs to keep interest rates unchanged for the “long term”, which could last until the end of the year. Kashkari spoke at the Milken Institute conference, […]