US lawmakers rip EU over Big Tech fines that ‘target American companies’
Top House Republicans have called for answers on how the European Union will implement antitrust regulations on major US high-tech companies. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan outlined concerns about European digital market law in a letter on Sunday to EU antitrust Chief Teresa Libera. The EU was asked to briefly explain the matter by […]
Brazil Court Fines X $1.42 Million for Refusing to Hand Over Conservative Journalist’s Personal Data
Brazil's Chief Federal Court (STF) Minister Alexandre de Moraise on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday after refusing to provide personal information about Brazilian conservative journalist Alain dos Santos was fined “violated” for the Dos Santos, a stubborn supporter of conservative former president Jia Bolsonaro, resides in the US since late 2021 after […]
Texas judge fines NY doctor for prescribing abortion pills to woman near Dallas
On Thursday, a Texas judge fined a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to women outside Dallas in a ruling that could change the landscape of democratic abortion laws. Earlier on Thursday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (d) rejected Louisiana's request to hand over Maggie Carpenter, the same doctor accused of prescribing a pregnant […]
Los Angeles to crack down on rent gouging with fines up to $50,000
The landlord caught price gouging in Los Angeles County during the wildfire crisis. The Board of Supervisors voted to increase the maximum penalty from $10,000 per violation to $10,000 as thousands of displaced people struggle to find shelter. The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office filed a lawsuit this week against Blueground, a short-term rental company […]
REPORT: Arizona Fines Care Facility $500 After 85-Year-Old With Alzheimer’s Wanders Out, Dies
According to reports, the resident of Alzheimer's disease wandered from Arizona Care Facilities and died in the desert, and a 500 -dollar fined a group claimed by a group focusing on the elderly. Robert Paulman became missing on June 23, 2024, and was “last seen on foot from the front door of a nursing home”. […]
RV dealer racks up fines over giant American flag — but CEO and TV star says it’s not coming down
RV dealers nationwide are in hot water again to fly the mammoth American flag in one of the lots. The CEO of MARCUS LEMONIS of TV “The Profit” is not descended. The world of camps, which operates more than 250 RV dealers nationwide, has raised a new huge flag in Greenville, North Carolina in October. […]
Trump slams EU fines on major tech firms as a 'form of taxation'
President Trump on Wednesday criticized the European Union for levying hefty fines against the world's largest tech companies, calling it a “form of taxation” on American companies. “They got $15 or $16 billion from Apple. They get billions from Google,” Trump said during a virtual appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. “These […]
NFL fines Joe Mixon for something he didn’t say about referees in bizarre mix-up
The NFL appears to take criticism of referees very seriously, and can even lead to fines for criticizing things you didn't actually say. Texans running back Joe Mixon learned that lesson when he was fined $25,000 by the NFL for comments he made about officiating during Saturday's 23-14 loss to the Chiefs. I learned this […]
F1 drivers face fines, bans, and penalties for ‘misconduct’ under new FIA regulations
The latest appendix to the FIA International Sporting Code puts drivers, especially F1 drivers, at risk of hefty fines and even penalty point deductions for “cheating” in future seasons. Updated Appendix B of the FIA's International Sporting Code states that drivers face fines, bans from racing and even penalty point deductions for various acts, including […]
Conference fines Marshall over withdrawal from college football bowl game
The Sun Belt fined the Marshall Thundering Herd $100,000 for missing the Independence Bowl in December. Louisiana Tech replaced Marshall in the game against Army, but lost to Army 27-6. “While the conference acknowledges the medical model and best practice guidance Marshall followed and the fundamental concern for the health and safety of remaining eligible […]