EU should spare carmakers from ‘punitive’ emissions fines, says Scholz | Automotive industry
Germany's chancellor said the EU should refrain from “punitive” fines for carmakers that fail to meet emissions standards, heating up debate over the future of Europe's key industry. Olaf Scholz, who is running for election in February, will meet EU leaders in Brussels as Germany's largest carmaker, Volkswagen, plans unprecedented factory closures in its home […]
Pride or punishment? Canada fines town for refusing to celebrate Pride Month
Under Justin Trudeau's government, the situation in Canada will only get worse while the United States takes steps in the right direction with Donald Trump's victory. What's worse is that the country is pushing for mandatory Pride celebrations. The town of Emo, Ontario, was also fined $10,000 for refusing to declare June as Pride Month […]
‘Inappropriate’: NBA Fines Boston Celtics Forward Jaylen Brown $25,000 For Throat-Slash Gesture
The NBA decided on Wednesday night to fine Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown $25,000 for making a throat-slitting gesture after taking a dunk against the Detroit Pistons. Brown celebrated with a wild dunk over Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart. Stewart played physically and aggressively, and Brown responded. In the heat and intensity of the play, with […]
German court fines activist who criticized political Islam just months after his stabbing by Afghan refugee
An Afghan immigrant committed a brutal stabbing and slaughter at an anti-jihad rally in the German city of Mannheim on May 31st. 29-year-old police officer Ruben Raul attacked five demonstrators, including michael stulzenbergeran activist with the anti-jihad group Citizen Movement Pax Europe. Several months after Mr. Sturzenberger confirmed that fear with the tip of a […]
Pseudo-court fines town for refusing to fly imperial LGBT flag. Emo mayor ordered to undergo re-education says he won’t pay.
A pseudo-court recently declared June “Pride Month” and fined a small Canadian town and its mayor for refusing by a 3-2 vote to display the colors of LGBT activists. According to The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has ruled that failure to meet obligations to activist group Borderland Pride amounted to discrimination. Harold McQuaker, a small […]
Big Ten dishes out hefty fines to Michigan, Ohio State after postgame melee
The Big Ten announced Sunday that it has fined Michigan State and Ohio State $100,000 each for a postgame brawl after the Wolverines defeated the Buckeyes in a rivalry game. After the game, a scuffle broke out as University of Michigan players tried to plant a flag in the middle of the field. Ohio State […]
How NBA fines turn bad moments into good deeds
What happens after the NBA fine? The pushing and shoving is followed by a colorful outburst of words and distorted complaints about the referees and the league. be a bit It's so public, so where does the money go? At this point, you could be forgiven for thinking about what a potential suspension for a […]
Report: Sergio Garcia pays fines, now Ryder Cup eligible
Sergio Garcia returns to the Ryder Cup with the chance to represent Team Europe for the 12th time next year with Bethpage Black. According to exclusive information Report from Bunkered's Ben ParsonsGarcia worked with LIV Golf to pay outstanding fines owed by the DP World Tour. These fines reportedly total more than $1.2 million. Garcia […]
NBA fines Hornets star LaMelo Ball $100K for anti-gay comment during postgame interview
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball has been fined $100,000 by the NBA for making anti-gay comments during a postgame interview. On Saturday, Ball made the winning free throw and the Hornets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 115-114. But Ball dropped an anti-gay comment while explaining the final play of the game, where teammate Grant Williams defended […]
NBA fines Hornets’ LaMelo Ball $100K for ‘derogatory comment’
The NBA has fined Hornets star LaMelo Ball $100,000 for making anti-gay comments during an interview after Charlotte's 115-114 home win over the struggling Bucks on Saturday. Ball was talking about the last play of the game. Grant Williams defended Giannis Antetokounmpo at the top of the key and tucked in a contested jumper for […]