OCC to Review Banks’ Debanking Practices in Licensing and CRA Evaluations
The Office of the Secretary of the Currency (OCC) shared significant news on Monday, September 8, that aims to “depoliticize banks” and tackle “illegal de-pasting” within the federal banking system. One key update focused on licensing, stating that the OCC is reviewing how banks consider licensing decisions and their evaluations under the Community Reinvestment Act […]
Google faces significant $3B fine from the EU for advertising technology practices
On Friday, the European Union imposed a hefty fine of $3.45 billion on Google for engaging in anti-competitive behavior within its AdTech sector. This marks the fourth time in a decade that the tech giant has faced penalties from EU regulators. The fine followed complaints from the Council of the European Publishing Bureau and comes […]
FTC Alerts Google About ‘Unfair or Misleading Practices’ Involving Bias Against Republicans
FTC Investigates Google Over Allegations of Bias Against Republican Emails The Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Andrew Ferguson, has raised concerns about Google’s Gmail platform, suggesting it may be unfairly targeting Republican emails while seemingly favoring Democratic messages. In a letter dated August 28th, Ferguson communicated with Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, expressing his […]
DOJ starts inquiry into CalEPA regarding hiring practices for racial equity
DOJ Investigates Racial Employment Practices at California Agency The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated an investigation into the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), following allegations centered around discriminatory employment practices linked to race and other factors. In a letter sent on Wednesday, the DOJ informed CalEPA about ongoing inquiries regarding whether the agency […]
DOJ looks into the California EPA’s recruitment practices regarding racial equity
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking into the California Environmental Protection Agency (CALEPA) regarding its racial equality initiatives in hiring practices. A recent letter indicated that the agency might be “engaging in discriminatory employment practices based on race, color, gender, and national origin.” This scrutiny appears to be linked to CALEPA’s efforts that aim […]
Old Polish tomb shows mixture of Christian and pagan burial practices
Ancient Tomb Unearthed in Poland Archaeologists in Central Europe have stumbled upon an ancient tomb that was reopened by medieval individuals, predating modern looters by over a thousand years. The excavation occurred at the Noychorou Cemetery located in northern Poland, with findings released in the Ancient Journal on June 23rd. Known as Tomb 7, this […]
Education Department discovers George Mason breached Title VI through DEI practices
Oklahoma bans tax-funded DEI programs at universities Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt talked on “Falkner Focus” about their initiative to prohibit tax-funded diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at colleges in Oklahoma. In a separate incident, the Department of Education announced that George Mason University (GMU) has violated Title VI of […]
Police leaders hold meeting on bail practices following viral Cincinnati incident.
The local police chief is expressing concern after new footage of violent attacks in Cincinnati highlights ongoing issues with how the judicial system handles released criminals. Local leaders have called attention to flaws in the legal process, pointing out these “gaps” in a statement from the Hamilton County Police Commissioners’ Association dated August 8. They […]
Hollywood moves away from progressive programming and diversity practices
Changes in Hollywood: A Shift Away from Progressivism It seems the era many have dubbed Hollywood’s “Progressive Snowflake Era” is drawing to a close. This shift, away from socially driven narratives, has been discussed in a recent column by Sharon Waxman, editor-in-chief of Rapp, in the New York Times. Waxman notes that Hollywood is moving […]
Zac Taylor discusses why the Bengals chose not to hold joint training camp practices.
Cincinnati Bengals Opt Out of Joint Practices This year, it’s not unusual for teams in the NFL to have joint practices during training camp. However, the Cincinnati Bengals are one of only three teams choosing to skip this practice. Head coach Zach Taylor has expressed his belief that there are more effective ways to prepare […]