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Justice Department Using Fraud Law to Target Companies on DEI, WSJ Reports
The Trump administration has launched investigations into the use of diversity initiatives in hiring and promotion at major U.S. companies, the Wall Street Journal reported. Google and Verizon are ...
Final Sentencing in Large Scale Crop Fraud Case That Cost Insurers Nearly $35M
A large-scale insurance fraud investigation of Farmers Tobacco Warehouse in Danville, Kentucky, came to a close with the sentencing of seven farmers and a tobacco warehouse manager, according to an ...
Meta’s ‘Playbook’ to Reduce Pressure to Crack Down on Scammers, Protects $7B in Yearly Revenue
Japanese regulators last year were upset by a flood of ads for obvious scams on Facebook and Instagram. The scams ranged from fraudulent investment schemes to fake celebrity product endorsements ...
How Bomb Cyclones Form and Create Dangerous Conditions
When turbulent weather with whipping winds and heavy snow is in the forecast, meteorologists sometimes warn that a storm could "bomb out" or become a bomb cyclone. But what exactly does this mean? ...
New Year’s Day Holiday Projected to See Slight Increase in Road Deaths
The National Safety Council (NSC) has projected that 429 people may die on U.S. roads this New Year's Day holiday period. The figure is slightly above the six-year average of 423 fatalities ...
Heating Fuel Haulers Temporarily Exempt From Drive Time Limits
The U.S. transportation safety regulator has extended an emergency waiver on driving-time limits for truckers hauling heating fuels by a few days to January 15, aiming to speed up deliveries. The ...
Los Angeles Angels Settle Lawsuit With Pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ Family Over Fatal Overdose
The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday with the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs after a lengthy trial that detailed drug use by players. The two-month trial centered on ...
Several New Laws Impacting California Drivers Take Effect January 1
Many new laws affecting California drivers will take effect on January 1, 2026, according to a recent announcement by the state's Department of Motor Vehicles. AB 366 extends the Statewide Ignition ...