The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit today against the City of South Bend, Indiana, alleging that the city’s hiring process for entry-level police officers violates the Civil Rights Act by discriminating against Black and female applicants. The lawsuit claims that the South Bend Police Department (SBPD) uses a written exam that disproportionately…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced it will monitor federal voting rights compliance in Portage County, Ohio, during the early voting period and on Election Day. This move comes as part of the department’s ongoing efforts to ensure that all citizens can exercise their right to vote free from interference or intimidation. The…
In a landmark case, TD Bank N.A. (TDBNA), one of the largest banks in the U.S., along with its parent company TD Bank US Holding Company (TDBUSH), pleaded guilty to charges related to violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and money laundering, culminating in over $1.8 billion in penalties. The guilty plea marks the…
In a pivotal move to prevent a looming partial government shutdown just weeks before Election Day, Congress took decisive action. The House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., successfully passed a measure by a vote of 341 to 82, with 132 Republicans supporting the bill. Notably, all 82 dissenting votes came…
A man accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper PnB Rock was sentenced to more than 31 years to life in prison on Monday. Freddie Lee Trone was convicted last month for his role in the death of the artist, whose real name was Rakim Hasheem Allen. In September 2022, Trone’s 17-year-old son was charged…
Hollywood is seeing an increasing number of live-action remakes of animated movies and TV series. However, Disney is the studio that has done this most frequently. With a few more sequels, there have been about seventeen live-action retelling or remakes of its beloved animation series. Even though some of these films have received negative reviews…
What is Prosopometamorphopsia (PMO) Different from the more widely recognised facial blindness, prosopometamorphopsia (PMO) is a rare visual condition. Face blindness makes it more difficult to recognize faces, but PMO immerses them in a world where well-known features take on horrifying alterations. In contrast to facial blindness, the problem for those with PMO is skewed…
Today marks a significant moment as three American citizens and one American green-card holder, previously imprisoned in Russia, are finally coming home: Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza. This achievement represents a major diplomatic success. In total, we have secured the release of 16 individuals from Russia, including five Germans and seven…
President Joe Biden’s recent absence from public view has sparked speculation and concern, particularly following his sudden withdrawal from the presidential race on Sunday. Questions abound regarding his whereabouts and health status amid his prolonged absence. Vice President Kamala Harris addressed these concerns during a speech at the White House, marking her first public appearance…
Damaging winds, hail, and even tornadoes struck several regions on June 23rd, as predicted by the National Weather Service (NWS). This article provides a recap of the event and crucial information to help you stay prepared for potential future threats. Affected Areas: Looking Ahead: While the worst of the storms may have passed on June…