Faster Justice Scheme

Justice Dept. Sues Rocket Mortgage for Appraisal Discrimination

After a white appraiser slashed the value of a Black woman’s duplex, the Justice Department sued all involved in the assessment, including the nation’s largest lender.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Jenrick accepts role in Badenoch's top team

Kemi Badenoch's Tory leadership rival has accepted the role of shadow justice secretary, the BBC understands.

Justice flips Manchin’s West Virginia Senate seat

Popular Gov. Jim Justice (R) rolled to an easy victory to pick up retiring Sen. Joe Manchin’s (I) seat in West Virginia, marking the first time Republicans have won the seat since the 1950s. He ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Italy’s scheme to offshore asylum claims should not be a model for the rest of Europe | Andreina De Leo and Marco Gerbaudo

Other leaders have expressed interest in Giorgia Meloni’s deal with Albania. But is it really a humane and effective strategy?. There’s much interest in the Italian prime minister Giorgia ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

ECB’s Lagarde: ‘We’re breaking the neck of inflation’ after cutting interest rates – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Newsflash: Inflation across the eurozone fell by more than initially thought last month, which may cement the chances of interest rate ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Why Giorgia Meloni’s Albania migrant scheme needs its own rescue boat

Also in this newsletter: The problem with heat pumps

World - Financial Times - October 21

Stratospheric, AI-enabled robotic cameras on balloons could help you get your insurance claim check faster

Near Space Labs, a Brooklyn, New York-based startup, invented stratospheric, AI-enabled robotic cameras that fly on weather balloons.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Supervisor Andrew Do in Southern California Resigns and Agrees to Plead Guilty in Bribery Scheme

Federal prosecutors said that Andrew Do, an Orange County supervisor, enriched himself and his family with federal pandemic aid meant for seniors.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Apple iPad mini A17 Pro review: the best small tablet gets faster

Chip upgrade breathes new life into compact slate ready for AI and better accessories while still in a class of its own. Apple’s premium tiny tablet gets a speed boost for 2024 with support for new ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Derrick Henry off to historic start with Ravens: How Lamar Jackson, O-line and scheme have powered star RB

There's no slowing down for King Henry at age 30

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Scheme to boost French school trips to Britain ‘at risk’ under new UK entry rules

Trade body for France’s travel industry reportedly writes to UK home secretary over concerns for programme’s future. A scheme designed to boost the numbers of French children able to travel to ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Cowboys' Trevon Diggs makes up with reporter, explains 2024 frustration and adjustment to new defensive scheme

Diggs made fun of his own "deez nuts" comment by gifting an actual can of Dee's Nuts

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Second gambler admits trying to cash in on scheme involving ex-NBA player Jontay Porter

A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty in a sports betting scheme that ended Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter’s NBA career

Sports - ABC News - October 30

Another bettor pleads guilty to wire fraud in gambling scheme involving ex-Raptors player Jontay Porter

Porter has been banned from the NBA for life

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

China new home prices grow slightly faster in Oct, private survey shows

World - Yahoo News - November 1

12 Ways to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi and Make Your Internet Faster (2024)

From changing Wi-Fi channels to routing an Ethernet cable, there’s always something you can do to improve your internet at home.

Tech - Wired - November 1

New Jersey man pleads guilty in smuggling scheme intended to aid Russia's war effort

A New Jersey man who was among seven people charged with smuggling electronic components to aid Russia’s war effort has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and other charges

Tech - ABC News - November 1

US judge returns lawsuit against Elon Musk’s $1m voter scheme to state court

Civil suit claims that tech billionaire and his Trump-supporting America Pac giveaway is illegal lottery. A federal judge on Friday denied an attempt by America Pac – the political action committee ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Better, faster, stronger? Tech titans’ obsession with turbocharged computer power could be our downfall | John Naughton

First there was Moore’s law, now the Nvidia boss has upped the ante. It’s all fuelling a dangerous conviction that everything can be solved by technology. In 2001 I interviewed the late Gordon ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Scottish government facing £170m court case over axed bottle recycling scheme

Ministers could face a huge bill if they lose a legal fight over beleaguered bottle return plans.

Number of renter households grows ‘three times faster’ than homeowner households: Report

The share of renter households in the U.S. is growing at triple the rate of homeowner households as home costs outpace rent increases, a new report from real estate company Redfin has found. The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

‘Rolling coal’: Dealers charged in $74 million scheme to help trucks bypass emissions controls

Prosecutors say the ring smuggled thousands of illegal devices that let diesel-truck drivers belch hundreds of times more pollution than allowed by law.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

AGI is coming faster than we think — we must get ready now

As we are on the brink of breakthroughs in AGI and superintelligence, we need to assess whether we are truly ready for this transformation.

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

The NBA has a 'missing stars' problem with injuries piling up faster than normal

The hope is that the sudden rise in injuries is just an early-season blip, but there’s reason to believe the dark cloud hovering over the league is here to stay.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Water Dispute Before Supreme Court Gives Rise to Unusual Alliances

The justices heard arguments on Wednesday in a long-simmering dispute between San Francisco and the E.P.A. over regulation of water pollution.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice charged with interference in criminal investigation

Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi is facing felony charges of attempt to commit improper influence and criminal solicitation of improper influence.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Biden says Hamas leader Sinwar's death represents 'a moment of justice'

Speaking in Berlin, Germany, President Joe Biden said the death of Yahya Sinwar in Gaza represented "a moment of justice." The Hamas leader had blood on his hands, Biden said. He also praised ...

Politics - NBC News - October 18

He was left to die in a garbage can as a newborn, and now wants justice

After learning someone tried to kill him when he was just hours old, he used DNA testing kits hoping to get offenders arrested.

Biden calls killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar a moment of justice

President Biden on Friday in Berlin addressed U.S. allies on Israel's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, calling it a moment of justice and urging a path to peace. CBS News White House reporter ...

A ‘New Day’? Justices Step Back, Slightly, From an Aggressive Climate Stance.

The Supreme Court’s decision to not temporarily block an E.P.A. rule this week signals ‘rising influence’ of Justice Barrett, one analyst said.

World - The New York Times - October 18

This Female Founder Is on a Mission to Empower Women of Color in Environmental Justice

Diamond Spratling’s organization Girl + Environment connects communities to education and mental health tools for a new climate future.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Haiti's Justice Ministry warns of threats against the prime minister and his Cabinet

Haiti’s Justice Ministry has called for a boost in security for Prime Minister Garry Conille and other Cabinet officials in response to unspecified threats that they could be targeted by malicious ...

World - ABC News - October 22

Justice Department Warns Musk That His $1 Million Giveaway Might Be Illegal

Elon Musk’s super PAC, which supports Donald Trump’s presidential bid, is giving cash prizes to registered voters who sign a petition.