US FDIC Launches Review of Alleged Sexual Harassment, Misconduct

The US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has launched a review of allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct at the agency. The FDIC says that it is taking the allegations "very seriously" and is committed to creating a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. The...

US EPA Opens $2 Billion in Grants to Environmental Justice Communities

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened $2 billion in grants to environmental justice communities. The grants will be used to fund projects that will clean up pollution and improve the environment in underserved communities. The EPA says that the grants are part of its commitment...

Maryland Handgun Licensure Law Ruled Unconstitutional by US Court

On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, a federal court ruled that Maryland's handgun licensure law is unconstitutional. The law required people who want to purchase a handgun in Maryland to obtain a license from the state police. The court ruled that the law violates the Second Amendment right to bear...

Judge Finds Evidence that Tesla, Musk Knew about Autopilot Defect

A federal judge in Florida has found that there is "reasonable evidence" that Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, knew about a defect in the Autopilot system that could cause cars to crash, but they failed to disclose the defect to customers. The judge ruled that the companies had a duty to disclose the...

Explosion at US-Canada Border Caused by Reckless Driver

On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, an explosion occurred at the Rainbow Bridge, which connects Buffalo, New York, to Fort Erie, Ontario. The explosion was caused by a reckless driver who lost control of a propane truck and crashed into a building. The propane tank exploded, causing a fire that...