When the TSA launched stricter screening procedures for domestic passengers’ electronic devices last year, it didn’t reveal the whys and hows. That didn’t sit well with the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, which has now filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the organization in an effort to extract more info about its […]
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Russian-made cars now hold lion's share of domestic market
Russians are buying a record number of domestically-made cars, according to a recent study by PwC. Sales have grown for the first time since the economic crisis. The share has grown to a record 83 percent from the 65 percent seen in 2012, the audit firm reports. In total, 1.475 million cars were sold last […]
Where to Find the Best Food in Domestic Airport Lounges
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Mark Cuban fires 2 Mavericks employees after report details allegations of a ‘hostile work environment’ including sexual harassment and domestic violence
Bob Levey/AP A report from Sports Illustrated details allegations of a “hostile work environment” within the Dallas Mavericks organization. The allegations include years of inappropriate behavior by the team’s former president and CEO, and accusations that the head of human resources did little when women complained. The report also details allegations of domestic violence made […]
Broken teeth and bruises: dentists in unique position to spot domestic abuse
A prosecutor and advocate for domestic violence education says dentists are in a unique position to help victims. She wants more training for the profession to better use that opportunity.
‘73% foreign born’: DHS terrorism report criticized for excluding domestic US attackers
The majority of people convicted of international terrorism-related offences in the US since the September 11 attacks have been “foreign-born”, according to a new report by the Department of Homeland Security. The report, part of an executive order that sought to tighten entry criteria into the US, states that 73 percent of 549 people found […]
How Schoolyard Drama and Domestic Violence Converge on ‘Big Little Lies’
Flavorwire is taking the final week of 2017 off, because God knows we need it. But all week, we’ll be reposting some of our favorite pieces from the year. Read them all here. The immediate pleasure of HBO’s Big Little Lies came from its chorus of catty helicopter parents: It’s easy to laugh at Renata’s […]
Ohio officers accused of excessive force after tasering men in domestic dispute call-out (VIDEO)
Two law-enforcement officers in Ohio are being accused of police brutality after footage emerged of them tasering suspects during a domestic dispute call. One of the victims suffered a collapsed lung as a result of the incident. The video, captured on a bodycam, shows two officers responding to a domestic dispute in Cincinnati. The call […]
Rep. John Conyers’ son — who he endorsed to replace him — was reportedly arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Rep. John Conyers announced his retirement on Tuesday following a series of sexual harassment allegations, and endorsed his son to succeed him. His son, John Conyers III, was reportedly arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse in February but was not charged. John Conyers III, the son of embattled Democratic Rep. John Conyers of […]
’League of Legends’ pro suspended 20 months for domestic violence
Back in October, League of Legends player Li “Vasilii” Wei Jun livestreamed alleged domestic abuse against his then-girlfriend. The Chinese team Newbee immediately terminated his contract and the League Championship Series launched an investigation. Today, the organization suspended Vasilii from professional games for 20 months, which begins in January 2018 at the start of the […]