Google Under Fire in Latest Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

Google, a Mountain View, California-based company, has been in the news quite a bit lately. However, instead of shining a spotlight on a former employee’s 10-page anti-diversity memo, this week Google is getting attention because three former female employees have decided to file a lawsuit against the company, accusing it of “discriminating against women in pay and promotions.”


Laceration Reports Prompt Recall of Slap Bracelets Sold With Popular DreamWorks Trolls Storybooks

A new safety recall has been issued by Studio Fun International for slap bracelets sold with “DreamWorks Trolls: It’s Hug Time!” storybooks. Why? Well, it turns out the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received reports that the slap bracelets can “cause cuts to the hands and fingers.” As a result, an estimated 79,000 bracelets are being recalled.



American Civil Liberties Union Investigating Possible Rights Violations at Entrada Protest in NM

The American Civil Liberties Union is investigating whether civil rights were violated after several protesters were arrested during ‘Entrada’ festivities in New Mexico. ‘Entrada’ is somewhat controversial due to its purpose and roots. The festival celebrates the return of Spanish conquistadors to New Mexico in the 17th century after a Native American revolt in the






Republican Senators Bemoan Inter-Party Attacks By Steve Bannon

Republican Senators are beginning to push back against former White House Chief of Staff Steve Bannon, who’s begun waging a campaign against some of the conservatives’ incumbent candidates. Politico reports that several interviewed senators said they were concerned Bannon’s efforts to spearhead a Republican uprising could cost the GOP its slim majority in the Senate.