Several large German banks have had to exchange thousands of customers’ credit cards after details were stolen in a hacker attack at the end of last year.
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All-male panel in Utah votes to keep sales tax on tampons
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah committee of all-male lawmakers has voted to keep the sales tax on tampons and other feminine hygiene products despite an international push to remove it….
OVER-CRIMINALIZATION: Why Are LA’s Foster Kids More Likely to Be Charged With Crimes?
THE OVER-CRIMINALIZATION OF LA’S FOSTER CHILDREN by Carrie Wang and Rachel Kohn Monserrat Zarza was 15-years-old when she was assigned to a group home six months after entering the Los Angeles County foster care system. Group homes provide a placement option for hard-to-place children “with significant emotional or behavioral problems,” according to the state of […]
Sikh Actor Waris Ahluwalia Keeps His Turban On, Returns To NYC
Two days after he was barred from a flight In Mexico City for not removing his turban at airport security, actor Waris Ahluwalia reached an understanding with Aeroméxico Wednesday morning and boarded a plane to New York. Ahluwalia, who has become a favorite in director Wes Anderson’s films and is a practicing Sikh, posted a photo to Instagram of himself on the plane, and thanked the airline “for understanding the importance of religious and cultural tolerance.” [ more › ]
Attempted ‘Coup’ Could Swing California Coastal Commission More Developer-Friendly
The California Coastal Commission wants to oust executive director Charles Lester, a move dozens of environmental groups oppose. [ more › ]
Former Sheriff Lee Baca To Plead Guilty To Lying To Federal Investigators
Anonymous hacker downs Japan’s tax agency website over dolphin hunting
The hacker who claimed responsibility for the cyber attack said it was to protest the killing of dolphins in Taiji, Japan. Government websites have been targeted before over Japan’s controversial practice of whaling.
Macedonia’s refugee dilemma
As Greece continues to struggle with the influx of refugees, some EU countries hope that its northern neighbor Macedonia can deter them. Amid a deep political crisis, the Balkan country is a questionable choice.
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