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Lawsuit Targets NIH: Allegations of Gender Bias in Search Engine Algorithms

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Washington, D.C. – The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is currently facing legal challenges regarding claims that its internal search engine displays biases against female researchers. This lawsuit marks a significant moment in ongoing discussions about gender bias in science and technology fields. The legal action, initiated by three women with strong pedigrees in the biomedical field, alleges that NIH’s search algorithms favor male researchers over their female counterparts by ranking male-driven content higher. This alleged bias, the plaintiffs argue, potentially affects decisions related to research funding and the professional visibility of female scientists. With … Read more

US Court Rules Google Holds Unlawful Monopoly in Search Engine Market

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Washington, D.C. – A federal judge in the United States has ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly in the internet search market, posing significant implications for the tech giant and its business practices. The decision emerges from a landmark antitrust lawsuit filed by the Justice Department, marking a critical juncture in the long-standing scrutiny over the power wielded by major technology companies. The lawsuit, one of the most significant antitrust cases in decades, argues that Google has used anti-competitive tactics to preserve and extend its dominance in search and related advertising markets, ultimately stifling … Read more

Jury Awards $13.5 Million to Family of Man Killed in Collision with Speeding Fire Engine

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A D.C. Superior Court jury has awarded $13.5 million in damages to the family of a man who was killed in a crash involving a speeding fire engine in 2018. After two days of testimony, the jury ordered the District to pay compensation to the family of the victim, identified as 32-year-old Deangelo Green. Green, a father of six, lived in the Brookland neighborhood in Northeast Washington and worked as a maintenance man at the nonprofit organization So Others Might Eat. The incident occurred on March 9, 2018, when Green’s vehicle was … Read more

Wife of SpaceX Employee Injured in Rocket Engine Test Files Lawsuit Alleging Negligence, Sheds Light on Company’s Safety Concerns

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Hawthorne, California – A negligence lawsuit has been filed against SpaceX following a rocket engine test that left a worker in a coma. The incident on January 18, 2022, involved a malfunctioning component that detached and struck integration technician Francisco Cabada, resulting in a skull fracture and a two-year coma, according to Reuters. The lawsuit, filed by Cabada’s wife in a Los Angeles state court, highlights ongoing safety concerns at SpaceX, with previous investigations revealing a pattern of workplace injuries and questionable safety practices. SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has faced criticism … Read more