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Politics · United StatesUS banks denied services over political beliefs, report finds
A U.S. banking regulator found that nine of the nation's largest banks denied services to customers based on political, religious, or social views. The report, spanning 2020 to September 2025, was based on 100,000 complaints and hundreds of individual bank decisions.
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Politics · United StatesEducation Department Rescinds Biden-Era Title IX Protections
The U.S. Department of Education has rescinded the 2024 Biden-era Title IX regulations, reinstating the 2020 interpretation that defines sex as male or female. The move removes protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity, drawing criticism and praise.
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Politics · United StatesDOJ Finds UCSF Medical School Discriminated Against White and Asian Applicants
The Department of Justice has concluded its investigation into the University of California, San Francisco's medical school admissions, finding that it discriminated against white and Asian applicants. UCSF disputes the findings and plans to work with the DOJ.
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Politics · United KingdomNurse takes union to tribunal over gender critical beliefs
Nurse Sandie Peggie is taking her union, the Royal College of Nursing, to an employment tribunal. She claims the RCN discriminated against her because of her gender critical and sex realist beliefs, failing to support her after a previous case against NHS Fife.
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Politics · AfricaUS imposes visa restrictions on South Africans over discrimination claims
The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on certain South African nationals, citing race-based discrimination and uncompensated land seizures. South Africa has rejected the US allegations, stating the measures are based on mischaracterised policies and fringe group information.
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Politics · United StatesAccenture to pay $25 million to settle US diversity hiring claims
Accenture has agreed to pay the US government $25 million to resolve allegations that it violated federal anti-discrimination requirements while certifying compliance for federal contracts. The company denies all allegations and admits no liability in the settlement.
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