Inspector finds holes in U.S. consumer agency’s information safeguards
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. watchdog agency that investigated and fined Wells Fargo & Co for creating phantom accounts, and which regularly penalizes large banks and lenders on behalf of consumers, has holes in its systems for protecting confidential information, the office charged with inspecting its operations said on Thursday.
Treasury’s Mnuchin concerned about alternate scoring models of Trump tax plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told lawmakers on Thursday that he has some doubts that what are known as alternate scoring models will give enough credit to the potential for economic growth when assessing the impact of t…
Tulsa braces for protests after officer acquitted for killing unarmed man
TULSA, Okla. (Reuters) – Police in Tulsa, Oklahoma, were preparing for protests on Thursday after a white officer was acquitted by a jury of killing an unarmed black man in a case that stirred tensions over racial bias in policing.
Don’t drink the water! Diarrhea from U.S. swimming pools rising
CHICAGO (Reuters) – As warm weather approaches, U.S. health officials are warning that outbreaks of diarrhea caused by swallowing swimming pool water containing parasites have doubled in the past few years.
Facebook wins dismissal of U.S. lawsuits linked to terrorism
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal judge on Thursday dismissed two lawsuits seeking to hold Facebook Inc liable for supporting terrorist groups by letting them use its social media platform to further their goals, including violence against Jews.
Motorist crashes into Times Square crowd, killing one person, injuring 22
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. Navy veteran plowed his car into pedestrians in New York City’s packed Times Square on Thursday, killing an 18-year-old woman and injuring 22 people. The city’s mayor said there was no indication it was an act of terrorism.
Fate of Ailes harassment lawsuits unclear after his death
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The death of Fox News founder Roger Ailes could pose a major hurdle to a series of lawsuits that claimed he sexually harassed female anchors and contributors at America’s most-watched cable channel.
Massachusetts tries to allay immigrant concerns about healthcare
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Massachusetts attorney general issued guidelines on Thursday to healthcare providers to help allay concerns among patients who fear they could be deported or arrested while seeking medical services as U.S. President Donald Tr…
Exclusive: Trump campaign had at least 18 undisclosed contacts with Russians: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Michael Flynn and other advisers to Donald Trump’s campaign were in contact with Russian officials and others with Kremlin ties in at least 18 calls and emails during the last seven months of the 2016 presidential race, current and former U.S. officials familiar with the exchanges told Reuters.
‘Bobby Three Sticks’ Mueller to probe Russia-Trump imbroglio
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former FBI director and prosecutor Robert Mueller, known for his independence in high-profile government investigations, is taking on a new challenge in the midst of a crisis that threatens the presidency of the United States.
