Juror’s Error Did Not Affect Ghislaine Maxwell Verdict, Judge Rules NEW YORK TIMES A Manhattan judge on Friday denied Ghislaine Maxwell’s request for a new trial, rejecting her claim that a juror’s failure to disclose his personal history of being sexually abused as a child had deprived her of a fair and impartial jury. read more »
Ford recalls 737,000 U.S. vehicles over software and fire-risk issues REUTERS Ford Motor Co (F.N) is recalling 737,000 vehicles in the United States over a part that could develop an oil leak and a software error that could hinder braking, it said on Friday. read more » U.S. Now Requiring New-Vehicle Fleet to Average 49 MPG by 2026 CAR AND DRIVER
What we bought: Chrysler's Pacifica was the perfect family plug-in hybrid, until it wasn't ENGADGET What’s a PHEV without safe plug-in charging? read more »
U.S. SEC set to unveil tighter rules on blank-check companies REUTERS The U.S. securities regulator on Wednesday will unveil a proposal to tighten its rules on special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) after a frenzy of deals in 2020 and early 2021 sparked concerns some investors are getting a raw deal. read more » U.S. SEC issues new guidance for brokers, advisors on investment recommendations REUTERS
Former Michigan troop leader arraigned on sex abuse charges WASHINGTON POST A former troop leader has been arraigned on multiple charges stemming from Michigan’s review of child sexual abuse lawsuits against the Boy Scouts of America. read more » Activision Blizzard officially settles federal sexual harassment suit for $18 million WASHINGTON POST
Wall Street regulator proposes to expand the definition of broker-dealers REUTERS The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday proposed expanding the definition of broker-dealers and mandating that Principal Trading Firms (PTFs) must register with the agency. read more »
A Once Promising Tennis Player Speaks Out Against a Former U.S.T.A. Coach NEW YORK TIMES After being sexually assaulted by a coach at the U.S.T.A. national training center in Orlando in 2018, Kylie McKenzie is starting over on the court, and telling her story with hopes that she can help other women. read more »
U.S. snowboarding coach no longer with team amid sexual misconduct allegations WASHINGTON POST