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The US department of education has opened an investigation into Smith College over its admission policy allowing transgender women to enrol. The inquiry will examine compliance with Title IX rules on sex-based discrimination and single-sex education. The case follows a complaint and comes amid wider debate on admission policies in women’s colleges in the United States.

Elon Musk will pay a $1.5 billion fine to settle SEC allegations of defrauding Twitter shareholders. The settlement resolves a seven-year legal battle stemming from Musk's delayed disclosure of his growing stake in the social media company in 2022. This penalty, though termed 'modest' by some, aims to deter future violations.

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Martina Navratilova criticized Gavin Newsom after a transgender athlete qualified for girls track championships in California. Olympic legends Nancy Hogshead and Kaillie Humphries also joined the debate, while protests, lawsuits, and investigations connected to California sports policies continue growing across the state.

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The Supreme Court is reviewing geofence warrants, a modern surveillance tool used in a 2019 Richmond bank robbery. Investigators used Google location data to identify devices near the crime scene, leading to Okello Chatrie's arrest. This case questions whether such broad data collection violates Fourth Amendment privacy rights, potentially impacting future law enforcement investigations.

The US Department of Justice is suing tech firm Cloudera for allegedly discriminating against American job seekers. Prosecutors claim the company created a sham hiring process, favoring temporary visa holders for lucrative roles and actively deterring US workers. This lawsuit highlights the DOJ's commitment to protecting domestic employment opportunities.

But Vivek’s rise, if things go according to plan he might become the third Indian-origin governor of an American state after Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley, is not just a litmus test of an Indian-American’s success story in US politics. It is a test of how far the MAGA tent will accommodate a brown non-Christian man and also how far an Indian-American can go in Trump’s America.

Nine police officers received death sentences for the brutal custodial murder of father-son Jayaraj and Bennix in 2020. Despite the verdict, questions linger about the accountability of the magistrate who remanded the victims and the doctor who certified them fit, despite severe injuries. This case highlights systemic failures in protecting detainees' rights.

Four Kansas school districts have been found by the U.S. Department of Education to have violated federal student privacy and sex-based protection laws. Findings indicate issues with parental access to gender transition information and the use of facilities and sports based on gender identity rather than sex. Proposed corrective measures aim to ensure compliance.

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A US appeals court has permitted Texas to mandate displaying the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, a win for conservative policy. This split decision, which reverses a lower court, allows the state to proceed with the law, potentially influencing similar measures in other states. Opponents plan to appeal to the Supreme Court.

A US delegation heads to Pakistan for crucial talks with Iran, despite President Trump's escalating threats to cripple Iran's infrastructure if a deal isn't reached. Tehran remains hesitant, demanding the lifting of sanctions and unblocking of assets. Trump's aggressive rhetoric, aimed at forcing negotiations, faces domestic criticism for its potential to escalate conflict.

The NAACP has sued Elon Musk's xAI and MZX Tech, alleging illegal operation of methane gas turbines for a South Memphis data center without permits. The lawsuit claims these turbines emit hazardous pollutants, posing health risks to nearby residents. Environmental groups are involved, seeking to halt operations and impose penalties, highlighting concerns over unchecked AI infrastructure growth.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced IBM will pay over $17 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act. The tech giant is accused of discriminating against employees and applicants based on race, color, national origin, or sex, despite federal contract anti-discrimination requirements. This settlement marks the first under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative.

A New Jersey firm, Compunnel Software Group, will pay over $313,000 to settle claims of illegally favoring temporary visa holders over US citizens for jobs. The Justice Department's investigation revealed a pattern of citizenship-based discrimination in recruiting. The company must also undergo anti-discrimination training and revise its policies to prevent such practices.