California settles Activision Blizzard gender discrimination lawsuit for $54 million – The Verge

A California regulator has settled its Blockbuster lawsuit over alleged sexual harassment at Activision Blizzard. According to a press release from the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), the gaming company, now owned by Microsoft, will pay approximately $54 million as part of the settlement. The CRD (formerly known as the Department of Fair Employment and … [Read more…]

Contamination of applesauce bag may have been intentional: FDA official – The Hill

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recalled applesauce bags that caused many children to suffer lead poisoning may have been intentionally contaminated. Jim Jones, FDA’s deputy commissioner for human foods, said that while the investigation is ongoing, there are signs of intentional poisoning of the puree. “We are still in the middle of … [Read more…]

Activision Blizzard will pay around $54 million to settle major gender discrimination lawsuit

More than two years after the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) filed a high-profile lawsuit against Activision Blizzard accusing the company of widespread gender discrimination and pay inequality, the two parties have reached a settlement for approximately $54 million. The Wall Street Journal first reported the agreement on Friday, and the CRD published a statement … [Read more…]

Plus-sized travelers are bringing new attention to Southwest Airlines' “customer of size” policy on TikTok

CNN – Southwest Airlines’ long-standing “customer of size” policy is generating new conversation thanks to viral TikTok videos and media coverage of efforts to pressure other airlines to offer seating policies for passengers who don’t fit comfortably in the cramped seats of today’s airlines. The policy, which Southwest says has been in place for more … [Read more…]

The PS5 game Call of Duty: MW3 is available at a discounted price for a limited time on this popular website – Le Parisien

Baldur’s Gate 3 triumphed at the Game Awards, but many other titles were also released this year. From Alan Wake to Zelda via EA Sports FC 24 and Super Mario Bros. Surprise, there was a lot to do. You can also expect Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, a remake of the cult game released … [Read more…]

Lead Content in Children's Applesauce May Be Due to Added Cinnamon

As dozens of children in the United States suffer from lead poisoning, federal regulators are now investigating whether the culprit is cinnamon, which was added to some popular applesauce pouches, and whether lead was added somewhere in the global supply chain, either to increase the spice’s reddish effects color or for weight gain. In November, … [Read more…]

Quaker Oats is recalling some granola bars and cereals nationwide due to salmonella risk

The Quaker Oats Company announced Friday that it is recalling some granola bars and cereal flakes sold in the United States because they may be contaminated with salmonella, a potentially deadly bacteria. Here is a complete list of recalled products that Quaker Oats says were sold in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam and … [Read more…]