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CBS News
8 hours ago
- CBS News
Stockton man suspected of starting Northern California fire as retaliation
Cal Fire on Saturday said a Stockton man was arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a Butte County resident's property in late June as retaliation. The man allegedly drove up to Palemo on Jun 28 with two people, and got into a "heated argument" with the resident on June 29, Cal Fire said. After the argument, he allegedly set fire to the resident's property and drove back to Stockton, Cal Fire said. According to Cal Fire, investigators identified 50-year-old Stockton resident Raymond Lee Wilson as a suspect. He was arrested on July 17 on a signed warrant, Cal Fire said. He was arrested without incident and booked into the Butte County Jail on suspicion of arson to wildland and use of an accelerant, Cal Fire said. His bail was set to $150,000. The fire burned one acre.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Brazil Weighs Measures on US Dividends, Tech Firms, Reports Say
(Bloomberg) -- Brazil's government is studying potential responses to further sanctions by US President Donald Trump, including a limit on dividend payments by US companies with operations in Brazil, according to O Estado de S. Paulo newspaper. The Dutch Intersection Is Coming to Save Your Life Why the Federal Reserve's Building Renovation Costs $2.5 Billion Milan Corruption Probe Casts Shadow Over Property Boom Mumbai Facelift Is Inspired by 200-Year-Old New York Blueprint How San Jose's Mayor Is Working to Build an AI Capital President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government is intensifying its deliberations on possible measures after the US government announced it was revoking visas for some Brazilian Supreme Court justices. The move came after Justice Alexandre de Moraes sent police to raid the home of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of his trial on charges he attempted a coup to remain in power. Finance Minister Fernando Haddad denied Brazil is considering limits on dividends as a retaliation against the US, Reuters reported, citing a statement. The Brazilian government is also considering ending the licensing of US drug patents and levying taxes on big tech firms, according to O Estado de S. Paulo and O Globo. It hasn't made a decision and any measures will require Lula's approval, the newspapers said. The government intends to continue diplomatic negotiations with the Trump administration, O Estado de S. Paulo said, adding that any retaliatory measures may be adopted after Aug. 2. The US government has announced a 50% tariff on Brazil that will take effect on Aug. 1, which Trump has tied to the charges against Bolsonaro. The government is studying a tax on digital services offered by big tech companies, with different rates depending their revenues, O Globo reported, saying the measure is being analyzed by Finance Ministry. Lula said on Saturday he's certain that 'no kind of intimidation or threat from anyone' will compromise the nation's institutions in their mission to defend the rule of law. 'The interference of one country in the judiciary of another is unacceptable and violates the basic principles of respect and sovereignty between nations,' according to a statement published by Brazilian president offering support to the Supreme Court's justices. A Rebel Army Is Building a Rare-Earth Empire on China's Border How Starbucks' CEO Plans to Tame the Rush-Hour Free-for-All What the Tough Job Market for New College Grads Says About the Economy Godzilla Conquered Japan. Now Its Owner Plots a Global Takeover Why Access to Running Water Is a Luxury in Wealthy US Cities ©2025 Bloomberg L.P.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Lender reaches agreement with EEOC over claims it ignored supervisor's harassment victims
This story was originally published on HR Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily HR Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Academy Mortgage Corp. entered into a public conciliation agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to resolve sexual harassment and retaliation charges, the agency announced Tuesday. A former supervisor at the Albuquerque-based mortgage lender allegedly sexually harassed female workers, then retaliated against them after they complained or denied him, per EEOC. The supervisor also allegedly repeatedly texted inappropriate requests to a female worker and physically touched unwilling female employees, the agency said. Under the terms of a year-long agreement, Academy Mortgage agreed to provide a total of $75,000 in monetary relief to two women and to hold sexual harassment and discrimination training, according to a news release. Dive Insight: EEOC alleged that Academy Mortgage violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment-based discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, and retaliation. The agency's charge claimed that the company didn't take appropriate action to address the supervisor's behavior after a female worker complained. Instead, it allegedly retaliated against the victim by transferring her to another branch before firing her. The supervisor then sexually harassed another worker, EEOC said. 'We applaud Academy Mortgage for agreeing to an early resolution of this charge,' April Klug, director of EEOC's Albuquerque office, said in the release. 'This resolution helps give the affected workers closure and highlights the importance of sexual harassment training. Managers have an obligation to maintain workplaces free from harassment and to appropriately respond to harassment complaints.' EEOC and Academy Mortgage participated in a pre-litigation conciliation process to resolve the charges, the agency said. The commission regularly files charges against companies alleged to have allowed sexual harassment to fester. Last month, for instance, EEOC reached a $100,000-settlement with 'Murica LLC over allegations that the company allowed the owner of the Western-themed Starlite Station bar and dance hall in Greeley, Colorado, to create a sexually hostile environment for workers. The agency further alleged that 'Murica LLC retaliated against workers who complained or spoke out against the owner's conduct by firing or threatening to discipline them. Recommended Reading Scientist couldn't show NASA failed to hire him due to race, court says Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
France 24
3 days ago
- Business
- France 24
EU readies retaliatory list targeting US services
US President Donald Trump blindsided the European Union earlier this month by threatening to slap 30 percent tariffs on the bloc's goods, despite months of talks to get an agreement. If they don't clinch a deal by August 1, Brussels has warned it will have no choice but to retaliate against Trump's steep levies because of their economic impact, and has drawn up two lists of US goods to target. The European Commission, steering trade policy for the 27-country bloc, is also working on a list of American services -- including financial services -- it could hit with restrictions, for example on public procurement, EU diplomats said. It could also mean excluding certain suppliers, one diplomat said, adding that the commission had not yet put forward any list to EU member states. Any action on services would be in addition to two sets of retaliatory tariffs on goods: one put forward this week that targets 72 billion euros ($83 billion) of US products, and another worth 21 billion euros, drawn up in response to steel and aluminium tariffs. One EU diplomat said the bloc could retaliate step-by-step, hitting the United States with first the smaller, then the larger counter tariffs on goods -- before potentially escalating to services. The official also stressed the EU had yet to even approve the measures by vote and that they could still change, but another diplomat said Brussels would have no choice but to respond "forcefully". Most EU member states want to keep options on the table but have backed the commission's attempts to try once again to get an agreement before firing off retaliatory measures. The EU's top trade negotiator, Maros Sefcovic, jetted to Washington on Wednesday for talks with his US counterparts but the commission did not provide details on meetings. There are questions over Europe's appetite for a damaging fight with Trump if he slaps on the 30-percent levies as promised. But France has been pushing for Brussels to take a harder line and consider deploying its most powerful trade tool, known as the anti-coercion instrument, if negotiations with the United States end in disappointment. Even if Brussels were to activate this so-called trade "bazooka", it could take months before any measures were taken, according to the rules. First, the commission would have four months to investigate the third country it accuses of detrimental trade policies -- then member states would have eight to 10 weeks to back any proposal for action.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
EU readies retaliatory list targeting US services
The EU executive is preparing a list of proposed restrictions on US services companies -- including tech giants -- should Brussels fail to strike a trade deal with Washington, European diplomats said on Thursday. US President Donald Trump blindsided the European Union earlier this month by threatening to slap 30 percent tariffs on the bloc's goods, despite months of talks to get an agreement. If they don't clinch a deal by August 1, Brussels has warned it will have no choice but to retaliate against Trump's steep levies because of their economic impact, and has drawn up two lists of US goods to target. The European Commission, steering trade policy for the 27-country bloc, is also working on a list of American services -- including financial services -- it could hit with restrictions, for example on public procurement, EU diplomats said. It could also mean excluding certain suppliers, one diplomat said, adding that the commission had not yet put forward any list to EU member states. Any action on services would be in addition to two sets of retaliatory tariffs on goods: one put forward this week that targets 72 billion euros ($83 billion) of US products, and another worth 21 billion euros, drawn up in response to steel and aluminium tariffs. One EU diplomat said the bloc could retaliate step-by-step, hitting the United States with first the smaller, then the larger counter tariffs on goods -- before potentially escalating to services. The official also stressed the EU had yet to even approve the measures by vote and that they could still change, but another diplomat said Brussels would have no choice but to respond "forcefully". Most EU member states want to keep options on the table but have backed the commission's attempts to try once again to get an agreement before firing off retaliatory measures. The EU's top trade negotiator, Maros Sefcovic, jetted to Washington on Wednesday for talks with his US counterparts but the commission did not provide details on meetings. There are questions over Europe's appetite for a damaging fight with Trump if he slaps on the 30-percent levies as promised. But France has been pushing for Brussels to take a harder line and consider deploying its most powerful trade tool, known as the anti-coercion instrument, if negotiations with the United States end in disappointment. Even if Brussels were to activate this so-called trade "bazooka", it could take months before any measures were taken, according to the rules. First, the commission would have four months to investigate the third country it accuses of detrimental trade policies -- then member states would have eight to 10 weeks to back any proposal for action. Only then would the commission have a green light to prepare measures, to take effect within six months.
