
Rich Uncle Pennybags crashed a Senate hearing with the the former CEO of Equifax.
Public Citizen took issue with forced arbitration clauses that allow companies such as Equifax EFX, +1.17% to screw over consumers and avoid punishment - kind of like a "get out of jail free" card, of course.
In the 1935 board game, Rich Uncle Pennybags ushers players around a board populated by the streets of Atlantic City, N.J., where they can purchase properties, utilities and regional railroads like the Reading or Baltimore & Ohio lines. Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer rights advocacy group, claimed credit for the stunt on Twitter. "It should not pass go".
Facebook to Introduce Facial Recognition to Quickly Unlock the App
Facebook did not state which devices would support the facial recognition authentication feature once it is implemented. To use the technology, Facebook users will hold their phone up to their face.
They said it gives Equifax a "monopoly" over the justice system.
A person dressed like the Monopoly mascot appeared just over Richard Smith's shoulder as he testified on Wednesday before the Senate Banking Committee investigating the company's data breach that exposed the information of millions of Americans. To make her point come across even more, she also handed "get out of jail free" cards around the building before and after the hearing. The surprise appearance is part of a campaign organized by Public Citizen and Americans for Financial Reform to draw attention to forced arbitration rip-off clauses, used by Equifax, Wells Fargo and other financial companies to evade accountability and take advantage of consumers. "Bank lobbyists and their allies in Congress are trying to overturn the CFPB's rule so they can continue to rip off consumers with impunity".
Pakistan violates ceasefire again
Pakistan on Thursday yet again violated ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district reported news agency ANI. Also in Siachen glacier in northern Kashmir, Indian and Pakistani troops have fought intermittently since 1984.
All-Star Cast For Woody Allen's 'Wonder Wheel' Trailer
However, Wonder Wheel will see Allen's primary claim to fame as a director of films touted on the Amazon Prime streaming platform. It will be released on December 1, 2017 after debuting as the Closing Night selection for the 55th New York Film Festival.
Palestine takes over Gaza administration from Hamas
Israel disputes this, saying the fate of settlements must be resolved through negotiations. That demand was rejected by Abbas in an interview with Egyptian television on Monday.
Shares Trading Above Chikou: Imperial Brands (IMB.L)
The stock of President Energy PLC (LON:PPC) earned "Speculative Buy" rating by Canaccord Genuity on Monday, December 14. The Company's divisions include Growth Markets, USA, Returns Markets North, Returns Markets South and Logistics.
GM to Launch Over 20 Electric Vehicles by 2023
Infrastructure challenges remain, with additional charging stations needed to keep vehicles powered and avoid stranded motorists. Compare that to small and mid-size gas vehicles that can travel upwards of 400 miles on a single tank of gas.
West Tennessee man killed in Las Vegas shooting
Sandy Casey, a middle school special education teacher living in Redondo Beach, California, was also among those killed. Friends, family members, and former teachers spoke out about what a positive, kind person Melton was his whole life.
Facebook to hire 1000 people to review ads after Russian interference
However, more than half of the Americans exposed to the ads on Facebook saw them they had cast their votes on November 8. Now the social networking giant is taking steps to strengthen their ads policies and enforcement.
Trump homeland security officials praise recovery efforts in Puerto Rico According to the administration, more than 90 percent of the island now is now accessible; some 200 gas stations are open. The President highlighted the massive devastation that has played out in the nine days since Hurricane Maria hit.
Ex-Armyman told to prove Indian citizenship
After serving the Army for 30 years, a former Army man in Assam is accused of being a foreigner from Bangladesh. The notice asked him to present his case before September 11 but the notice landed at his address late.
Rock singer Marilyn Manson crushed by falling stage prop, set cut short
On Sunday (October 1), we learned that he would be cancelling nine dates on his current Heaven Upside Down Tour . Marilyn Manson Injured by a falling prop during NYC concert Saturday night, September 30, 2017. "Heading home.
'We're not Nazis, you've shown that by electing me' - new Ukip leader
A banner was superimposed with an image of Mr Farage posing as Adolf Hitler with the European Union logo in the background. A former soldier and police officer, Bolton won a tight seven-way race, taking 29.9% (3,874) of the overall votes.
Shocking map shows Maria winds lashing North Carolina
Maria was expected to move out into the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday night and Thursday, dissipating as it reached the open ocean. Maria was a Category 1 hurricane as it moved northward in the Atlantic, but it weakened to a tropical storm on Tuesday .
Will Cooper Kupp bounce back for Rams in Week 4 against Cowboys? It's about time for Ezekiel Elliott to look more like last season's version and prove to be more than Los Angeles can handle. That happened to the Rams against running backs who did not finish top 10 in rushing previous year .
Remmers not listed on injury report for Vikings
In the season opener against the Vikings Peterson was visibly upset with head coach Sean Payton after receiving limited carries. Even during his Pro Bowl year (2015), he ranked 33rd among 47 qualified players in yards per carry (4.0).
Ravens players kneel, pray for 'unity and justice' before national anthem
Demonstrations continued for a second week following President Trump's criticism of players who kneel during the anthem. The Ravens (2-1) might be in worse straits than the Steelers after they were pounded 44-7 by the Jacksonville Jaguars.