All articles tagged with #government investigation
Thousands of protesters in Manila demonstrated against a major corruption scandal involving flood-control projects, demanding accountability from officials and businesspeople implicated in kickbacks and substandard work, amid ongoing investigations and political fallout.
UC Berkeley disclosed to the federal government the names of about 160 students, faculty, and staff involved in antisemitism complaints, complying with a Trump administration investigation into how universities handle such issues, amid concerns over privacy and free speech.
Gerald Quindry, a retired engineer, discovered that Medicare was billed $15,500 for urinary catheters he never ordered or received, highlighting ongoing issues of healthcare fraud in the U.S., as part of the broader Operation Gold Rush, the largest healthcare fraud bust in history.
Five Canadian hockey players, including four current NHL players, have been charged with sexual assault following an alleged incident at a 2018 Hockey Canada charity event. The scandal has led to a wider investigation into Hockey Canada's handling of sexual abuse claims, including the revelation of a secret fund used to settle such cases. The organization's chair, CEO, and board have resigned, and a new female leadership has been appointed. The accused players face a criminal trial, and the NHL is expected to address the issue during its All-Star weekend.
Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling for a government investigation into America's alleged "sandwich shop monopoly" following the private equity firm Roark Capital's $10 billion acquisition of Subway. Warren argues that adding Subway to Roark's existing portfolio of sandwich-serving chains could create a monopoly. However, critics argue that there is still robust competition within the sandwich market, with numerous options available to consumers from grocery stores, convenience stores, coffee shops, non-chain delis, and more. They also highlight the broader range of lunchtime options, including other types of restaurants, which limits the ability of any single entity to raise prices significantly.