DEI Crackdown: IBM Pays $17 Million to U.S. Government
IBM has reached a $17 million settlement with the U.S. government to resolve allegations of illegal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in its federal contracting.
April 11, 2026
LNG Fraud Exposed: EPPO Strikes in Venice
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) secured convictions against three individuals for misappropriating over €6.3 million in EU funds intended for LNG infrastructure in Italy.
Farewell to a Diplomatic Titan: Eliot Engel
Former U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel, a veteran representative of Westchester and the Bronx for 32 years, passed away on April 10 at age 79. He was widely recognized as a pivotal advocate for Kosovo’s independence and a long-standing leader in U.S. foreign policy.