Even as U.S. politics became more contentious and polarized over the past quarter-century, certain areas of the government managed to maintain a level of impartiality. The courts and state capitols, in particular, strived to distance themselves from partisan politics. However, in recent years, these havens have been breached. The Supreme Court has become increasingly aligned …
Google, the default search engine on smartphones and browsers, has been accused of manipulating users’ choices and keeping them hooked on its services by leveraging default settings. Antonio Rangel, a behavioral economist and professor at Caltech, testified in an antitrust trial, stating that default status plays a significant role in consumer decisions. Rangel emphasized that …
Ryan Salame, former co-chief executive officer of FTX Digital Markets Ltd., exits federal court in New York, on Sept. 7, 2023. Stephanie Keith | Bloomberg | Getty Images Former FTX executive Ryan Salame pleaded guilty Thursday in New York federal court to campaign finance and money-transmitting crimes, and agreed to forfeit more than $1.5 billion. …
In March 2020, Waylon Bailey found himself at the center of an alarming incident. A group of sheriff’s deputies, dressed in bulletproof vests and armed with guns, stormed his home in Rapides Parish, La. The reason? A Facebook post made by Bailey in which he jokingly referenced a zombie-themed scenario related to COVID-19. This resulted …
NEW YORK — 3M, a leading chemical and consumer product manufacturer, announced on Tuesday that it has reached a $6 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits filed by U.S. service members who suffered hearing loss or other serious injuries as a result of using faulty earplugs produced by the company. The settlement will consist of $5 …
Former President Donald Trump is set to appear for arraignment on September 6th in a criminal case filed against him. This case accuses him of conspiring to reverse the outcome of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, as stated in the court docket released earlier today. Following Trump’s arraignment, the other 18 co-defendants in the …
During the 2023 Iowa State Fair, former President Donald Trump engaged with the press at the Iowa Pork Producers booth. The event took place on August 12, 2023. Source: Demetrius Freeman | The Washington Post | Getty Images A trial date has been set for former President Donald Trump’s criminal election interference case. The trial …
A former neonatal nurse in the UK has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others. Lucy Letby, who demonstrated a complete lack of remorse, was described by the judge as cruel, cunning, and callous, with actions that bordered …
Katy Perry finds herself in another real estate controversy, years after her clash with nuns over a property in Los Feliz, California. This time, Perry and her fiancé, Orlando Bloom, are embroiled in a three-year legal battle over a mansion they purchased in Montecito, California, for $14.2 million in 2021. The Daily Mail recently revealed …
The commencement of the college football season is only a few weeks away. Yet, fans are already witnessing the emergence of a significant showdown in 2023. This clash pits the long-term interests of schools and conferences against their insatiable greed. The controversy arises when a major football power switches conferences, disrupting existing rivalries in favor …