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8 hours ago

Epstein Files Fiasco Continues to Be Weird and Entertaining, GOP Congressman Sued Over Unpaid Rent, and Lotuses Hit Peak Bloom - Washingtonian

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration's plan to dismantle the Education Department—and lay off 1,400 employees—to continue, resulting in a workforce that will be about half the size it did before Mr. Trump returned to office.
NYC music
#sexual-assault
#criminal-justice
#law-enforcement
fromThe Washington Post
21 hours ago

No arrests after Budapest Pride defied Orban's ban, police say

The Hungarian authorities declined to detain or arrest the tens of thousands who participated in Budapest's LGBTQ+ Pride parade, despite fears of a crackdown.
LGBT
fromwww.esquire.com
23 hours ago

Attorney General Pam Bondi Dismisses Charges Against Surgeon Who Faked Covid-19 Cards

Dr. Moore was indicted for destroying COVID-19 vaccines and falsely distributing saline shots to minors in exchange for cash payments. This scheme raised ethical concerns about parental choices.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Trump's DOJ Won't Let Go of One of His Biggest Losers in Court. I Know Why.

The executive order targeting Perkins Coie characterizes its actions as 'dishonest and dangerous' and violates the Constitution profoundly, particularly regarding First Amendment retaliation issues.
US politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump says he's 'giving serious consideration to taking away' Rosie O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship

Trump stated on social media that he is considering revoking Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship, asserting that she is not in the best interests of the country.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

1996 Menendez conviction questioned amid brothers' fight to be released from prison

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has ordered the district attorney to explain why exculpatory evidence was withheld from the jury during the Menendez brothers' second trial.
US news
fromHomebuilding
2 days ago

Council's 70k error stayed hidden for years, until one man refused to back down

Steve Dally faced a £70,000 charge after Waverley Borough Council misclassified a minor amendment to his planning permission as a new build, causing significant distress. 'I was blindsided,' he stated.
Renovation
#cybersecurity
#mental-health
fromDefector
4 days ago
US politics

How Trans Prisoners Are Dealing With The Trump Administration's Attacks | Defector

fromDefector
4 days ago
US politics

How Trans Prisoners Are Dealing With The Trump Administration's Attacks | Defector

#rebranding
#assault
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US politics

New Jersey Popeyes employee shoots at car, strikes driver in head as 'revenge' for parking lot beatdown: reports

fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US politics

New Jersey Popeyes employee shoots at car, strikes driver in head as 'revenge' for parking lot beatdown: reports

#chris-brown
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

'Reasonable Doubt' cast teases what's ahead for season 3

On The Red Carpet recently caught up with Corinealdi who plays Jax and McKinley Freeman who plays her husband Lewis as well as Joseph Sikora and Kyle Bary, who are new to the show for season three.
Television
#immigration
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump administration tells Supreme Court that judge defied its order allowing third-country deportations

fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump administration tells Supreme Court that judge defied its order allowing third-country deportations

fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Litigious Company Demands Removal Of A Tweet Linking To An Article About How Litigious They Are - Above the Law

Cloud Innovation's legal threat surrounding a shared link raises questions about the implications of defamation in digital communications, highlighting the absurdity of the claim that sharing a link constitutes liability for the content of that link.
US politics
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Ex-Jags' employee faces theft charges in Florida

Amit Patel, a former Jacksonville Jaguars employee, is charged with stealing over $22 million while managing the team's virtual credit card program to fund his gambling addiction.
US politics
#dui
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Renovation

Day Around the Bay: Lafayette's Long-Shuttered Park Theater to Reopen With a $12 Million Renovation

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Renovation

Day Around the Bay: Lafayette's Long-Shuttered Park Theater to Reopen With a $12 Million Renovation

fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Correction: Murder convictions imperiled as scrutiny of embattled Oakland police homicide detective grows

The headline on the article incorrectly stated details about Oakland police Det. Phong Tran’s alleged misconduct, including coercing witnesses and jeopardizing murder cases.
California
#carlo-ancelotti
#child-safety
fromwww.bostonherald.com
6 days ago

South Korean court approves new arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law decree

A South Korean court approved the arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law charges, citing concerns about evidence destruction. Yoon is now detained.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Biglaw Firm Dragged Into Case Accusing Client Of Whitewashing Sketchy Investments - Above the Law

"We had nothing to do with this horrible murder." NSO's CEO made this statement following the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, expressing a denial of involvement.
Privacy professionals
fromBKReader
6 days ago

Protected Bike Lane on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn Can be Removed, Judge Says

The city will remove portions of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg following a court ruling.
Brooklyn
#social-media
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago
US politics

X User Threatens Lawsuit After Elon Musk's Grok' AI Gives Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Break Into His House and Rape Him

fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago
US politics

X User Threatens Lawsuit After Elon Musk's Grok' AI Gives Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Break Into His House and Rape Him

fromWIRED
6 days ago

Volodymyr Zelensky's Clothing Has Sparked a Polymarket Rebellion

"Everybody knows the answer ... but the system is currently broken," claims defipolice. "It's a fucked up situation."
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 week ago

'Tiger King' cat wrangler 'Doc' Antle faces up to 10 years in prison in South Carolina sentencing

Antle faces up to 10 years in prison for trafficking in exotic animals and money laundering after pleading guilty in November 2023. His sentence is the final true-life chapter of the Tiger King saga.
US news
#sean-combs
fromBloomberglaw
1 week ago

Use Clear Language to Mitigate Disputes in Influencer Marketing

A well-drafted agreement can mitigate much of the potential for conflict. Attorneys should work closely with the brand's marketing team to understand the goals and logistics of the campaign.
Marketing tech
#bankruptcy
#ethics
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 week ago
Philosophy

Religious Freedom and Pandemics

Religious freedom requires restrictions, especially when conflicting with more fundamental rights during crises.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

Anthropic Shredded Millions of Physical Books to Train its AI

Anthropic's method of scanning and discarding books raises significant ethical concerns about AI's impact on the arts.
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
1 week ago

Tottenham teen returns home after being jailed in Dubai for having sex with girl

Marcus, a 19-year-old from Tottenham, was jailed in Dubai for one year after a relationship with a 17-year-old girl, violating the UAE's age of consent.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

London teenager, 18, released from Dubai jail after receiving royal pardon

Marcus Fakana, a teenager from Tottenham, was sentenced to one year in a Dubai jail for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl but has been released.
UK news
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Katy Perry Files for a Restraining Order Against 'Transient' Man Who She Claims Repeatedly Turned Up at Her Santa Barbara Home

The singer's lawyers claim that the 'transient' man was arrested after he turned up at the home the first time, only to return to the dwelling one week later.
Renovation
fromSun Sentinel
1 week ago

Doctor accused of killing young daughter and faking a drowning at South Florida rental home

The records do not list an attorney for Gupta who could be reached for comment on her behalf.
US politics
#sean-diddy-combs
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was tortured' in El Salvador prison, his lawyers say

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistaken for a deportee, has faced severe beatings, sleep deprivation, inadequate nutrition, and psychological torture in Salvadoran prison.
US politics
#police-misconduct
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Karen Read's legal troubles aren't over yet. Here's what's next.

The Plymouth Superior Court lawsuit alleges Read "was under the influence of alcohol and unable to drive a motor vehicle safely" as she drove O'Keefe to an afterparty.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Pregnant British teenager tells court she was forced' to smuggle drugs into Georgia

Bella Culley, a 19-year-old British teenager imprisoned in Georgia, claims she was tortured into smuggling drugs, showing her scarred wrist in court.
Canada news
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week ago

What Hidden Risks Can a License Plate Reveal About a Used Car?

License plates reveal crucial information about a vehicle's history, helping buyers avoid costly mistakes.
#contraband
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
US news

Oakland Attorney Arrested for Allegedly Smuggling Contraband Porn Into Solano County Jail

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
US news

Oakland Attorney Arrested for Allegedly Smuggling Contraband Porn Into Solano County Jail

fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Nudify app's plan to dominate deepfake porn hinges on Reddit, docs show

Clothoff operates a large network of nudify apps, acquiring over 10 services to enhance market dominance despite a lawsuit from San Francisco's city attorney.
Privacy technologies
#copyright
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Lawyer accused of hitting rapper Fat Joe's process server with his car

Tyrone Blackburn was charged with assault and other offenses after allegedly hitting a process server with his car while trying to evade service of legal documents.
US politics
#jake-retzlaff
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

'My HOA Is Trying To Steal My Home': Charlotte Homeowner Joins the Fight for Pivotal HOA Reform in North Carolina

"Our situation has become a battleground for homeowners rights against unchecked HOA power. We're fighting to bring attention to these issues that too many face."
Real estate
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Bolsonaro rallies supporters in Brazil amid Supreme Court coup plot trial

Bolsonaro's legal challenges stem from accusations of attempting to overturn the 2022 election, with implications for his political future, especially with upcoming elections.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Chinese Police Cracking Down on Naughty Fiction

"Why are some people who commit sexual assaults in real life not punished so severely?"
SF LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Son of Norway princess charged with rape and sexual assault DW 06/28/2025

He was arrested several times in 2024 amid allegations of rape and preliminary charges of bodily harm, dealing with a 'double-digit' number of victims.
Europe news
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Where is Antonio Brown, ex-NFL star wanted in Miami shooting? Cops aren't sure

"More than a month after a judge signed an arrest warrant for former NFL star Antonio Brown, saying he tried to shoot someone outside a celebrity boxing event, the troubled former NFL star remains at large."
US news
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Sweet or taxable? M&S strawberry sandwich sparks new VAT debate

"If the bread is sweetened and designed to be eaten with fingers, the case for classifying it as confectionery is surprisingly strong," said Simon Knivett, VAT manager at HW Fisher.
Food & drink
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

Berkeley can sweep Ohlone Park homeless encampment, judge rules

Berkeley can clear the encampment of homeless residents at Ohlone Park after a federal judge denied an injunction that would have blocked the closure.
East Bay (California)
fromMLB Trade Rumors
2 weeks ago

Wander Franco Found Guilty Of Sexual Abuse

Wander Franco has been found guilty of sexual abuse and received a two-year suspended sentence.
Boston Red Sox
#california
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Stanford Medicine Announces 'Pause' In Providing Gender-Affirming Surgeries for Trans Youth

fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Stanford Medicine Announces 'Pause' In Providing Gender-Affirming Surgeries for Trans Youth

fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Man accused of fatal crash that killed jogger, in critical condition after hospital clash

A driver accused of running down a Shenandoah father out for a jog has been unconscious and hospitalized since police struck him with Tasers two weeks ago.
SF parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Connecticut Democrat Busted For Shoplifting From Target Self-Checkout Line

While I do not have a record, I take full responsibility for the error and am working through the legal processes to resolve the matter quickly and respectfully.
Boston food
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

OpenAI Removes All Jony Ive Materials From Its Website

As the pair claimed in an interview with Bloomberg, their secretive new venture - which will apparently involve the creation of screenless AI devices with an unknown form factor that see and hear everything you do - is slated to be worth about $6.5 billion.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 weeks ago

After D.A.'s objection, California man convicted of hate crime will face harsher sentence

Tyson Theodore Mayfield, who threatened a pregnant Black woman while making racial slurs, is facing up to life in prison after resentencing.
Black Lives Matter
fromCageside Press
2 weeks ago

Alleged Jon Jones Audio, Crash Scene Footage Released by Albuquerque PD

Jones has urged fans not to believe everything they read online, but his legal troubles continue to mount, specifically a recent charge of fleeing an accident.
MMA
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