Disney agrees to pay $43 million to settle lawsuit over women's pay

Disney agrees to $43 million settlement in gender pay lawsuit

The Walt Disney Co. agreed to a $43.25 million settlement in a gender pay discrimination class action lawsuit, according to a court filing Monday. The agreement settles allegations initially made ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Kroger to pay nearly $1.4 billion to settle opioid lawsuit claims

Supermarket chain Kroger has finalized a nearly $1.4 billion agreement to settle the majority of the claims made by states, counties and Native American tribes that accused the company of helping ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Mining Company Whose C.E.O. Was Detained Agrees to Pay Mali $160 Million

Three executives of the Australian company Resolute Mining were arrested this month. Mali, a major African gold producer, has been trying to increase its share of mining profits lately.

World - The New York Times - November 18

NBA, Warner Bros. Discovery agree to settle lawsuit over live game rights

The NBA and WBD have agreed to end all legal disputes, allowing the league to move forward with new media partners Comcast, Disney and Amazon.

Business - CNBC - November 18

TNT's 'Inside the NBA' headed for ESPN and ABC after Warner Bros. Discovery settlement

Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to end its quest to own a package of live National Basketball Association games in the U.S. for the 2025-26 season and beyond, settling all of its legal disputes with ...

Lyft pays $2.1 million to settle case alleging the ride-hailing service deceived drivers

Lyft is paying $2.1 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the ride-hailing service of exaggerating how much money drivers could make while the company was trying to recover from a steep downturn in ...

Tech - ABC News - November 1

FanDuel, MLBPA settle player likenesses lawsuit

Major League Baseball's players union settled a lawsuit that accused sports betting giant FanDuel of using the names and likenesses of hundreds of MLB players on its betting platform without ...

Sports - ESPN - November 15

Warning millions will struggle to pay water bill rises

A proposed average rise of 21% over five years will cause 'intolerable strain', a consumer group warns.

Women who ride pay tribute to 'Motorcycle Mary'

Decades after Mary McGee, who died Wednesday, made motocross history, women celebrate her legacy.

Sports - ESPN - 23 hours ago

55,000 Postal Workers in Canada Strike Over Pay

The union walked out after talks with the country’s main mail operator failed. The stoppage could disrupt deliveries before the holidays.

Business - The New York Times - November 15

Sixth form college teachers strike over pay

The National Education Union says 2,000 members are taking part in a walkout over pay.

Israel offers to pay millions of dollars for release of each hostage

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Pay rises for 4 million workers in German metal and electrical sector

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Crypto investor pays $6 million for a banana — and plans to eat it

Sotheby's auctioned off the infamous piece of work titled "Comedian," created by Italian artist and cultural prankster Maurizio Cattelan.

Business - CNBC - November 21

Walmart must pay driver it accused of fraud $35 million, jury says

A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.

Millions of tourists in UK could be asked to pay local visitor levy

Councils, politicians and campaigners hope a ‘tourist tax’ would raise money to fund services in areas affected by high visitor numbers. Millions of tourists to the UK could soon be asked to pay a ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

MLBPA, FanDuel settle lawsuit over alleged improper use of name, image and likeness

A commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association has settled a lawsuit with FanDuel over the alleged unauthorized use of the names and images of MLB players on its ...

Sports - ABC News - November 15

Rocker Marilyn Manson drops lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood, will pay legal fees

Rock icon Marilyn Manson dropped his lawsuit against former fiancée Evan Rachel Wood and will pay $327,000 in attorney fees. Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, sued the "Westworld" actor in ...

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Ford agrees to $165 million NHTSA penalty over faulty recall accusations

Ford Motor Company has agreed to pay $165 million, the second-largest auto penalty ever issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, to settle charges it failed to comply with ...

Nomura profits surge as chief takes pay cut over trading scandal

Japan’s biggest investment bank and brokerage beats expectations but is still dogged by controversy

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Columbia pays $395,000 to student suspended over protest ‘fart spray’

Israeli student filed lawsuit after suspension for spraying pro-Palestinian protesters with foul-smelling substance. Columbia University has reached a $395,000 settlement with a student who was ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Peter Laviolette's Big Gamble Pays Off In Rangers' Win Over Islanders

The Rangers made major changes to their line combinations, which led to a decisive 5-2 victory against the Islanders.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Baby milk price promotion ban should end, watchdog suggests

Many parents opt for more expensive baby milk, equating higher costs with better quality, the watchdog found.

Parents paying ‘over the odds’ for baby formula, says UK watchdog

Competition and Markets Authority says ban on discounting in the sector should be lifted

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Critical decision by JJ Redick pays off in Lakers' win over 76ers

Point guard D'Angelo Russell is sent to the second unit in favor of starting forward Cam Reddish, and the move pays off with a win over the shorthanded 76ers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

Health union warns of 'large-scale' industrial action over pay

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he would not be able to match pay deals for healthcare staff in other parts of UK.

Australian gold miner to pay Mali $160mn over tax dispute

Resolute Mining says it is working to release three executives from detention

World - Financial Times - November 18

Lakers' lineup changes pay off with a convincing win over the Spurs

The Lakers played one of their most consistent games of the season and defeated the San Antonio Spurs.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

FanDuel Settles Player Likeness Lawsuit with MLB Union

The MLB players union settled a lawsuit regarding FanDuel’s use of MLB players’ likenesses.

Business - Inc. - November 15

Trump plan to 'end all taxes' on overtime pay would benefit millions of Americans, but it's going to be uphill battle

President-elect Trump has many tax cut plans and a promise to 'end all taxes on overtime', but in Congress, it's likely something has to give, and someone lose.

Business - CNBC - November 15

Russia is dropping millions on pay for up to 100,000 North Korean soldiers. They're unlikely to see much of it.

World - Yahoo News - November 18

Australian mine company to pay Mali junta $160 million after its CEO and 2 employees were detained

Australia’s Resolute Mining says it will $160 million to Mali’s ruling junta to resolve a tax dispute, more than a week after the company’s CEO and two other employees were detained in the West ...

World - ABC News - November 18

Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger ordered to pay nearly $100 million in civil trial

Guyger was convicted six years ago of shooting and killing Jean in his apartment, which she said she thought was her own.

Kari Lake settles election defamation lawsuit by Republican official

Kari Lake has settled in the election defamation lawsuit brought by a local Arizona election official. Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer (R) sued Lake last year, claiming she defamed him when ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Former TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit

In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.

49-year-old started his business 'to make $5,000 a month to survive, pay my mortgage'—he sold it for $100 million

When tech CEO Tomas Gorny launched a web-hosting startup in 2001 after losing millions, his modest goals helped him build a better business, he says.

Business - CNBC - November 20

Party in the Sip: Ole Miss nears playoff spot with decisive win over Georgia as Lane Kiffin's bet pays off

This is why Kiffin and the Grove Collective went all-in on its 2024 roster

Sports - CBS Sports - November 10

Disney agrees to pay $43 million to settle lawsuit over women's pay

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