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The Onion's Bid for Infowars Rejected in Bankruptcy Court
A judge ruled that the trustee charged with auctioning off the assets of Infowars’ parent company didn’t maximize value for creditors.The Wall Street Journal - 10h -
Federal bankruptcy judge rules against sale of Alex Jones InfoWars to The Onion
A federal bankruptcy judge denied the sale of Alex Jones’s InfoWars to The Onion on Wednesday, citing a lack of transparency in the auction process as reason for rejection. “I don’t think anyone ...The Hill - 10h -
Judge rejects bankruptcy sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to The Onion
The judge criticized the auction process as flawed and said the outcome "left a lot of money on the table" for Sandy Hook families.CBS News - 11h -
Men in Caring Jobs Will Make Society More Equal
Less stigma against male caregivers is all to the good.The New York Times - 11h -
The Penny and Mangione sagas highlight the left's moral bankruptcy
Progressive Democrats have reacted with joy to the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, while condemning the acquittal of Daniel Penny, who defended New York City subway riders from a ...The Hill - 12h -
Infowars Sale to The Onion Rejected by Federal Bankruptcy Judge
The Onion’s bid for the conspiracy website was supported by the families of victims of the Sandy Hook shooting and a nonprofit focused on ending gun violence.The New York Times - 16h -
'The club should be equal' - what's going on with Man Utd Women?
Conversations about Manchester United's women's team often focus on what is happening off the pitch - and last week was no different. So what impact will sporting director Dan Ashworth's exit have?BBC News - 18h -
US judge halts Onion takeover of Infowars in Alex Jones bankruptcy
Court rejects far-right shock jock’s claim of ‘collusion’ but finds that trustee should have got more money from parody site or Jones-affiliated bidder . A US bankruptcy judge stopped parody news ...The Guardian - 19h -
Bankruptcy judge rejects The Onion's bid to buy Alex Jones' Infowars
A bankruptcy judge on Tuesday rejected a bid by The Onion’s parent company to buy Alex Jones’ far-right media empire, including the website Infowars, ruling that the auction process was unfair.NBC News - 20h -
Tips to find a new job in 2025
There are signs the job market is cooling but there's also hope for those wanting new jobs in 2025. Indeed's Cory Stahle joins CBS News with more on what to expect.CBS News - 1d -
Birmingham equal pay deal raises doubt over council’s bankruptcy
Authority to pay about £250mn to settle historic dispute, far less than previously expectedFinancial Times - 1d -
Thousands to get payouts as Birmingham City Council agrees equal pay deal
Settling the thousands of long-running claims is a "good day for low-paid women", Unison says.BBC News - 1d -
Tips for tipping this holiday season
A new survey from Bankrate found that the majority of people who have housekeepers, childcare providers and teachers are planning to give them a tip for the holidays. And at least a quarter of U.S. ...CBS News - 1d -
Shell agrees to settle $2.1m lawsuit over Greenpeace protest
Campaign group will pay no money to oil and gas company, but will donate £300,000 to RNLI. Business live – latest updates Shell has agreed to settle its controversial multimillion-dollar ...The Guardian - 1d -
Shell and Greenpeace settle ‘Cousin Greg’ lawsuit over protesters boarding vessel
Environmental group to give £300,000 to charity and stay away from four North Sea platforms for at least five yearsFinancial Times - 1d -
Birmingham to settle equal pay claim that tipped council into bankruptcy
Payout likely to be lower than original top-end estimate of £760mn which has led to steep service cuts and asset salesFinancial Times - 2d -
Ranking 134 College Football Teams Now That the Dust Has Settled
There’s a new No. 2 team in the country at the end of the regular season.The New York Times - 2d -
Scheffler equals record for most wins in a year
Scottie Scheffler produces a superb final round to cap a fine year by retaining his Hero World Challenge title.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Scheffler equals record for most wins in a year
Scottie Scheffler produces a superb final round to cap a fine year by retaining his Hero World Challenge title.BBC News - 3d -
Chi-Chi’s Plans Comeback More than 20 Years After Bankruptcy
Chi-Chi’s bankruptcy filing two decades ago coincided with a hepatitis A outbreak.Inc. - 3d -
Whether Kirk Cousins will be benched this year overlooks an equally important question
With Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins struggling, it's no surprise that the team is putting the word out that he's not in danger of being benched this year.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Police investigating Labour council leader
Scottish Labour confirmed Cammy Day has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.BBC News - 3d -
Plans to expand university backed by council
New buildings could be built, with new schools of medicine and business included in the proposals.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Quarry developer asks council to pay appeal costs
A firm is hoping to claim money from the local council ahead of a planning decision on an airfield.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
McKinsey to Pay $122 Million to Settle South Africa Bribery Case
The global consultancy was accused of bribing foreign government officials. A former senior partner pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge.The New York Times - 6d -
Axl Rose settles sexual assault lawsuit, doubles down on defense: 'There was no assault'
Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses 'will now be able to move on with his life' after settling a sexual assault lawsuit, his attorney told The Times in a statement.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
No need for 'large' council tax hikes - Robison
The finance secretary says a record funding deal should prevent an increase - but the decision will rest with local authorities.BBC News - 6d -
McKinsey unit will pay $123 million to settle claims it bribed South African officials
The scheme to bribe two South African state-controlled companies helped McKinsey and McKinsey Africa net approximately $85 million in profits, the DOJ said.CNBC - 6d -
Couple starved and buried son, 3, after setting up their own ‘kingdom’ in Birmingham
Abiyah Yasharahyalah suffered ‘breathtaking’ neglect at the hands of his parents, who have been found guilty of causing or allowing his death. A couple whose three-year-old son was found buried in ...The Guardian - 6d -
Councils call for cash to cover homeless bill shortfall
The Local Government Association says a freeze on central funding has cost councils nearly £740m since 2019.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Student loan borrowers may find bankruptcy harder under Trump
The Biden administration's more lenient policy toward student loan borrowers filing for bankruptcy may come to an end with the election of Donald Trump.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Mastercard reaches agreement in UK to settle claims of overcharging on fees
Test case bought on behalf of 46mn credit and debit card customers ends in deal for compensation of about £200mnFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Bitcoin buyer sues council over £600m 'lost in tip'
James Howells believes the hard drive is now worth about £600m since the recent Bitcoin surge.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Business school teaching case study: Can transparency improve pay equality?
UK employers must report gender disparity in wages but critics say the obligation provides little accountabilityFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Expansion Valkyries tip off 2025 WNBA schedule
The expansion Valkyries tip off the 2025 WNBA season May 16.ESPN - Dec. 2 -
Huge sinkhole is still growing, council leader warns
It could be months until evacuated residents are able to return to their homes, one homeowner says.BBC News - Dec. 2
