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French actor Adèle Haenel walks out of trial after film-maker denies assaulting her
Prosecutor demands two-year house detention for Christophe Ruggia for alleged sexual assault of actor when she was a child. A French prosecutor has demanded film-maker Christophe Ruggia be put ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Netanyahu is testifying in his corruption trial. He has been dogged by scandal for years
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the witness stand for the first time in his long-running trial on corruption chargesABC News - Dec. 10 -
Former chairman of state-owned bank China Everbright Group jailed for 12 years for corruption
Chinese official broadcaster CCTV says a former chairman of the state-owned bank China Everbright Group has been jailed 12 years for embezzlement and briberyABC News - Dec. 10 -
The Netanyahu Corruption Trial, Explained
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel took the stand on Tuesday. Here’s what to know about the trial.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies after medical emergency at brand event
Disney influencer Dominique Brown died last week after reportedly experiencing a severe allergic reaction at a holiday brand event in Los Angeles.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Polygamous sect leader with 20 "wives" sentenced to 50 years
A polygamist leader in Arizona has been sentenced to 50 years in prison.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Jay-Z denies rape allegations involving 13-year-old girl
A civil suit filed in October now includes Jay-Z in the list of defendants. The music mogul, who has denied the allegations, is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl back in 2000. CBS News New ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Jay-Z, Sean "Diddy" Combs accused of raping 13-year-old in civil suit
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Jay-Z accused in civil lawsuit of raping 13-year-old girl in 2000
A new civil lawsuit accuses rap icon Jay-Z of raping a 13-year-old girl with Sean “Diddy” Combs at a house party in 2000. In response, Jay-Z issued a scathing statement denying the claim. NBC’s ...NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old in 2000 with Diddy
The amended complaint identifies Jay-Z as "Celebrity A," who was accused of raping the 13-year-old while "Celebrity B," a female, watched.The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Jay-Z responds to civil lawsuit alleging rape of 13-year-old girl alongside Diddy
Jay-Z and Diddy are accused of raping a 13-year-old girl at a VMAs after-party in 2000.ABC News - Dec. 9 -
US woman caught with golden gun in luggage at Sydney airport jailed for a year
Liliana Goodson travelled to Australia in 2023 to attend clown school with the gold-plated pistol, worth about $3,000, in her luggage. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Jay-Z accused in a lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 with Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Jay-Z, the star rapper and entrepreneur, was accused in a civil lawsuit on Sunday of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 allegedly along with Sean “Diddy” Combs.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Mbappé speaks to French TV station for first time about reports of a rape investigation in Sweden
Kylian Mbappé says he reacted with disbelief when he saw media reports from Sweden two months ago that he was the subject of a rape investigationABC News - Dec. 8 -
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. - Dec. 8 -
Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies after medical emergency at event
Investigation launched after Black Girl Disney co-founder was given CPR at lunch hosted by BoxLunch in Los Angeles. A Disney-inspired social media influencer, Dominique Brown , 34, died after ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Cambridge University urged to apologise over jailing of thousands of ‘evil’ women without evidence or trial
A 1561 charter granted powers to imprison young working-class women found walking with undergraduates after dark. In 1561, a little-known charter granted the University of Cambridge the power to ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off December 2024
Explore Chewy deals, like $20 off and free shipping, and shop smarter today with WIRED.Wired - Dec. 7 -
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
AP Global Top 20 Pollstar Week of Dec. 9ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Rape trials collapse as victims abandon cases amid long court delays
Courts logjam in England and Wales contributes to doubling in five years of victims pulling out of prosecutions. ‘I’ve had four torturous years’: child abuse victims speak out The number of ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
U.S. economy poised to dominate for the next 20 years — at the cost of growing inequality, economist says
U.S. economic dominance over other countries is poised to surge in the next 20 years due to its widening lead in technology and science, but at the expense of growing inequality at home.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
The 20 best songs of 2024
Here are the year’s most outstanding tracks – from Fontaines DC to Beyoncé via Kendrick Lamar – as voted for by 26 Guardian music writers Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Get 18 Diecast Sonic Figures For Only $20
The holidays are right around the corner, and if you’re shopping for a fan of the Blue Blur, consider picking up this cool bundle of diecast Sonic figures for just $20 (was $22). These ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
Warcraft 2's First Balance Patch In Over 20 Years Nerfs Game's Most Overpowered Ability
Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness , first released in 1995, just received its first balance update in over two decades, nerfing units like Ogre Mages and buffing Archers and Axe Throwers. Blizzard ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
No more bye-bye for Chi-Chi's: Restaurant chain reopening after 20-year hiatus
Chi-Chi's is not yet ready to say ta-ta — the chain is poised to reopen some of its restaurants after shutting its doors in the U.S. two decades ago. Michael McDermott, the son of one of Chi-Chi's ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
French government collapses in no-confidence vote
Michel Barnier's ousting over a budget bill deepens France's current political crisis.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
French government is toppled in no-confidence vote
The French government was toppled Wednesday after far-left and far-right lawmakers joined forces to pass a no-confidence measure against Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
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Stripping Down for a Night at a French Museum
To report on an unclothed visit to an exhibition about social nudism, a Times journalist chose to join the party. Her mother did, too.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Florida woman who led a nearly $200 million Ponzi scheme sentenced to 20 years in prison
Federal prosecutors said Florida resident Johanna Garcia led a Ponzi scheme that raised nearly $200 million and lost investors nearly $90 million.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Groupon Promo Code: Get 20% Off This December
Sign up to receive emails from Groupon and receive a 15% discount that can be used on future purchases.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Ashley Benefield, ex-ballerina convicted of killing husband, is sentenced to 20 years
A former ballerina who was convicted of manslaughter in what she claimed was the self-defense killing of her estranged husband was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Ex-ballerina convicted of killing husband gets 20 years in "Black Swan" case
The case drew national attention, with some comparing Ashley Benefield to the protagonist of the 2010 film "Black Swan."CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Gang jailed over £200m of cocaine in banana boxes
More than two tonnes of the Class A drug was seized in a shipment from Colombia to the UK in 2021.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Killer in femicide that shocked Italy sentenced to life in jail
Giulia Cecchettin was killed by her ex-boyfriend in 2023, sparking an outpouring of grief and soul-searching.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
French bond yield spread to Germany near 12-year high a day ahead of vote on government
French sovereign bonds rose, though the yield spread with Germany still traded near the widest since the European debt crisisMarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
US woman jailed for 25 years over drunk-driving crash that killed newlywed
Jamie Lee Komoroski, 27, pleaded guilty over death of Samantha Miller, who was killed leaving wedding in 2023. A woman who admitted to drinking and who was driving well over twice the speed limit ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
US ex-detective accused of kidnap and rape found dead on morning of trial
Roger Golubski, 71, accused of crimes spanning years, found dead in Kansas hours before jury selection set to begin. A former Kansas police detective accused of “the grossest acts of corruption a ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
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Man jailed for murdering girlfriend he set on fire
Leigh Pateman doused petrol over Ellen Marshall and deliberately set her on fire during an argument.BBC News - Dec. 2
