Fearless Fund ends program for Black women, settling discrimination lawsuit
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ESPN - Sports
Favre to testify at Congress on welfare funds
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre will testify during a congressional hearing about the need for welfare reform Tuesday.38 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
In Lawsuit, MrBeast Reality Show Contestants Allege ‘Dangerous Conditions’
A group of people who participated in the reality competition show this summer are suing MrBeast’s production company.7 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
PFA reiterates FIFA lawsuit amid strike storm
The Professional Footballers Association reiterates that it is "taking legal action" against FIFA following the fixture congestion that is affecting the players.10 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Lawsuits buffet US offshore wind projects, seeking to end or delay them
Opponents of offshore wind around the U.S. are pelting the projects with lawsuits, seeking to cancel them or tie them up for years in costly litigation11 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Sexual-assault lawsuit against James Dolan, Harvey Weinstein tossed in California
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Harvey Weinstein and Madison Square Garden Chief Executive James Dolan of sexual assault.11 hours ago - California -
NBC News - Top stories
Denver will discontinue its migrant support program next year as border numbers fall
Five months after launching an ambitious plan designed to help newly arrived migrants transition into more stable lives through temporary housing, job training and other supports, Denver officials ...12 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
An Albanian Brand Goes Into High-End Watchmaking
Working with the Swiss movement specialist Agenhor, Pirro created a timepiece that has tiny dancers and musicians on its mosaic dial.13 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Judge dismisses federal lawsuit against Dolan
A judge on Tuesday dismissed a federal lawsuit filed by a woman who accused James Dolan, chairman of Madison Square Garden and governor of the Knicks and Rangers, of unwanted sex nearly a decade ago.14 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Beast Games Contestants File Lawsuit Against MrBeast's Production Company
Earlier this year, Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson signed a deal with Prime Video to create Beast Games, a competition show that was reportedly worth Amazon shelling out $100 million for. But before ...15 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
LG Nova launches partner alliance program to catalyze innovation
LG Electronics announced the launch of the LG Nova Partner Alliance Program, a platform that brings together corporate partners and startups.15 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Retail Spending Rise Bolsters Year-End Outlook
Census Department data for August shows consumers defied economists' predictions of shrinking retail spending, setting the stage for a potentially robust holiday shopping season.15 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Class action lawsuit targets game show and YouTube sensation 'MrBeast'
At least five game show contestants were "shamelessly exploited" and subjected to "unreasonable, unsafe" working conditions on Amazon Prime's "Beast Games,” a California civil action said this week.16 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans have frozen a program meant to help 500,000 American families like mine
Beyond all of the politics, Keeping Families Together is the human thing to do.16 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Back in L.A., Taurasi knows 'end is near,' not when
In what might have been Diana Taurasi's last game in her hometown of Los Angeles, her Mercury won a chippy game Tuesday night that saw Phoenix veteran Brittney Griner and Sparks rookie Rickea ...16 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
MrBeast and Amazon named in legal action over Beast Games
The Amazon series offered 1,000 participants the chance to win a cash prize of $5m.16 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
Do You Need an Antivirus Program on Windows?
Just keeping all your software up to date will go a long way toward ensuring you’re safe from threats. But follow these tips to stay as protected as possible.18 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Black women 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, study finds
A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital shows Black women have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer than white women with the data suggesting systemic racism is partially to blame. CBS ...18 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — The runup to Nov. 5: Mail voting, security threats, lawsuits
Forty-seven days remain until Election Night, but the 2024 election is already underway. The earliest ballots went out to voters at the beginning of this month and more are soon to follow with ...21 hours ago -
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Inc. - Business
Here's What the Fearless Fund Settlement Means for DEI Efforts Nationwide
Fearless Fund's year-plus-long fight against an anti-DEI lawsuit is over -- and its grant program for Black women entrepreneurs has ceased. Here's what that could mean for the DEI landscape.23 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
ACC mulling new revenue model, shortened grant of rights in attempt to settle Florida State, Clemson lawsuits
League presidents are considering a new deal that could keep two of its flagship members in the foldYesterday - Florida -
NBC News - Top stories
Home Depot to pay nearly $2 million to settle suit alleging it overcharged shoppers
SAN DIEGO — The Home Depot agreed to a nearly $2 million settlement in a case that alleged it overcharged customers, charging more for items at checkout than the items' advertised prices.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Trump appears at town hall in Michigan; Walz says Trump lost thousands of North Carolina jobs – live
Donald Trump will speak at town hall in Flint; Kamala Harris running mate suggests Trump’s ‘concept’ of a healthcare plan is ‘weak’. As far as the election campaign is concerned, this week the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Black women are more likely than white women to die of all types of breast cancer
Black women are more likely than white women to die from even the most treatable types of breast cancer, new research finds.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
AT&T to pay $13 million to settle FCC probe over cloud data breach
AT&T failed to ensure that a third-party vendor adequately protected the telecom carrier's customers, regulators say.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Kamala Harris speaks to National Association of Black Journalists
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a panel of journalists at a National Association of Black Journalists event in Philadelphia. Harris addressed the Springfield, Ohio, debunked claims about ...Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
CBS News - Top stories
Black women at higher risk of death from all types of breast cancer, study finds
In a new study, researchers found Black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Texas medical program stops using unclaimed bodies following NBC News investigation
The University of North Texas Health Science Center had dissected, studied and leased out the bodies of hundreds of people, even as some families searched for them.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
California's Farm to School program is bringing business and climate-friendly practices to farms: Report
Food producers who have participated in California's state-funded "Farm to School" grant program are benefiting from significant growth in their business revenues, a new progress report has found. ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Black women have higher risk of dying from all types of breast cancer, new study finds
Black women have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer when compared to white women, and racism could be a factor in the disparity, according to a new study by Massachusetts General Hospital. ...Yesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Miley Cyrus accused in lawsuit of ripping off part of Bruno Mars song
Similarities between Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers' and Bruno Mars' 'When I Was Your Man' are now lawsuit fodder: A copyright case has been filed against the pop diva.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Boeing Restarts Labor Negotiations as It Seeks End to Strike
Federal mediators are helping the aerospace manufacturer and leaders of the union representing more than 33,000 workers who went on strike last week reach a deal.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Texas judge dismisses Paxton lawsuit targeting Democratic voter registration
AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to block a voter registration drive in one of his state's most populous urban counties — and biggest Democratic strongholds — has failed in ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
After oil’s tumble, where will prices settle?
Last week’s wipeout in prices prompted a flurry of forecast changes from analystsYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Podcast duo sorry for jokes about black women
James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu acknowledge they hurt fans by laughing at racist stereotypes.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon tells staff to get back to office five days a week
The e-commerce giant is ending hybrid working and will stop people hot-desking in the US.Yesterday - Amazon -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Kingfisher Lifts Lower End of Guidance As Profits Rise
B&Q owner Kingfisher raised the lower end of its fiscal 2025 profit guidance above market expectations, after the B&Q owner posted higher earnings for the first half, despite weaker sales.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Want to fix UK prisons? Let the women out
Imprisonment is not obviously a good solution to drug addiction or for those who have been coerced into crime2 days ago - United Kingdom