Liberty University sued by former IT staffer fired after disclosing she’s a trans woman

The bitter nationwide debate over transgender rights is playing out on a very personal level in a federal court lawsuit filed in Virginia by a former Liberty University employee.

Former Clippers trainer suing team, says he was fired for voicing concerns over Kawhi Leonard injuries

A former trainer for the Los Angeles Clippers is suing the team for wrongful termination, claiming he was fired for voicing complaints about treatment Kawhi Leonard received for injuries.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

S.C. man sentenced to life in prison for murdering Black trans woman after historic verdict

A South Carolina man was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for the murder of Dime Doe, a Black transgender woman.

Ex-Clips staffer: Fired for questioning Kawhi care

A former LA Clippers strength and conditioning coach has sued the team, alleging wrongful termination in part for raising concerns about the management of Kawhi Leonard's health and injuries, ...

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

WNBA doesn’t fine Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve after she ripped officiating following loss to Liberty in Finals

The Liberty beat the Lynx in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals earlier this month to claim their first ever championship.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Woman Gets Trapped Upside Down After Trying to Retrieve Phone She Dropped. It Took 7 Hours to Rescue Her

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Former 'Jeopardy!' staffers file discrimination, retaliation complaints against Sony

Former 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' staffers have filed discrimination and retaliation complaints against Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25

Universal strikes AI data training deal, still suing AI companies for using its data

Universal Music Group inked a deal with AI startup Klay to help develop a "responsible and ethical" AI model for music.

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

‘Fascist’, ‘conman’, ‘predator’, ‘cheat’: what 11 former Trump staffers say about him now

From John Kelly to Mike Pence, top figures from the Trump administration have warned of his unfitness to be president. More ‘lifelong Republican’ former Trump aides denounce ex-president in ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Former Trump White House staffers back John Kelly on his warning about Trump

Thirteen more members of the Trump administration penned an open letter backing up former White House chief of staff John Kelly's assertion that Trump fits the definition of a fascist.

CSX stock sees biggest drop in 3 years after railroad warns of hurricane impact, discloses SEC subpoena

Shares of CSX Corp. booked their biggest percentage drop in more than three years after the railroad operator on Wednesday said the fourth quarter would be “more challenging” in the wake of falling ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

University student dies after incident at gym

Police say the death is "being treated as unexplained".

Woman donates kidney to a stranger she met hiking on a Utah trail

When Krissy Miller met Pastor Shiller Joseph on a Utah hiking trail, they say it was the answer to both of their prayers. Shiller was sick and needed a new kidney. Krissy had been hoping to save a ...

Nebraska woman suing McDonald's says E. coli infection landed her in the ER

Two lawsuits have been filed against McDonald's after the CDC linked an E. coli outbreak to Quarter Pounders. The plaintiff in one suit describes her symptoms.

Gisèle Pelicot ‘determined to change society’ as she tells trial that shame of rape lies with the accused – live

Woman at centre of France’s mass rape trial says ‘will and determination to change society’ is what keeps her going in face of evidence heard. Who are the men accused over rape and assault of ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Sinn Féin staffer resigns after painting in Belfast City Hall ‘removed and damaged’

Incident involving portrait of former DUP lord mayor was reported to PSNI, adding to pressure on Sinn Féin. A Sinn Féin assembly employee in Northern Ireland has resigned after admitting ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

A Christian ‘doomsday cult’ is targeting Australian university campuses. Now former members want them stopped

Former members of the Shincheonji church allege the group uses ‘coercive’ tactics such as sleep deprivation and verbal abuse – and they want the government to act. Follow our Australia news live ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Two former Indiana University basketball players accuse team doctor of sex abuse

Two former Indiana University basketball players sue their alma mater for allegedly allowing the team doctor to repeatedly sexually assault them.

Woman in critical condition after house explosion

Emergency services remain at the scene of the incident in which a man died on Saturday.

Woman released after care home deaths arrest

Three elderly care home residents were found dead in Swanage, Dorset, on Wednesday.

Arrest after woman and children, 8 and 2, stabbed

A man is held on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman and two children are attacked.

Anna Kendrick donates the 'gross' money she made from 'Woman of the Hour' to charity

Anna Kendrick makes good on her promise to donate the money she made from her film 'Woman of the Hour' to nonprofits that support survivors of sexual abuse and violence.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 7 hours ago

Ananda Lewis, Former MTV V.J., Says She Has Stage 4 Breast Cancer

Lewis, the host of the 1990s MTV show “Hot Zone,” tried to fight her illness without undergoing a double mastectomy. She says she is responding well after resuming treatment.

Health - The New York Times - October 16

Japan's beloved former Empress Michiko marks her 90th birthday as she recovers from a broken leg

Japan’s beloved former Empress Michiko received greetings from her relatives and palace officials to celebrate her 90th birthday as she steadily recovers from a broken leg

World - ABC News - October 20

Japan's beloved former Empress Michiko marks her 90th birthday as she recovers from a broken leg

Japan’s beloved former Empress Michiko received greetings from her relatives and palace officials to celebrate her 90th birthday as she steadily recovers from a broken leg

Entertainment - ABC News - October 20

Liberty's Brondello rips refs after loss: 'Just be fair'

Liberty coach Sandy Brondello blasted the officiating and foul call disparity following her team's 82-80 Game 4 loss to the Lynx.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

'Death trap' Queens haunted house sued after injuries from alleged safety hazards

A haunted house in Queens proved to be too horrific for some who have filed lawsuits claiming they were injured inside the frightful attraction.

Mail ballot voting extended in Bucks County after Trump, McCormick campaigns sued

Mail ballot voting in Bucks County has been extended after the Trump and McCormick campaigns filed a lawsuit over the way county election officials handled mail-in ballot requests.

Politics - CBS News - 23 hours ago

A K-pop star was photographed kissing a woman. Fans decided he should be fired for it.

Supporters of K-pop star Seunghan are pushing back after his return to the boy band RIIZE was foiled by what they say was bullying from toxic fans.

One dead after 'explosion' and fire at house

An emergency assistance centre is set up for people told to leave their homes after a house fire in Bedford.

Drivers face severe delays after lorry fire

The M5 in Somerset has reopened after an earlier lorry fire closed all lanes.

Two treated after fire at BAE nuclear shipyard

Police say there is "no nuclear risk" and an investigation is under way into the cause of the blaze.

University of Alabama students charged in alleged fraternity hazing incidents

Several University of Alabama students were charged in alleged fraternity hazing incidents after a pledge said he was shoved and stepped on and had things thrown at him.

Olivia Rodrigo says she's OK after falling through hole on stage

The Vampire singer was performing her final gig in Melbourne, Australia, when she fell into a hole.

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