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Met Police civilian staff vote for strike action
The PCS union say it is the first time Met Police employees have ever voted for industrial action.BBC News - 8h -
Supreme Court dismisses Nvidia’s appeal in securities lawsuit
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal from Nvidia in a securities lawsuit against the chipmaking giant, allowing the case to move forward. The court dismissed the appeal as ...The Hill - 14h -
Norway oil firm sued over alleged links to Israeli firm operating in illegal settlements
Exclusive: Complaint says Equinor is unlawfully connected to Israel’s Delek Group, which has been flagged by UN human rights commissioner. The Norwegian oil company Equinor is being sued over ...The Guardian - 15h -
Letter adds new wrinkle to $2.8B NCAA settlement
Three athletes are calling for major changes beyond those in the pending $2.8 billion NCAA antitrust settlement, including enabling college athletes to bargain collectively.ESPN - 1d -
Actor guilty of raping teen in acting classes
Alexander Westwood, 24, sexually assaulted a child over an eight-year period.BBC News - 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 -
Iran and the onset of a Trumpian world
The end of the US-led order is giving way to a kind of chaos that chimes with the president-elect’s preferencesFinancial Times - 1d -
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 - 1d -
McKinsey’s $122mn bribery settlement in South Africa sparks outrage
Politicians and campaigners say penalty is insufficient as country struggles with corruptionFinancial Times - 2d -
Fortnite Settlement Payouts Are Now Going Out, So You Might Have Money Waiting For You
The first round of refund payments have arrived in the hands of Fortnite players who the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says "were tricked by Epic Games, maker of the popular video game ...GameSpot - 2d -
How should the opioid settlements be spent? Those hit hardest often don’t have a say
People with substance use disorder are not getting a direct say on how most opioid settlement money is usedABC News - 2d -
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Trump's new coalition puts female nominees at forefront
Women are set to play a key role in President-elect Trump’s administration, as he nominates and appoints a number of them to high-level posts. Trump has so far named eight women to Cabinet-level ...The Hill - 3d -
Put A Fork In The Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings continue their downward spiral.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Mastercard settlement puts UK class action lawsuits on trial
Financial backer of landmark case complains £200mn deal ‘too low’, as other large companies face wave of claimsFinancial Times - 3d -
UK regulators urged to make City firms report data on ‘class ceiling’
Letter from campaigners calls for mandatory reporting of socio-economic backgroundsFinancial Times - 4d -
Any settlement with Russia has to be ‘just’, says Zelenskyy at Trump meeting
French president hosts three-way talk with US president-elect, as Ukrainian fears grow over position of incoming administration. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Saturday insisted at a ...The Guardian - 4d -
Settlement offers nearly $9M to Louisiana nursing home residents kept in warehouse during hurricane
Some residents of seven Louisiana nursing homes who were sent to ride out 2021's Hurricane Ida in a warehouse are being offered shares of a nearly $9 million settlementABC News - 4d -
🔬 The Debrief on Saturday's stunning Premier League action
Five games took place on a truncated day of Premier League football on Saturday.Here's what we made of the action.What happened? 📝Manchester City dropped yet more points as they came from behind ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Judge OKs landmark class action settlement in LGBTQ fertility lawsuit
A judge approved a landmark class-action settlement this week between Aetna and same-sex couples in New York who said the insurance behemoth discriminated against them and other LGBTQ customers ...NBC News - 4d -
Le Pen’s show of force puts France on notice
Far-right standard bearer gambled that shaping events would convince voters her party was ready for powerFinancial Times - 6d -
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Revealed, Will Mix Shopkeeping And RPG Action In 2025
Though it saw a quiet launch back in 2018, Moonlighter became an indie hit in no time, with both critics and players enjoying its unique action-RPG/shop-sim blend. Today, during the PC Gaming Show, ...GameSpot - 6d -
No FA action over second Guéhi 'Jesus' armband
The FA will again remind Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi about kit regulations but he will face no formal action after writing "Jesus loves you" on his rainbow-coloured captain's armbandESPN - Dec. 4 -
Mad Mushroom unveils 2 action RPGs: Hell Clock and Conquest Dark
Mad Mushroom, the influencer-owned game publisher in the OTK Network, announced two new action RPG titles at the OTK Winter Games Expo.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
Wish it away: will the live-action Snow White be a new low for Disney?
A hauntingly bad new trailer for the studio’s next live-action remake promises a nightmarish procession of CGI dwarves. Here are two things that recently happened in very quick succession: my ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Norway Oil Fund Divests of Israel's Bezeq Over Services to West Bank Settlements
Norway’s $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund said it decided to exclude Israeli telecommunications company Bezeq from the fund over concerns the company could be contributing to human-rights ...The Wall Street Journal - 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 -
House Democrat renews push to release Gaetz report, forcing action this week
House floor consideration of a resolution forcing the House Ethics Committee to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is expected this week, after Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) on ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
4 value propositions for climate action under Trump
It is imperative that work continues towards climate adaptation where there is an opening for consensus.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump Will Have Enormous Power Over Climate Action. Here’s Why.
Presidents have extraordinary control over climate policy, in part, because it’s been decades since Congress has passed a comprehensive environmental bill.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Lawsuit Claims Apple Spies on Employees’ Personal Devices
A digital advertising specialist says the tech giant forces people to install software that lets the company track their personal information, while also preventing them from discussing their ...Inc. - Dec. 3 -
It’s Time to Put Everyone on a Performance Improvement Plan
Why does this valuable tool have such a bad reputation? It can be a great way to make your employees’ lives and work better–if approached correctly.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
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Microsoft faces £1 billion lawsuit in UK for allegedly overcharging rival cloud firms' customers
Microsoft was accused of unfairly overcharging customers of rival cloud companies including Amazon, Google and Alibaba Cloud in a U.K. lawsuit filed Tuesday.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software prices
It is alleged the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud computing.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Gregg Wallace apologises for 'middle-class women' comment
And, President Biden pardons son Hunter.BBC News - Dec. 2
