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Sarkozy's court defeat: a look at the legal cases involving France's former president
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who said he will go to the European Court of Human Rights, after his conviction in a corruption case was made definitive by France’s highest court, has been ...ABC News - 10h -
‘The work damaged me’: ex-Facebook moderators describe effect of horrific content
Former workers at Samasource say violent, graphic and sexually explicit videos left them fearful to go outside. More than 140 Kenya Facebook moderators sue after diagnoses of severe PTSD PTSD, ...The Guardian - 12h -
Migrants with temporary legal status ask Biden for help before Trump takes office
Migrants in the U.S. under what's known as Temporary Protection Status are worried that Trump will revoke the program upon taking office.CBS News - 8h -
Defense Bill Orders Military to Take New Action on Brain Injury
Mandates in the annual appropriations act, passed on Wednesday, call for the Pentagon to track and mitigate risks to troops’ brains from firing their own weapons.The New York Times - 8h -
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Former QB Vick says he's taking Norfolk St. job
Former NFL quarterback Mike Vick, a native of Newport News, Virginia, has accepted the head coaching job at Norfolk State, he announced on social media Tuesday night, adding that he was "looking ...ESPN - 11h -
More than 140 Kenya Facebook moderators diagnosed with severe PTSD
Exclusive: Lawsuit brought by former moderators against parent company Meta and outsourcer Samasource Kenya. PTSD, depression and anxiety: why former Facebook moderators in Kenya are taking legal ...The Guardian - 12h -
PTSD, depression and anxiety: why former Facebook moderators in Kenya are taking legal action
Ex-staff at outsourcing company Samasource claim they vetted unspeakably graphic videos in harsh conditions. More than 140 Kenya Facebook moderators sue after diagnoses of severe PTSD ‘The ...The Guardian - 12h -
Why Democrats’ Version of ‘Stop the Steal’ Isn’t Taking Off
A movement by some Democratic voters to investigate the results of the 2024 presidential election mirrors a push by Republicans in 2020. But it’s struggling.The New York Times - 17h -
How Facebook restricted news out of Gaza
Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023.BBC News - 1d -
Former Alabama coach Mike Shula takes over as South Carolina offensive coordinator
Shula, who joined the program as an offensive analyst in March, will also coach quarterbacks. He replaces Dowell Loggains, the team’s offensive coordinator the past two years who took over as ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
What do the Yankees see in Cody Bellinger? Why Bombers are circling a trade for former MVP despite questions
After losing out on Juan Soto, the Yankees' next best option may be manning the Cubs' outfieldCBS Sports - 1d -
Why Hiring Bill Belichick Was a Risk U.N.C. Couldn’t Afford Not to Take
The Tar Heels, for the first time in their football existence, are all in, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 4d -
New Jersey lawmaker calls for Biden to take action on drone sightings
New Jersey assemblyman Mike Inganamort (R) urged the Biden administration to take action against the mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and other parts of the country. "This needs engagement ...The Hill - 5d -
'I wasn't me any more' - a photographer tackles her postnatal depression
Through her work, Dola Posh shares her story to help other new mothers deal with complex feelings.BBC News - 5d -
Why did Bill Belichick go to UNC? Bill O'Brien gives interesting take
Why college football and not the NFL for Bill Belichick? BC coach Bill O'Brien joined the Patriots Talk Podcast to discuss that topic and more.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Dan Mullen takes UNLV job: Former Florida, Mississippi State coach enticed by NIL commitment
The former Florida and Mississippi State coach has been out of coaching for the last three seasonsCBS Sports - 6d -
Drone operators worry that anxiety over mystery sightings will lead to new restrictions
The popularity of drones has exploded in recent years, as small unmanned aircraft have become cheap enough for many hobbyists to buyABC News - 6d -
Bill Belichick has nothing left to prove. So why did he take a college coaching job?
Newly hired University of North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick insisted Thursday he's sold on the college game and not looking for a steppingstone back to pro ball.NBC News - 6d -
How Luigi Mangione's legal defence could take shape
Police believe forensic and ballistic evidence ties the suspect to insurance CEO Brian Thompson's killing.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
Why Plans to Expand Wimbledon Face a Legal Challenge
The All England Club wants to add a third stadium and 38 other courts to its footprint.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
'Technical issue' sparks widespread Facebook, Meta problems
Meta said Wednesday afternoon that the problems were sparked by "a technical issue."The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Wimbledon takes court action in bid to head off expansion threat
All England Club’s proposals approved in September Development has already met with local opposition Wimbledon is going to court in a bid to try and head off a potential threat to its expansion ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Inside Assad's Ransacked Palace: Anxiety Pills, Graffiti and Shredded Posters
A Wall Street Journal reporter in Damascus tours the dictator’s former home, office and underground bunker.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 11 -
Protests in Kenya Demand Action Over a Spate of Brutal Murders of Women
Almost 100 women have been killed in the span of three months, the police say. Rights groups want President William Ruto to declare femicide a national crisis.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Moderate Earthquake Rattles Reno and Lake Tahoe
Preliminary estimates showed that the quake had a magnitude of 5.8, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Why did it take 5 days to find person of interest in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing?
Police have identified and detained what is being described as a "strong person of interest" in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News law enforcement contributor ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
What is a ghost gun and are they legal?
Shooter of Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO, was in possession of one made with a 3D printer when arrested. A person of interest has been identified in the fatal shooting of ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Why more high schoolers are taking financial literacy classes
Only 10 states require a personal finance course to graduate high school, but that's changing. For "Eye on America," Meg Oliver reports on the growing trend of teaching financial literacy as a ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Embiid returns, says knee issues 'depressing'
The 76ers' Joel Embiid says the knee swelling that has sidelined him for periods of time this season is "depressing."ESPN - Dec. 8 -
The stock market’s ‘fear gauge’ is trading at lows. Why retail investors should take note.
The Cboe Volatility Index hasn’t been this low in months.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
Patel has threatened legal action over remarks, former Pence aide says
Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, has threatened legal action against a former aide to ex-Vice President Pence over her comments criticizing Patel, the aide said. Olivia ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
A court in Kenya finds a housemate guilty in the killing of an LGBTQ activist
A court in Kenya has found the housemate of an LBGTQ activist guilty of murder in the killing of the activist, whose body was discovered stashed in a metal box two years agoABC News - Dec. 4 -
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Meta to scale back content moderation
Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Meta says harmless content taken down 'too often' Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump will take ‘nonstop’ action in first 100 days in office, top adviser says – live
Jason Miller says that Trump will take aggressive action on immigration and oil and gas drilling early into his second term. Notre Dame Cathedral will reopen in Paris on Saturday with incoming US ...The Guardian - 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 -
FTC takes action against location data companies accused of unlawfully using consumer info
The Federal Trade Commission announced that it is taking action against two location data companies after it said that they unlawfully tracked and sold private consumer information.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Hegseth passing on meetings with moderate senators and Democrats amid misconduct allegations
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet choices have been making the rounds on Capitol Hill to meet with the senators who will vote for their confirmation, but defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
What to know about the Smoot-Hawley tariffs and their role in the Great Depression
The measure helped worsen the Great Depression, experts said.ABC News - Dec. 2
