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Bar association presidents warn lawyers against frivolous election lawsuits
Former presidents of the American Bar Association and other state and local bar associations published an open letter condemning election lawsuits brought forth in swing states across the country. ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Lawsuit Against Meta Over Section 230, Tech Shield Law, Is Dismissed
A professor sued pre-emptively to release software that would let users automatically unfollow everyone in their Facebook feed.Tech - The New York Times - November 8 -
Palworld Developer Shares More Details About Nintendo's Lawsuit Against The Game
When Palworld debuted earlier this year, its similarities to Pokemon led observers to expect a legal response from Nintendo. That finally happened in September, when Nintendo filed a lawsuit ...Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago -
The White Stripes drop 'Seven Nation Army' copyright lawsuit against Trump
The White Stripes are dropping a copyright infringement lawsuit against Donald Trump and his campaign following the former president's Election Day win. The band had accused Trump and his 2024 ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Lawsuit Against Meta Over Section 230, Tech Shield Law, Is Dismissed
A professor sued pre-emptively to release software that would let users automatically unfollow everyone in their Facebook feed.Tech - The New York Times - November 8 -
Threat of foodborne pathogens is growing with climate change, experts warn
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
‘A wrecking ball’: experts warn Trump’s win sets back global climate action
Election of a ‘climate denier’ to US presidency poses ‘major threat to the planet’, environmentalists say. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results 2024: live ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
What are the soft-shell helmet Guardian Caps that Tua Tagovailoa says he won't wear?
The NFL authorized players to wear Guardian Caps during games this season in an effort to reduce head injuriesSports - ABC News - October 22 -
An 'Obamacare' for homeowners insurance could protect against climate change
The solution lies in cooperative federalism: setting federal standards for homeowners insurance while allowing states the flexibility to adapt those standards to their unique risks.Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
TotalEnergies chief warns Trump against cutting climate rules
Patrick Pouyanné says a return to ‘wild west’ would provoke backlash for oil and gas companiesBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
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Greta Thunberg protests against Azerbaijan hosting global climate summit
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has attended a rally in Georgia to protest against Azernaijan hosting the annual United Nations climate talksWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Here’s What a New Guide to Scaling Says Are the Hallmarks of Successful Startups
A new report analyzed over 200 companies and concluded that successful founders spend over half their time managing their teams.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Texas Supreme Court Halts Execution in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson had been set to be executed on Thursday night for the death of his 2-year-old child. But after a bipartisan intervention by Texas lawmakers, the Supreme Court issued a stay.Top stories - The New York Times - October 18 -
Audit Reports Matter After All, Appeals Court Says
The decision reverses an earlier ruling that spurred debate about the reports.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Banks are reporting a tenfold surge in digital scams, cybersecurity firm BioCatch says
Banks are under pressure to kick criminals off their platforms and compensate more victims as regulators and lawmakers focus on the harm done by digital scams.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Scientists say climate change made deadly floods worse
Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientistsTop stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Climate fight 'bigger than one election', says Biden’s top envoy
COP29 climate summit opens amid fears the US election will derail efforts to stop the planet heating up.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Supreme Court appears split in San Francisco water lawsuit against Biden administration
The Supreme Court appeared split Wednesday on a challenge from the city of San Francisco to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over federal wastewater rules. In its lawsuit against the ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Father and daughter win lawsuit against man who claimed Manchester Arena bombing was hoax
A British father and daughter seriously wounded by a suicide bomber who killed 22 people after an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester in 2017 have won a harassment lawsuit against a former ...World - ABC News - October 23 -
Nevada jury hands $5.2 billion verdict against Vegas company in bottled water liver damage lawsuit
A jury in Nevada has delivered a $5.2 billion award in the latest large-sum civil lawsuit against a former Las Vegas-based bottled water company found responsible for causing liver damage in ...Health - ABC News - October 24 -
An AI chatbot pushed a teen to kill himself, a lawsuit against its creator alleges
A Florida mother is suing a tech company over an AI chatbot that she says pushed her son to kill himselfTech - ABC News - October 25 -
US judge returns lawsuit against Elon Musk’s $1m voter scheme to state court
Civil suit claims that tech billionaire and his Trump-supporting America Pac giveaway is illegal lottery. A federal judge on Friday denied an attempt by America Pac – the political action committee ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Father and daughter win $58,000 in lawsuit against man who claimed Manchester Arena bombing was hoax
A father and daughter disabled by a suicide bomber who killed 22 people after an Ariana Grande concert in England in 2017 have been awarded $58,000 against a former television producer who claimed ...Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Father and daughter win $58,000 in lawsuit against man who claimed Manchester Arena bombing was hoax
A father and daughter disabled by a suicide bomber who killed 22 people after an Ariana Grande concert in England in 2017 have been awarded $58,000 against a former television producer who claimed ...World - ABC News - 6 days ago -
The White Stripes drop lawsuit against Trump campaign for unauthorised Seven Nation Army use
The move follows a bitter Instagram post by Jack White condemning what the US can expect from choosing ‘a known, obvious fascist’. The White Stripes have dropped their federal lawsuit against ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Ex-Phoenix Suns employee files racial discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against the team
A former Phoenix Suns employee is suing the team, alleging racial discrimination and unlawful retaliation that led to her terminationSports - ABC News - 5 hours ago -
What to do when your CD matures in today's rate climate, according to experts
There are a few moves you may want to make when your CD hits maturity, experts say. Here's what to know.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
‘We don’t know where the tipping point is’: climate expert on potential collapse of Atlantic circulation
Oceanographer Stefan Rahmstorf explains why Amoc breakdown could be catastrophic for both humans and marine life. The dangers of a collapse of the main Atlantic Ocean circulation, known as Amoc, ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Is the 'vibecession' here to stay? Here's what experts say
Election exit polls continued to show signs of a "vibecession" among voters. The vibes might continue to be "off" in the future, experts say.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Cop29 live updates: Carbon credit trade rules approved, breaking lengthy deadlock
Draft decision on article 6 approved with no objections. UN climate chief Simon Stiell gave a moving speech at the Cop29 opening plenary on Monday, writes Dharna Noor, fossil fuels and climate ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Gas price fears drive pushback against California plan to overhaul climate program
California's Republican representatives in Congress are pushing back against state plans to tighten carbon reduction policies, arguing that doing so would cause a sharp rise in gasoline prices. All ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Netanyahu says leader's death is the end of Hamas
Israel announced that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza Thursday. "Hamas will no longer rule Gaza," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports on ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
