Surviving Al Fayed brother accused of sexual assaults

Pete Hegseth says he paid $50,000 to sexual assault accuser

A written response from defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth to senators shows he paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth's attorney previously said the ...

NBC News - Jan. 24

Fallout from alleged sexual assault by former J-pop star marks cultural shift in Japan

More than 70 firms including Toyota and McDonald’s halt ads on Fuji TV as Masahiro Nakai retires amid assault claims. For the past month Japan has been gripped by allegations of sexual misconduct ...

The Guardian - Jan. 24

Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of sexual assault, sources say

Pete Hegseth, President Trump's pick for defense secretary, told Sen. Elizabeth Warren that he paid a woman $50,000 who had accused him of sexual assault in 2017, two sources confirmed to CBS News.

CBS News - Jan. 23

Hegseth paid sexual assault accuser $50,000

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth paid his sexual assault accuser $50,000 in a settlement agreement with the woman, identified only as Jane Doe, according to a source familiar with the matter. ...

The Hill - Jan. 24

Yankees legend Mariano Rivera, wife deny covering up child sexual assault at multiple church events

A lawsuit alleges that the Riveras 'isolated and intimidated' Jane Doe into silence

CBS Sports - Jan. 23

Colorado crime lab analyst accused of altering sexual assault reports faces over 100 charges

A Colorado crime lab analyst is facing more than 100 criminal counts in connection with allegations that she altered reports in sexual assault cases.

NBC News - Jan. 23

Boxer who was Thailand's first Olympic gold medalist is jailed for sexual assault of a minor

The boxer who became Thailand’s first Olympic gold medalist has been convicted of sexual assault charges involving a minor and sentenced to just over three years in prison

ABC News - Jan. 23

Chris Brown sues Warner Bros for $500m over sexual assault allegations in documentary

The singer has filed a lawsuit against the media conglomerate for making defamatory claims against him in the 2024 film Chris Brown: A History of Violence. The R&B star Chris Brown is suing the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Sabalenka survives scare to keep title defence alive

Aryna Sabalenka survives a scare against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach the Australian Open semi-finals and continue her bid for a third straight Melbourne title.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Bills Survive Ravens to Move On to A.F.C. Championship

After a tight 27-25 victory, Buffalo moves on to face Kansas City, a familiar postseason foe, for a spot in the Super Bowl.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Florida men's basketball assistant accused of sexual assault in Title IX complaint will continue to be with team

Head coach Todd Golden has also stayed on the sideline after he was accused of sexual harassment in a Title IX complaint.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

Broad museum hit with discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit

The Broad's former human resources director accuses the museum and its former COO of retaliation after he refused to terminate another employee, a new lawsuit says.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 18

Al Fayed claimed 'poor health' when police investigated abuse

Pelham Spong reported to police in 2017 that Mohammed Al Fayed had assaulted her a decade before but the investigation was shut down.

BBC News - Jan. 18

The Cost of Surviving a Wildfire

Evacuating a disaster is often the lifesaving choice, but it comes with short-term costs to address immediate needs and incalculable personal and financial tolls in the future.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Passenger clings to German high-speed train and survives

He jumped on when it pulled out of the station before he had finished his smoking break, police say.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Can Communities Survive the Fires?

A writer from Los Angeles surveys the loss.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

UF hoops asst. faces sexual assault allegations

A Florida athletics department employee filed a sexual assault complaint against an assistant men's basketball coach Tuesday as the school continues to investigate head coach Todd Golden for ...

ESPN - Jan. 17

Can sustainable investing survive Trump 2.0?

The political backlash against ESG has intensified — but the sector is evolving

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Florida assistant Taurean Green accused of sexual assault amid Title IX probe into Gators coach Todd Golden

Green played on Florida's title teams in 2006 and 2007 and has been a Florida assistant since 2022

CBS Sports - Jan. 17

'How could this be true?' - the house that survived an inferno

A Los Angeles resident returned to find his home still standing after the Eaton fire torched his street.

BBC News - Jan. 16

A Bastion of Los Angeles Hippie Culture Survived the Flames

Though landmarks were lost, the tight-knit and storied community of Topanga Canyon counts its blessings.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Amanda Palmer ‘profoundly disturbed’ by sexual assault allegations against ex-partner Neil Gaiman

The singer-songwriter posted a statement on Instagram after multiple women accused the author of sexual misconduct in a New York Magazine article this week. Neil Gaiman’s ex-partner Amanda Palmer ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

American accused of assaulting a Pa. student being extradited to US, prosecutors say

French Appeal Court prosecutors say an American man accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 is being extradited to the United States

ABC News - Jan. 16

Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations: 'I don't accept there was any abuse'

Neil Gaiman, the bestselling fantasy author, denies sexual abuse allegations made by eight women in an explosive New York Magazine article.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 15

‘I’m not perfect’: Pete Hegseth testifies on sexual assault and drinking claims

Trump Pentagon pick grilled by Democrats at Senate confirmation hearing amid concerns of his personal history. . Pete Hegseth , Donald Trump’s pick for US secretary of defense, defended his record ...

The Guardian - Jan. 14

Author Neil Gaiman faces more sexual assault allegations

The Sandman and American Gods author is the subject of a New York Magazine cover story.

BBC News - Jan. 14

How to Survive January

Lotion! Heating pads! Sketchy space heaters!

The New York Times - Jan. 12

The Surprising Grief of Having Your Home Survive a Wildfire

For people whose homes are spared in a wildfire while their neighbors lose everything, the road ahead can be isolating, plagued by feelings of guilt and shame.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Florida doctor accused of sexually exploiting 10 children, including teen found dead

A Florida doctor was federally indicted on allegations he sexually exploited 10 children, including a teenage girl who was found dead after he directed her to hurt herself, according to prosecutors ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

Can Susie Wiles, Trump’s Chief of Staff, Survive?

As Ms. Wiles heads to Washington, the view in Trump World is that the president-elect’s closest aide and veteran strategist has a better chance than anyone.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Can the Justice Department Survive a Trump Wrecking Ball?

Over the next four years, the rule of law will face a profound test.