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NFL closes investigation of latest Deshaun Watson sexual assault allegations, citing insufficient evidence
Watson settled a civil lawsuit with his accuser in October. The confidentiality of the agreement prevented the NFL from getting evidence for its investigation.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
Rob Manfred addresses 'golden at-bat' rule, shoots down idea of using it in MLB games
Manfred has brought a series of rule changes to the sport... but the golden at-bat won't be the nextCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
Judge Rejects Boeing Plea Deal in Fatal 737 MAX Crashes
The planemaker and the Department of Justice have 30 days to address U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor’s concerns over a DEI mention in the agreement.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
2 Women Accused the Same Tennis Coach of Assault. Then They Found Each Other.
A former Wake Forest tennis player alleged that a coach sexually assaulted her in 1999. Decades later, another player reached out with a similar past.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Ex-school welfare officer jailed for sexual assaults
Nine of the teenagers who brought charges against Neil Beckett were pupils at Lagan College in Belfast.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Court rejects Boeing plea deal in deadly 737 Max crashes, citing concerns with Justice Department's DEI policies
A federal judge rejected Boeing's deal with the Justice Department to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge tied to fatal crashes of 737 Max planes.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
U.S. economy poised to dominate for the next 20 years — at the cost of growing inequality, economist says
U.S. economic dominance over other countries is poised to surge in the next 20 years due to its widening lead in technology and science, but at the expense of growing inequality at home.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
Sources: Severino, A's reach 3-year, $67M deal
The Athletics and starting pitcher Luis Severino have reached a three-year, $67M deal that is the largest guarantee in franchise history, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Boeing plea deal rejected
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Boeing plea deal rejected in setback to company A federal judge specifically ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Boeing plea deal tied to fatal crashes rejected
The deal undermines the court and involves "contradictory" diversity requirements, a judge ruled.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
US shuts down prisons amid scrutiny over sexual abuse and crisis of suicides
Bureau of Prisons closes California facility and suspends operations at six others as rights activists call for clemency. The US Bureau of Prisons (BoP) announced on Thursday it was permanently ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Jordan Neely’s Father Sues Daniel Penny, Accusing Him of Assault
Andre Zachery claims that Mr. Penny, who put Mr. Neely in a chokehold on a subway train last year, caused his son’s death through “negligence, carelessness and recklessness.”The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Boeing’s Max plea deal rejected by court over DEI provision
Ruling in Texas injects culture war into one of the country’s most significant corporate prosecutionsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Axl Rose settles sexual assault lawsuit, doubles down on defense: 'There was no assault'
Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses 'will now be able to move on with his life' after settling a sexual assault lawsuit, his attorney told The Times in a statement.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
Judge rejects Boeing plea deal over fatal 737 Max plane crashes
Judge Reed O'Connor took issue with both a lack of judicial oversight and certain diversity requirements included in the deal's independent monitoring process.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Judge rejects Boeing plea deal in 737 Max crashes
A federal judge on Thursday rejected a proposed plea deal that would have allowed Boeing to plead guilty and pay a fine for two fatal 737 Max crashes, thrusting the airline giant back into ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
US judge cites diversity provision in rejecting Boeing plea deal over 737 Max crashes
Plane giant’s agreement to plead guilty to fraud after two jet crashes was called ‘sweetheart’ deal by relatives of victims. A US federal judge on Thursday rejected plane giant Boeing ’s agreement ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Court rejects Boeing plea deal tied to 737 Max crashes
A federal judge rejected Boeing’s plea deal tied to a criminal fraud charge stemming from fatal crashes of its 737 Max aircraft.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Luis Severino reportedly agrees to 3-year, $67 million deal to join A's
The 30-year-old right hander made 31 starts last season with the Mets, his most since 2018.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Warcraft 2's First Balance Patch In Over 20 Years Nerfs Game's Most Overpowered Ability
Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness , first released in 1995, just received its first balance update in over two decades, nerfing units like Ogre Mages and buffing Archers and Axe Throwers. Blizzard ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
No more bye-bye for Chi-Chi's: Restaurant chain reopening after 20-year hiatus
Chi-Chi's is not yet ready to say ta-ta — the chain is poised to reopen some of its restaurants after shutting its doors in the U.S. two decades ago. Michael McDermott, the son of one of Chi-Chi's ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Kenneth Chesebro seeks to invalidate plea deal in Trump Georgia case
Kenneth Chesebro, a former lawyer for President-elect Trump, is seeking to invalidate his plea deal in the Georgia election interference case that also swept up his former boss as a defendant. ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Florida woman who led a nearly $200 million Ponzi scheme sentenced to 20 years in prison
Federal prosecutors said Florida resident Johanna Garcia led a Ponzi scheme that raised nearly $200 million and lost investors nearly $90 million.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Fewer shoppers turned out for Thanksgiving-weekend deals, retail group says. Here’s why.
The five-day period between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday saw fewer shoppers than a year ago, a major retail-industry group said Tuesday, due in part to the later timing of the holiday this year ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
A sweet Black Friday deal for retailers this year: ‘People keep spending money’
Despite a consensus that many Americans voted last month based on concerns about financial well-being and cost-of-living pressures, the recent kickoff to the holiday-shopping season is ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Last defendants not guilty of murder in trial that led to rapper Young Thug plea deal
The long-running gang and racketeering trial in Atlanta that led rapper Young Thug to plead guilty in October has ended with a jury finding the last two defendants not guilty of racketeering, ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Stellantis and Intel heads resign, adding to record-breaking CEO step-downs this year
A record number of CEOs have left their roles in 2024, according to an analysis by a career transitioning firm. Stellantis and Intel's CEOs contributed to the trend this week as the companies face ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Sources: Chapman, Red Sox agree on 1-year deal
Reliever Aroldis Chapman and the Red Sox have agreed to a one-year, $10.75 million contract.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Trump takes aim at US Steel deal
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump says he'll block Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal President-elect Trump vowed ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Protection deal for Amazon rainforest in peril as big business turns up heat
Exclusive: With Brazil’s politicians, agribusiness organisations and global traders piling on the pressure, the highly successful 2006 Soy Moratorium is under threat. One of the cornerstones of ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Ashley Benefield, ex-ballerina convicted of killing husband, is sentenced to 20 years
A former ballerina who was convicted of manslaughter in what she claimed was the self-defense killing of her estranged husband was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Ex-ballerina convicted of killing husband gets 20 years in "Black Swan" case
The case drew national attention, with some comparing Ashley Benefield to the protagonist of the 2010 film "Black Swan."CBS News - Dec. 3 -
US biathletes fear retaliation for speaking out about sexual harassment, report finds
U.S. biathletes face “misogynistic” behavior while racing and fear retaliation if they report their concernsABC News - 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 -
Meta says it has taken down about 20 covert influence operations in 2024
Firm names Russia as top source of such activity but says it is ‘striking’ how little AI was used to try to trick voters. . Meta has intervened to take down about 20 covert influence operations ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
20% Off Brooks Promo Code & Deals for December 2024
Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top December discounts and holiday deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes.Wired - Dec. 3 -
The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate
With Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' search for a long-range threat might be over.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner after 3 1/2 years of record prize money
Mollie Marcoux Samaan is leaving after more than three years as LPGA commissionerABC News - Dec. 2 -
Dana Holgorsen agrees to two-year deal to stay on as Nebraska offensive coordinator
Holgorsen served as Nebraska's coordinator and play-caller for the final three games of the seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
US ex-detective accused of kidnap and rape found dead on morning of trial
Roger Golubski, 71, accused of crimes spanning years, found dead in Kansas hours before jury selection set to begin. A former Kansas police detective accused of “the grossest acts of corruption a ...The Guardian - Dec. 2