Alleged Whatsapp Breach

FTC sues Deere, alleging equipment repair 'monopoly' raises costs for farmers

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against agricultural equipment giant Deere & Company, alleging it holds a monopoly on repair services.

CNBC - 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

Alleged Clark stalker disruptive in court hearing

The man who allegedly stalked Caitlin Clark, Michael Lewis, is being held on $50,000 bail and ordered not to have any contact with Clark after a disruptive hearing Tuesday in Indianapolis.

ESPN - Jan. 14

Hegseth dismisses misconduct allegations as "smear campaign"

Senators grilled secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth over sexual assault and misconduct allegations at his confirmation hearing Tuesday. Evan McMorris-Santoro, reporter for NOTUS, and Andrew ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

SEC sues Elon Musk over alleged late disclosures on Twitter share deal

Regulator says Trump ally got $150mn discount by not disclosing stake in social media group on time

Financial Times - Jan. 14

Top 3 drug insurers reaped billions as their drug middlemen inflated prices, FTC alleges

Regulators published their most detailed findings yet on how some of the nation’s largest companies profited from ‘excess’ prescription price hikes of 1,000% or more.

NBC News - Jan. 14

Pete Hegseth hearing: Defense pick grilled on sex, alcohol, management allegations

President-elect Donald Trump has stood behind Pete Hegseth, his controversial nominee for secretary of Defense.

CNBC - Jan. 14

Hegseth hits back at misconduct allegations in contentious hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, faced tough questions from senators during his confirmation hearing.

ABC News - Jan. 14

Live updates: Democrats turn up heat on Hegseth as Republican alleges hypocrisy

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, the first of President-elect Trump's Cabinet candidates to face confirmation. Democrats tried ...

The Hill - Jan. 14

Five key takeaways from Jack Smith’s report on alleged Trump election crimes

Trump’s win scuppered inquiry, but special counsel’s report says president-elect would probably have been convicted. A special counsel report detailing Donald Trump ’s efforts to subvert ...

The Guardian - Jan. 14

Caitlin Clark's alleged stalker says he wants to stay in jail, yells he's guilty in court

INDIANAPOLIS — The Texas man accused of stalking WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark loudly declared he's “guilty as charged” on Tuesday before a judge entered a not guilty plea on his behalf.

NBC News - Jan. 14

What to know about the allegations in new documentary 'Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy'

Peacock's documentary special includes new allegations from Da Band singer Sara Rivers, a former employee and more. Here's what to know.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 14

Alleged Clark stalker arrested, due in court Tue.

A Texas man was arrested on a felony stalking charge in Indianapolis after allegedly sending threats and sexually violent messages to WNBA star Caitlin Clark via X.

ESPN - 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

Five takeaways from report on Trump's alleged 2020 election interference

Trump is accused of inspiring Jan 6 violence but prosecutors thought an incitement charge would be too risky.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Caitlin Clark forced to change public appearances after threats from alleged stalker

Michael Lewis, of Denton, Texas, to appear in court 55-year-old arrested over threatening messages A 55-year-old man has been arrested and charged with stalking and sending threatening messages ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

NATO allies unsettled by alleged Russian Baltic Sea sabotage scramble to respond

A spate of alleged sabotage operations against undersea cables in the Baltic Sea has raised the prospect of a dangerous 2025 in NATO's northern theater.

ABC News - Jan. 13

Italy frees Iranian wanted by US for alleged illegal drone tech exports to Tehran

Rome decision comes days after release of Italian journalist held in Iran’s notorious Evin prison

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Death threats by WhatsApp: extortion drains Peruvians’ cash

From barbers to private schools, businesses and individuals are forced to send payments to criminals active across the region

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in amid outrage over alleged fraudulent election

US announces $65m bounty for arrest of president, who has led country since 2013 and failed to prove he won recent vote. Venezuela’s authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro , has been accused of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Vince McMahon will pay $1.7 million to settle SEC allegations over hush money agreements

Former WWE impresario Vince McMahon agrees to settle allegations by the SEC that he paid millions in hush money to two women without telling his board.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10

Hottest year on record in 2024 breached global warming threshold, scientists say

Climate scientists say the global warming threshold of 1.5C above pre-industrial was breached in 2024, which was the hottest year on record.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors in Rust trial, alleging civil rights violations

Actor has filed civil lawsuit claiming prosecutors targeted him for professional or political gain, and intentionally concealed evidence that vindicated him. Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

World breaches 1.5C global warming target for first time in 2024

Data for warmest year sparks fears climate change is accelerating faster than expected

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Appeals court pauses plea proceedings in alleged 9/11 architect KSM's case

The U.S. had filed an appeal to stop plea proceedings for alleged 9/11 architect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others from moving forward Friday in the war court in Guantanamo Bay.

CBS News - Jan. 9

German prosecutors indict three alleged to have spied for China

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

German prosecutors indict three people alleged of spying for China

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

Former French President Sarkozy denounces 'plot' at trial over alleged campaign funding by Libya

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has vigorously denounced a “plot” he said was staged by “liars and crooks” on Thursday at a Paris trial over the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 ...

ABC News - Jan. 9

Man extradited to Queensland from NSW over alleged 1997 murder of former partner initially ruled as suicide

Keith Lees charged with murdering Meaghan Rose whose body was found at the base of cliffs at Mooloolaba. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A 72-year-old man has ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Pants on fire: police release footage of person discarding burning clothes after alleged arson in Melbourne

Detectives release CCTV video of two people after being called to Doncaster East blaze early Christmas morning. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies sister's sexual abuse allegations in lawsuit

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s sister, Ann Altman, filed a lawsuit on Monday, alleging that her brother sexually abused her regularly between the years of 1997 and 2006.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Heinrich objects to quick scheduling of Burgum confirmation hearing, alleging protocol breach

The top Democrat on the Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee says Republicans scheduled Doug Burgum’s confirmation hearing without their consent, which he called a breach of the Senate’s ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies sexual abuse allegations made by his sister in lawsuit

In a lawsuit filed in Missouri, Sam Altman's sister has accused the OpenAI CEO of years of sexual abuse. Altman denied the claims.

CNBC - Jan. 8

UK police face probe into handling of sex crimes allegations against Harrods owner Al Fayed

U.K. police watchdogs will investigate whether the London force bungled its handling of sex crimes allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed

ABC News - Jan. 8

Met to face inquiry over handling of Mohamed Al Fayed allegations

Internal inquiry, overseen by IOPC, will seek to establish if there were ‘any missed opportunities or failures’. The police watchdog is to examine new complaints from victims of Mohamed Al Fayed ...