Gets Apology Settlement

Pentagon reaches historic settlement with veterans discharged under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’

LGBTQ+ veterans who faced discrimination under policy can update paperwork to remove mention of their sexuality. The Department of Defense reached a historic settlement with more than 30,000 LGBTQ+ ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Pentagon agrees to historic legal settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans

If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.

CBS News - Jan. 6

LGBTQ veterans reach historic settlement with Pentagon over military discharges

A group of LGBTQ veterans who sued the Department of Defense last year for denying them honorable discharges because of their sexuality said Monday they had settled with the Pentagon. The ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

7 ways to get a lower mortgage rate in 2025

Lowering your interest rate can save you money over the life of the loan. Here are seven ways to make it happen.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Far Right Gets Chance to Form Government in Austria

The Freedom Party was tasked with trying to form the nation’s first far-right-led government since World War II, adding to the trend of anti-immigrant and populist parties gaining ground across ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

The Memecoin Shenanigans Are Just Getting Started

The market for absurdist cryptocurrencies mutated into a hundred-billion-dollar phenomenon in 2024. Yes, things can get even more deranged.

Wired - Jan. 6

Telemedicine for Seniors Gets a Last-Minute Reprieve

Some older Americans have come to depend on virtual consultations with doctors, covered by Medicare. To keep that option in the future, Congress will have to act quickly.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Magic, Messi get Presidential Medal of Freedom

Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Lionel Messi received the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony Saturday at the White House.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Commanders get RB Ekeler back ahead of playoffs

The Commanders activated running back Austin Ekeler off injured reserve, giving them a key offensive player back as they prepare for the postseason.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Gardencup Review: Making Eating as Convenient as It Gets

Eating well doesn’t have to be difficult. Just reach into your fridge and grab a cup.

Wired - Jan. 4

Apple May Owe You $20 in a Siri Privacy Lawsuit Settlement

Plus: The FBI discovers a historic trove of homemade explosives, new details emerge in China’s hack of the US Treasury Department, and more.

Wired - Jan. 4

California man linked to Wisconsin school shooting apologizes for connection

Alexander Paffendorf expressed regret for his involvement in court on Friday without explaining his precise role.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Apple's Siri settlement could mean money for consumers — what to know

Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.

CBS News - Jan. 3

What to know about Apple's $95 million settlement of the snooping Siri case

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of turning its virtual assistant Siri into a snoop that eavesdropped on the users of iPhones and other trendy ...

ABC News - Jan. 3

Booz Allen Hamilton to Pay $15.9 Million in False Claims Settlement

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding agreed to a $15.9 million settlement with the Justice Department on Friday, resolving allegations the company submitted fraudulent claims to the U.S. under military task ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Marvel Rivals Devs Apologize After Banning Players For False Cheating

Marvel Rivals developer NetEase has apologized to rightfully pissed-off players who were unfairly banned for cheating. The problem is even though they were not using cheating software, this ...

GameSpot - Jan. 3

$450,000 settlement for Ohio teacher who refused to use students' pronouns

An Ohio school district will pay $450,000 to a middle school teacher who resigned for refusing to address two transgender students by their preferred names and pronouns.

The Hill - Jan. 3

Report: Denver gets NWSL's 16th team for $110M

Denver has been awarded the 16th franchise in the National Women's Soccer League for a record $110 million fee, Sportico reported Thursday.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Congress, once again, is getting older

Congress is older, again, and baby boomers in the House and Senate are losing seats to Generation X and millennials.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Will Congress get another shot at PBM reform?

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Congress missed a chance at PBM reforms. Will they get another? Lawmakers ended 2024 on the cusp of passing a ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Apple agrees to $95M settlement over Siri eavesdropping claims: Who could get payments, if it's approved

The agreement would put an end to a 5-year-old lawsuit that accused Siri of eavesdropping.

The Hill - Jan. 2

Jimmy Garoppolo: It's exciting to get out with the guys, get some real football in

After clinching the NFC West through the strength of victory tiebreaker last Sunday night, the Rams will do what they've traditionally done under head coach Sean McVay and rest starters in the ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Baker Mayfield on getting another 1000-yard season for Mike Evans: 'If we win, then Mike's getting the record'

Evans is 85 yards away from reaching the mark for an 11th straight year

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

Superdome gets security sweep after truck attack

The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans was on lockdown for security sweeps ahead of Wednesday's Sugar Bowl after a pickup truck plowed into a New Year's crowd about a mile away, killing at least 15 ...

ESPN - Jan. 1

Stop Trump’s mad Greenland scheme before it gets started

Vladimir Putin, who has made no secret of his desire to assert Russian hegemony over Eastern Europe, would relish seeing Trump put those boundaries back in play.

The Hill - Jan. 1

Chicago and St. Louis Get Physical in N.H.L. Winter Classic at Wrigley Field

Teenage phenom Connor Bedard and teammates arrived on the L train before losing to the Blues in a game with chilling rain and biting wind.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Things have to get worse to get better

Voters can’t be sold on change until their nation is in acute trouble

Financial Times - Jan. 1

Former Flyers Star Gets Bad Injury News

This former Flyers defenseman is expected to miss a good amount of time.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Are you really getting a moderate or intense workout? Here's how to tell.

Looking to amp up your exercise as part of your New Year's resolutions? Here's how to calculate the intensity of your workouts.

CBS News - Jan. 1

10 Powerful Questions to Help You Get Ahead in 2025

As a leader, it’s importantly that you quietly and think more deeply about what went right and what went wrong, so that you have the opportunity to learn.

Inc. - Jan. 1

Trump says he thinks Johnson has the votes to get confirmed

President-elect Trump firmly believes House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will get a second term. “No one else can get the votes,” he told reporters Tuesday. On Monday, Trump offered Johnson his ...