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Georgia Push to Curb Lawsuits Puts Business Groups and Trial Lawyers at Odds
A political push from Gov. Brian Kemp to reduce the number of civil lawsuits is incurring a major backlash from Georgia’s trial lawyers, who say the number of lawsuits isn’t the reason for rising ...Inc. - 1d -
Meta Drops Rules Protecting LGBTQ Community as Part of Content Moderation Overhaul
The changes included allowing users to share “allegations of mental illness or abnormality when based on gender or sexual orientation.”The New York Times - 1d -
Lotte Group taps Arbitrum for Web3 entertainment experiences
Lotte Group, a big five conglomerate in South Korea, said at CES 2025 that it has picked the Arbitrum blockchain for its Lotte Caliverse.VentureBeat - 1d -
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Australian casino group Star faces cash crunch as shares tumble 28%
Money laundering penalties and cost of living crisis take toll on gambling operationsFinancial Times - 13h -
Nuclear energy groups race to develop ‘microreactors’
Companies vie to create small plants for deployment to sites from data centres to oil platformsFinancial Times - 13h -
Dem-aligned watchdog group accuses RFK Jr. of voter fraud
A Democratic-aligned watchdog group is accusing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), of violating election law last year. ...The Hill - 23h -
Far-right group Blood and Honour has assets frozen by government
The sanctions affect neo-Nazi organisation Blood and Honour, linked to the skinhead music scene.BBC News - 1d -
Meta changes hate speech rules, dropping LGBTQ protections
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, dropped some LGBTQ protections from its hate speech rules Tuesday amid a wider overhaul of the social media giant’s content moderation ...The Hill - 1d -
Meta's new hate speech rules allow users to call LGBTQ people mentally ill
Meta will allow its billions of social media users to accuse people of being mentally ill based on their sexuality or gender identity.NBC News - 1d -
Pentagon reaches historic settlement with LGBTQ veterans over discharge status
The Defense Department agreed to a class-action settlement that may affect more than 35,000 LGBTQ veterans who were discharged because of their sexual orientation under “don’t ask, don’t tell” and ...NBC News - 1d -
LGBTQ rights group reports progress at U.S. companies despite conservative backlash
The HRC said that more companies are providing strong benefits and protections to LGBTQ employees despite conservative backlash in recent years.NBC News - 1d -
Free speech legal group to defend Iowa pollster Selzer in Trump lawsuit
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) announced on Tuesday their decision to represent an Iowa pollster entangled in a lawsuit with President-elect Trump stemming from a ...The Hill - 1d -
Here are the top risks the world faces in 2025, according to Eurasia Group
The Eurasia Group, a geopolitical risk and consulting firm, named a lack of international leadership as the world's biggest risk for 2025.CBS News - 2d -
Austria’s far-right leader to invite centre right for coalition talks
Herbert Kickl’s move could pave way for anti-immigration, pro-Kremlin Freedom party to govern country. The leader of Austria’s anti-immigration, pro-Kremlin Freedom party has said he intends to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Pentagon reaches historic settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans
The Pentagon has reached a historic legal settlement with more than 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans that would create "new and simpler processes to obtain updated discharge records and potential upgrades to ...CBS News - 2d -
"The G-Zero Wins" tops Eurasia Group top risks list for 2025
The Eurasia Group's annual risk report names "The G-Zero Wins" as the biggest threat of 2025, predicting a world without clear international leadership. Founder Ian Bremmer joins "CBS Mornings."CBS News - 2d -
Reading group discussion guide for Oprah's book club pick, "A New Earth"
Dive deeper into Eckhart Tolle's transformative book, "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose," with our comprehensive reader's guide.CBS News - 2d -
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Pentagon agrees to settle with LGBTQ+ vets over 'don't ask, don't tell' discharges
The Pentagon agreed to a settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under "don't ask, don't tell" that would open up access to benefits.ABC News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Exodus by Wall Street Banks From Climate Group Worries Advocates
The end of the year saw five of the six largest U.S. banks leave the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, as conservative pressures discouraged their climate change policies.Inc. - 3d -
Austria’s new centre-right leader open to coalition with far right
Christian Stocker signalled willingness to share power with Freedom party after resignation of ChancellorFinancial Times - 4d -
2025 The Sentry: Tee times, groupings and how to watch the final round
Tee times and groupings for the final round of The Sentry at Kapalua.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Tech groups to pay premium for energy for Malaysia data centres, says minister
Investment in ‘oil of the 21st century’ will support country’s development of renewable powerFinancial Times - 4d -
Several new members of Congress will make LGBTQ history
Three history-making, newly elected lawmakers representing the LGBTQ community will be sworn in to the 119th Congress Friday.ABC News - 5d -
These three LGBTQ women just made congressional 'herstory'
Delaware’s Sarah McBride, Washington’s Emily Randall and Texas’ Julie Johnson made LGBTQ history when they were sworn in to the 119th Congress on Friday.NBC News - 5d -
Climate group calls for Biden to pardon activists for museum demonstrations
An international climate advocacy organization called on President Biden to pardon four activists charged with felonies in connection with climate demonstrations before leaving office. Two of the ...The Hill - 5d -
Labor groups cheer Biden dismissal of US Steel sale as businesses bristle
Labor groups applauded as businesses leveled sharp criticism Friday at the decision by the Biden administration to block the acquisition of steelmaker U.S. Steel by Japanese rival Nippon Steel over ...The Hill - 6d -
Officials Trying to Determine if New Orleans Suspect Had Ties to Terrorist Groups
U.S. officials have warned that the conflict in Gaza and Lebanon could spill into the United States, most likely in the form of small radicalized groups acting on their own initiative or lone-wolf ...The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
FBI says it foiled possible attack against pro-Israel group Aipac
Man accused of traveling to offices in Florida with intention of ‘killing, injuring, harassing and intimidating’. FBI agents say they have foiled a possible attack on a US pro-Israel group ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
U.S. beats Canada, wins group at world juniors
The U.S. scored a 4-1 victory over Canada to take the top spot in Group A at the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday.ESPN - Jan. 1 -
FBI disrupts alleged plot against pro-Israel U.S. group
Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Russian and Iranian groups face sanctions over election disinformation
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on two groups linked to Russian and Iranian disinformation campaigns targeting this year's election.CBS News - Dec. 31
