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New York Children's Nonprofit Files Bankruptcy to Deal With Sex-Abuse Lawsuits
St. Christopher’s in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., joins other institutions in addressing a wave of abuse lawsuits in chapter 11.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
Ex-Nickelodeon producer Schneider sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation, sex abuse implications
Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider is suing the makers of the documentary “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" for implying that he sexually abused childrenABC News - Entertainment -
Exclusive: Youth coach facing assault charge was cleared by third-party firm investigating Hockey Canada abuse claims
A youth ice hockey coach facing charges for assault of a child was cleared for the same incident by the ‘independent third party’ enlisted by Hockey Canada to look into abuse claims. A youth hockey coach is set to appear in a Canadian court ...The Guardian - World -
Doctor assumed disabled woman did not have sex
Adults with disabilities describe traumatic experiences trying to access healthcare.BBC News - Top stories -
With ‘Challengers’ and ‘Saltburn,’ Hollywood Movies Embrace Sex Again
Studios obsessively focused on PG-13 franchises and animation in recent years, but movies like “Challengers” and “Saltburn” show eroticism has returned.The New York Times - Business -
New Orleans archdiocese is target of child sex-trafficking inquiry, officials say
Louisiana state police recently served sweeping and unprecedented search warrant . The Roman Catholic archdiocese of New Orleans is the target of an active child sex-trafficking investigation, according to a sweeping and unprecedented search ...The Guardian - World -
Harvey Weinstein to be retried after Labor Day on NYC sex crimes
Harvey Weinstein appeared in court in Manhattan on Wednesday for the first time since New York's highest court overturned his sex crimes conviction.ABC News - Top stories -
Norman Kansfield, 83, Dies; Defrocked for His Daughter’s Same-Sex Wedding
His decision to officiate at the ceremony prompted a debate within the Reformed Church in America that led ultimately to a schism.The New York Times - Top stories -
OnlyFans investigated over claim children accessed pornography
Ofcom looks into whether website for adult performers failed to properly implement age-verification checks. The UK communications watchdog has opened an investigation into whether OnlyFans allowed children to view pornography on its website after ...The Guardian - World -
U.S. Rowing Rescinds Ted Nash’s Honors After Abuse Investigation
A law firm examining accusations that Ted Nash sexually abused Jennifer Fox — when she was 13 and he was her 40-year-old running coach — found that her claims were credible.The New York Times - Top stories -
38 percent of local election officials report threats, harassment or abuse: Poll
Nearly 4 in 10 local election officials experienced threats, harassment or abuse while on the job, according to a new poll. In the survey, published Wednesday by the Brennan Center for Justice, 38 percent of local election workers reported ...The Hill - Politics -
How police officers preyed on teens in the Boy Scouts’ police Explorer program
Explorer programs, created by the Boy Scouts of America, are supposed to foster interest in policing. They have faced misconduct allegations involving nearly 200 young people.NBC News - Top stories -
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Trump claims ‘paid agitators’ part of Columbia pro-Palestine protests
Former President Trump made unfounded claims Tuesday that pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University contained "paid agitators" as nationwide college campus protests escalate. Hundreds of New York Police Department officers, many with batons ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
The Islamic State group claims Afghanistan mosque bombing that killed 6 people
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a deadly shooting targeting members of the country's minority Shiite community inside a mosque in western Afghanistan that killed six peopleABC News - World -
Johnson & Johnson unveils latest plan to settle ovarian cancer talc claims
The plan is expected to resolve 99.75% of all pending talc lawsuits against the company and its units in the U.S., it said in a statement.MarketWatch - Business -
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Lindsey Graham claims Biden 'afraid' of pro-Palestinian protesters
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) claimed in a Wednesday interview that President Biden is “afraid” of pro-Palestinian protesters while urging the president to take action against them. “He's afraid of the protesters,” Graham said on Fox ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
How to Claim Your Part of a $5.6 Million Ring Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments to customers who had certain Ring home security cameras and accounts during a particular time period, the agency said.The New York Times - Tech -
‘Unethical’ junk food packaging manipulates children into craving sweets, report claims
Bite Back, a Jamie Oliver campaign group, found the 10 biggest producers reel in young shoppers with attention-grabbing colours and cartoons. Food companies are using bright colours and cartoon characters in an “unethical” effort to manipulate ...The Guardian - World -
CNN host presses NYC mayor on claims of 'outside agitators' at student protests
CNN anchor Erin Burnett pressed New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) on his claims of "outside agitators" at the recent pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. “Do you have any ability at this point to tell us how many of those were ...The Hill - Politics -
Jobless claims inch up to 208,000. Layoffs still extremely low.
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week barely rose to 208,000, indicating that layoffs remain at extremely low levels associated with a sound economy.MarketWatch - Business -
Number of Americans applying for jobless claims remains historically low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week and remains historically low as the labor market continues to show resiliency in the face of high interest rates and elevated inflationABC News - Top stories -
Sex offender asks Norway's Supreme Court to declare social media access is a human right
A convicted sex offender is asking the Norwegian Supreme Court to declare social media access is a human rightABC News - World -
Sex offender asks Norway Supreme Court to declare social media access a human right
A convicted sex offender is asking the Norwegian Supreme Court to declare social media access is a human rightABC News - Tech -
Lottery bids for skilled-worker visas plunge in the US after changes aimed at fraud and abuse
Authorities say lottery bids for highly educated worker visas plunged nearly 40% this yearABC News - Tech -
Atlético Madrid told to partially close stand after racist abuse of Nico Williams
Club handed two-game partial closure and £17,000 fineAthletic Club player hit out at ‘stupid people’ after incidentAtlético Madrid have been ordered to partially close their south stand for two matches by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) ...The Guardian - World -
Abuse allegations against former Olympic rower, coach found to be credible, US Rowing probe says
U.S. Rowing stripped honors from a two-time Olympic medalist and nine-time Olympic coach after an investigation found allegations that he sexually abused a teenager more than 50 years ago to be credibleABC News - Sports -
Court in the Central African Republic seeks arrest of ex-President Bozizé for human rights abuses
A spokesperson for an internationally backed court in the Central African Republic says the panel has issued an international arrest warrant for the country’s exiled former President François Bozizé for human rights abusesABC News - World -
Almost 40% of local election officials surveyed report threats or abuse, says a new report
Almost 40% of local election officials surveyed report threats or abuse and 54% worry about the safety of colleagues, says a new report by the Brennan Center.NBC News - Top stories -
Almost 40% of local election officials surveyed report threats or abuse, says a new report
Almost 40% of local election officials surveyed report threats or abuse and 54% worry about the safety of colleagues, says a new report by the Brennan Center.NBC News - Politics -
Mali Claims Death of Islamic State Terrorist Who Helped Lead Ambush in Niger
The West African country said it killed Abu Huzeifa, a commander in an Islamic State affiliate who was involved in a 2017 attack in neighboring Niger that killed American Green Berets and Nigerien forces.The New York Times - World -
Delaware judge refuses to fast-track certain claims in post-merger lawsuit against Trump Media
A Delaware judge has granted a request by attorneys for Donald Trump and Trump Media & Technology Group, parent company of his Truth Social platform, to slow down a merger-related lawsuit filed by two cofounders of the companyABC News - Tech - Donald Trump -
Judge dismisses Meta shareholder lawsuit claiming that directors' obligations extend beyond company
A Delaware judge has dismissed a shareholder lawsuit asserting novel claims about the roles of corporate leaders and arguing that the loyalties of Meta directors and company founder Mark Zuckerberg should not lie exclusively with the social media ...ABC News - Tech -
Australia expelled two Indian intelligence operatives in 2020 as part of ‘nest of spies’, reports claim
Asio director general Mike Burgess had referred to expulsion of foreign operatives in 2021 speech but did not name country behind threat . Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or ...The Guardian - World - Australia -
Scotland’s SNP government wins no confidence vote called by Labour – as it happened
Scottish government wins vote by 70 votes to 58, with no abstentions after debate where Humza Yousaf defended government’s record. Labour has accused Kemi Badenoch, the business secretary, of championing single-sex spaces as part of a “culture ...The Guardian - World -
How a post falsely claiming migrants are registering to vote spread to millions in four weeks
A false narrative suggesting that over half a million migrants had illegally registered to vote in swing states shows how quickly misinformation can spread.NBC News - Politics -
How a post falsely claiming migrants are registering to vote spread to millions in four weeks
A false narrative suggesting that over half a million migrants had illegally registered to vote in swing states shows how quickly misinformation can spread.NBC News - Top stories -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia claims it has hit Ukraine’s southern army HQ
Moscow says attack, which has yet to be independently verified, was carried out using missiles and artillery. The Russian military has attacked the command headquarters of the Ukrainian army’s southern grouping, using missiles and artillery, ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Why your financial advisor may not give you the best Social Security claiming advice
When to claim Social Security is one of the biggest decisions retirees face. But financial advisors' guidance may be biased, recent research finds.CNBC - Business