Lawsuit Accuses Watson of Sexual Assault in 20

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

1 cigarette can decrease life expectancy by 20 minutes: Data

In 2000, data published in The BMJ estimated one cigarette would cost a person 11 minutes of their life.

The Hill - Jan. 3

Chiefs open practice window for starting cornerback Jaylen Watson, per report

Watson was placed on injured reserve after an injury in Week 7

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Source: Chiefs open return window for CB Watson

The Chiefs opened the practice window for cornerback Jaylen Watson, who has been out with a broken ankle.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Musk accused of ‘politicising’ rape of young girls in UK to attack Starmer

Ex-health worker who exposed paedophile ring says billionaire’s triggering of row ignores plight of survivors. Elon Musk has “politicised” the rape of young girls in the UK in an attempt to attack ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Algerian social media influencer detained in France accused of calling for attacks

The French interior minister has announced the arrest of a social media influencer from Algeria who is accused of calling for attacks in France

ABC News - Jan. 3

Trump accused of attacking UK energy policies on behalf of fossil fuel industry

Campaigners say US president-elect’s call to ‘get rid of windmills’ is based on North Sea interests of oil and gas firms. Climate campaigners have accused Donald Trump of attacking Britain’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Algerian social media influencer detained in France accused of calling for attacks

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

Apple settles Siri eavesdropping accusations for $95M

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the tech giant used its voice assistant Siri to obtain and share private conversations without users' permission. The ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Mom confronts daughter's suspected killer, is charged with assault

Darci Bass was in a convenience store when in walked Matthew Edgar, out on bail while charged with the murder of Bass' daughter Livye Lewis.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit

The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Syrians accuse rulers of imposing Islamist agenda in new curriculum

Critics fear rebel-backed government is pushing religious vision on to what has long been a secular country

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Actor Justin Baldoni fires back after co-star Blake Lively accused him of sexual harassment

Actor Justin Baldoni is firing back after co-star Blake Lively accused him of sexual harassment in a lawsuit. Baldoni's lawyer spoke exclusively to NBC News about Baldoni's own allegations against ...

NBC News - Jan. 3

Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medals to 20 recipients, including Liz Cheney

According to the White House press release, this award is given to Americans who "have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens."

ABC News - Jan. 2

Florida sheriff's deputy identified as accused killer in 1979 cold case

Former Charlotte County Sheriff Deputy John Greer was named as the accused killer in the 1979 cold case, the sheriff said.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Broccoli sold by Walmart in 20 U.S. states recalled over listeria risk

Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of snoopy eavesdropping

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices

ABC News - Jan. 2

Federal Judge Keeps Poland Spring’s Water Origin Lawsuit on Docket

A class action suit filed in 2017 that claims ‘not one drop’ of the popular bottled water brand comes from a natural spring will proceed, though some claims were dismissed.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Liz Cheney Is Among 20 Chosen to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal

Two close advisers to President Biden will also be honored, in addition to career lawmakers who have worked across the aisle and advocates for liberal causes.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

The solicitor general’s misguided endorsement of state-driven climate lawsuits

U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar has urged the Supreme Court to allow climate lawsuits, such as one brought by Honolulu, to proceed under state tort law, despite past federal precedent and ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Fireworks explosion in Hawaii kills at least 3, injures at least 20

The fireworks explosion happened just before midnight outside a home in a Honolulu-area neighborhood.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Justin Baldoni files $250M libel lawsuit against New York Times

Actor and director Justin Baldoni has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times, saying they uncritically embraced Blake Lively’s narrative when reporting on her smear campaign ...

NBC News - Jan. 2

Virgin Australia crewmember allegedly sexually assaulted in Fiji

The alleged attacks took place in the nightclub area of the city of Nadi, home to the international airport, officials said.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Dancer Wayne Sleep: ‘I hid my sexuality from my mother, so it was wonderful to come out and be myself at last’

The dancer and his husband on meeting at a beach bar in Spain, the stresses of working together, and who is the teenager in the relationship. Born in Plymouth in 1948, Wayne Sleep is a dancer and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Suspect questioned over alleged sexual assault of Virgin Australia flight crew member in Fiji

Airline sends support staff to Nadi after reports of assault during a night out in the early hours of 1 January. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email A suspect known to Fijian ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion kills 3, injures 20 in Hawaii

A New Year’s Eve firework display in a Hawaii neighborhood quickly went wrong after three people were killed and 20 injured on Tuesday night. When fireworks were lit in a neighborhood in ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Broccoli sold at Walmart recalled in 20 states

Broccoli sold at Walmart stores in 20 states has been recalled. Braga Fresh last week issued a voluntary and precautionary advisory for 12-ounce bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets that may be ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni both file new lawsuits in harassment row

The two actors starred together in It Ends With Us, which was released last summer.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni file lawsuits over It Ends With Us

Federal action comes hours after film’s director sued New York Times for libel over story about Lively’s accusations. The actor Blake Lively has sued the director of It Ends With Us, Justin ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1