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Apr 07 2026EDUCATION

School Abuse Lawsuit Faces Big Setback, Parents Still Stand Firm

A federal judge this week dismissed most of the civil claims against the Millsap Independent School District that had stemmed from a viral video showing teachers allegedly abusing special‑needs students. The decision has left parents upset, but they say the fight is far from over. The lawsuit began

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

City Fines Spark Lawsuit From Former Mayoral Candidate

A former mayoral contender in Portland is suing the city after a series of fines hit his campaign. The auditor’s office levied $2, 400 in October for allegedly using city money to boost a Wikipedia page. Later, after the November election, a $9, 000 penalty was imposed for not returning donations th

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Florida Law Lets Gov’t Label Groups as Terrorists and Expel Students

A new Florida law gives the governor, the state’s security chief and cabinet members the authority to name any organization they believe is extremist as a “terrorist group. ” Once an entity receives that label, the state can shut it down and cut its funding. The bill also says students will be

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Apr 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tesla’s Self‑Driving Claims Spark Debate on Safety and Lawsuits

Elon Musk recently posted on X that Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving system saves many lives, citing a video where a car avoided an accident in poor visibility. He acknowledged the technology is not perfect but said it could prevent 90 % of yearly auto deaths. Musk added that the remaining 10 % who still d

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Apr 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Former Assistant Sues Howard Stern Over Workplace Claims

Leslie Kuhn, who once worked as an executive assistant for Howard Stern and his wife Beth, has filed a lawsuit alleging that the famed radio host created a hostile work environment. According to Kuhn, Stern pressured her to move into their 20, 000‑square‑foot Southampton home, a demand she says was

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Apr 07 2026CELEBRITIES

Workplace Tensions: Former Stern Team Member Challenges Confidentiality Rules

A former assistant to a well-known radio personality has taken legal action against their former employer, claiming the workplace became unbearable after moving into the entertainer’s home. Leslie Kuhn, who managed office duties before transitioning to a live-in role, says she faced an aggressive en

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Iran’s top tech school hit by strikes, sparking global backlash

The recent overnight attack on Tehran’s Sharif University of Technology has drawn sharp criticism from Iranians across political lines. Known for producing top engineers and scientists, the university stands as a symbol of Iran’s academic pride. Founded in 1966, it’s often compared to MIT for its cu

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Apr 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft fixes confusing AI rules after users call it out

Microsoft just changed how it talks about its Copilot AI after people noticed a strange phrase in the rules. The company used to say Copilot is "for entertainment purposes only, " which sounded like it was just a fun toy. But Microsoft actually sells Copilot as a serious tool for work. Now, after us

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Does the US president risk breaking the rules of war with threats against Iran?

President Trump’s latest posts on Truth Social demand Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of its bridges, power plants, and desalination facilities by Tuesday. The message includes insults calling Iranian leaders “animals” and boasts about sending the country “back to the Stone

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Apr 07 2026BUSINESS

Sports Betting Gets a Legal Twist: Who Really Controls the Game?

A recent court decision flipped the script on how sports betting might be regulated in the future. A federal appeals court ruled that prediction markets—where people bet on sports outcomes—don’t fall under state gambling laws. Instead, they’re treated like financial contracts, overseen by a federal

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