LEGAL ACTION

Nov 04 2025POLITICS

Food Stamps in Limbo: Trump's Shutdown Standoff

The government shutdown is causing chaos for millions who rely on food stamps. President Trump recently said that SNAP benefits won't be paid until Democrats agree to end the shutdown. This statement came after the administration promised to use emergency funds to send out partial payments. But now, it's unclear if those funds will actually be used. The government h...

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Nov 04 2025POLITICS

Food Aid in Jeopardy: Partial Benefits on the Horizon

The federal government has decided to use backup funds to provide half of the usual food assistance benefits for November. This move comes as a result of the ongoing government shutdown, which has left the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) without its regular funding. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has stated that it will use the entire $4. 6 bi...

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Nov 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Protecting Kids from AI Chatbot Risks: Is It Enough?

AI chatbots are everywhere, and many young people use them daily. But are these tools safe for kids? One company, Character. AI, recently decided to block users under 18. This move was praised as a big step forward. However, for some families, it's too little, too late. A Texas mom, Mandi Furniss, says her autistic son was deeply affected by interactions with AI cha...

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Hunger on the Line: States Fight to Keep Food Benefits Flowing

A major legal battle is unfolding as 25 states take the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to court. The goal? To prevent a halt in food assistance for millions of Americans. This comes as a federal government shutdown looms, threatening to cut off funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The lawsuit, filed in a Massachusetts federal cou...

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Oct 24 2025CRIME

Young Workers Speak Out Against Ice Cream Shop Owner

In a shocking turn of events, a group of young women have come forward with serious allegations against an ice cream shop owner. These former employees, who were teenagers when they worked at Flavor Frenzy in Addison, claim that the owner, Steven Weisberg, took advantage of them in numerous ways. The women, now adults, allege that Weisberg created an environment whe...

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Oct 24 2025BUSINESS

GigaCloud Shareholders: Know Your Rights

Shareholders of GigaCloud Technology Inc. might have grounds to question the actions of some company leaders. A legal team is looking into possible wrongdoing by certain officers and directors. If you bought GigaCloud stock before August 18, 2022, you could have options to seek changes in how the company is run or even get money back. Why should you care? Because wh...

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Oct 21 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Crash: Investors Eye Legal Action After Massive Losses

The crypto world is buzzing with talk of lawsuits after a massive market crash wiped out $600 billion in just half an hour. This sudden drop left many investors reeling, with 1. 7 million wallets facing forced liquidations. In the aftermath, some are considering legal action against centralized exchanges (CEXs). Victims are gathering online to discuss their options....

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Oct 17 2025EDUCATION

NYC Schools Fight Back Against Federal Funding Cuts

New York City Public Schools are in a legal battle with the U. S. Department of Education. The federal agency cut $47 million in grants because of the city's policies on transgender students. The schools say the funding was taken away without proper notice or a hearing. The Department of Education claims that the city's policies violate Title IX. This law prohibits ...

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Oct 07 2025HEALTH

A Clash Over Vaccine Research

A health organization in Detroit is in a legal tussle with a group from Texas. The group is accused of spreading false information about a study on vaccines and kids. The health group, Henry Ford Health, says the study was flawed and should not have been shared. They sent a legal notice to the group, ICAN, asking them to remove the false claims. ICAN made a movie ca...

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Oct 07 2025CRIME

A Legal Battle Brews After Downtown Indianapolis Incident

A man, who was hurt in a recent downtown Indianapolis incident, is now taking legal action. He is suing former NFL player Mark Sanchez and FOX Corporation. Sanchez is already facing charges related to the altercation. The lawsuit claims that Sanchez was in Indianapolis for work. He was there to cover the Indianapolis Colts vs. Las Vegas Raiders game for FOX. The man...

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