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May 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

When Real Cops Clash with Fictional Crime Drama

Two Miami police officers filed a lawsuit against Netflix and the producers of a new crime drama, claiming the show’s plot borrows too much from their real-life case. The officers, Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana, worked on a 2016 drug bust where they seized millions in cartel cash. They argue that

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May 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dua Lipa Takes on Samsung Over TV Box Images

A British pop star has filed a lawsuit against the South Korean electronics company, demanding at least fifteen million dollars. The case claims that Samsung used a copyrighted picture of the singer on the front of cardboard boxes for its television sets. The image in question was taken at a 2

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May 09 2026BUSINESS

Unequal Paths: Google’s $50 Million Settlement

A lawsuit filed in 2022 by Black former employees accused Google of a pattern that pushed them into lower‑level, lower‑pay roles while creating a hostile environment when they raised concerns. The case highlighted systemic gaps in hiring, pay and promotion practices that disproportionately affected

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May 09 2026BUSINESS

Bowling Boom or Bust? The Big Question Over Bowling Prices

A new lawsuit says a big bowling chain, Lucky Strike Entertainment, is running an illegal monopoly. The suit claims the company has bought many small bowling alleys and then raised prices a lot. In 11 state courts, people who bowl often say the chain is making them pay too much. They say Lu

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May 09 2026BUSINESS

Shareholders Question Willis Lease Finance Over Big Payouts

Back in 1985, one man started a company that now rakes in millions for its top boss. That man is Charles F. Willis, IV, who still owns about 40% of Willis Lease Finance Corporation and calls the shots. The board of directors, packed with his family and a few supposedly independent members, has been

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May 09 2026BUSINESS

What happens when a prison healthcare firm can't pay its bills?

A company that provides medical services to prisons recently filed for bankruptcy in Florida. YesCare, as it’s called, owes more money than it has on hand—between $100 million and $500 million in debts against only $50 million to $100 million in assets. This legal move, known as Chapter 11, pauses l

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May 07 2026CRYPTO

Iggy Azalea Faces Lawsuit Over Failed Crypto Coin

A lawsuit has been filed against rapper Iggy Azalea, claiming she misled people about a cryptocurrency called MOTHER. The case says the coin was promoted as having useful features that never appeared. Investors bought in, hoping for a big return, and the coin’s value dropped from about $200 million

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May 07 2026BUSINESS

The shifting sands of consumer trends: Tech, travel, and vaping face big changes

While Disney's theme parks saw a slight dip in visitors, the company still managed to impress Wall Street with its streaming profits. The 1% drop in attendance might seem small, but it’s enough to raise eyebrows among investors. Theme park visits often mirror economic confidence, so this dip could h

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Media Shake‑Ups: From AI Lawsuits to House Sales and Job Trends

A group of book publishers, including big names like Elsevier and Hachette, has filed a lawsuit against Meta in Manhattan. They claim the company used millions of their copyrighted works to train its AI model, Llama, without permission or payment. The suit accuses Meta’s CEO of encouraging the pract

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May 05 2026CRYPTO

Kraken Faces $25 Million Claim Over Custody Scam

Kraken’s parent company, Payward Inc. , has filed a new lawsuit against former custody partner Etana and its CEO, alleging that more than $25 million of client money was misused. The claim comes as Etana is battling Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has been accused of running a “Ponzi‑style” operation. Acc

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