The Supreme Court is tackling a big question. Can a boss's preference for certain employees be considered unfair treatment? This isn't about who gets along with whom. It's about whether the law is fair to everyone. The case involves an employee, Marlean Ames. She believes she was overlooked for
Karen Huger, a well-known figure from a popular reality TV show, has been ordered to spend a year in prison. This decision came after a court appearance in Washington, DC. Huger, now 61, will also face five years of probation following her release. The judge gave her 30 days to appeal and 90 days to
The current administration in the US is making huge changes to how the country gives aid to other nations. The plan is to cut more than 90% of the contracts from the US Agency for International Development. This means that a lot of the money that was going to help other countries will now be stopped
A courtroom drama has unfolded, pitting the estate of Michael Crichton against Warner Bros. Television. The estate, holding rights to the medical drama "ER, " is not happy with the new show "The Pitt. " The estate believes that "The Pitt" is too similar to "ER" and that Warner Bros. Television has
Patricia Clarkson takes on the role of Lilly Ledbetter in the upcoming drama "Lilly, " a story based on a true event. The movie is set to hit theaters on May 9. Lilly Ledbetter was a supervisor at a tire factory in Alabama. She worked hard to provide a better life for her family, having grown up in
Alexander Westwood, a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows, has been sentenced to 15 and a half years in prison. He was found guilty of 26 sex offenses, including raping a 16-year-old and sexually abusing another teenager who sought acting lessons from him. Westwood's trial reveale
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge in Washington gave the Trump administration a tight deadline to release billions of dollars in frozen foreign aid. The judge was frustrated that the administration hadn't followed his earlier order to unfreeze the funds. This order came after a lawsuit
The Supreme Court recently made a surprising decision. They overturned the murder conviction of Richard Glossip, who has been on Oklahoma's death row since 1998. This case is unusual because the Supreme Court, known for its conservative leanings, rarely sides with death row inmates. The court's deci
The Supreme Court has decided to keep things as they are. They've chosen not to revisit a 25-year-old decision that supports laws keeping protesters away from abortion clinic entrances. This means that laws in places like Carbondale, Illinois, and Englewood, New Jersey, stay in effect. These laws cr
The Supreme Court made a decision on a Friday. They said President Trump can't fire a government lawyer right now. This lawyer is in charge of a watchdog agency. The court's decision was brief and unsigned. It hinted that they might revisit the issue soon. A trial judge's temporary order is set to e
