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Dec 09 2024POLITICS

Delayed Lawsuit Spotlights Trump's Pick for Education Secretary

A lawsuit against Linda McMahon, President Trump's choice for the Education Department, has been put on hold. The lawsuit, filed by former child wrestling event helpers, claims that McMahon and her company, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), ignored allegations of sexual abuse decades ago. Marylan

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Dec 07 2024CELEBRITIES

Ex-wife of Hockey Star Evander Kane Comes Forward in Diddy Lawsuit

A woman who was once married to NHL player Evander Kane has stepped forward to reveal her identity in a legal battle against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. The woman, Anna Kane, was previously known as Jane Doe in her lawsuit accusing Combs of sexual assault. A judge ordered her to reveal her name

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Dec 04 2024EDUCATION

Teacher's Lawsuit: Unsafe Workplace Claims

Imagine working in a school where students assault you, and you feel no one's got your back. That's what Lauren Eriksen, a teaching assistant at West Salem High School, claims in her lawsuit against the Salem-Keizer School District. She says students bit her so hard it caused nerve damage and gave h

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Nov 30 2024ENVIRONMENT

Flight Pollution Lawsuit Takes Off at Seattle Airport

Ever wondered how airplane pollution might affect your health? Well, Seattle residents are asking the same question. A big lawsuit just started, and it's pointing fingers at Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The problem? Air pollution around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Who's maki

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Nov 28 2024CRIME

Harvey Weinstein's Legal Battle Over Rikers Island Conditions

Harvey Weinstein, a disgraced producer awaiting trial, is suing New York City for a whopping $5 million. Why? He claims the conditions at Rikers Island Jail are terrible. His lawyers argue that the jail's staff didn't give him proper medical care or basic hygiene. They say Weinstein's health got wor

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Nov 27 2024BUSINESS

A Publicity Drama: Ex-CEO's New Venture Sparks Lawsuits

In 2019, Cindi Berger and Mark Owens merged their publicity firms, PMK*BNC and Rogers & Cowan, creating a marketing giant named R&CPMK. Fast forward to 2023, Owens was ousted and is now accused of stealing employees, clients, and confidential information to start a rival firm, 2pm Sharp. The drama u

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Nov 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Jalen Rose Cracks Jokes About Drake's Lawsuit on TNT

Drake, one of the world's biggest rappers, has had a rough 2024. He's faced criticism from fans and other artists. Recently, he announced a lawsuit against Universal Music Group and Spotify, claiming they inflated Kendrick Lamar's streaming numbers. Even Jalen Rose, filling in on Inside the NBA, had

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Nov 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Marilyn Manson Pays Up After Dropping Lawsuit Against Evan Rachel Wood

Marilyn Manson, real name Brian Warner, has settled a lawsuit he filed against Evan Rachel Wood. The lawsuit claimed defamation after Wood accused him of sexual abuse in 2021. As part of the settlement, Manson will pay Wood around $327, 000 in legal fees. Wood's lawyer, Michael J. Kump, said Manson'

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Nov 26 2024EDUCATION

A Runner's Dilemma: Transitioning Teammates

What happens when a transgender athlete joins a school's cross-country varsity team? In Riverside, California, this shift caused a bit of a commotion. A faster runner, who happens to be transgender, took a spot on the girls' team. The co-captain, Taylor, got bumped down to the JV squad. She wasn't t

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Trump's Education Pick Faces Sex Abuse Allegations

Donald Trump, the President-elect, has nominated Linda McMahon as the new Education Secretary. This is surprising because she's being sued for allegedly allowing child sexual abuse. The lawsuit claims that Linda and her husband, Vince McMahon, knew about the abuse but did nothing to stop it. They ar

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