Texas just made a big move against Pfizer. They settled a lawsuit for $41. 5 million. This was about a medicine called Quillivant XR. It's used to treat ADHD in kids. The issue? Tests showed the drug didn't work as it should. It didn't dissolve in the body. But the company kept saying it was fine. Texas said this was fraud. They accused Pfizer of lying to keep selli...
Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been accused of hiding research that showed its products negatively impact users' mental health. In a legal battle, school districts in the U. S. claim Meta shut down a study called "Project Mercury" after it found that taking a break from these platforms reduced feelings of depression, anxiety, lonelines...
Jeremy Renner made his first public appearance since a harassment scandal surfaced. He was seen at amfAR’s Las Vegas gala, looking sharp in a classic black suit. The event honored him with the Philanthropic Leadership Award, and he was accompanied by his sister, Kym Renner. This outing comes after Renner denied harassment claims made by his former business partner, ...
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been accused of hiding research that shows their platforms can harm mental health. This came to light in court documents from a lawsuit filed by U. S. school districts against Meta and other social media companies. In 2020, Meta conducted a study called "Project Mercury. " They worked with a survey company to see ...
In a significant move, U. S. authorities have apprehended four individuals, including two Chinese nationals, for their alleged involvement in a scheme to illegally ship advanced Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) to China. These GPUs are crucial for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The suspects are accused of attempting to bypass U. S. export controls ...
A former FBI worker is taking legal action against the Department of Justice and the FBI. He claims he was fired unfairly because he had a Progress Pride Flag in his office. This flag was given to him by the FBI and had been displayed for years with his bosses' approval. The worker, David Maltinsky, had been with the FBI since 2009. He worked as an intelligence spec...
In a shocking turn of events, the family of a victim from the devastating Eaton fire has taken legal action. They are suing Southern California Edison and Genasys, the company responsible for Los Angeles County's emergency alerts. The lawsuit claims that a flawed system led to delayed warnings for residents west of Lake Avenue in Altadena. This delay is believed to h...
A young child's life was tragically cut short due to a series of medical errors. De'Markus Page, just 2 years old, was taken to AdventHealth Ocala Hospital in March 2024. He had been crying a lot, had diarrhea, and wasn't eating. Doctors found he had a virus and low potassium levels. They treated him with an IV and sent him to another hospital for better care. At UF...
In Santa Clara County, a serious legal battle is unfolding. A group of immigrant caregivers has taken a stand against a home care business and its owners for unfair treatment. They claim they were paid very little, often less than $5 per hour, which is far below the state minimum wage. They also say they were not given proper breaks or overtime pay. This is not just ...
In a heartbreaking turn of events, families of nine young lives lost at Camp Mystic due to severe flooding have taken legal action. They are suing the camp and its owners, claiming negligence and a disregard for safety. The lawsuits allege that the camp put money before the well-being of its campers, housing them in flood-prone areas and failing to have proper evacua...