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US Judges halt Trump administration's attempt to cut public school funding over DEI programs

April 25, 2025 8:43 am

Judges in New Hampshire, Maryland, and Washington, DC, issued rulings that limit or suspend implementation of recent guidance from the US Education Department.

Pelicot’s daughter seeks justice, accuses jailed father of assault

March 07, 2025 1:13 am

In December 2024, Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his ex-wife, Gisèle, while inviting dozens of men to abuse her over nearly a decade.

Influencer Ashley Clair claims Elon Musk is father of her 5-month-old son, files paternity and custody suit against Tesla CEO

February 22, 2025 10:13 pm

The influencer initiated the legal proceedings a week after publicly alleging that she gave birth to Musk’s 13th child. 

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer quits sex-trafficking case—cites ‘sufficient reasons’

February 22, 2025 12:37 am

The lawyer said that his decision followed discussions with Combs’ lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo.

Luigi Mangione shares first public message since arrest in United Healthcare CEO killing

February 17, 2025 10:08 pm

'I am overwhelmed by – and grateful for – everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support,' Luigi Mangione said in a statement.

Accuser withdraws rape lawsuit against Jay-Z and Diddy

February 15, 2025 7:50 pm

'The frivolous, fictitious, and appalling allegations have been dismissed,' stated Jay-Z.

Suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO will return to New York to face murder charges

December 19, 2024 10:10 pm

Luigi Mangione waived a preliminary hearing on the Pennsylvania charges in exchange for the prosecutor giving him a 20-page investigative report from the Altoona Police Department.

New York judge pauses proceedings in Trump hush money case

November 12, 2024 11:51 pm

The judge, Juan Merchan, had been set to decide by Tuesday whether Trump's conviction could be vacated due to the Supreme Court's July decision on presidential immunity.

Australia’s Northern Territory resumes jailing 10-year-olds amid controversy

October 18, 2024 2:00 am

The decision has sparked fierce debate, with human rights groups, medical professionals, and Indigenous organisations condemning the move.

SC adjudges fine could be more than twice the amount as penalty for bounced cheque

October 16, 2013 5:58 pm