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Akili McDowell, known for his roles in the television series “David Makes Man” and “Billions,” has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting last month. The incident occurred on July 20 in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Houston, where 20-year-old Cesar Peralta was shot and killed, according…
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An Ohio judge on Tuesday upheld a Republican-backed state law banning gender-affirming care, such as puberty blockers and hormones, for transgender minors, rejecting a challenge by families of transgender adolescents. Judge Michael Holbrook of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas delivered the ruling after a non-jury trial last month. Previously, Holbrook had blocked the…
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Harvard University has sued Samsung Electronics in a Texas federal court, accusing the Korean tech giant of violating its patent rights related to chip manufacturing technology. Harvard’s lawsuit, filed on Monday, alleges that Samsung’s methods for manufacturing microprocessors and memory products infringe on two patents from Harvard chemistry professor Roy Gordon. Samsung’s spokespeople have not…
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An appeals court on Tuesday examined whether President Joe Biden improperly addressed a “major question” reserved for Congress when he mandated a $15-per-hour minimum wage for workers on federal contracts. A three-judge panel from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans heard the Biden administration’s appeal against a judge’s ruling that blocked…
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In a landmark decision, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google’s search engine constitutes an illegal monopoly, citing its overwhelming market dominance as a barrier to competition and innovation. The ruling, delivered on Aug. 5, 2024, followed a year-long legal battle between the tech giant and the U.S. Department of Justice, marking the most…
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld a federal rule permitting spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in the United States, dismissing a challenge from Save Jobs USA. The three-judge panel confirmed that federal immigration law grants the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) broad authority to set conditions for…
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Former mayor of a Louisiana town, Misty Clanton, was arrested and charged with third-degree rape involving a minor, just five days after resigning from her position. Clanton, who stepped down abruptly on July 27, 2024, turned herself in to authorities on August 1 following allegations of sexual misconduct. The Louisiana State Police reported receiving a…
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Rapper and television executive 50 Cent has emerged victorious in a $1 billion lawsuit brought against him by Cory “Ghost” Holland, a former drug kingpin. Holland claimed that 50 Cent, along with co-creator Courtney Kemp, STARZ, and Lionsgate, had appropriated his life story for the plot of the popular TV series Power. The lawsuit, initially…
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Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch expressed concern over President Joe Biden’s recent proposals to overhaul the U.S. Supreme Court. In a Fox News interview, Gorsuch spoke strongly about the importance of judicial independence, cautioning against reforms that could undermine the judiciary’s role as a check on executive power. President Biden’s proposed reforms include instituting term…
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The parents of a 14-year-old Black student have filed a civil rights lawsuit against the Public Schools of Brookline, Massachusetts, alleging the school district failed to protect their son from racist bullying. https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/civil-rights-lawsuit-racial-bullying-brookline-middle-school/The lawsuit, filed with the assistance of Lawyers for Civil Rights, claims that the school’s negligence led to a hostile and unsafe environment…
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