Private citizens may soon be able to sue people who send abortion pills to patients in Texas, under a recently passed bill that furthers the state’s effort to crack down on abortion. HB 7 passed both chambers of the Republican-controlled state legislature in recent days, and the bill now heads to the desk of Republican … Read more
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Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are going into the Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, not once but twice. And LeBron James and Chris Paul are part of the group that’s headed to the Hall as well, even before their playing careers end. Anthony and Howard were announced Saturday as members of the Class … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Supreme Court to weigh on terrorist victims’ bid to sue Palestinian entities 01:42 UP NEXT Supreme Court upholds ghost gun restrictions 02:21 Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on Louisiana racial gerrymandering 03:26 Trump asks Supreme Court to … Read more
More than 30 pro-Palestinian activists have filed a civil rights lawsuit against UCLA, alleging the university “repeatedly and systemically” violated the civil rights of protesters during demonstrations at the campus encampment last year. Plaintiffs said they were deprived of “their rights to assemble, speak, learn, and organize freely and safely” and left with “life-altering injuries … Read more
At least two passengers have filed lawsuits against Delta Air Lines this week after 21 people were injured Monday when a plane overturned upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The plane, which was arriving from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, crash-landed, burst into flames and turned upside down on the tarmac. In one lawsuit filed … Read more
When the Writers Guild of America approved a contract with major studios in 2023, ending a 148-day strike, the union gained significant guardrails around artificial intelligence in Hollywood. But as AI innovation continues to advance, writers say they need more protection from studios. Now, they’re urging entertainment companies to take legal action against AI firms … Read more
