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At least six new lawsuits filed against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, first from minor
Another round of lawsuits filed against Sean Diddy Combs on Monday, Oct. 14, accuse the rapper of raping women, sexually molesting an underaged boy, and sexually assaulting men. Until these new lawsuits, Comb had been accused only of sex crimes against adults. At least six lawsuits were filed against the hip hop star on Oct.… -
Ukraine raiding clubs, concerts in Kyiv to force men to join military
Ukrainian military recruiters in Kyiv are resorting to desperate measures to get more men to fight off invading Russian forces. Video captured on Friday, Oct. 11, by Ukrainian media showed raids of concert halls, clubs, bars and restaurants, in an effort to get more soldiers into Ukraine’s army. Authorities said men refusing to show exemptions… -
125 Chinese aircraft detected near Taiwan as Beijing ramps up pressure
China launched fresh, record-breaking military exercises on Monday, Oct. 14, around Taiwan in retribution for what it labeled “separatist acts by Taiwan independence forces.” The drills came just days after a speech by Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te who made calls for leaders across the nation’s islands to resist “annexation” from Beijing. Taiwan’s Ministry of National… -
Federal officials say Starbucks broke the law when it cut unionized workers hours
Starbucks is facing accusations that could cost it tens of millions of dollars. The general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint on Thursday, Oct. 10, that accuses Starbucks of cutting workers’ hours at nearly 300 unionized stores without consulting union officials in late 2022 and early 2023. Once a business… -
Monet piece stolen more than 80 years ago by Nazis returned to family
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) returned a painting by renowned artist Claude Monet dating back to 1865 known as “Bord de Mer,” which was stolen by Nazis on the eve of WWII to the granddaughters of its original Jewish owner. On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the FBI presented the artwork to the family, ending a… -
Mexico deploys nearly 700 soldiers to protect lime growers from cartels
Mexico’s drug cartel problem is getting worse and it’s now impacting one of the country’s most exported fruits, limes. Growers are reportedly facing threats from cartels who are demanding a cut of their profits. Extortion by cartels has apparently gotten so severe that the Mexican government is calling in hundreds of guards to protect lime-growing… -
LA Fitness being sued by US government over alleged discrimination
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Tuesday, Oct. 8, that is suing the nation’s largest fitness club chain, LA Fitness. It accuses the company of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. The lawsuit filed this week alleges many of LA Fitness’ 700 facilities nationwide broke the law by failing to offer those with… -
Why Hurricane Milton holds an added danger for EV owners in Florida
Fire officials in Florida sent a warning on Monday, Oct. 7, that electric vehicles (EVs) could be “ticking time bombs” in the wake of Hurricane Milton, which made landfall on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The problem stems from saltwater brought in with the storm surges, and while the issue is rare, the risk is real. Saltwater… -
Giuliani’s son claims World Series rings awarded in defamation suit are his
Two former Georgia poll workers who won a $148 million defamation suit against former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani want his Yankees World Series rings. However, his son, Andrew Giuliani, said his father gave those rings to him as a gift in 2018 and he’s not giving them back. The former poll workers, Ruby… -
As fires spread to around 100,000 acres in Wyoming, conspiracy theories grow
Around a thousand firefighters are battling a pair of wildfires in Wyoming with an estimated 100,000 acres burning as of Wednesday, Oct. 9. Officials say the fires were sparked by lightning strikes, but as fast as flames have spread so have the conspiracy theories. Some social media users have floated unproven claims suggesting a connection… -
China upping pressure on people to have kids, it’s getting invasive
China is upping the pressure on its population, pushing families to start having children, according to several reports on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The country introduced a new policy in 2021 aimed at addressing China’s rapidly declining birth rate. However, new revelations about the reportedly heavy-handed tactics the government is using to achieve results are emerging.… -
DeSantis vows to punish those who neglected pets as hurricane approached
As Hurricane Milton was nearing landfall, Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., took aim at bad dog owners. DeSantis vowed to punish those pet owners who left their canines tied up as the storm made its way to the coastline. DeSantis responded to a video posted on social media on Wednesday, Oct. 9, by the Florida State… -
Mexican mayor’s murder prompts 4 mayors to demand more security
Four mayors in Mexico are demanding more security detail. The politicians’ requests come due to safety concerns stemming from the death of newly elected Mayor Alejandro Arcos, who was reportedly murdered just days into the job. Mexican federal authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 8, that the request for federal protection came just a day after…