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Andrew Cuomo sues for defamation after sexual harassment allegations
A 2021 investigation put former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo into the defendant’s seat, and now he’s heading back to the courtroom to clear his name. On Thursday, Dec. 20, Cuomo’s lawyers filed a defamation lawsuit against one of the women accusing him of sexual harassment. Charlotte Bennett sued Cuomo in New York’s federal court… -
Starbucks baristas unleash strike against company in 3 major cities
Starbucks joins the list of companies hitting the picket line just in time for the holidays. Baristas started a five-day strike at stores in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle. Starbucks Workers United is leading the protest. The union is calling out the company for backtracking on negotiations around better labor practices and wages. In a… -
Celtics Jaylen Brown targeted as string of burglaries at athletes homes grows
A string of high-profile burglaries is crossing over from the turf to the hardwood. While Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown dribbled down the court in Washington D.C., police were responding to his mom’s house for a reported break-in. Massachusetts police found a broken window at the residence on Sunday, Dec. 15, but nothing was reported… -
MacKenzie Scott announces plans to donate another $2 billion to nonprofits
MacKenzie Scott announced Wednesday, Dec. 18, another $2 billion in donations to various nonprofits. Over the past five years, the philanthropist has given part of her wealth to “mission-aligned ventures” that create economic opportunity. Since 2019, Scott has donated $19.2 billion to close to 2,500 nonprofits with the support of her advisers. The author published… -
China building fastest train in the world, expected to top 600 mph
China is developing a mode of transportation that could transform the travel industry. In about a decade, developers expect a “floating train” that can reach speeds of more than 600 mph to be the next way to get around the country. Chinese developers are now testing their “T-Flight” train, a mode of transport that shoots… -
Georgia appeals court removes DA Fani Willis from election case against Trump
A Georgia appeals court has removed Fani Willis, the Fulton County district attorney who spearheaded the election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump. The court handed down the ruling on Thursday, Dec. 19, serving as a legal victory for the president-elect. Willis brought charges against Trump and more than a dozen of his allies last… -
New York man pleads guilty to operating secret Chinese police station: DOJ
A Manhattan man entered a guilty plea on Wednesday, Dec. 18, for his role in operating the first known secret police station in New York. The Department of Justice said it was opened on behalf of the Chinese government in the spring of 2022. The People’s Republic of China used Chen Jinping and his co-defendant,… -
Montana Supreme Court upholds ruling in landmark youth climate case
Young climate activists are celebrating another victory after Montana’s Supreme Court ruled in their favor for a second time. A lawsuit brought by the activists claimed the government violated their constitutional right to a clean environment. Sixteen plaintiffs, now ages 7 to 23, sued the state of Montana in 2020. The case highlighted the state’s… -
California’s Prop. 36 takes effect, creates stricter punishment for drug, theft crimes
California voters made their voices heard, loud and clear, during November’s election to clean up crime across the state. A sweeping majority checked “yes” to Proposition 36 to punish repeat criminal offenders. Prop. 36 became law on Wednesday across the state of California. It makes some theft and drug crimes a felony charge, including crimes… -
US releases Guantanamo Bay detainees as government works to close facility
The Department of Defense has released three detainees from Guantanamo Bay, a U.S. military prison in Cuba, after they spent several years in confinement. One is headed to Kenya while the other two will serve more time in a Malaysian prison for their roles in suspected terrorist attacks. The two played a part in deadly… -
Democratic senators want to amend Constitution to abolish Electoral College
Three Democratic senators are pushing to abolish the Electoral College as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. The group argues the system is flawed and doesn’t represent the voice of every American. The idea is to amend the Constitution, using an amendment that would see presidential elections solely rely on the majority vote of… -
TikTok asks Supreme Court to block law banning social media app
As the clock winds down on TikTok becoming banned in the United States, the company asked the Supreme Court on Monday, Dec. 16, to block the law that would remove it from app stores. The law is set to take effect Jan. 19, forcing the app’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest the platform. Earlier this… -
Trump’s incoming security adviser ready to get hackers to ‘knock it off’
Donald Trump’s incoming national security adviser said America needs to take a stronger stance on cyberattacks. Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., said he’s ready to get hackers to “knock it off” during an interview with CBS News on Sunday, Dec. 15. The comments follow a series of threats and cyberattacks on America’s digital infrastructure in recent…