Frank Mundus, a name that might not ring a bell for many, but he was the real-life inspiration behind the iconic character, Quint, from the famous movie "Jaws. " Born in Brooklyn, Mundus moved to Montauk in the early 1950s and became famous for his unique fishing style. He was not your typical fishe
The summer blockbuster was born out of chaos and uncertainty. A young director, Steven Spielberg, faced a monumental task. He had to turn a bestselling novel about a killer shark into a cinematic sensation. The project was plagued with issues from the start. The mechanical sharks kept breaking down,
The highest court in the United States has just given a big boost to victims of terrorism. This decision allows families of those hurt or killed in attacks in the Middle East to sue Palestinian authorities. The Supreme Court backed a law from 2019 that lets these lawsuits move forward. The attacks
India's stance on brain death, also known as death by neurologic criteria, is complex. This concept is widely accepted in many parts of the world. However, in India, things are a bit different. The Transplantation of Human Organs Act of 1994 recognizes brain death as legal death. Yet, this recogniti
Derek Dixon, an actor known for his role in "The Oval, " has taken legal action against Tyler Perry. He claims that Perry, who created the show, used his influence to create a harmful and exploitative environment. Dixon is seeking $260 million in damages, alleging that Perry's behavior included sexu
A recent court case in Colorado has put a spotlight on the power of words and the dangers of spreading false information. Mike Lindell, the founder of MyPillow, was found guilty of defaming Eric Coomer, a former employee of Dominion Voting Systems. The jury awarded Coomer $2. 3 million in damages. T
A recent audit has shed light on the troubling issue of child sexual exploitation by grooming gangs in England and Wales. The review, led by Baroness Casey, was commissioned by the government to examine existing data and evidence on the nature and scale of group-based child sexual abuse. The repor
A recent court decision has thrown a wrench into a presidential attempt to change how elections are run in the U. S. A federal judge in Massachusetts put a stop to an executive order that aimed to shake up voting procedures nationwide. The order, issued in March, wanted states to demand proof of cit
Austria is in a state of grief after a tragic school shooting in Graz. The city is trying to make sense of the violence that took place at Dreierschützengasse high school. A 21-year-old former student opened fire, killing 10 people and injuring about a dozen others. The shooter used a shotgun and pi
A judge has recently dismissed a $400 million defamation lawsuit filed by Justin Baldoni against Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. This decision does not mean the end of the legal drama, though. Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, has made it clear that they plan to refile and amend some of
