LEGAL DISPUTE

May 11 2026POLITICS

Grants frozen again: How federal cuts hit Indigenous research at UC Berkeley

Last month, federal officials hit pause on at least 18 research grants at UC Berkeley, despite a judge just months ago telling them to stop canceling grants. One of those frozen was a $1. 4-million project at the Lawrence Hall of Science that trains Ohlone youth to build mixed-reality exhibits about

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May 11 2026LIFESTYLE

Has Time Square’s Most Troubled Building Finally Found a Way Out?

A tower that once promised luxury over Times Square now stands as a symbol of New York’s persistent building problems. Built in 1930 as a grand hotel with over 600 rooms, it even had its own underground bus terminal. But barely a year later, the Great Depression forced it into foreclosure before it

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May 03 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Case Brings Former Partner Into Spotlight

A lawsuit in New York federal court claims that Ben Pasternak and two of his crypto projects ran a misleading token scheme linked to the Believe platform. The complaint says the operation produced over $6 billion in trading volume while Pasternak and his companies earned millions in fees before the

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May 03 2026FINANCE

How a big oil trader is shaking up an old London market

A major oil trading company is taking legal action against a historic London organization that sets shipping rates. The company claims it lost hundreds of millions of dollars because the organization’s pricing system was rigged. This legal battle is exposing how a centuries-old market still controls

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May 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Why a Judge Wants Hunter Biden’s Money Details Out in the Open

A judge just ordered Hunter Biden to hand over financial records—not because anyone is accusing him of hiding money, but because his spending habits could change how much he pays his ex-partner for their 7-year-old daughter. Lunden Roberts, who shares custody of Navy Joan Roberts, is pushing to rais

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Chef Marilyn's Restaurant Feud Raises Questions About Trust in Business Partnerships

A long-time Los Angeles soul food chef, famous for her home-style cooking, has sparked a heated debate after airing grievances against two lawyers who stepped in to help her restaurant. For over three decades, Marilyn Ann Cole, known as Chef Marilyn, ran \"Chef Marilyn’s on Crenshaw, \" a beloved sp

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Apr 26 2026EDUCATION

LA schools try again to balance support for Black students while avoiding race-based rules

In April, a conservative group filed a second civil rights complaint against a Los Angeles school program designed for Black students, claiming the district still gives race-based advantages despite saying it ended that practice. The U. S. Department of Education’s civil rights office recently agree

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Apr 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Can drilling companies dodge past damage?

For years, oil companies have dug canals through Louisiana’s wetlands, changing the landscape forever. One parish took Chevron to court, arguing the company harmed the environment long ago. A jury agreed, ordering Chevron to pay $745 million. But the company fought back, saying much of its work happ

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Apr 16 2026CRIME

Tech Leader Denies Abuse Claims as Family Feud Escalates

A high-profile tech executive now faces serious allegations from his own sister, spanning nearly a decade of abuse starting when she was just three years old. The accusations paint a disturbing picture of repeated harm within the family home, with the most recent incidents allegedly occurring when t

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Apr 10 2026FINANCE

Sports betting markets face a big federal vs. state showdown

The fight over who controls sports betting isn’t just about who gets the tax money. A new legal battle pits federal regulators against Arizona, with big implications for apps that let people bet on anything from games to elections. At the center? A company called Kalshi, which runs prediction market

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