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Nov 27 2024BUSINESS

A Publicity Drama: Ex-CEO's New Venture Sparks Lawsuits

In 2019, Cindi Berger and Mark Owens merged their publicity firms, PMK*BNC and Rogers & Cowan, creating a marketing giant named R&CPMK. Fast forward to 2023, Owens was ousted and is now accused of stealing employees, clients, and confidential information to start a rival firm, 2pm Sharp. The drama u

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Nov 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Jalen Rose Cracks Jokes About Drake's Lawsuit on TNT

Drake, one of the world's biggest rappers, has had a rough 2024. He's faced criticism from fans and other artists. Recently, he announced a lawsuit against Universal Music Group and Spotify, claiming they inflated Kendrick Lamar's streaming numbers. Even Jalen Rose, filling in on Inside the NBA, had

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Nov 27 2024BUSINESS

Business Owners Protest RMV's Sudden CDL Rule Change

Massachusetts business owners are up in arms over a recent change by the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). The RMV suddenly notified nearly 500 drivers that their commercial licenses would be downgraded due to old driving offenses. The state's harsh rules differ from federal law, which allows driver

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Nov 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Marilyn Manson Pays Up After Dropping Lawsuit Against Evan Rachel Wood

Marilyn Manson, real name Brian Warner, has settled a lawsuit he filed against Evan Rachel Wood. The lawsuit claimed defamation after Wood accused him of sexual abuse in 2021. As part of the settlement, Manson will pay Wood around $327, 000 in legal fees. Wood's lawyer, Michael J. Kump, said Manson'

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Nov 27 2024CRIME

AI Writing Police Reports: A New Beat for Cops?

Imagine sitting at your desk, exhausted after a long day of patrolling. You've just dealt with a minor incident, nothing too serious. Now, you have to write a report. But what if an AI could do that for you? That's the idea behind tools like Axon's Draft One. This AI can turn bodycam audio into a re

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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Weed and Booze: How Enforcement Works in the U. S.

As more and more states legalize marijuana for adult use, the tasks of state and local police are shifting. We took a look at how different states and local areas handle the enforcement of cannabis and alcohol laws, both where weed is legal and where it isn't. In states where marijuana is legal, co

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Nov 26 2024BUSINESS

Hong Kong and Money Laundering: What's Changing?

Lawmakers in the US are raising concerns about Hong Kong becoming a hub for financial crimes like money laundering. They think this change started happening after Beijing introduced a new law in 2020. Now, Hong Kong might be helping countries like Russia, Iran, and North Korea avoid international ru

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Nov 26 2024POLITICS

Texas Bill Aims to Tighten Abortion Pill Rules, impacting Doctors and Patients

Recently introduced in Texas, House Bill 1339 seeks to classify abortion medications like mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled substances. This follows suit from Louisiana, where a similar law has complicated doctors' work. The goal? To curb online orders for pregnancy termination by teens. Bu

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Nov 26 2024EDUCATION

A Runner's Dilemma: Transitioning Teammates

What happens when a transgender athlete joins a school's cross-country varsity team? In Riverside, California, this shift caused a bit of a commotion. A faster runner, who happens to be transgender, took a spot on the girls' team. The co-captain, Taylor, got bumped down to the JV squad. She wasn't t

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Nov 26 2024POLITICS

Is Hong Kong Becoming a Hub for Financial Crime?

Lately, certain U. S. politicians are concerned about Hong Kong's changing role in the world of money. They're urging the government to take a closer look at its banking ties with Hong Kong. Ever since the Chinese government tightened their grip with a security law in 2020, Hong Kong has been linked

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