SAN FRANCISCO, California: The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Cruise, General Motors' self-driving unit, has admitted to submitting false information to federal regulators and agreed to pay a US$500,000 fine as part of a deferred prosecution agreement. The case centers on an October 2023 incident in San Francisco where a Cruise robotaxi struck and dragged a pedestrian after she was initially hit by an

GM self-driving division submitted false report, faces fine

GM's Cruise to pay $500,000 fine for submitting false report

GM's self-driving unit Cruise faces fine for submitting false report

DETROIT, Michigan: A shocking case of financial betrayal reached a turning point as William Smith, the former chief financial officer of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, pleaded guilty to stealing US$44 million from the organization.  The nonprofit, dedicated to revitalizing Detroit's riverfront, has been forced to delay parts of its ambitious projects due to the massive theft. Smith, 52, appeared in D

Man pleads guilty to stealing millions from major Detroit nonprofit

Ex-CFO pleads guilty to wire fraud and money laundering in Detroit

Ex-CFO admits to stealing $44 million from major Detroit nonprofit

CHICAGO, Illinois: A federal judge has ruled that Kraft Heinz must face a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging the company misled consumers about its Kraft Mac & Cheese product.  The suit claims the popular macaroni and cheese contains artificial preservatives despite its labeling stating it has "No Artificial Flavors, Preservatives or Dyes." U.S. District Judge Mary Rowland in Chicago said the plaintif

Kraft Heinz must face Mac & Cheese lawsuit, judge rules

Judge rules Kraft Heinz must face lawsuit for misleading customers

Kraft Heinz must face lawsuit for misleading customers on products

ORLANDO, Florida: Federal prosecutors said a California teenager has admitted to making hundreds of hoax emergency calls over two years, creating "fear and chaos."  His calls forced police to respond to his false reports of bomb threats and mass shootings at schools, homes, and houses of worship. Alan Filion, an 18-year-old from Lancaster, California, has pleaded guilty to four counts of interstate transm

California teenager admits to making hundreds of hoax emergency calls

California teenager could get 20 years in jail for making hoax calls

California teenager arrested for making hundreds of hoax calls

NEW YORK CITY, New York: With President-elect Donald Trump headed for the White House, New York's Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul is hurriedly restarting a tolling plan that she had earlier refused to implement to discourage people from driving into the most traffic-choked parts of Manhattan. Last spring, aiming to avoid alienating suburban commuters during an election year, the governor halted America's first "c

New York races to revive Manhattan tolls before Trump can block them

NY Governor revives Manhattan toll plan she earlier called 'ill-timed'

Before Trump can block Manhattan tolls, New York rushes to revive them

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland has ordered X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram to take immediate action to curb the spread of terrorist content on their platforms.  This directive, issued by Ireland's media regulator, Coimisiun na Mean, follows findings that weak moderation practices leave these social networks vulnerable to such content.  The ruling requires these companies to implement "effective, tar

Ireland orders X, TikTok, and Instagram to curb terrorist content

Curb terrorist content, Ireland orders X, TikTok, and Instagram

X, TikTok, and Instagram in Ireland ordered to curb terrorist content

BOSTON, Massachusetts: Two of the three striking teacher unions in Massachusetts who refused to return to the classroom were fined US$50,000 a day.Judges imposed the fines for the unions in Beverly and Gloucester, which would rise by $10,000 a day as long as they remain on strike.The unions voted on November 7 to authorize a strike, and schools were closed on November 8. Schools remain closed in those districts.

2 striking Massachusetts teachers' unions fined for not resuming classes

Judges fine two striking teachers' unions in Massachusetts $50,000 a day

Two striking teachers' unions in Massachusetts fined by judges

NEW YORK CITY, New York: New York City Mayor Eric Adams wants the court to move up his trial on corruption and bribery charges so he can concentrate on his reelection campaign this spring. In a letter to the federal judge this week, Alex Spiro, attorney for Mayor Adams, requested that his trial start on April 1 instead of the currently scheduled April 23. Adams, a Democrat, was indicted in September on ch

NYC Mayor requests earlier trial date to focus on reelection campaign

NYC Mayor wants his corruption trial moved up to focus on reelection

To be free to focus on reelection, NYC Mayor requests an earlier trial

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Onetime Republican vice presidential candidate and ex-governor of Alaska Sarah Palin's libel case against The New York Times will begin in April, even as lawyers on both sides for the first time said they hope to settle the case through talks. Judge Jed S. Rakoff said during a telephone conference that if a deal cannot be reached before then, the trial can begin on April 14. Palin

Judge sets April trial date for Sarah Palin's libel claim against NYT

Sarah Palin's libel claim against NYT to start in April

Sarah Palin's libel trial against New York Times set for April

SANTA ANA, California: Voters in a Southern California city rejected a measure that would have allowed residents who are not U.S. citizens to vote in local elections. The Los Angeles Times reported this week that 60 percent of the voters in Santa Ana, a city of about 310,000 in Orange County southeast of Los Angeles, rejected Measure DD. In Santa Ana, a largely Latino community, Vice President Kamala Harr

California city residents reject voting by noncitizens in local polls

California city residents oppose voting rights for noncitizens

Noncitizens can't vote in local elections, say California city voters

Pending legislation could change the age of Illinois' juvenile offenders' detention time before their trial date.Currently, juveniles as young as 10 can be incarcerated. After a decade of negotiations with lawmakers, House Bill 2347, if passed, would raise the age of placing kids in detention cent

Illinois pondering locking up kids from age 13, instead of ten

Illinois's law allowing kids 10 to be locked up at age 10 under review

Illinois may lift age for child detention from 10 to thirteen

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Starting in the 2027-2028 school year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new policy allowing low-income families to avoid processing fees on school meal payments.  Currently, schools use third-party processors for cashless payment systems, which often add fees to each transaction. These fees, sometimes reaching US$3.25 or up to 5 percent of each transaction, can incre

USDA bans school lunch fees for low-income families

USDA make new policy banning school lunch fees for low-income families

Low-income families get relief from USDA over school lunch fees

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No. 18 South Carolina will aim to keep its outside hopes of making the College Football Playoff alive when it hosts in-state FCS foe Wofford on Saturday in Columbia.

The Gamecocks (7-3) have to win their last two games and get plenty of help to leapfrog any of the Southeastern Conference schoolscurrently ranked ahead of them: No. 3 Tex

Chasing fifth straight win, No. 18 South Carolina hosts Wofford

SHARJAH, 20th November, 2024 (WAM) -- The Legislative and Legal Affairs, Appeals, Suggestions and Complaints Committee of Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) discussed two draft laws, one related to the organisation of human resources for the military in the emirate, and the other on the reorganisation of the police and security force in Sharjah.The draft law on human resources for the military was referred to th

SCC Committee discusses two draft laws

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 20 (ANI): The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested two sanitary field assistants of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), for demanding and accepting a bribe, the ACB said in a release on Wednesday.
According to the release, the arrested AO-1, Md. Saleem Khan demanded Rs 60,000 and accepted a bribe of Rs 25,000 for showing official favour, i.e., "not to impose a fine on t

Two Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation staffers held on bribery charges

New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved an order for the bail plea of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issac Muivah (NSCN-IN) faction leader Alemla Jamir, arrested in 2019 in a terror-funding case being investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
She had moved an appeal against the dismissal of her second bail application by the Special NIA Court. Her second bail

Terror-funding case: Delhi HC reserves order on bail plea of NSCN-IN leader Alemla Jamir

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], November 20 (ANI): Citing poor occupancy, eighteen loss-making hotels of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation were ordered to be shut down by the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday.
Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, presiding over a single-judge bench, ordered that HPTDC properties be shut down by November 25 and held the Managing Director (MD) of the Corporation personally re

Himachal HC orders closure of 18 loss-making hotels of HPTDC

BRUSSELS, 20th November, 2024 (WAM) -- The European Council in Brussels has expressed its support for the proposed targeted amendment to the European Union Deforestation Regulation, which includes postponing its application date by 12 months.In a statement, the European Council described the move as the best approach to ensuring legal certainty for all stakeholders.The European Commission's legislative pr

European Council backs Deforestation Regulation amendment

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], November 20 (ANI): Stressing that welfare, development, and good governance are the policies of the TDP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday told the Assembly that the State Government would function with the sole aim of improving the living standards of the people.
"The state government is moving ahead by imp

Andhra Pradesh: Chandrababu Naidu highlights TDP's welfare policies in assembly

Zokhawthar (Mizoram) [India], November 20 (ANI): Assam Rifles and police recovered a huge consignment of Methamphetamine tablets and heroin worth Rs 85.95 crore in two separate operations in Mizoram's Zokhawthar, officials said on Wednesday.
In a significant success against drug cartels, Assam Rifles, acting on precise intelligence, seized 28.520 kg of Methamphetamine and 52 gms of Heroin No 4 worth Rupees 85.95 crore in 

Assam Rifles, Police seize drugs worth Rs 85. 95 crore in Mizoram's Zokhawthar, two held

JUNEAU, Alaska: With former President Donald Trump signaling a return to energy policies favoring oil development, Alaska's political leaders see a potential revival for the state's vital petroleum industry.  Trump has pledged to prioritize resource development, raising hopes among Alaska officials that federal restrictions on drilling in oil-rich regions like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and the N

Alaska's politicians hope Trump will undo restrictions on oil drilling

Alaska's politicians hope Trump can lift oil drilling curbs

Alaska politicians hope oil drilling curbs can be lifted by Trump

VIENNA, Austria: Russia's state-controlled energy giant Gazprom ceased natural gas deliveries to Austria on November 16 morning following a payment dispute, the Austrian energy utility OMV confirmed.  The halt comes after OMV decided to stop payments to Gazprom in response to a 230 million euros (US$242 million) arbitration award granted by the International Chamber of Commerce. OMV stated that no gas del

Russia's Gazprom stops natural gas flow to Austria, OMV utility says

Austrian utility says its natural gas flow stopped by Russia's Gazprom

Austrian utility says Russia's Gazprom has stopped natural gas supply

BISMARCK, North Dakota: The North Dakota Fire Marshal's Office reported that two wildfires earlier this fall were sparked by natural gas flares at oil wells.  No one was killed or injured in the two fires, which began October 5, but they destroyed a combined 14 square miles and damaged land and livestock. The Bismarck Tribune reported this week that investigators concluded that flares combined with high w

Natural gas flares sparked 2 wildfires in North Dakota, agency says

Two wildfires destroy 14 square miles of land in North Dakota

Two wildfires were sparked by Natural gas flares in North Dakota

By Vishu AdhanaNew Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): Dismissing the possibility of direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, a prominent Russian journalist on Wednesday advocated for dialogue between Russia and the United States to end the Ukraine war, suggesting India as a suitable venue for such discussions.
Speaking with ANI, Dmitry Kiselev, General Director of Sputnik News Agency, noted that India's neutral stance 

"India could host Russia-US talks to resolve Ukraine conflict," says Top Russian TV presenter

New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested one person in the alleged cash-for-vote case, officials said on Wednesday.
The arrested person, identified as Nagani Akram Mohammad Shafi, was apprehended at Ahmedabad Airport by immigration authorities while he was trying to flee to Dubai. A Look Out Circular was issued against Shafi.
The case was initially registered on November 7 by the

ED arrests one person fleeing to Dubai in 'cash for vote' case

Seattle Injury Law has expanded its legal services to better support victims of car accidents in the Seattle area. Its experienced team of attorneys is well-equipped to handle the intricacies of Seattle's unique traffic environment, ensuring clients receive the compensation they deserve.Seattle Injury Law has years of experience helping clients who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents, guiding them throu

Seattle Injury Law Expands Legal Support for Car Accident Injury Victims

Renowned criminal defense attorney Richard Landes has released a comprehensive exploration of the financial ramifications stemming from DUI convictions. With a focus on aiding individuals charged with DUI offenses, Landes aims to shed light on the often-overlooked financial burdens that accompany such legal challenges.'Understanding the long-

Attorney Richard Landes Explores the Financial Consequences of a DUI Conviction

 Residents in Dallas and surrounding communities facing family violence charges can turn to the law office of John M. Helms, an established Dallas violence defense lawyer known for providing an exceptional level of representation and expertise in domestic violence defense cases. A <a href='https://profiles.superlawyers.com/texas/da

Dallas Family Violence Defense Lawyer, John Helms Protecting Clients&apos; Rights in Dallas and Beyond

Dallas Family Defense Lawyer, John Helms Protecting Clients&apos; Rights in Dallas and Beyond

In a high-stakes legal battle, renowned defense attorney Vinoo Varghese of Varghese & Associates, P.C. is fiercely advocating for Second Amendment rights in the landmark Dexter Taylor Case. The pivotal case, which is set to have a significant impact on the interpretation of New York's firearm laws, has sparked national attention to 

NY Gun Rights Lawyer Defends 2nd Amendment Rights in Dexter Taylor Case

The Finn Law Firm is spotlighting emerging legal trends shaping sex abuse cases, drawing on nearly 30 years of dedicated advocacy for victims. The firm is at the forefront of helping survivors navigate an evolving legal landscape, particularly in complex cases involving clergy abuse, rideshare assaults, and other serious offenses.New developments in sexual abuse law are transforming how justice is sought, making

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