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Virginia state senator appeals for dismissal of lawsuit alleging state residency qualification issues

November 30, 2023

Virginia state senator appeals for dismissal of lawsuit alleging state residency qualification issues

Virginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging residency qualification issues. The lawsuit claims she did not meet the state's requirements.

Woman claiming to be Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' daughter files new defamation lawsuit against him: report

November 29, 2023

Woman claiming to be Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' daughter files new defamation lawsuit against him: report

Alexandra Davis, 26, has filed a new defamation lawsuit against Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, claiming Jones is her biological father.

Montana drag ban challenged as coalition seeks federal judge's declaration of unconstitutionality

November 29, 2023

Montana drag ban challenged as coalition seeks federal judge's declaration of unconstitutionality

A coalition is challenging Montana's law that restricts drag performances and bans drag reading events at public schools and libraries and has requested a judge's review.

T. rex skeleton sparks inheritance dispute after owner's death

November 29, 2023

T. rex skeleton sparks inheritance dispute after owner's death

A legal dispute is underway over the money generated from the sale of Sue the T. rex, a massive dinosaur skeleton discovered in 1990. The skeleton is displayed in Chicago.

West Virginia county secures $500,000 settlement in lawsuit over chemical spill

November 29, 2023

West Virginia county secures $500,000 settlement in lawsuit over chemical spill

In a lawsuit over a truck crash that released chemicals into a West Virginia creek, a $500,000 settlement has been reached. The Kanawha County Commission is set to receive half.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs takes temporary hiatus as Revolt chairman after sexual abuse allegations

November 29, 2023

Sean 'Diddy' Combs takes temporary hiatus as Revolt chairman after sexual abuse allegations

Sean "Diddy" Combs has taken a temporary hiatus as chairman of Revolt, his cable television network, after sexual abuse allegations. The decision was announced on social media.

Fort Worth approves $3.5 million settlement to child who witnessed fatal police shooting

November 29, 2023

Fort Worth approves $3.5 million settlement to child who witnessed fatal police shooting

The Fort Worth City Council has approved a $3.5 million settlement for Zion Carr, an 8-year-old who witnessed his aunt being fatally shot by a police officer.

Michigan dam owner faces $120 million in environmental damages after structure collapses

November 29, 2023

Michigan dam owner faces $120 million in environmental damages after structure collapses

The owner of a Michigan dam, Lee Mueller, has been ordered to pay $120 million in environmental damages after the structure collapsed in 2020 due to heavy rain.

Michigan to pass law demanding transparency in AI-generated political ads

November 29, 2023

Michigan to pass law demanding transparency in AI-generated political ads

Michigan is set to enact legislation requiring clear disclosure for political ads created using artificial intelligence. The law aims to combat deceptive AI-generated content.

Wisconsin judge dismisses lawsuit alleging open meeting violation in impeachment panel

November 29, 2023

Wisconsin judge dismisses lawsuit alleging open meeting violation in impeachment panel

A Wisconsin judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the liberal watchdog group American Oversight which claimed an open meeting violation in an impeachment panel.