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Russell Brand's Victims Tell Court How His Attacks Changed Their Lives

Four women raped or sexually assaulted by Russell Brand described years of anxiety, damaged relationships and lost confidence in statements delivered to a London court Monday, November 9, 2026, recounting how the comedian's crimes continued to affect their lives long after the attacks.Three victim impact statements were read by prosecutors... Read More about Russell Brand's Victims Tell Court How His Attacks Changed Their Lives

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SAG-AFTRA's $10 Million PPP Loan and Unclaimed Residuals Raise Questions

SAG-AFTRA received a $10 million federal pandemic loan that was later forgiven, according to government lending data, as the performers' union faces allegations over its handling of unclaimed residual payments, production security deposits, and a reported $48.25 million real estate acquisition.The financial allegations, raised in recent reporting by journalist Desirée... Read More about SAG-AFTRA's $10 Million PPP Loan and Unclaimed Residuals Raise Questions

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Major Airlines Sued Over Alleged Scheme to Keep Ticket Prices High

Seven major U.S. airlines are facing federal lawsuits accusing them of sharing confidential pricing information to keep domestic airfares artificially high, allegedly allowing competitors to track discounts and prevent ticket prices from falling.American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue were named in a proposed class action... Read More about Major Airlines Sued Over Alleged Scheme to Keep Ticket Prices High

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US Army Officer Arrested in UK on Suspicion of Spying for Russia

A senior U.S. Army officer assigned to a NATO military command in Britain was arrested Tuesday, November 10, 2026, on suspicion of espionage involving Russia, according to British and American authorities.The 41-year-old officer was detained near Gloucester, England, as part of an investigation into suspected violations of Britain's National Security... Read More about US Army Officer Arrested in UK on Suspicion of Spying for Russia

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Supreme Court Could Make It Harder to Sue Federal Agents

The U.S. Supreme Court considered further restricting the ability to sue federal agents for constitutional violations on Monday, November 9, 2026, as several justices questioned whether courts should continue allowing individuals to seek financial compensation directly from federal officials.The arguments arose from a lawsuit filed by former federal prisoner Kekai... Read More about Supreme Court Could Make It Harder to Sue Federal Agents

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Albertsons, Safeway Ordered to Pay $900 Million Over Washington Opioid Crisis

A Washington state judge ordered Albertsons and its Safeway subsidiary to pay $900 million on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after finding that their pharmacies repeatedly failed to properly investigate suspicious opioid prescriptions and substantially contributed to the state’s overdose crisis.King County Superior Court Judge Janet Helson found that Albertsons violated... Read More about Albertsons, Safeway Ordered to Pay $900 Million Over Washington Opioid Crisis

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Lockheed Martin to Pay $29.5 Million Over Alleged Discrimination Against White Workers

Lockheed Martin has agreed to pay $29.5 million to settle federal allegations that it discriminated against white employees through diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices that influenced pay, hiring and promotion decisions at the defense contractor.The Justice Department announced the agreements on November 3, 2026, including $22 million to resolve... Read More about Lockheed Martin to Pay $29.5 Million Over Alleged Discrimination Against White Workers

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CVS Health to Split in Two, Separating Aetna and Caremark From 9,000 Pharmacies

CVS Health announced Wednesday, November 4, 2026, that it plans to split into two publicly traded companies, separating its Aetna health insurance and Caremark prescription drug businesses from approximately 9,000 retail pharmacies. The breakup would unwind a nearly decade-old strategy of combining insurance, drug benefits and pharmacy services under one... Read More about CVS Health to Split in Two, Separating Aetna and Caremark From 9,000 Pharmacies

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