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50 Cent’s Publishing Company Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Ex-Girlfriend Over Alleged Contract Breach

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s publishing company, G-Unit Books, has filed a lawsuit against the rapper’s ex-girlfriend, Shaniqua Tompkins, accusing her of violating a long-standing life rights agreement through recent social media posts. The complaint, filed earlier this month, centers on Instagram videos in which Tompkins reportedly discusses her past relationship... Read More about 50 Cent’s Publishing Company Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Ex-Girlfriend Over Alleged Contract Breach

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Trump Files $20 Billion Libel Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Letter Story

President Donald Trump has filed a libel lawsuit against the publisher of The Wall Street Journal and two of its reporters, seeking at least $20 billion in damages. The suit, filed in federal court in Miami, alleges the publication defamed Trump by falsely linking him to a sexually explicit note... Read More about Trump Files $20 Billion Libel Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Letter Story

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Jane’s Addiction Members Sue Perry Farrell Over Onstage Altercation

The longstanding tensions within Jane’s Addiction have come to a breaking point. Three members of the band, guitarist Dave Navarro, bassist Eric Avery, and drummer Stephen Perkins, have filed a lawsuit against frontman Perry Farrell, citing assault, battery, and a cascade of professional and financial breaches stemming from a September... Read More about Jane’s Addiction Members Sue Perry Farrell Over Onstage Altercation

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Disney Sues Hong Kong Jeweler Over Alleged Unauthorized Mickey Mouse Jewelry

The Walt Disney Company filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday in Los Angeles against a Hong Kong-based jeweler, accusing the business of selling unlicensed products featuring its signature character, Mickey Mouse. According to the complaint, the Red Earth Group markets a line of rings, necklaces, and earrings under the brand name... Read More about Disney Sues Hong Kong Jeweler Over Alleged Unauthorized Mickey Mouse Jewelry

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Federal Judge Overturns Rule to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports

A federal judge in Texas has struck down a rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would have prohibited medical debt from appearing on consumer credit reports. The decision, issued Friday by U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan, halts a key component of the Biden administration’s efforts to reduce... Read More about Federal Judge Overturns Rule to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports

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ICE Ends Bond Hearings for Many Undocumented Immigrants Under New Directive

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has issued new guidance instructing agents to limit release options for undocumented immigrants. Under the policy, most individuals who entered the country without authorization will no longer be eligible for bond hearings before an immigration judge. The change is outlined in an internal memo signed... Read More about ICE Ends Bond Hearings for Many Undocumented Immigrants Under New Directive

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Court Orders U.S. to Process Refugees Denied Entry Under Trump Travel Ban

A federal judge in Seattle has ruled that the Trump administration cannot use its 2025 travel ban to block the entry of refugees who had already completed the government’s vetting process. The decision requires the immediate resumption of processing for 80 individuals who were denied entry despite prior approval. U.S.... Read More about Court Orders U.S. to Process Refugees Denied Entry Under Trump Travel Ban

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Federal Judge Rules Against ICE Detentions Based on Race, Language, and Job Location

A federal judge ruled on Friday that immigration agents cannot rely solely on race, language, or job location as grounds for reasonable suspicion to conduct detention stops. Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong, of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, issued two temporary restraining orders (TROs) addressing these... Read More about Federal Judge Rules Against ICE Detentions Based on Race, Language, and Job Location

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Federal Jury to Decide Tesla’s Liability in Fatal Autopilot Crash

A federal jury trial began Monday in Miami involving Tesla and the safety of its Autopilot driver-assistance system, following a fatal crash in Key Largo, Florida, in 2019. The lawsuit, filed by the family of Naibel Benavides Leon, 22, who died in the crash, and Dillon Angulo, who was severely... Read More about Federal Jury to Decide Tesla’s Liability in Fatal Autopilot Crash

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States Sue Trump Administration Over Withheld $6.8 Billion in Education Funding

A coalition of 24 states and the District of Columbia filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday, seeking to compel the release of $6.8 billion in education funding withheld just weeks before the new school year. The withheld funds constitute about 14 percent of all federal money... Read More about States Sue Trump Administration Over Withheld $6.8 Billion in Education Funding

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Judge Dismisses $50M Lawsuit Over Karol G and Tiësto Hit

A federal judge in Florida has dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Karol G and Tiësto over their 2021 dance hit “Don’t Be Shy,” issuing a sharply worded opinion that questioned both the legal foundation of the case and the credibility of the plaintiff’s designated music expert. The lawsuit was... Read More about Judge Dismisses $50M Lawsuit Over Karol G and Tiësto Hit

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Airlines Under Fire for Selling Customer Travel Records to Federal Authorities

A data broker owned by major U.S. airlines, including Delta, American Airlines, and United, collected and sold domestic flight information of American travelers to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), according to internal agency documents obtained by 404 Media. The records include passengers' names, full travel itineraries, and financial information. The... Read More about Airlines Under Fire for Selling Customer Travel Records to Federal Authorities

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Enforcing Its Birthright Citizenship Order

A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from enforcing its controversial birthright-citizenship executive order, a significant setback for a policy that would deny citizenship to certain children born in the United States. This executive order, issued on Inauguration Day, intended to deny automatic citizenship to children born in... Read More about Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Enforcing Its Birthright Citizenship Order

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Supreme Court Blocks Florida Law Criminalizing Undocumented Border Crossings

The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked enforcement of a key provision of a controversial Florida law that criminalized entry into the state by undocumented immigrants, delivering a setback to Governor Ron DeSantis's immigration policy. In a succinct, one-sentence order issued Wednesday, the high court upheld a lower court's ruling without... Read More about Supreme Court Blocks Florida Law Criminalizing Undocumented Border Crossings

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Trump Signs Executive Order to End Renewable Energy Subsidies

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 7, 2025, directing federal agencies to eliminate subsidies and tax incentives for wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources, claiming these measures compromise energy security and impose unfair costs on taxpayers. The executive order instructs the Treasury Department to enforce the... Read More about Trump Signs Executive Order to End Renewable Energy Subsidies