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50 articlesTikTok to Pay $400 Million to Settle Child Privacy Lawsuit
TikTok has agreed to a $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice over allegations of violating child privacy laws. The settlement includes an im
Pentagon dismisses key personnel at Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has terminated the employment of key personnel at Stars and Stripes, including Editor-in-Chief Erik Slavin, publisher Max Lederer, and reporter Lar
DOJ Settles with TikTok for $400 Million Over Child Safety and Privacy Issues
The Department of Justice has settled with TikTok for $400 million over child safety and privacy concerns. The settlement includes immediate payments to resolve
Conjoined twin girls die following surgical separation in Brazil
Two-year-old conjoined twins Heloísa and Helena Batista da Silva died shortly after being separated in surgery in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. The twins shared criti
Court Reduces Damages Awarded to Sandy Hook Parents Against Alex Jones
A court has decreased the damages Alex Jones must pay to the parents of Sandy Hook victims, following his liability for promoting conspiracy theories about the
Family of Iryna Zarutska Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against City of Charlotte and Security Contractor
Iryna Zarutska's family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Charlotte and its security contractor, alleging inadequate security on the light-
TikTok agrees to $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over child privacy violations
TikTok has settled with the US Justice Department for $400 million to address allegations of violating children's online privacy laws. This settlement aims to r
Trump defends decision on ground beef import tariffs
President Trump stated that his decision to temporarily suspend higher tariffs on ground beef imports is in response to public demand for lower beef prices. He
Darth Vader Impersonator Advocates for Flock Cameras at San Diego City Council Meeting
A man dressed as Darth Vader appeared at a San Diego city council meeting to humorously advocate for the use of Flock Safety automated license plate readers. Hi
Kentucky Middle School Parents Express Concerns Over Instructional Materials
Parents in Kentucky are expressing dissatisfaction with instructional packets given to middle school students, citing issues such as misspelled state names and
TCU safety Jacob Fields dismissed from team following alleged assault
Jacob Fields, a safety for TCU, was dismissed from the football team for a violation of team rules on August 21, 2026. The dismissal is reportedly connected to
Interior Department reorganizes senior career staff
The Interior Department has shuffled at least 25 senior career staffers into new positions. This reorganization affects members of the senior executive service,
Boxing champion Zolani Tete killed in shooting at age 38
Zolani Tete, a renowned boxing champion, was fatally shot outside his residence in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. He was 38 years old.
DeMar DeRozan signs one-year deal with Denver Nuggets
DeMar DeRozan has signed a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Denver Nuggets following his release from the Sacramento Kings. DeRozan is a six-time NBA Al
Trump Administration Advocates for New White House Ballroom for National Security
The Trump administration claims that a new White House ballroom is essential for national security, emphasizing the need to safeguard the president and his staf
Alexis Wilkins Loses Defamation Case Against Influencer
Alexis Wilkins, girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel, has lost a defamation case against influencer Sam Parker, with a federal judge ruling the case was outsid
Polymarket Reports Insider Trading Cases to Justice Department
Polymarket has flagged multiple accounts for potential insider trading related to military operations to the Justice Department. The Anti-Corruption Data Collec
Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Returns to Office Amid US Criminal Charges
Ruben Rocha, the governor of Sinaloa, has resumed his duties despite being accused of collaborating with a drug cartel by the Trump administration. The allegati
Trump to Rally with Darline Graham Nordone in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
President Donald Trump is scheduled to rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Friday to support Sen. Darline Graham Nordone in her campaign for a full Senate
Texas Appeals Court Reduces Alex Jones's Sandy Hook Damages from $50 Million to $1.5 Million
A Texas appeals court has reduced the damages owed by Alex Jones to Neil Heslin, a family affected by the Sandy Hook shooting, from $50 million to $1.5 million.
JD Vance criticizes Abdul El-Sayed over remarks on Sharia law
JD Vance criticized Abdul El-Sayed's comments linking criticism of Sharia law to White supremacy during a speech in Ohio. Vance argued that the Democratic Party
Vance Criticizes El-Sayed Over Sharia Law Remarks
JD Vance criticized Abdul El-Sayed during a speech, citing El-Sayed's past remarks linking criticism of Sharia law to White supremacy. Vance argued that the Dem
Flock Safety Faces Backlash Amid Job Losses and Contract Cancellations
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Former Acting U.S. Attorney Andrew Haden Found Dead in San Diego Federal Building
Andrew Haden, a former acting U.S. attorney, was found dead in a San Diego federal building on August 21, 2026. Police reported no foul play is suspected, and c
Former Acting U.S. Attorney Andrew Haden Found Dead in San Diego Federal Building
Andrew Haden, a former acting U.S. attorney, was found dead in a federal building in San Diego on August 21, 2026. The police reported no foul play is suspected
Pentagon Dismisses Publisher and Editor of Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has dismissed the publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes, citing insubordination related to comments made in a CBS interview about censorship. T
LinkedIn's AI Slop Button Used by Over 1 Million Users
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James Dolan Shifts Support from Kathy Hochul to Bruce Blakeman in NY Governor Race
James Dolan, owner of the New York Knicks, has shifted his financial support from Governor Kathy Hochul to Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman in the New York g
One dead, three injured in sword attack at Swedish high school
A sword attack at a Swedish high school resulted in one fatality and three injuries. The incident took place on August 21, 2026.
Patricia Douglas Challenges MGM Over Alleged Assault in 1937
Patricia Douglas took legal action against MGM in 1937, claiming she was assaulted at a studio party. This case predates the #MeToo movement by several decades
Trump's Lawyer Threatens $5 Billion Lawsuit Over National Guard Report
The Center for American Progress released a report stating that National Guard deployments under President Trump did not measurably reduce crime rates, costing
Ms. Rachel Comments on Recent Hanging Cases Following Raleigh Death Ruling
Ms. Rachel, a children's YouTuber, commented on the recent ruling by Raleigh police that a Black man found hanging from a tree died by suicide. She emphasized t
Arsenal defeats Coventry 3-0 in Premier League opener
Arsenal won their first match of the Premier League season, defeating Coventry 3-0. Goals were scored by Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard.
Massachusetts Court Rules Against Statues of Catholic Saints at Quincy City Building
The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts has prohibited the installation of statues of St. Michael the Archangel and St. Florian at a public safety complex i
Global Sumud Flotilla Supports Anti-Resort Protest in Albania
The Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Vlore, Albania, on August 21, 2026, with three boats to support the local protest against resort development, referred to a
Job Application Process Becomes Faster, While Job Search Experiences Challenges
The job application process in 2026 has become quicker due to technological advancements, yet candidates face challenges such as AI rejections and a lack of tru
Apple confirms job cuts in Siri and Vision Pro teams
Apple has announced job cuts affecting its Siri and Vision Pro teams as it realigns its strategic priorities. The company has not disclosed the specific number
Ed Martin departs from Justice Department after challenging tenure
Ed Martin has announced his departure from the Justice Department after a period characterized by notable disputes. His tenure resulted in his dismissal from ke
Arizona Attorney General decides not to charge Governor Katie Hobbs regarding pay-to-play allegations
Arizona state prosecutors have chosen not to pursue criminal charges against Governor Katie Hobbs related to allegations of a pay-to-play scheme. The allegation
CDC Links Alfalfa Sprouts to E. coli and Salmonella Outbreak
The CDC has linked alfalfa sprouts to an outbreak of E. coli and salmonella, identifying cases associated with sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprou
TikTok to pay $400 million settlement to DOJ for children's privacy law violations
TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the Department of Justice over allegations of violating children's online privacy laws. The settlement involve
Arizona Attorney General Concludes No Evidence of Quid Pro Quo in Bribery Investigation
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that a two-year investigation found no evidence of quid pro quo in a bribery case involving Governor Katie Hobbs a
Israel investigates the killing of Gaza child Hind Rajab
Israel is conducting an investigation into the killing of Hind Rajab, a child from Gaza. The fact-finding mission has opted not to refer some other notable case
Pentagon reports decline in sexual assault and harassment complaints in military
The Pentagon reported a decrease in sexual assault incidents within the U.S. military for the third consecutive year in 2025. There was also a slight reduction
US Government Reviews Relationship with Ghent University Following Suspension of Academic
The U.S. government is reassessing its ties with Ghent University after the suspension of Nathan Cofnas, who exposed alleged academic misconduct involving the l
Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya Returns to Office Amid U.S. Indictment
Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa, has resumed his duties after being indicted by U.S. authorities for alleged collaboration with a drug cartel. He has
Trump Administration Implements Changes in Higher Education Policy
The Trump administration is implementing significant changes in higher education policy as students return to campus. Key actions include leveraging federal fun
Mark Sanford Endorses Ralph Norman in South Carolina Senate Primary
Mark Sanford has endorsed Rep. Ralph Norman in the Republican primary for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat, opposing President Trump's endorsement of Darline G
Stars and Stripes Editor Dismissed Amid Concerns Over Editorial Independence
Erik Slavin, editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, was fired by the Pentagon for insubordination after expressing concerns about censorship in a CBS interview.