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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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Splenda Maker Seeks to Revive Defamation Suit Over Cancer Claims

Splenda maker TC Heartland LLC is asking a federal appeals court to revive its defamation lawsuit against a North Carolina scientist who warned that chemicals associated with the artificial sweetener could damage DNA and potentially contribute to cancer. The company argues that her public statements misrepresented scientific research and relied... Read More about Splenda Maker Seeks to Revive Defamation Suit Over Cancer Claims

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Nail Salon Faces Second Herpes Lawsuit, With $5 Million Sought

A Portland, Oregon, nail salon is facing a second lawsuit from a customer who claims she contracted herpes during a manicure, more than a year after another woman sued the same business over a similar infection. The latest customer is seeking a reported $5 million in combined damages from the... Read More about Nail Salon Faces Second Herpes Lawsuit, With $5 Million Sought

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Supreme Court Signals Support for Catholic Schools in LGBTQ+ Admissions Fight

The U.S. Supreme Court appeared ready to side with Catholic preschools in Colorado on November 3, 2026, as several conservative justices questioned whether the state can deny public funding to religious schools that require families to support church teachings on marriage, sexuality, and gender identity.The dispute could allow Catholic schools... Read More about Supreme Court Signals Support for Catholic Schools in LGBTQ+ Admissions Fight

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Suno Moves to Dismiss Jason Isbell's AI Music Lawsuit, Cites Free Speech

AI music company Suno is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Jason Isbell and three other musicians, arguing that using an artist's name to describe a musical style is protected speech rather than an unlawful use of their identity.In a motion filed Tuesday, November 3, 2026,... Read More about Suno Moves to Dismiss Jason Isbell's AI Music Lawsuit, Cites Free Speech

NCAA Wins Appeal Blocking Fifth Year of Eligibility for College Athletes

A federal appeals court handed the NCAA a victory Friday, November 6, 2026, overturning a nationwide injunction that would have allowed thousands of Division I athletes to compete for a fifth season under the association's expanded eligibility rules.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit ruled that a Colorado... Read More about NCAA Wins Appeal Blocking Fifth Year of Eligibility for College Athletes

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Idaho Murders Survivor Says Family Moved 9 Times, Fights Video Release

Dylan Mortensen, a surviving roommate in the University of Idaho murders committed by Bryan Kohberger, is asking a judge to keep her face blurred in police recordings after revealing that she and her family have moved nine times amid years of harassment, threats and accusations surrounding the killings.In a sworn... Read More about Idaho Murders Survivor Says Family Moved 9 Times, Fights Video Release

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Mastodon Moves to Dismiss Claims in Brent Hinds Estate Lawsuit

Mastodon is asking a Georgia judge to dismiss several claims brought by the estate of late guitarist Brent Hinds, arguing that its surviving members cannot be held personally responsible for disputed business dealings and that the estate has failed to establish a legal basis for compensation over the band's latest... Read More about Mastodon Moves to Dismiss Claims in Brent Hinds Estate Lawsuit

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Meghan Markle's Father Released on Child Pornography Charge, Ordered to Undergo Psychiatric Exam

Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, was released from federal custody Friday, November 6, 2026, after his arrest on a child pornography charge involving suspected child sexual abuse material found in two California storage units. A federal judge also ordered the 82-year-old to undergo a... Read More about Meghan Markle's Father Released on Child Pornography Charge, Ordered to Undergo Psychiatric Exam

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Colorado Voters Approve Income Tax Overhaul, Raising Rates on High Earners

Colorado voters narrowly approved a major overhaul of the state's income tax system on November 3, 2026, replacing its flat 4.4% rate with a graduated structure that will cut taxes for most residents while raising rates on high earners. Amendment 87 also changes the state constitution, allowing Colorado to collect... Read More about Colorado Voters Approve Income Tax Overhaul, Raising Rates on High Earners

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