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Paris Jackson Challenges $109M in Michael Jackson Estate Fees, Accuses Executor of ‘Persistent Incompetence’

Paris Jackson is challenging more than $109 million in compensation tied to Michael Jackson’s estate, accusing longtime executor John Branca of “persistent incompetence” and asking a judge to cut the management rate paid on the late singer’s entertainment income.In a motion filed Oct. 23, 2026, Jackson argues that Branca failed... Read More about Paris Jackson Challenges $109M in Michael Jackson Estate Fees, Accuses Executor of ‘Persistent Incompetence’

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DoorDash to Buy Instacart for $17 Billion, Raising Antitrust Concerns

DoorDash has agreed to acquire grocery delivery rival Instacart for approximately $17 billion, a deal that would combine two of the country’s largest delivery platforms and face federal antitrust review over its potential effects on grocery prices, competition, and gig workers.The companies announced the agreement Thursday, October 29, 2026, offering... Read More about DoorDash to Buy Instacart for $17 Billion, Raising Antitrust Concerns

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Los Angeles Seeks $7 Million From Celebrity-Favored Dog Rescue Over Alleged Puppy Laundering

Los Angeles prosecutors are seeking more than $7 million in civil penalties from a celebrity-favored animal rescue accused of purchasing puppies from commercial breeders and selling them as rescued dogs, some of which allegedly became seriously ill and died shortly after adoption.The lawsuit targets Wagmor Pets, a Studio City organization... Read More about Los Angeles Seeks $7 Million From Celebrity-Favored Dog Rescue Over Alleged Puppy Laundering

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EEOC Scraps Obama-Era Guidance on Criminal Background Checks

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has withdrawn Obama-era guidance advising employers against using arrest and conviction records in ways that discriminate against job applicants, ending a 14-year-old federal policy governing criminal background checks in employment decisions.The agency announced Thursday, October 29, 2026, that commissioners voted Wednesday to rescind the... Read More about EEOC Scraps Obama-Era Guidance on Criminal Background Checks

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DOJ Subpoenas California Election Officials in Criminal Voting Probe

The Justice Department has issued federal grand jury subpoenas to California election officials as part of a criminal investigation into alleged noncitizen voting, ordering three Los Angeles County employees to testify one day after the November 3 midterm elections.The subpoenas, dated October 21 and 24, 2026, seek voter records, communications... Read More about DOJ Subpoenas California Election Officials in Criminal Voting Probe

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Police Close Hayden Panettiere Death Investigation With No Charges After Fentanyl Overdose

Police in Greenville, South Carolina, have closed their investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death without filing charges, more than two months after the actress died from an accidental overdose involving fentanyl and other drugs.The Greenville Police Department announced Wednesday that the case was closed following its investigation and the medical examiner’s... Read More about Police Close Hayden Panettiere Death Investigation With No Charges After Fentanyl Overdose

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Hasan Piker Sues CNN Commentator Scott Jennings for $72.5 Million Over Lynching Claims

Political streamer Hasan Piker has filed a $72.5 million defamation lawsuit against CNN contributor Scott Jennings, accusing the conservative commentator of using manipulated video footage and a misleading quotation to falsely portray him as advocating the lynching of Black Americans.The lawsuit, filed October 27, 2026, in federal court in Washington,... Read More about Hasan Piker Sues CNN Commentator Scott Jennings for $72.5 Million Over Lynching Claims

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Buc-ee’s Targets Ohio Mini Mart’s Name in Revised Trademark Lawsuit

Buc-ee’s has amended its federal trademark lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart in Ohio, placing greater emphasis on the store’s name after initially challenging similarities between their cartoon beaver mascots.The Texas-based travel center chain filed the revised complaint on October 20, 2026, in federal court in Dayton, accusing the Beavercreek convenience... Read More about Buc-ee’s Targets Ohio Mini Mart’s Name in Revised Trademark Lawsuit

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