3 hours ago Lawsuit dismissed over resignation that followed alleged bathroom sex talk in auditor’s office

A former field auditor claimed he was forced to resign after he was accused of describing his sexual exploits to a coworker “in graphic detail” in an office bathroom. The post Lawsuit dismissed over resignation that followed alleged bathroom sex talk in auditor’s office appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 hours ago CNN Ordered to Pay at Least $5 Million for Defaming Security Contractor

The jury decision came after a two-week trial where lawyers for the contractor argued that the network had falsely accused him of illegal activity.

Economics

57 minutes ago Saquon Barkley defends Eagle fans against 'hate' from Rams player amid controversy over fan abusing woman

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley weighed in on comments made by a Rams player about Eagle fans ahead of their playoff meeting on Sunday.

Sport

3 hours ago Piers Morgan cuts mic on woman ranting about 'White man mantra': 'Complete and utter halfwit'

Piers Morgan's show devolved into chaos Thursday with female guest over Israel and cease-fire agreement.

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7 hours ago ChatGPT’s newest feature lets users assign it traits like ‘chatty’ and ‘Gen Z’

Update: OpenAI officially announced this feature one week after some users reported the arrival, and then disappearance, of the new options. It’s possible they went live prematurely. OpenAI is introducing a new way for users to customize their interactions with ChatGPT, the company’s AI-powered chatbot. On Friday, OpenAI announced it is rolling out a new […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 hours ago U.S. Drops Corruption Case Against New York’s Former Lieutenant Governor

Brian Benjamin had been accused of funneling state money to a real estate developer in exchange for campaign contributions. A key witness in the case has died.

Politics

8 hours ago Detroit Cracks Down on Parking Lot Owners Looking to Charge $1,000 During Lions Playoff Game

Authorities in Detroit are cracking down on parking lot owners who are gouging consumers by charging as much as $900 and $1,000 ahead of the Lions divisional round playoff game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday. The post Detroit Cracks Down on Parking Lot Owners Looking to Charge $1,000 During Lions Playoff Game appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 hours ago Charging Ahead: Alaska’s Electric Vehicle Future Is Here! This State is Upgrading Its Roadways

Charging Ahead: Alaska’s Electric Vehicle Future Is Here! This State is Upgrading Its Roadways  Qhubo

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9 hours ago Packers fan harassed by man at Eagles playoff game accused of wanting to go viral: ‘He knew this would happen’

A Green Bay Packers fan is facing scrutiny online after a video of his fiancée getting berated by a Philadelphia Eagles fan during Sunday's playoff game went viral on social media.

Sport

5 hours ago Man accused of stealing $28K in bicycles in San Francisco home burglary

Man accused of stealing $28K in bicycles in San Francisco home burglary  CBS News

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4 hours ago Justin Baldoni Speaks Out During First Sighting Since It Ends With Us Legal Drama Began!

He surfaces! Justin Baldoni was seen for the first time since he was first accused of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against Blake Lively amid their It Ends With Us feud. As Perezcious readers know, he’s since hit back with two lawsuits, one against The New York Times and one against Blake, Ryan Reynolds, and [...] Read More... The post Justin Baldoni Speaks Out During First Sighting Since <i>It Ends With Us</i> Legal Drama Began! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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9 hours ago Packers fan harassed by man at Eagles playoff game accused of wanting to go viral: 'He knew this would happen'

A Green Bay Packers fan is facing scrutiny online after a video of his fiancée getting berated by a Philadelphia Eagles fan during Sunday's playoff game went viral on social media.

Sport

5 hours ago Woman opens up about losing 'forever home' in Eaton Fire while 7 months pregnant

Chloe Garcia, who is seven months pregnant, and her family recently lost their Altadena, California, home in the Eaton Fire.

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5 hours ago Dem senator quizzes Noem on how she will work with Homan: ‘Who is in charge?’

Kristi Noem, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, was asked to clarify how she will work with border czar Tom Homan.

Politics

6 hours ago Seattle cop fired for hitting, killing woman in crosswalk appealing his termination

Seattle cop fired for hitting, killing woman in crosswalk appealing his termination  MyNorthwest

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5 hours ago Texas cheerleader accused of poisoning rival's show goat barred from caring for her pets on her own

Aubrey Vanlandingham, 17, cannot care for any animals and can only visit her own pets under adult supervision after allegedly force-feeding poison to a rival student's show goat.

Politics

7 hours ago Former Brigham and Women’s doctor facing rape charges, accused of hundreds of assaults

Dr. Derrick Todd allegedly sexually assaulted patients under the guise of legitimate medical exams, prosecutors said. The post Former Brigham and Women’s doctor facing rape charges, accused of hundreds of assaults appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 hours ago Democratic lawmakers pen letter accusing Meta, OpenAI, Google and more of trying to 'buy favor' with Trump

Meta, Apple, Google and other tech companies have been named in a letter penned by Democratic lawmakers, accusing them of cozying up to President-elect Trump.

Politics

8 hours ago LA fires: Kelly Osbourne blasts celebs using 'people's pain and suffering' for ‘photo op’ in scathing rant

Television personality Kelly Osbourne accused some celebrities of using the California fires as a "photo op" in a scathing rant shared on social media.

Events

7 hours ago Biden's official X account draws mockery with reference to constitutional amendment that doesn't exist

President Biden's official X account posted a tweet that seemed to attempt to "declare" the Equal Rights Amendment the 28th amendment to the US Constitution.

Politics

8 hours ago FBI assistant special agent in charge who said New Orleans attack 'not a terrorist event' reassigned

FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Alethea Duncan has been reassigned after she told the public the New Orleans attack was "not an act of terror," sources tell Fox News.

Events

7 hours ago CNN liable for defamation over story on Afghanistan 'black market' rescues

A Florida jury found CNN defamed a security consultant in a story that suggested he was charging "exorbitant prices" to evacuate people trying to flee Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrawal in 2021.

Politics

8 hours ago Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Killer mom Susan Smith's vow, realtor's breaking point, missing woman mystery

Stay up to date with the Fox News True Crime Newsletter, which brings you the latest cases ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.

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7 hours ago Charging infrastructure of medium voltage station upgraded to megawatt class

In the future, charging stations along freeways, in parking lots or at logistics centers will have to deliver much more power in a short space of time than they do today. For this reason, new charging stations can no longer simply be connected to the low voltage power grid.

Politics

8 hours ago Pepsi accused of illegal pricing deals with 'a large, big box retailer' in U.S. lawsuit

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Pepsi, alleging it has rigged competition by offering unfair pricing deals to a big retailer at the expense of smaller rivals, resulting in higher costs for shoppers.

Events

8 hours ago Activist dragged out of Blinken's final press conference: 'you're hurting me!'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference quickly devolved into chaos Thursday, after reporters had to be forcibly removed from the event, including one who was carried out, when they began shouting at Blinken and accusing him of "genocide."

Politics

9 hours ago Driver in Texas migrant smuggling run that led to the deaths of 53 people pleads guilty

A Texas truck driver is facing jailtime after being charged with the deaths of 53 illegal aliens after transporting them in poor conditions resulting in death.

Events

8 hours ago Writer dragged out of Blinken's final press conference: 'You're hurting me!'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference quickly devolved into chaos Thursday, after reporters had to be forcibly removed from the event, including one who was carried out, when they began shouting at Blinken and accusing him of "genocide."

Politics

9 hours ago Cartoonist who started out in the Bay Area arrested on child porn charges

Cartoonist who started out in the Bay Area arrested on child porn charges  SFGATE

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8 hours ago Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Is Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges

Sheng Thao, who was recalled by voters in the California city in November, said last year that she had done nothing wrong after the F.B.I. raided her home.

Politics

9 hours ago Senate Pushes Bill to Deport Migrants Charged With Crimes Past a Key Hurdle

Ten Democrats joined Republicans in voting to advance the measure in a critical test vote that put it on track for quick enactment under President-elect Donald J. Trump.

Events

9 hours ago Book excerpt: Washington hostess Perla Mesta, "The Woman Who Knew Everyone"

Book excerpt: Washington hostess Perla Mesta, "The Woman Who Knew Everyone"  CBS News

Politics

10 hours ago Suspect In San Francisco Muni Bus Shooting Arraigned On Multiple Felony Charges

Suspect In San Francisco Muni Bus Shooting Arraigned On Multiple Felony Charges  Patch

Events

9 hours ago Passing the Buck: Mark Zuckerberg Blames Former Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg for DEI Lunacy

A New York Times profile on Stephen Miller and his rise to one of the most influential unelected officials in the Trump administration including a revealing glimpse into Mark Zuckerberg's attempt to build bridges to Donald Trump and the MAGA movement. The post Passing the Buck: Mark Zuckerberg Blames Former Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg for DEI Lunacy appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

11 hours ago American accused of assaulting a Pennsylvania student is extradited from France to the U.S.

American accused of assaulting a Pennsylvania student is extradited from France to the U.S.  WHYY

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9 hours ago Film offers 'Hard Truths' about why some people are happy — and others are miserable

Marianne Jean-Baptiste gives a phenomenal performance as a profoundly unhappy woman. There isn't a lot of plot, but director Mike Leigh builds his stories from the details and detritus of daily life.

Politics

11 hours ago Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh meets with first responders as wildfires continue to ravage southern California

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh wanted to personally thank first responders in California who continue to battle multiple wildfires, which began burning in LA on Jan. 7.

Events

11 hours ago Ryan Reynolds Called Justin Baldoni A 'Sexual Predator' At Deadpool Premiere, Per Lawsuit

Justin Baldoni has even more beef with Ryan Reynolds! In his $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively, her husband, and other team members filed earlier this week, the It Ends With Us director accused the actor of defamation. In court records, he claimed Ryan called him a “sexual predator” while speaking to an exec at [...] Read More... The post Ryan Reynolds Called Justin Baldoni A 'Sexual Predator' At <i>Deadpool</i> Premiere, Per Lawsuit appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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12 hours ago Carolina Panthers linked to Los Angeles Chargers corner as potential free agent steal

Carolina Panthers linked to Los Angeles Chargers corner as potential free agent steal  Sports Illustrated

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15 hours ago Stephen A. Smith dunks on those attempting to 'kiss Trump's ring' to avoid being 'targeted'

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith has some harsh criticism for individuals he believes are trying to regain President-elect Donald Trump's favor to avoid being “targeted."

Politics

15 hours ago GREGG JARRETT: Should prosecutors be prosecuted for their lawfare campaign against Trump?

There must be investigations into what led the bogus charges against President Donald Trump to be brought at all.

Events

20 hours ago Bay Area native accused of raping Pennsylvania student in 2013 extradited from France to US

Bay Area native accused of raping Pennsylvania student in 2013 extradited from France to US  ABC7 Bay Area

Politics

16 hours ago Court sentences former Pakistani leader Imran Khan to 14 years in prison

Khan has denied wrongdoing and insisted since his arrest in 2023 that all the charges against him are a plot by rivals to keep him from returning to office.

Events

24 hours ago Justin Baldoni Blasts Blake Lively For Never Even Reading The Book It Ends With Us

Justin Baldoni filed his enormous lawsuit against Blake Lively on Thursday, accusing her of, well, a LOT. At its foundation, though, the suit is about the creative control over It Ends With Us. Justin is accusing Blake of pushing him out to seize control of the movie. He’s arguing she saw this as a potential [...] Read More... The post Justin Baldoni Blasts Blake Lively For Never Even Reading The Book <i>It Ends With Us</i> -- Trying To Drive A Wedge Between Her & Colleen Hoover?! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Politics

22 hours ago Woman in her 80s hospitalized after collision with Mass. State Police cruiser in Brookline

A woman in her 80s was hospitalized Wednesday after she was struck by a Massachusetts State Police cruiser in Brookline, State Police said. At approximately 1:15 p.m., a State Police patrol supervisor responded to investigate a crash at the intersection of Route 9 and Hammond Street, according to a statement from State Police. Police believe […] The post Woman in her 80s hospitalized after collision with Mass. State Police cruiser in Brookline appeared first on Boston.com.

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