On Wednesday, Texas and nine other states sued Google with accusations it of working with Facebook Inc in violation of antitrust law to boost its online advertising business. The states asked that Google compensate them for damages and sought “structural relief.” The nine states that joined Texas are Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, South Dakota, …
Monthly Archives: December 2020
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard Arrested on Sexual Assault and Trafficking
Fashion designer Peter Nygard was arrested in Canada on allegations he sexually assaulted dozens of people, including minors, over the course of decades. Authorities took Nygard into custody Monday in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York said Tuesday that the 79-year-old Nygard used his fashion empire’s influence to …
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President-elect Joe Biden To Select Pete Buttigieg As Transportation Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg as his transportation secretary. Buttigieg, who competed with Biden for the democratic presidential nomination before dropping out and endorsing him, would be the first LGBTQ Cabinet secretary if confirmed by the Senate. The Transportation Department will have a central role in shaping and …
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The Sopranos Cast Announces Virtual Reunion For Firefighters Fundraiser
The cast and creators of The Sopranos will reunite for a special livestream fundraiser benefiting Friends of Firefighters, which provides mental health services and support to active and retired New York City firefighters and their families. The event will air this Friday, December 18th at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on the Twitch page of …
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Sharon Osbourne Reveals She Was Briefly Hospitalized After Testing Positive for COVID-19
Sharon Osbourne has revealed she tested positive for COVID-19 and was briefly hospitalized with the virus. In a tweet, the co-host of The Talk said, “I wanted to share I’ve tested positive for Covid 19. After a brief hospitalization, I’m now recuperating at a location away from Ozzy (who has tested negative) while The Talk …
Electoral College Confirms Joe Biden-Kamala Harris Victory As Official
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have officially received 306 electoral votes to be elected president and vice president. The Electoral College cast votes Monday, following weeks of President Donald Trump continuing to cast doubt on the election process. California cast its 55 electoral votes in favor of Biden and Harris on Monday afternoon, pushing them …
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Michael Jackson Estate Wins Appeal in HBO ‘Leaving Neverland’ Lawsuit
On Monday, an appeals court handed a victory to the estate of Michael Jackson in its battle over the 2019 HBO documentary “Leaving Neverland,” which accused the late singer of sexually abusing two young boys. The Jackson estate sued HBO for $100 million, arguing that the documentary violated a 27-year-old non-disparagement clause from a 1992 …
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‘Elf” Stars Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel and More Reunite for Charity
The cast of the beloved holiday comedy Elf reunited for virtual table read. Will Ferrell – Buddy the Elf himself – was joined by his Elf co-stars Zooey Deschanel, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner, Andy Richer, Amy Sedaris, Mary Steenburgen, Matt Walsh and Kyle Glass for the fundraiser event, which benefitted the Democratic Party of Georgia. Some …
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Police Kill Gunman Who Opened Fire Outside New York Cathedral
According to the New York Police Department, police shot and killed an armed suspect who allegedly opened fire outside a Manhattan cathedral as carolers sang on the steps of the church. NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said that none of the carolers or people nearby were injured or killed in the incident which took place outside …
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Distribution of 2.9 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Begins in the U.S.
The CEO of the federal government’s vaccine initiative Operation Warp Speed said during a news conference held by the US Food and Drug Administration that the first COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed safely. Gen. Gustave Perna said, “I am absolutely, 100 percent, confident that we are going to distribute safely, this precious commodity this vaccine …
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