Mississippi Supreme Court will not dismiss former NFL quarterback Brett Favre from welfare scheme civil lawsuit
The Mississippi Supreme Court said it will not dismiss former NFL quarterback Brett Favre from a civil lawsuit filed by the state seeking to recoup millions of dollars distributed as part of what the state calls a statewide welfare fraud scheme.
2023-08-11 11:19
Civil rights groups file lawsuit over Tennessee's redistricting maps
Several civil and voting rights groups filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Republican Gov. Bill Lee and other state officials over Tennessee's congressional and state Senate maps, which they allege are discriminatory and violate the constitutional rights of voters of color.
2023-08-11 10:28
China property giant Country Garden warns of up to $7.6bn loss
It is the latest signal of the major issues faced by the world's second largest economy.
2023-08-11 10:19
'The Last Voyage of the Demeter' sails into mostly charted waters as an uninspired take on Dracula lore
Universal Pictures prides itself as the home of the classic monsters, like 1931's classic "Frankenstein," directed by James Whale, or "Dracula," starring Bela Lugosi. More recent attempts to capture the dark magic of those iconic creatures has proven disastrous for the studio -- one need only recall the 2017 Tom Cruise-starring misfire "The Mummy" -- and this week's "Last Voyage of the Demeter," although at times intriguing, fails to elicit any lasting chills either.
2023-08-11 10:18
Patriots quarterback battle just got a lot more interesting after first preseason game
There wasn't much to like about the Patriots offense in their first preseason game. But Malik Cunningham provided a late spark in the loss.Bringing in Bill O'Brien was supposed to save the Patriots offense after a miserable 2022 season. Early signs from the first preseason game against...
2023-08-11 10:16
Archdiocese of Philadelphia agrees to pay $3.5 million to settle sexual assault case, plaintiff's attorneys say
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle a case alleging one of its priests sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy nearly 20 years ago, according to the plaintiff's lawyers.
2023-08-11 08:57
3 Braves on thin ice with team’s cold start to August
The Atlanta Braves have looked far from the juggernaut they were through the first four months so far in August, and these players deserve some blame.In the grand scheme of things, the Atlanta Braves are fine. Sitting at 72-41, they have the best record in baseball and a 10-game lead over the Ph...
2023-08-11 08:54
Thousands of Tiny Hedge Funds Face Closure in China Shakeup
China’s 6 trillion yuan ($832 billion) hedge fund industry is bracing for a historic shakeup that will likely
2023-08-11 08:16
Caltech reaches 'potential settlement' in Apple, Broadcom patent case
By Blake Brittain The California Institute of Technology has reached a "potential settlement" in a high-stakes patent infringement
2023-08-11 07:53
Staged videos fuel religious hate and misogyny in India
Scripted videos, apparently created for entertainment, are being shared to make them seem like real events.
2023-08-11 07:53
Damn Michael: Lorenzen's white Vans from Phillies no-hitter heading to Hall of Fame
Michael Lorenzen wore white Vans during his no-hitter on Wednesday night. Now, those sneakers are heading to the Baseball Hall of Fame.The Philadelphia Phillies may be the early winners of the MLB trade deadline this season, based on their acquisition of Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael L...
2023-08-11 07:53
MLB Rumors: 3 dark horse offseason trade candidates and potential favorites
In a way-too-early look at offseason MLB rumors, here are three dark horse candidates to be traded this winter -- and the favorites to land them.In my last early MLB offseason preview, I speculated that star first baseman Pete Alonso, outfielder Alek Thomas and right-hander Corbin Burnes could a...
2023-08-11 07:47