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A federal judge in Manhattan has ruled against former President Donald Trump in a copyright infringement case involving the use of the song “Electric Avenue” by Eddy Grant. The judge found Trump liable for damages, effectively ending the case before trial, with only the amount of compensation left to be
Two German naval vessels recently traversed the Taiwan Strait, marking the first such passage by German warships in over two decades. The frigate Baden-Württemberg and supply ship Frankfurt am Main made the journey on Friday, as confirmed by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. This transit occurred despite objections from
A venture capital firm has ended its grant program for Black women entrepreneurs as part of an agreement to resolve a lawsuit brought by a conservative advocacy group. The Fearless Fund, based in Atlanta, announced the closure of its Strivers Grant Contest, which had provided $20,000 awards to businesses
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of social media platform X (formerly Twitter), has taken aim at pop superstar Taylor Swift following her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. Swift, who has been increasingly vocal about her political views in recent years, shared her
Ukrainian forces have conducted consecutive strikes on a bridge in Russia’s Kursk region, as evidenced by recently surfaced video footage. The initial attack, believed to have utilized High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), was captured by unmanned aerial vehicles operated by the Khorne Group, a Ukrainian tactical drone unit
A recent Minnesota Court of Appeals ruling has shed light on the responsibilities of businesses regarding icy conditions in their parking lots during winter months. The case centered around an incident involving Travis J. Maahs, who suffered a severe ankle injury after slipping on ice in a Menards parking lot
Mark Cuban, the well-known entrepreneur and former owner of the Dallas Mavericks, has emerged as a prominent advocate for Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. Cuban’s vocal support on social media platforms, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), where he boasts nearly 9 million followers, serves as a
The Conservative Party’s annual conference, once a bustling hub of corporate networking, is facing a significant decline in business interest this year. As the Tories grapple with their new role in opposition after 14 years in power, industry leaders are showing little enthusiasm for the upcoming gathering in Birmingham.
