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What are trigger laws?
Explainer: What Are ‘Trigger Laws’?
  • 24 June 2022
Some states enacted laws to automatically ban or restrict abortion in anticipation of a U.S....
Explainer: What Are ‘Trigger Laws’?
A Missouri woman who said she got a sexually transmitted disease (STD) known as HPV from having sex with a man in a car may soon be receiving a $5.2 million payout from Geico.
Court: Geico Must Pay $5.2 Million to Missouri Woman Who Got STD from Sex in Car
  • 10 June 2022
An arbitrator's decision in favor of the woman was affirmed by the Jackson County Court,...
Court: Geico Must Pay $5.2 Million to Missouri Woman Who Got STD from Sex in Car
paul pelosi dui charges dropped?
Paul Pelosi’s DUI Charges Dropped? Unfounded Rumor Goes Viral
  • 9 June 2022
It's amazing what you can claim when you have no standard of evidence.
Paul Pelosi’s DUI Charges Dropped? Unfounded Rumor Goes Viral
amber heard johnny depp defamation trial
Will Depp Case Lead to More Lawsuits Against Alleged Abuse Victims?
  • 2 June 2022
Some have expressed concern that the fallout from the high-profile lawsuit could chill victims of...
Will Depp Case Lead to More Lawsuits Against Alleged Abuse Victims?
Person, Human, Pedestrian
Do Laws Banning Abortion Actually Decrease the Rate of Abortions?
  • 20 May 2022
Restricting access to abortions does not necessarily end demand.
Do Laws Banning Abortion Actually Decrease the Rate of Abortions?
Architecture, Building, Temple
Roe v. Wade Overturned: What’s Next for US, Supreme Court
  • 11 May 2022
Now that the landmark abortion ruling has been overturned, expect a patchwork of state laws...
Roe v. Wade Overturned: What’s Next for US, Supreme Court
Person, Human, Clothing
Is Abortion Permitted in Judaism?
  • 9 May 2022
And what do other religions say about it?
Is Abortion Permitted in Judaism?
supreme court justices
Were Most Conservative Supreme Court Justices Appointed by Presidents Who Lost Popular Vote?
  • 6 May 2022
And were they confirmed by Senators who represented a minority of Americans?
Were Most Conservative Supreme Court Justices Appointed by Presidents Who Lost Popular Vote?
Person, Human, Shoe
Watch Out For These IRS and Tax Scams in 2022
  • 13 April 2022
Tax scammers have always targeted our hopes and fears — and the COVID-19 pandemic has...
Watch Out For These IRS and Tax Scams in 2022
Cobain: If you're offended by this you must be a closet pedophile.
Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ Baby Album Cover Lawsuit Dismissed
  • 14 January 2022
Former band members were being sued for alleged child exploitation and pornography.
Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ Baby Album Cover Lawsuit Dismissed
Person, Human, Pedestrian
California Will Require Retailers To Include Gender-Neutral Toy Sections
  • 14 October 2021
The state is the first to require such displays in large department stores.
California Will Require Retailers To Include Gender-Neutral Toy Sections
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC sued Amazon and Amazon.com about dangerous products and recalls.
CPSC Sues Amazon To Force Recall of Hazardous Products
  • 14 July 2021
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) made charges about "defective" products sold on Amazon.com...
CPSC Sues Amazon To Force Recall of Hazardous Products
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The Poptopic blog claimed without evidence that Disney has allegedly offered Johnny Depp a USD $301 million contract deal for him to return as Jack Sparrow in another Pirates of the Caribbean film and a Disney Plus series.
Was Johnny Depp Offered ‘$301M Disney Deal’ for ‘Pirates’ Return?
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Is This Lauren Boebert With Two Near-Naked Men?
An ad promised a hotel trick for luggage going in the bath tub ASAP.
Is Putting Hotel Luggage in the Bathtub Upon Arrival a Good Idea?
Is Putting Hotel Luggage in the Bathtub Upon Arrival a Good Idea?
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Did Disney Deny Tim Allen ‘Lightyear’ Role Due to His Political Beliefs?
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