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‘American Idol’ star Paula Abdul sues producer Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault

31 Dec 2023 31 Dec 2023

(Reuters) – U.S. singer, dancer and “American Idol” star Paula Abdul filed a lawsuit accusing British television executive Nigel Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her when they worked together on two popular talent shows, according to court documents. Abdul, who rose to fame as a chart-topping singer in the late 1980s, alleged in a lawsuit filed …

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US economic data points to ‘real momentum’ for 2024, White House says

31 Dec 2023 31 Dec 2023

By Andrea Shalal (Reuters) – Higher consumer spending over the holiday season, real wage gains over the last nine months and a jump in consumer confidence point to a good start for 2024, said Jared Bernstein, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers on Sunday. Bernstein told “Fox News Sunday” that President Joe …

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US appeals court allows California to bar guns in most public places

31 Dec 2023 31 Dec 2023

By Nate Raymond (Reuters) -A federal appeals court on Saturday cleared the way for a California law that bans the carrying of guns in most public places to take effect at the start of 2024, as the panel put on hold a judge’s ruling declaring the measure unconstitutional. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals …

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Massive waves on California coast cause flooding, force evacuations

31 Dec 2023 31 Dec 2023

(Reuters) – Coastal communities in California faced another day of towering waves and possible flooding on Saturday as officials issued evacuation orders in some areas and warned residents to stay off beaches and coastal roadways. The National Weather Service in Los Angeles forecast significant flooding in low-lying coastal areas with powerful waves and strong rip …

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US urges appeals court to reject Trump immunity claim in 2020 election case

30 Dec 2023 30 Dec 2023

By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. prosecutors on Saturday urged a federal appeals court to reject former President Donald Trump’s claim that he cannot face criminal charges for seeking to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election. Special Counsel Jack Smith, who is overseeing the prosecution, argued in a court filing that nothing in …

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California coast braces for next onslaught of treacherous surf

30 Dec 2023 30 Dec 2023

By Sandra Stojanovic VENTURA, California (Reuters) – Beachfront California residents on Friday cleaned up from flood damage unleashed by massive waves that pounded the coastline a day earlier and braced for another bout of extreme surf and heavy showers forecast into the weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) posted high surf and coastal flood warnings …

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Ex-Trump fixer Michael Cohen says AI created fake cases in court filing

30 Dec 2023 30 Dec 2023

By Nate Raymond (Reuters) -Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former fixer and lawyer, said in court papers unsealed on Friday that he mistakenly gave his attorney fake case citations generated by an artificial intelligence program that made their way into an official court filing. Cohen, who is expected to be a star witness against Trump at …

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Ohio governor vetos ban on transgender care, sports participation

29 Dec 2023 29 Dec 2023

By Gabriella Borter (Reuters) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on Friday vetoed a bill that sought to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth and stop trans athletes from competing on their gender identity’s sports teams in the midwestern state. The bill, which passed the Republican-dominated state legislature this month, would prohibit physicians from performing gender …

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Trump foes hope Constitution’s ‘insurrection’ ban will keep him off 2024 ballot

29 Dec 2023 29 Dec 2023

By Andrew Goudsward (Reuters) -Maine on Thursday became the second U.S. state to bar Donald Trump from a Republican presidential primary ballot, part of a flurry of legal challenges to his eligibility to run for president in 2024. The challenges are being filed under a provision in the U.S. Constitution banning officials who have engaged …

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BuzzFeed president Marcela Martin to resign

29 Dec 2023 29 Dec 2023

(Reuters) – BuzzFeed’s Marcela Martin has announced her intention to resign as president effective Jan. 12 to pursue other opportunities, the digital media firm said on Friday. The company is unlikely to look for a replacement as the president’s responsibilities will be absorbed by the CEO and other executives. Martin’s departure, which comes closely after …

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