Toys company Mattel is facing a lawsuit after printing an adult website’s address on boxes of children’s dolls. Holly Ricketson, from Los Angeles, claims her daughter was exposed to explicit content and suffered emotional distress. She filed a class action in federal court seeking $5 million in damages for anyone who purchased the affected toys. … Read more
A new proposed rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) aims to protect Americans’ sensitive personal information from being sold to data brokers. The rule would treat data brokers like credit bureaus and background check companies, requiring them to comply with certain laws. The CFPB says the rule would aim to protect consumers’ personal … Read more
A growing number of workers in the US are contracting a deadly disease caused by inhaling silica dust when cutting trendy quartz worktops. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have linked the surge in cases to a new type of engineered quartz countertop that releases more silica dust during cutting. The condition, known … Read more
HBO’s global streaming chief JB Perrette has shared several upcoming plans for the network, including a February return date for “The White Lotus” series. The 2025 premiere date for “The Last of Us” Season 2, “Game of Thrones” prequel “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” and an anticipated 2026 debut for “Euphoria” Season 3 have … Read more
FIFA has announced that the draw for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be held in Miami on December 5, and Inter Milan fans can watch it live on the Nerazzurri’s official channels. The event is scheduled to start at 18:50 CET, with a studio broadcast from Appiano Gentile featuring expert analysis and commentary. … Read more
Elon Musk’s bid to reinstate his $56 billion pay package has been rejected by a Delaware judge. In January, Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick ruled that the compensation plan was “deeply flawed” due to Musk controlling Tesla and dictating terms of his own compensation. Tesla had conducted a shareholder vote in June, asking investors to ratify Musk’s … Read more
A recent investigation by Missouri health officials has linked a St. Louis E. coli outbreak to similar cases in six other states through genetic sequencing. The strain, identified as HO157, sickened 115 people in the region and was associated with several outbreaks in Illinois, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Kansas, and Indiana. The Missouri State … Read more
Georgia’s government has suspended talks with the European Union on joining the bloc until at least 2028, sparking widespread protests across the country. The decision has raised concerns about the erosion of liberal democracy in Georgia and its alignment with Russia. The suspension of EU membership talks comes amid a global power struggle over Georgia’s … Read more
Falling in Reverse have announced that they will be postponing the remainder of their 2024 U.K. tour dates due to issues with lead vocalist Ronnie Radke’s visa application. The band is currently on tour in Europe and had been scheduled to perform shows in the U.K. from December 4 to 16. According to a statement … Read more
The Detroit Lions have been on a dominant streak this season, with 11-1 record and 10 consecutive victories. This has led to high confidence among fans, who have consistently shown 99% confidence in the team’s direction since Week 8. For the second question, the Lions offense will face off against the Packers’ defense. A key … Read more