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Harvard to pay $53M to settle lawsuits over theft of body parts
Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to resolve lawsuits by families alleging it mishandled the bodies of loved ones donated to its medical school and whose parts were then sold on the black market by the former manager of its morgue.
Board overseeing Dulles Airport approves $15.5B for Trump renovation
The board that oversees Dulles International Airport approved a $15.5 billion budget to fund President Donald Trump’s massive proposed renovation of the airport.
Trump put thousands of soldiers on DC streets. They seldom stop crime.
President Donald Trump deployed thousands of National Guard troops to Washington last summer, but Reuters found they seldom fight crime.
Families, healthcare providers under strain after Trump crackdown on Haitian immigrants
The abrupt removal of Haitians with Temporary Protected Status has placed additional strain on a healthcare system already struggling to meet the needs of the fast-aging U.S. population.
Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty in MD to conspiring to conceal COVID-19 records
A former adviser to infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty to conspiring to evade public records laws and conceal government documents.
SEC proposes long-awaited crypto rules
The SEC proposed a new regulatory framework for crypto assets, the first major step under the Trump administration to give the industry the tailored rules it has long pushed for.
Meta rejects allegations it sought to hook children as landmark trial begins
At the start of a landmark trial, Meta rejected accusations that it intentionally sought to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms in pursuit of profit.
US judge allows Trump to end thousands of Ethiopians’ deportation protections
A federal judge allowed President Donald Trump's administration to end legal protections granted to over 5,000 Ethiopians.
ICE proposes insurance plan to protect local officers making immigration arrests
ICE has put forward an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests from potential financial consequences if they are accused of misconduct.
Disney, ABC sue FCC over threats to broadcast licenses
Disney and its ABC unit sued the Federal Communications Commission to block an early review of licenses for eight ABC stations.
Stipulation seen as potential boon to plaintiffs in future Amazon cases
A recent verdict is believed to be the largest ever against Amazon in a personal injury case and the largest plaintiff's verdict in Massachusetts history.
Amazon reinstates binding arbitration, bars class-action lawsuits
Amazon reinstated binding arbitration for its U.S. customers while also barring them from seeking class-action lawsuits, making it more difficult for users to address grievances in court.
