The U.S. government has agreed to pay nearly $116 million to settle lawsuits brought by over 100 women who suffered sexual abuse and mistreatment at the now-closed Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Dublin, California.
The Pinellas County Commission has approved a $312.5 million bond issue to finance its part of a new $1.3 billion stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. The 5-2 vote, which was delayed twice, allows the county to move forward with selling the bonds, contingent on the Rays meeting their obligations under the deal. The approval follows the St. Petersburg City Council’s earlier vote to approve its $287.5 million share of the project on December 6.
Switzerland's highest court has ruled that parents must comply with their 17-year-old daughter’s gender transition or face potential criminal charges, after she was removed from their custody.
Former CNN host Don Lemon couldn’t hide his disbelief Thursday after Time Magazine named President-elect Donald Trump as its 2024 “Person of the Year.” This marks the second time Trump has received the honor, with the first occurring after his 2016 victory over Hillary Clinton.
Several Druze Arab villages in southwestern Syria are calling to be annexed by Israel rather than remain under rebel-controlled Syria, citing concerns over security and radical Islamist threats. The Druze, a religious minority with roots in the Levant, have historically maintained loyalty to their residing nations while prioritizing local stability.
Music legend Elton John has publicly voiced his concerns over the legalization of marijuana in the United States and Canada, describing it as one of the "greatest mistakes of all time."
Mark Zuckerberg has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, the Wall Street Journal reports. A Meta spokesperson confirmed the donation but declined to provide an additional comment.
The House Task Force investigating the assassination attempts on President-elect Donald Trump released its final report Tuesday, highlighting critical security failures and leadership lapses.
