A New York jury has delivered a staggering $1.68 billion verdict against Hollywood director James Toback, ordering him to compensate 40 women who accused him of sexual assault and abuse spanning 35 years. The ruling, one of the largest jury awards in state history, marks a significant moment in the #MeToo movement, underscoring efforts to hold powerful figures accountable. Toback, an 80-year-old Oscar-nominated screenwriter known for films like Bugsy and Black and White, faced allegations of luring women under the pretense of career opportunities, only to subject them to sexual misconduct. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan in 2022, was enabled...

Elon Musk erupted in rage against billionaire nemesis Bill Gates following a bombshell lawsuit filed on April 8, 2025. The suit, lodged by a former Tesla employee, accuses the company of falsifying safety data for its self-driving technology, sparking a firestorm of controversy. Gates, a longtime Tesla critic, reportedly welcomed the legal attack, igniting Musk’s wrath. Taking to X, Musk branded Gates a “hypocritical fossil” and accused him of sabotaging Tesla out of envy. The feud traces back to Gates’ past shorting of Tesla stock and his digs at Musk’s bold ventures. The article portrays Musk as unbowed, vowing to...

In a stunning scientific breakthrough, Colossal Biosciences announced in April 2025 the successful "de-extinction" of the dire wolf, a species extinct for over 13,000 years, famed from "Game of Thrones." Using DNA from fossils, including a 13,000-year-old tooth from Ohio and a 72,000-year-old skull from Idaho, the $10 billion biotech firm genetically edited gray wolf cells to create three pups: males Romulus and Remus, born October 1, 2024, and female Khaleesi, born January 30, 2025. Born via surrogate dogs, these wolves are 20% larger than gray wolves, sporting white, thick fur and muscular jaws, and are housed in a secretive...

In a contentious 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has greenlit the Trump administration’s use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, sparking fierce debate over due process and national security. The ruling, which allows deportations to continue, mandates that individuals receive notice and the chance to contest their removal through individual habeas petitions, rejecting a class action approach. The decision stems from the administration’s aggressive immigration crackdown, targeting those labeled as gang members under a February 2025 Foreign Terrorist Organization designation. Critics, including the ACLU, argue the use of...

In a dramatic turn of events shaking the sports industry, Pat McAfee, host of ESPN’s "The Pat McAfee Show," ignited a firestorm by amplifying a false rumor about Mary Kate Cornett, an 18-year-old Ole Miss freshman, on February 26, 2025. The rumor, originating on YikYak the previous day, falsely claimed Cornett was involved in a salacious affair with her boyfriend and his father. McAfee’s casual discussion of the unverified story during an NFL Scouting Combine segment, alongside guest Adam Schefter, sent it viral, drawing ire and exposing the dark side of sports media influence. The fallout for Cornett was swift...