Austin Peay State University reinstated professor Darren Michael, who was previously fired after a social media post about Charlie Kirk, and settled for $500,000, citing issues with due process and external pressure affecting academic freedom.
Consumers who purchased certain beef products between 2014 and 2019 in 27 states may be eligible for a share of an $87.5 million settlement from beef processors like Cargill and Tyson, who are accused of price-fixing and supply limiting to inflate prices. Eligible purchases include fresh or frozen beef from specific cuts made for personal consumption, excluding premium, specialty, and processed beef. Claims can be filed online or by mail by June 30, 2026.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have finalized their divorce, agreeing to waive support rights, share custody of their two daughters with Kidman having 306 days and Urban 59 days per year, and dividing property mutually, with no spousal support involved.
Scientists have uncovered Ireland’s largest prehistoric hillfort settlement at Brusselstown Ring, revealing over 600 dwellings and challenging previous notions of Bronze Age social organization, suggesting a large, egalitarian community with sophisticated planning, which was gradually abandoned in the third century BCE.
Disney settled with the DOJ for $10 million over allegations of violating child privacy laws by improperly collecting data from children under 13 on YouTube, and has agreed to implement measures to ensure future compliance with COPPA.
Disney agreed to pay $10 million to settle allegations of violating US child privacy laws by unlawfully collecting data from children via YouTube videos without parental consent, and has been ordered to improve its data protection practices.
Disney agreed to pay a $10 million fine to settle allegations of violating child privacy laws by improperly labeling videos on YouTube, which allowed the collection of personal data from children under 13 for targeted advertising. The settlement requires Disney to improve its compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule.
Disney has agreed to pay a $10 million fine and implement compliance measures after allegations of violating child privacy laws, specifically the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, related to its YouTube operations and collection of data from children viewing kid-directed videos.
Jane's Addiction and Perry Farrell settled a lawsuit following an onstage fight in 2024, with Farrell issuing a public apology and the band ending their tour, acknowledging past mistakes and expressing pride in their music.
Ohio residents who own certain Kia or Hyundai vehicles may be eligible for compensation or free anti-theft protection as part of a legal settlement due to vehicle theft vulnerabilities linked to lack of engine immobilizers, with eligible owners receiving notices and having a year to claim benefits.
Some Kia and Hyundai owners in Ohio are eligible for free anti-theft protection and potential refunds due to a settlement with the automakers, following a rise in thefts facilitated by online information. Eligible owners can receive a zinc-reinforced ignition cylinder protector and restitution for related expenses, with a year to schedule the upgrade after being contacted by the automaker.
Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay nearly $150 million to settle allegations of installing devices in vehicles to cheat emissions tests, with the settlement covering over 211,000 vehicles and including provisions for vehicle repairs and consumer relief. The automaker denies liability but aims to resolve all related legal issues in the U.S.
Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay $149.6 million to settle allegations of installing defeat devices in over 211,000 diesel vehicles to cheat emissions tests, with the settlement including compensation for affected owners and stricter reporting requirements, while denying any liability.
Mercedes-Benz will pay up to $150 million to settle claims with U.S. states over using defeat devices to cheat emissions tests in diesel vehicles, marking a continuation of the decade-long dieselgate scandal involving automakers manipulating emissions data.
Honeywell expects to record a $470 million charge in Q4 related to a settlement in a legal dispute with Flexjet over aircraft engine maintenance, amid ongoing damages claims and a lowered profit forecast for 2025.