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Trailblazing Marketers Unite: Meet the Elite Jury for the 2025 Effie Awards South Africa

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Johannesburg, South Africa — The 2025 Effie Awards South Africa has unveiled the distinguished panel of industry experts who will serve on its Grand Jury, responsible for assessing this year’s top Gold-winning campaigns. This esteemed group is tasked with the critical role of determining which of these campaigns may be worthy of the prestigious Grand Effie, awarded only to those that demonstrate exceptional marketing effectiveness. The Grand Effie is not awarded annually; it is given only when a campaign exhibits clear, measurable results and a lasting impact. The 2025 jury will convene in person on … Read more

Priscilla Presley’s Attorney Decries “Vicious” Lawsuit Claiming She Removed Lisa Marie From Life Support

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Los Angeles, California — Priscilla Presley’s attorney has vehemently denied allegations made in a controversial lawsuit claiming that she made the decision to remove her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, from life support. The legal action has been branded “vicious” and baseless by her legal representative, who argues that such accusations are not just unfounded, but also deeply hurtful. The lawsuit, filed earlier this week, asserts that Priscilla Presley acted against her daughter’s wishes during a critical moment. According to the legal team for the plaintiffs, who include Lisa Marie’s surviving children, Priscilla’s actions are said … Read more

Federal Court Blocks DHS Access to Medicaid Data, Safeguarding Patient Privacy Amid Immigration Enforcement Concerns

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SEATTLE — A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security from utilizing Medicaid data obtained from Washington and 19 other states for immigration enforcement activities. This decision also restricts the Department of Health and Human Services from sharing Medicaid information with DHS. The injunction was granted in response to a lawsuit initiated by a coalition led by Washington and California on July 1. The suit claims that the transfer of Medicaid data violates legal protections and seeks to halt any further use of this information for immigration purposes. Washington … Read more

Jury Begins Deliberations in High-Stakes Trial of Man Accused of Killing Off-Duty Deputy Amid Controversial Self-Defense Claims

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ATLANTA — Closing arguments unfolded Thursday in the trial of Alton Oliver, charged with fatally shooting a Fulton County sheriff’s deputy. The proceedings concluded just a day after Oliver took the stand to share his version of events. Oliver testified that he shot Deputy James Thomas out of fear, claiming the deputy made several unwanted sexual advances while driving past him. He recounted that after a second encounter, Thomas allegedly accelerated toward him, prompting his reaction. Deputy Thomas was discovered deceased in the driver’s seat of a crashed vehicle early on December 2022, around 4:30 … Read more