Parents Sue Miami’s Icon Brickell After Teen’s Fatal Stabbing, Claiming Negligent Security

MIAMI — A recent lawsuit has emerged following the tragic death of a teenage boy inside a luxury condo building in Miami. The incident, which has raised concerns over security measures at the Icon Brickell, has now prompted the boy’s family to seek legal recourse. Seventeen-year-old Dominic Ferrell was reportedly killed in the early hours of June 8 on the 34th floor of the Icon Brickell building. His parents have filed a wrongful death lawsuit for $50,000 in Miami-Dade County, claiming that the building’s owners and managers did not take adequate steps to ensure resident … Read more

Multi-Faith Families Challenge Texas Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Schools, Claiming Violations of Religious Freedom

More than a dozen multi-faith families, including one from Fort Worth, Texas, have initiated legal action against 14 school districts in Tarrant County and several others across the state. The families, numbering 15 in total, filed their lawsuit on Monday in a San Antonio court challenging a recently enacted law that mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. The suit targets districts such as Fort Worth, Arlington, Northwest, Mansfield, and Azle. It argues that the law infringes upon religious freedoms and violates the principle of separation between church and state. This … Read more

Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ Triumphs at TIFF, Claiming People’s Choice Award in a Festival Packed with Riveting Stories

Toronto, Canada — Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s acclaimed novel, “Hamnet,” has captured the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), marking a significant achievement for the director. The award was announced during a ceremony held on Sunday, and it reflects the festival’s unique approach, allowing audiences rather than a jury to decide the year’s favorite film. At TIFF, attendees of public screenings cast votes for their top picks on the festival’s official website. “Hamnet” led the voting, triumphing over Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” which secured second place, and Rian … Read more

Former FBI Officials File Lawsuit Against Trump Administration, Claiming Retaliation for Loyalty Disputes

WASHINGTON — A lawsuit filed on Wednesday accuses the Trump administration of unjustly dismissing former FBI officials in what they describe as a retribution campaign aimed at personnel deemed disloyal. The suit includes Brian Driscoll, the former acting FBI director, alongside Steve Jensen, formerly the assistant director of the Washington field office, and Spencer Evans, who served as a leading official in the Las Vegas field office. According to the lawsuit, FBI Director Kash Patel indicated that he received orders to terminate individuals associated with investigations into Donald Trump. The suit claims Patel expressed sentiments … Read more