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Bravo Battles Leah McSweeney: Network Seeks Closed-Door Resolution Amid Sexual Harassment Claims

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NEW YORK — Bravo Network is seeking to keep the details of its ongoing legal dispute with former “Real Housewives of New York City” star Leah McSweeney out of the public eye. The network’s legal team is attempting to prevent McSweeney’s attorneys from accessing confidential documents and interviewing executives under oath as part of the case. McSweeney has alleged that Bravo and its executives engaged in misconduct during her time on the show, claiming in her lawsuit that she was pressured to relapse into substance abuse for better ratings. This lawsuit, initiated in 2024, also … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Union Rollback, Citing First Amendment Concerns Amid National Security Claims

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SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction that temporarily halts President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at restricting collective bargaining rights across a significant portion of the federal government. The order targeted around 1 million federal employees, preventing unions from representing workers in 21 agencies primarily involved in national security and public safety. The decision by U.S. District Judge James Donato comes after he determined that the executive order imposed an unprecedented limitation on collective bargaining by labeling entire cabinet departments as essential to national security. Judge Donato stated that Trump … Read more

Environmental Watchdog Blasts UK Government for Failing to Protect Declining Wild Bird Populations Amid Deregulation Claims

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LONDON, United Kingdom — The Office for Environmental Protection has raised alarms over the government’s failure to adequately safeguard crucial bird populations in the UK, pointing to a potential violation of environmental laws. Wild bird numbers have been on the decline across the nation. While Britain was part of the European Union, several regions, including estuaries, coastal zones, peatlands, and key nesting sites for birds of prey, were designated as protected conservation areas. These efforts aimed to preserve habitats where various bird species thrive. However, the OEP has found that the government has not provided … Read more

“San Diego Jury Awards $3 Million to Whistleblower as Former Orange County DA Faces Harassment Claims”

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SAN DIEGO — A jury has ruled that a former high-ranking prosecutor from Orange County was compelled to retire due to harassment by District Attorney Todd Spitzer and his assistant, Shawn Nelson, who now serves as a Superior Court judge. The decision follows a whistleblower lawsuit filed by Tracy Miller, who claimed her 25 years of service were marred by retaliation related to her efforts to protect younger colleagues from harassment. The jury awarded Miller $3 million in economic damages and $25,000 in punitive damages against Spitzer, but did not find Nelson acted with malice. … Read more