Comparisons

Emotional Distress Damages Reduced in Court Ruling: Surrogate Motherhood Comparisons Spark Controversy

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PITTSBURGH — In a recent ruling, a judge dismissed the notion that a case involving emotional distress warranted a significant monetary award, contrasting it with the compensation typically associated with surrogate motherhood. Judge Kathleen Sullivan concluded that the circumstances of the case did not, in her view, meet the threshold for such damages. Sullivan pointed out that while surrogate mothers often receive compensation for carrying a child, the average amount in the United States is below $100,000. She acknowledged that the pregnancy central to the case was both unplanned and unexpected, which contributed to the … Read more

Jeremy Strong Reflects on Cannes 2025: A Celebration of Cinema and ‘Conclave’ Comparisons

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CANNES, France — The 2025 Cannes Film Festival has concluded, and jury member Jeremy Strong is reflecting on the unique experience he shared with fellow judges and filmmakers during the nearly two-week event. In a recent press conference, Strong likened his time on the jury to the film “Conclave,” appreciating the deep connections formed among the group. “This has been a really wonderful experience,” Strong noted, emphasizing the significant and engaging interactions with jurors. His “Conclave” analogy was particularly apt given the concurrent welcoming of a new Pope at the Vatican. The film, featuring a … Read more

Aaron Judge Nears 300 Home Runs: Drawing Comparisons to Barry Bonds for His Spectacular Play

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New York — As Aaron Judge nears the significant milestone of 300 career home runs, his performance on the field is increasingly drawing parallels to baseball legend Barry Bonds. This comparison comes not just from the sheer power of his swings but from how opponents now handle pitching to him, often opting to avoid giving him anything he could send soaring over the fences. Judge’s rising stature as a feared slugger mirrors the treatment Bonds received during his peak years. Teams show a marked preference for pitching around Judge, conceding walks rather than risking the … Read more

The Echoes of History: Trump Lawyer Argues for Precondition of Impeachment, Drawing Alarming Comparisons to Germany’s Enabling Law of 1933

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Washington, DC – The lawyer for former President Donald Trump argued on Tuesday before the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit that a president must be impeached by Congress as a precondition for facing a criminal trial. This argument raised concerns about the potential for a rogue president to avoid impeachment by imprisoning members of Congress who would vote against him. This assertion has drawn comparisons to the 1933 Enabling Law in Germany. During Hitler’s rise to power, the Enabling Act granted him the authority to enact laws without interference from the president or … Read more