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Revealing Texts Uncovered in Smartmatic vs. Fox News Case Highlight Tension Between Private Skepticism and Public Claims

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New York — New court filings in the ongoing defamation lawsuit by Smartmatic, a voting technology firm, against Fox News have unveiled a series of private messages exchanged among the network’s executives and personalities following the 2020 presidential election. These communications are critical in shedding light on how key figures within Fox News privately expressed doubts about election fraud claims that they subsequently broadcasted to their audience. The newly unsealed documents reveal a stark contrast between the internal skepticism voiced by several prominent hosts at Fox News and the public endorsement of unverified allegations surrounding … Read more

Redefining Design: iF DESIGN AWARD Jurors Highlight Social Impact as Key to Innovation and Community Empowerment

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In Hamburg, Germany, designers are increasingly recognizing the importance of social impact in their work. Members of the 2025 iF DESIGN AWARD jury, Cheryl Durst and Pascale Sablan, emphasize that the focus of contemporary design extends beyond mere aesthetics and functionality to encompass critical societal issues. Their engagement in the jury process highlights a significant shift in the industry, where equity, inclusivity, and sustainability are becoming essential components of design evaluation. Durst, serving as the Executive Vice President and CEO of the International Interior Design Association, and Sablan, a Fellow of the American Institute of … Read more

Johnson & Johnson’s Talc Battles Highlight Growing Tension in Bankruptcy Court Over Tort Claims

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Johnson & Johnson faced a setback in its bankruptcy reorganization after a key court ruling on its talc products. The ruling complicates the company’s ongoing effort to shield itself from lawsuits related to its talc-based offerings, which plaintiffs allege caused cancer and other serious health issues. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michael Kaplan recently rejected a pivotal proposal from the pharmaceutical giant, which aimed to create a subsidiary solely responsible for settling claims associated with its talc products. This maneuver was intended to limit liability while continuing normal operations for the parent company. However, … Read more

Decade After Deepwater Horizon Disaster, Lingering Damage and New Discoveries Highlight Stakes in Gulf

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New Orleans, LA – More than a decade after the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which unleashed approximately 134 million gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico, the repercussions continue to resonate through ecological, legal, and community spheres. The incident, marked as the nation’s most severe offshore oil disaster, occurred when an oil rig exploded, claiming the lives of 11 individuals. Since that devastating event, BP, the oil company at the center of the disaster, has paid out billions in damages to support numerous coastal restoration initiatives across five states. Despite these efforts, … Read more