Federal judge rejects Donald Trump's bid for new E. Jean Carroll defamation trial, upholds $83M judgment

Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A federal judge in New York on Thursday rejected former President Donald Trump’s bid for a new trial in a defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. The ruling upheld
Woman Alleging Sexual Assault at Sonoma Mission Inn Warned by Deputies with Difficulties of the Case

After an alleged sexual assault during a massage at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn in Sonoma, a woman turned to local law enforcement to press charges, but instead of helping her press charges, they warned the woman
Many Counties in California (Including Sonoma) Get Failing Grade for Air Pollution

Millions of Californians are breathing in dirty air. That likely doesn’t surprise many, but this might. Out of the 30 counties across the nation to get a failing grade for pollution, 22 of them are right here
New children's book discusses a mother-son experience when caring for children with autism

Getty Images – STOCK (NEW YORK) — April is Autism Acceptance Month. Sheletta Brundidge wrote a children’s book about how her oldest son, Andrew Brundidge, cared for his younger siblings with autism, and how to parent children
Allstate Getting Ready to Write New Home Policies in California… by the End of 2024

There appears to be progress in California’s insurance crisis. Allstate is getting ready to resume writing new home policies, though not immediately. The company confirmed this yesterday at a public workshop, saying it’s just waiting for the
Slain Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca's sister pleads for public to help in catching the killer: 'The pain is unbearable'

Getty Images – STOCK (CHICAGO) — Describing her family’s pain as “unbearable,” the sister of slain Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca is pleading with the public to help investigators identify and catch a suspect who allegedly gunned
Dozens dead as floods wreak havoc across Kenya

Getty Images – STOCK (LONDON) — Days of torrential rain have triggered widespread flooding across parts of Kenya, turning roads into raging rivers and claiming dozens of lives. Half of Kenya’s 47 counties have been affected by
Gotham Whale, a New York City-based nonprofit, allows citizen scientists to assist in conservation efforts

Artie Raslich/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A whale-watching excursion that embarks straight from New York City offers passengers an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle and assist in a much-needed conservation efforts for the marine mammal.
Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction overturned in New York

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in court at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles, California, on Oct. 4, 2022. (ETIENNE LAURENT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The rape conviction of movie
Trump hush money trial Day 7: “National Enquirer’s” David Pecker to resume testimony

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media outside the courtroom during his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 23, 2024 in New York City. (Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images)