Workers protest CFMEU takeover as court battle starts

Workers protest CFMEU takeover as court battle starts

More than a hundred angry unionists have marched on parliament house as the embattled CFMEU’s forced administration is challenged in Australia’s highest court. The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) is dealing with allegations of links to organised crime as administrator Mark Irving works to clean up the organisation. Laws forcing a takeover of … Read more

‘Strong person of interest’ in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s slaying held after arrest in Altoona, Pa.

‘Strong person of interest’ in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s slaying held after arrest in Altoona, Pa.

Police gather outside of a Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan where United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot on December 04, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, arrested a “strong person of interest” Monday in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week in New … Read more

Lawsuit lodged after young girl’s death

Lawsuit lodged after young girl’s death

The older sister of a young girl allegedly left to die by members of her faith-healing religious circle when they took away her insulin, has lodged a lawsuit against the Queensland Government in the state’s Supreme Court. Jayde Struhs is the oldest child of Jason Richard Struhs and Kerrie Elizabeth Struhs, who are accused of … Read more

Suspect arrested after stealing, crashing vehicle in Fitchburg, police say

Suspect arrested after stealing, crashing vehicle in Fitchburg, police say

A suspect accused of stealing a vehicle was arrested after crashing it in Fitchburg Monday night. Fitchburg police officers received a report of a stolen vehicle around 8:37 p.m. Officers found the vehicle on Davis Street a short time later. When officers signaled for the vehicle to stop, the driver took off, Fitchburg police say. … Read more

Judge considers sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to The Onion

Judge considers sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to The Onion

A federal bankruptcy judge heard arguments Monday on whether to approve or deny the sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to satirical news outlet The Onion. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez heard opening arguments and testimony from one witness on Monday regarding the auction process. Global Tetrahedron LLC, the company behind The Onion, with support from … Read more