NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was due in court Tuesday on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges that accuse him of hitting and abusing women for over a decade and presiding over an empire of sexual crimes. The music mogul “engaged in a persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse toward women and other…… MORE
DEER PARK, Texas (AP) — Officials say a massive pipeline fire that has burned for hours near Houston began after vehicle struck an above-ground valve after driving through a fence. Officials in Deer Park said Monday that police and local FBI agents have found no evidence of “terroristic activity.” They said it also appears to…… MORE
SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing says it’s considering temporary layoffs to save cash during the strike by machinists. The company told employees Monday that it will freeze hiring, reduce travel and reduce spending on suppliers. Chief Financial Officer Brian West says the company is also considering “the difficult step of temporary furloughs for many employees, managers…… MORE
(AP) – Tik-Tok faced off with the U.S. government in federal court on Monday, arguing a law that could ban the platform in a few short months was unconstitutional. But the Justice Department said during the hearing the measure is needed to eliminate a national security risk posed by the popular social media company. Attorneys…… MORE
(AP) – Red Lobster, known for its affordable seafood and cheddary biscuits, has exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A U.S. bankruptcy judge approved the casual seafood chain’s reorganization plan earlier this month, which included a lender group led by asset manager Fortress Investment Group acquiring the business. Red Lobster is now an independent, privately-held company…… MORE