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iPhone Owners Could Get Money In $250M Apple Settlement: See If You Qualify iPhone Owners Could Get Money In $250M Apple Settlement: See If You Qualify
iPhone Owners Could Get Money In $250M Apple Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions of iPhone buyers could receive payouts from a proposed $250 million settlement over claims of misleading advertising from Apple. The tech giant agreed to the settlement on Tuesday, May 5, according to a court filing. The agreement follows a class action lawsuit over Apple's advertising campaign for some of its newer iPhones. The lawsuit accuses Apple of misleading millions of customers into buying its devices with advertising about new AI-powered features on the iPhone 16. The company's promises included an enhanced Siri personal digital assistant, but the features weren'…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Toothpaste Buyers Could Cash In After $2.9M Settlement: Here's How Toothpaste Buyers Could Cash In After $2.9M Settlement: Here's How
Toothpaste Buyers Could Cash In After $2.9M Settlement: Here's How Customers who bought Tom's of Maine toothpaste in recent years could receive cash after the brand was accused of deceptive practices. Tom's agreed to a $2.9 million settlement after a class action lawsuit was filed against parent company Colgate-Palmolive. The suit claims the company engaged in "alleged deceptive and misleading business practices with respect to the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of certain Tom's toothpaste products." The toothpaste was made at a manufacturing facility in Sanford, Maine, where a May 2024 inspection raised concerns. Federal offic…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Maryland Judge Hits County Executive Over Hidden Texts — And He Pushes Right Back (UPDATED) Maryland Judge Hits County Executive Over Hidden Texts — And He Pushes Right Back (UPDATED)
Maryland Judge Hits County Executive Over Hidden Texts — And He Pushes Right Back (Updated) A Maryland judge has ruled against the Cassilly Administration again, marking the third time a court has found the Harford County Executive in violation of the Maryland Public Information Act, according to the sheriff's office. The latest decision came down on Monday, Nov. 17, when Circuit Court Judge W. Michel Pierson upheld a January 2025 order from the Public Information Act Compliance Board (PIACB) requiring the release of text messages Cassilly sent to Harford County Council President Patrick Vincenti during an April 16, 2024, public meeting. The messages were exchanged as the Council …

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Trump Threatens To 'Test ABC' Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Return, Citing Earlier $16M Settlement Trump Threatens To 'Test ABC' Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Return, Citing Earlier $16M Settlement
Trump Threatens To 'Test ABC' Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Return, Citing Earlier $16M Settlement President Donald Trump is threatening to sue ABC over Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night, accusing the network of misleading the White House and blasting the host’s show. On Tuesday night, Sept. 23, just before "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" was set to air again, Trump wrote on Truth Social, “I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back. The White House was told by ABC that his Show was cancelled! Something happened between then and now because his audience is GONE, and his ‘talent’ was never there.  "Why would they want someone back who does so poorly, who’s not funny, and who …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Website Deletes Melania Trump Article, Apologizes To First Lady Website Deletes Melania Trump Article, Apologizes To First Lady
Website Deletes Melania Trump Article, Apologizes To First Lady The Daily Beast has retracted an article and podcast segment that linked First Lady Melania Trump to Jeffrey Epstein and issued a formal apology after her lawyers threatened a lawsuit.  The outlet and Trump’s legal team settled the matter in August 2025, according to both sides. On Monday, Sept. 15, Melania Trump shared the outlet’s apology on X, highlighting an editor’s note that acknowledged the story “did not meet our standards” and had been removed. Retraction & Apology from The Daily Beast pic.twitter.com/WINb5r9wpN — MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) September 15, 2025 The …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
You Can Get Up To $7,500 In Massive Cellphone Data Breach Settlement: Here's How You Can Get Up To $7,500 In Massive Cellphone Data Breach Settlement: Here's How
You Can Get Up To $7,500 In Massive Cellphone Data Breach Settlement: Here's How Customers whose personal or call record information was compromised in two major AT&T data breaches may be eligible to receive as much as $7,500. AT&T has agreed to pay $177 million to settle claims from two data breaches announced in March and July 2024 that exposed sensitive customer information. The settlement covers US residents whose data was included in either incident and offers payments of up to $7,500 for documented losses. The first breach involved names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, birth dates, account passcodes, billing account numbers, and Socia…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Poppi Paying $8.9M Over 'Gut Healthy' Claims: How To Get Your Cash Poppi Paying $8.9M Over 'Gut Healthy' Claims: How To Get Your Cash
Poppi Paying $8.9M Over 'Gut Healthy' Claims: How To Get Your Cash Poppi has agreed to pay nearly $9 million to settle claims that it falsely advertised its prebiotic sodas as "gut healthy." The Texas-based drink company reached an $8.9 million settlement in a class action lawsuit. The settlement covers anyone who bought any Poppi drink in any size or flavor between Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, and Friday, July 18, 2025. Poppi was accused of misleading customers with health-related marketing that plaintiffs say wasn't backed by science. The brand denies any wrongdoing but agreed to the payout to resolve the case. The settlement comes after…

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by Chris Spiker
News
After Four Fatal Shootings And $3M+ Payouts, Trooper Jay Splain Earns Promotion After Four Fatal Shootings And $3M+ Payouts, Trooper Jay Splain Earns Promotion
After Four Fatal Shootings And $3M+ Payouts, Trooper Jay Splain Earns Promotion A Pennsylvania State Police trooper involved in four fatal shootings — with civil settlements exceeding $3 million — has been promoted to corporal, officials confirmed. Trooper Jay Splain will assume his new rank effective Saturday, April 12, while continuing to serve in the department’s Member Assistance Program, a confidential peer support unit for PSP personnel and their families. Latest Fatal Shooting: Lebanon County Arrest Attempt Splain most recently fatally shot Andrew J. Dzwonchyk, 40, of Jonestown, during an arrest attempt at a home on the 60 block of Ridge Drive in Union Township …

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
$3.25M USAA Data Breach Settlement: Here's How To Learn If You Could Get Payout $3.25M USAA Data Breach Settlement: Here's How To Learn If You Could Get Payout
$3.25M Usaa Data Breach Settlement: Here's How To Learn If You Could Get Payout Those affected by a major data breach could get a part of a  settlement worth $3.25 million. If your personal information was compromised, you may be eligible for a payout, but you need to act fast to secure your claim before the deadline. The United Services Automobile Association (USAA), a financial services company dedicated to serving military members, veterans, and their families, has agreed to the nationwide class action lawsuit settlement.  This follows allegations that the company failed to adequately protect personal information during a data breach that occurred in May …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
American Express To Pay $230M For Misleading Small Business Customers American Express To Pay $230M For Misleading Small Business Customers
American Express To Pay $230M For Misleading Small Business Customers American Express said it will pay $230 million to resolve federal investigations into deceptive sales tactics and recordkeeping violations involving small business credit card and wire transfer products. The credit card company agreed to pay a $108.7 million civil penalty, the Department of Justice said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 16. The settlement resolved claims against American Express of deceptive marketing and "dummy" account information. American Express was accused of engaging in unlawful sales tactics and falsifying records between 2014 and 2021. "When financial companies …

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by Chris Spiker
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DOJ Reaches $100M Settlement With Owners, Managers Of Vessel That Destroyed Key Bridge DOJ Reaches $100M Settlement With Owners, Managers Of Vessel That Destroyed Key Bridge
DOJ Reaches $100M Settlement With Owners, Managers Of Vessel That Destroyed Key Bridge The owners and managers of the ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year in Baltimore have reached a settlement exceeding $100 million to offset the government's costs, federal authorities announced late on Thursday. Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited, which owned and operated the DALI vessel that struck the bridge earlier this year, has agreed to pay a $101,980,000 settlement to resolve a civil claim filed earlier this year. The crash dismantled the bridge, and caused chaos for the Port of Baltimore and left several workers dea…

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by Zak Failla
News
Thrifty Furniture Sellers Settle In Frederick County For Shifty Scam Thrifty Furniture Sellers Settle In Frederick County For Shifty Scam
Thrifty Furniture Sellers Settle In Frederick County For Shifty Scam Several business owners in Maryland will face no further prosecution after reaching an agreement to refund payments for work that was unfulfilled or failed to match expectations, the Attorney General's Office announced. The AG’s Consumer Protection Division has reached a settlement of the civil charges against Christopher Engel, Karol Engel, Matthew Dihel, MOCHA Furniture Limited Liability Company, Urbana custom décor Limited Liability Company, and Farmstead Custom Furniture LLC in Frederick County, according to AG Brian Frosh. Frosh said the group was "collectively charged with v…

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by Zak Failla