A large protest by factory workers in Noida turned violent, with protesters vandalizing vehicles and throwing stones while police tried to control the situation. The protest took place in Phase 2 of Noida, an area home to several factories. Workers are demanding a salary increase and better benefits. As the situation escalated, police reinforcements were called in to prevent further unrest, and the protests caused heavy traffic congestion on key roads in Noida on Monday morning. The

Consumers in the United States who purchased Tom’s toothpaste products within the past six years may be eligible for compensation under a $2.9 million class-action settlement involving Colgate-Palmolive Company. The lawsuit alleged deceptive and misleading business practices related to the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of certain Tom’s toothpaste products, following concerns raised during a U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspection of a production facility in Sanford, Maine in May 20

A once-thriving retail hub in Santa Clara, California, is rapidly emptying as redevelopment plans move forward, prompting legal action from displaced business owners who allege unfair treatment by the property’s former landlord. Two tenants from the Homestead Shopping Center — Tous les Jours bakery and Fuheng Herbs — have filed separate lawsuits against former property owner David Bider and Cypress Investments, claiming they were misled and pressured into leaving prior to the si

CRANFORD, N.J. — Drivers in Cranford are being warned to follow crosswalk laws after local authorities carried out a targeted pedestrian safety enforcement operation during the week of Monday, March 23, 2026. The initiative, led by the Cranford Police Department, focused on improving compliance at marked crosswalks and reducing the risk of accidents involving pedestrians. As part of the operation, officers conducted a “pedestrian decoy” detail at a crosswalk equipped with a Rect

The Trump administration has filed a major lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging violations of civil rights protections for Jewish and Israeli students and faculty. The case, submitted by the Department of Justice in a federal district court in Boston on March 20, 2026, accuses the university of failing to address what officials describe as widespread antisemitism and discriminatory practices on campus. According to the complaint, Harvard is alleged to have ignored repeated incidents

Amazon is currently navigating two contrasting stories: massive layoffs and grand future ambitions tied to artificial intelligence. Recently, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy revealed his revised vision for Amazon Web Services (AWS), which he now believes could reach a staggering $600 billion in annual revenue, roughly Rs 55,00,000 crore. This projection has been significantly boosted by the rapid growth of AI, which Jassy sees as a game changer for AWS's future. Initially, he had anticipated AWS becomi

A woman employed at Tesla’s gigafactory in Austin has filed a lawsuit against the company, claiming it failed to maintain a safe workplace after she was allegedly assaulted by a coworker months before he was accused in a deadly shooting on Sixth Street. The lawsuit was filed by 65-year-old Lillian Mendoza Brady, who said she first realized the identity of the man she claims attacked her when she saw his name reported in news coverage of the fatal shooting in Austin’s entertainment distri

Amazon has overtaken Walmart to become the world’s largest company by annual revenue, marking a historic shift in the long-running rivalry between the two retail giants. Walmart reported revenue of $713.2 billion for its most recent fiscal year, narrowly trailing Amazon’s $716.9 billion. The development had been anticipated for months after Amazon first exceeded Walmart in quarterly sales roughly a year ago, signaling a gradual but decisive change in the competitive landscape. W

James Van Der Beek, the actor widely recognized for his breakout role on television drama Dawson’s Creek and the sports film Varsity Blues, has died following a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. He was 47. His wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, confirmed his death in a message shared on social media, describing his final days as peaceful and marked by courage, faith, and grace as the family gathered around him. In her statement, Kimberly said he faced the end of his life with stren

Amazon shares fell sharply on Friday, sliding more than 9% after the company outlined an aggressive capital spending plan that unsettled investors already wary about the sustainability of the artificial intelligence boom. The drop added to a broader technology selloff, as market participants questioned whether escalating investments in AI infrastructure could outpace future returns and create excess capacity across the sector. The e-commerce and cloud computing group disclosed in it

United States President Donald Trump and his two sons have filed a $10 billion civil lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and the US Treasury Department, alleging systemic failures that allowed the unlawful disclosure of their confidential tax information. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Miami and accuses federal authorities of negligence in preventing internal misconduct that resulted in the release of sensitive financial records. According to the court filing, Tr

Amazon is poised for a new round of layoffs, expected to affect as many as 16,000 employees, adding to the 14,000 roles eliminated in the previous round. These job cuts come as part of Amazon's broader restructuring plan, aimed at streamlining its operations and becoming more efficient, particularly in light of shifting demands in the tech industry and the growing influence of artificial intelligence. The latest wave of layoffs is set to target several core teams, including those at Amazon We

As egret season approaches, city officials in Fort Worth are urging residents to prepare ahead of the annual migration to reduce the impact these birds can have on neighborhoods. Each year, large numbers of egrets arrive to nest, often settling in residential areas where their presence can create challenges for homeowners. To address concerns before the birds arrive, local animal care authorities have launched an outreach effort focused on education, prevention, and community cooperation.

A professional violinist has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleging that he was dismissed from a concert tour with actor and rapper Will Smith after reporting what he describes as a disturbing hotel room intrusion that raised serious safety and harassment concerns. The legal filing claims the termination amounted to retaliation and names both Smith and a management company connected to the tour as defendants. According to the complaint, the violinist, Brian Ki

Illinois is set to enter 2026 with sweeping changes to state policy as more than 200 new laws take effect at the start of the year, touching nearly every aspect of daily life. The legislation approved by lawmakers spans healthcare access, workplace protections, public safety, education standards, insurance coverage and the growing role of artificial intelligence, marking one of the most expansive legislative updates in recent years. Several of the most consequential measures focus o

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he expects to sign an executive order this week establishing a single nationwide standard for artificial intelligence, a move he argued is necessary to replace the growing web of state-level AI laws. The announcement marks a significant step in the administration’s effort to shape the national regulatory structure around rapidly advancing AI systems, and it comes amid intensifying debate over who should hold authority to set protections for co

State lawmakers in Texas are preparing for a significant policy shift as dozens of new laws take effect across December and January, adding to the more than 800 measures already implemented earlier this year. The latest round of legislation, passed during the regular session and the second special session, is set to influence major areas including education, public health, redistricting, immigration enforcement and criminal justice. Each law reflects ongoing political debates in the state and

Campbell’s said Wednesday that it has dismissed a senior executive following the emergence of a recording in which the employee was heard making racist remarks and criticizing the company’s food products. The decision came days after a lawsuit filed in Michigan accused the executive, identified as Martin Bally, of using offensive language and admitting to workplace drug use during a conversation with a former colleague. The lawsuit was filed last week by Robert Garza, a former e