Wawa has filed a lawsuit against the city of Garfield, New Jersey, over a newly amended ordinance that prohibits the convenience store from operating 24 hours a day. The legal action, initiated earlier this month, challenges the city's decision to enforce operating restrictions on overnight business, a move that the company says directly threatens its long-standing service model and investment in the area. The controversy centers around the Wawa store located on Jewell Street,

Meta has filed a lawsuit against Hong Kong-based company Joy Timeline HK Ltd, accusing it of promoting the controversial CrushAI app through Facebook advertisements. This app, according to Meta, creates non-consensual AI-generated nude images often targeting women by altering submitted photographs. The lawsuit was initiated in Hong Kong, where the firm is based, and aims to halt further promotion of these apps across Meta’s platforms.

University of California faculty members and researchers have filed a class-action lawsuit against President Donald Trump and a wide array of federal agencies, challenging what they describe as politically motivated and unlawful cancellations of approved research grants. The lawsuit, submitted to a federal district court, marks a significant escalation in the growing conflict between public universities and the current federal administration over science funding and academic independence.

A major landlord in Washington, D.C. will pay over $1 million and commit to changing its rent-setting practices following accusations of participating in a price-fixing scheme that affected thousands of rental units. The move comes after legal action alleging the use of software to manipulate rent prices across more than 50,000 apartments in the District. The property management company involved owns approximately 9,000 units in the city and is the first of several landlords named

Amazon is under legal scrutiny after being accused of selling rice contaminated with harmful levels of heavy metals. A lawsuit filed in Columbus, Ohio, alleges that the tech giant failed to test various rice products for toxic substances like arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead, substances that pose significant health risks, especially to children. The lawsuit claims Amazon knowingly sold these products, including the Whole Foods 365 brand, without any warning about the potential dangers, vio

A Texas man has filed a lawsuit against Whataburger, alleging negligence after he suffered an allergic reaction from eating a meal that contained onions despite explicitly requesting that his food be made without them. The legal petition, submitted on April 25, 2025, in Harris County, claims the restaurant failed to meet a reasonable standard of care, which resulted in the plaintiff, Demery Ardell Wilson, suffering personal injuries that required medical treatment. The incident oc

Singer Chris Brown was arrested in England on Thursday in connection with an alleged violent incident that occurred in a London nightclub in early 2023. The 36-year-old American musician, who was in the United Kingdom on tour at the time, was taken into custody at a hotel in Manchester. Authorities confirmed the arrest was made in the early hours of May 15 on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm following an incident in Hanover Square, London, on February 19, 2023. While t

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is pushing forward a new proposal aimed at addressing the city’s growing homelessness crisis by aligning local policy with recent guidance from California Governor Gavin Newsom. The mayor’s “responsibility to shelter” framework is built on the principle of offering shelter or treatment to homeless individuals while also establishing legal accountability for those who repeatedly refuse help. This approach echoes the governor’s broader model

Across the United States, a growing number of lawmakers are pushing to require warning labels on social media platforms to alert teenagers to potential mental health risks. Legislators in states like California, Texas, and New York are introducing measures that could change how platforms present themselves to younger users, with the broader aim of addressing a worsening youth mental health crisis. The proposed legislation aims to inform users, especially teens, about the psycholog

Meta has secured a significant legal victory against Israel-based NSO Group, the developer of the infamous Pegasus spyware, with a U.S. federal jury awarding the tech giant Rs 1,400 crore (approx. $167.25 million) in damages. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2019 by Meta (then Facebook), accused NSO Group of illegally targeting 1,400 WhatsApp users, including journalists, diplomats, and human rights defenders, through highly invasive surveillance methods. The ruling also includes Rs

When drivers enter a new state in the U.S., they’re often met with a cheerful "Welcome to…" sign, a longstanding gesture symbolizing hospitality and openness. However, for undocumented immigrants carrying certain types of out-of-state driver's licenses, the message is becoming increasingly unwelcoming. A growing number of Republican-led states are now invalidating driver’s licenses issued to undocumented immigrants by other states, reflecting a widening divide

A growing number of international students across the United States have joined a federal lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully revoking their student visas and abruptly terminating their records from the government’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) database. According to court filings, more than 130 students are now plaintiffs in the legal action, which alleges serious breaches of immigration protocol and due process. The original lawsuit was f

In a controversial move stirring legal and political debate, President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order targeting Houston-based law firm Susman Godfrey, the firm that previously led high-profile defamation lawsuits against Fox News and MyPillow founder Mike Lindell over false 2020 election claims. The order, issued from Trump’s office, directs federal agencies to terminate contracts with Susman Godfrey, citing its alleged engagement in “activities detrimental to

A former California police officer, Ashley Cummins, has been awarded $10 million in damages after a San Diego jury ruled in her favor in a workplace harassment and discrimination lawsuit. Cummins, who served with the National City Police Department (NCPD), alleged that she endured a hostile work environment, systematic discrimination, and repeated harassment based on her gender and sexual orientation. The case, filed in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, highlighted allegatio

Liam Lawson has vowed to prove his place in Formula One after a sudden and unexpected demotion from Red Bull Racing just two races into the 2025 season. The 23-year-old New Zealander, who failed to score points in his brief stint with the main Red Bull team, will now return to Red Bull’s sister team RB, replacing Yuki Tsunoda ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Lawson admitted during a press briefing on Thursday that the decision came as a shock, describing the

The recent increase in scrutiny of Green Card holders in the United States has raised concerns among Indian immigrants and their families. Indians make up the second-largest group of individuals gaining US citizenship or Green Cards, with 49,700 Indians naturalized in FY 2024, accounting for 6.1% of new US citizens. However, a growing number of incidents involving detentions, secondary inspections, and even deportations have sparked fear and confusion among Indian Green Card holders in the US

For years, many Indian startup founders believed that incorporating their businesses in the US or Singapore made it easier to raise venture capital, manage international operations, and plan for exits. However, in 2025, this perception is rapidly changing as more startups recognize the advantages of incorporating in India.Kunal Bahl, co-founder and former CEO of Snapdeal, recently shared insights on why Indian incorporation is now the smartest choice for startups. As per the Hurun Global Unic

Amazon Web Services, the cloud computing arm of Amazon, is set to invest approximately $8.2 billion in Maharashtra over the next few years, according to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the investment would play a key role in job creation while strengthening India’s cloud computing infrastructure. The investment is expected to be rolled out between 2029 and 2030.AWS is also planning to introduce its own graphics processing

Choosing the right tax regime is an important decision for taxpayers in India. The old and new tax regimes offer different benefits, and individuals must carefully analyze their financial situation before selecting the most suitable option. While salaried employees have the flexibility to switch every year, business professionals have a more restricted choice.The decision between the two regimes depends on factors such as tax-saving investments, exemptions, and deductions. Understanding these

The social media platform X has agreed to pay 10 million dollars to former President Donald Trump as part of a settlement that brings an end to a legal dispute stemming from the suspension of his account. This resolution marks the conclusion of a contentious legal battle that had its roots in the events following the U.S. Capitol incident. In January 2021, two days after the events at the Capitol, X – formerly known as Twitter – made the decision to su