Legal challenge over Louisiana primary delay
Voters in Louisiana have filed a lawsuit challenging the governor's decision to delay the state's May House primary election.The delay follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that found the state's congressional map unconstitutional.The primary, originally scheduled for May, was suspended as a result of the court's decision.The lawsuit argues against the postponement, asserting that the delay undermines the electoral process.The governor's office has not yet issued a detailed response to the legal challenge.The suspension of the primary has created uncertainty for candidates and voters alike.This dispute arises amid ongoing debates about electoral fairness and representation in Louisiana.The Supreme Court's ruling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 21:01 LONDON
Elon Musk Testifies in Lawsuit Alleging OpenAI Misled Him on Company Direction
Elon Musk appeared in court on April 29, 2026, to testify in a lawsuit against OpenAI and its leadership.The case centers on Musk's claim that OpenAI shifted from its original non-profit mission to a for-profit model without his consent.During his testimony, Musk accused OpenAI's lawyer, William Savitt, of asking complicated questions designed to "trick" him.Musk stated he initially intended to have control over OpenAI but expected this to change as more investors joined.Musk seeks billions of dollars in damages, which he says represent "wrongful gains" by OpenAI.He also called for leadership changes, including the removal of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.OpenAI... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 07:03 LONDON
Trump Administration Sues New Jersey Governor Over ICE Mask Ban
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill challenging the state's ban on federal immigration agents wearing masks during operations.New Jersey is among a small number of states that have enacted such restrictions.The lawsuit was announced on April 29, 2026, highlighting the federal government's opposition to the state's policy.Governor Sherrill's administration has sought to prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from concealing their identities with masks while conducting enforcement activities.No immediate information on casualties or disruptions has been reported in connection with the lawsuit.The legal action represents a formal dispute between state and federal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 22:02 LONDON
Seven Families Sue OpenAI Over Ignored Warnings Before Canada Mass Shooting
Seven families of victims killed or injured in a mass shooting in Canada have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman in a California court.The lawsuits accuse the company and its leadership of negligence for failing to act on flagged ChatGPT activity of the shooter prior to the attack.In February, 18-year-old Jessie Van Rootselaar opened fire at a secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, killing eight people, including six children.Van Rootselaar's interactions with ChatGPT were flagged months before the shooting for references to gun violence, but OpenAI did not alert local law enforcement.One of the surviving victims,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 15:34 LONDON
Purdue Pharma dissolved following opioid crisis legal settlement
Purdue Pharma, the maker of the opioid painkiller OxyContin, is being dissolved and replaced by a new company focused on addressing the opioid crisis.This development follows a federal judge's approval of a criminal sentence that resolves thousands of lawsuits against the company.The sentencing marks the final step in a legal process involving the US Department of Justice investigation into Purdue Pharma.The company admitted to failing to prevent the diversion of its prescription opioids to the black market and acknowledged paying doctors to prescribe the drugs through a speakers program.It also paid an electronic medical records company to encourage more opioid... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 14:02 LONDON
US soldier charged over betting on Maduro removal plot
Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a US Army Special Forces master sergeant, has been charged with unlawfully using confidential information for personal gain related to a covert operation to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.Van Dyke allegedly placed bets on the timing of military actions and Maduro's removal, using insider knowledge from his involvement in the operation.He faces multiple federal charges including unlawful use of confidential government information, theft of non-public information, commodities fraud, wire fraud, and making an unlawful monetary transaction.The charges stem from Van Dyke's role in a covert military operation conducted in early January aimed at seizing Maduro, which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Apr 2026 12:02 LONDON
US Supreme Court Divided Over Roundup Weedkiller Cancer Lawsuits
The US Supreme Court is currently hearing a case that could shape the future of thousands of lawsuits against the manufacturer of a widely used herbicide.The lawsuits allege that the herbicide causes cancer.During the proceedings, justices appeared divided on the issue, indicating differing views on how the case should be resolved.The case centers on claims that exposure to the herbicide has led to cancer diagnoses among users.The outcome of the Supreme Court's decision could have significant implications for ongoing and future litigation involving the product.No immediate rulings have been announced, and the court's division suggests a complex legal debate.The case... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 22:03 LONDON
Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in high-stakes trial
A legal trial has commenced in Oakland, California, where Elon Musk, co-founder of OpenAI, is suing the company and its CEO, Sam Altman.The lawsuit seeks $150 billion in damages and highlights internal conflicts within the organisation.The case was filed in 2024 and involves Musk suing OpenAI, Altman, and Greg Brockman, another co-founder and the company's president.Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI, is also named in the suit.Thousands of pages of internal documents have been disclosed in court, revealing leadership struggles and personal tensions among OpenAI's top executives.These documents include a 2017 diary entry from Brockman expressing doubts about Musk's leadership.This... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 16:01 LONDON
US military kills two in strike on alleged drug-trafficking vessel in eastern Pacific
The US military conducted a lethal strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people suspected of involvement in drug trafficking.The operation was carried out by the US Southern Command as part of an ongoing campaign against so-called "narco-terrorists" in Latin America.US Southern Command confirmed that intelligence indicated the targeted vessel was transiting known narcotics trafficking routes and was engaged in illicit operations.The strike was directed by General Francis L Donovan through Joint Task Force Southern Spear, the counter-narcotics unit operating in the region.The military released an unclassified video showing the destruction of the small boat involved in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Apr 2026 04:30 LONDON
