Live Nation and Ticketmaster had monopoly over big venues, US jury finds
Verdict in states’ case says concert giant stifled competition in ticketing industry, raising pressure for changes
· Sanya Mansoor
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Mamdani says NYPD investigating officers in ‘disturbing’ liquor store arrest
Two NYPD narcotics officers are under investigation after being caught on video punching and kicking a suspect during an arrest at a Brooklyn liquor store, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said.
· Amanda Woods
Ex-SF employee gets $750K payout after she said she was fired for reporting a missing skull
San Francisco will pay $750,000 to settle a bizarre lawsuit brought by a former employee at the city medical examiner’s office who claimed she was fired for raising concerns that her boss may have tossed out a human skull.
· Kevin Barr
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Balls Up’ on Prime Video, a Desperate Comedy of Genital Jokes Starring Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser
Balls Up (now streaming on Amazon Prime Video) is a Peter Farrelly-directed comedy starring Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser as condom salesmen. That sentence alone will determine if you’re in or out on this one. Although Farrelly won a Best Picture Oscar for Green Book, he’ll never shake the grossout un-PC repu…
· John Serba
Sick of the streaming algorithm? Mix it up with this masterful 1970s crime drama
We should throw a party when a worthy television series gets to four seasons. The algorithmic logic and sharp-edged budgets of the streaming era mean most shows, barring the absolute blockbusters, are lucky to make it to three seasons before they’re ushered into the back catalogue. The celebration for Dark Winds des…
· Craig Mathieson
Dark secrets of so-called ‘murder highway’ uncovered in new true-crime series
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· Paul Kalina
Man who felled Sycamore Gap tree released early
One of the two men who chopped down the Sycamore Gap tree has been released early from prison.
· BBC News
California Republicans rip into Newsom, call for special legislative session on fraud
Republicans in the California State Assembly on Wednesday ripped into Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and his state attorney general, Rob Bonta, for showboating on tackling fraud.
· Titus Wu
Pope urges Cameroon's leaders to examine 'conscience'
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday urged Cameroon's leaders to examine their "conscience" and tackle corruption and rights abuses, in a pointed speech on the first day of his visit to the central African country.
· Agence France-Presse
Ticketmaster and Live Nation lose antitrust trial in New York
Michael Rapino, chief executive officer and president of Live Nation Entertainment Inc., arrives at Manhattan Federal court, Thursday, March 19, 2026 in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)
· Larry Neumeister
Justice Jackson chides colleagues over pro-Trump emergency orders
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
· Mark Sherman
Kendra Duggar’s family breaks silence on Joseph’s ‘traumatic’ arrest
Kendra Duggar’s family spoke out about her husband Joseph Duggar’s arrest on child molestation charges in an emotional message.
· Antoinette Bueno
Fury over fuel: protests across Northern Ireland (VIDEOS)
Police in Northern Ireland have slapped fines on demonstrators who disrupted traffic to protest soaring fuel prices. Similar demonstrations began across the border in the Republic of Ireland last week.
· RT
Nigerian security forces on alert for attack on airport and prison, memo says
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s security forces are on high alert over a planned attack by Islamist militants on public infrastructure in Abuja and Niger states, an internal memo dated April 13 obtained from the Nigeria Customs Service by The Associated Press on Wednesday showed.
· Dyepkazah Shibayan
JD Vance suspends 447 hospices in LA as part of anti-fraud crackdown
The anti-fraud task force led by Vice President JD Vance has suspended 447 hospices and 23 home health agencies suspected of fraud in Los Angeles, with a total fraud estimate of more than $600 million.
· Fox News
Camp Mystic guard says an evacuation order could've saved lives
Camp Mystic night watchman Glenn Juenke testifies during a hearing on a suit against Camp Mystic in the 459th State District Court in Austin, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
· Jim Vertuno
Katy Perry and Ruby Rose ‘had way too much to drink’ on night of alleged assault, club manager claims
Katy Perry and Ruby Rose reportedly had “too much to drink” the night the latter was allegedly sexually assaulted in a Melbourne, Australia, bar more than 15 years ago.
· Vanessa Serna
Ohio real estate ‘finfluencer’ gets jail time for Ponzi scheme that stole $23M in ‘Boss Lifestyle’ scam
A real estate–focused social media influencer, or “finfluencer,” who promised his followers huge profits and financial freedom has learned his fate after pleading guilty to tax and wire fraud.
· Realtor.com
Ex-MLB pitcher convicted of murder breaks silence from prison: ‘I got crucified’
Dan Serafini, the former MLB pitcher who was sentenced to life in prison for shooting his in-laws in a twisted scheme to inherit their money, is adamant he’s innocent.
· Edward Lewis
Lisa Hochstein’s ‘RHOM’ co-stars speak out on arrest, arrive to jail to ‘support’ friend
Alexia Nepola and Adriana de Moura have Lisa Hochstein’s back.
· Eric Todisco
Mad dash to replace Eric Swalwell as four top contenders throw their hats in the ring
California Democrats are scrambling to fill the state’s 14th Congressional District after disgraced Eric Swalwell — fighting off accusations of rape and sexual assault from multiple women — resigned from Congress Tuesday.
· Titus Wu
SantaCon organiser charged with stealing $1m from charity pub crawl
The president of SantaCon, an annual event in New York City in December where thousands of young people dress up as Santa Claus and drink across the city, has been charged with wire fraud.
· BBC News
NYC family involved in staging bogus crashes in $300M insurance fraud scheme, stunning Uber lawsuit claims
A Brooklyn family was allegedly part of a ring of car insurance fraudsters that staged bogus crashes to bilk Uber and Liberty Mutual out of more than $300 million, a stunning new lawsuit claims.
· Vaughn Golden
Auditor demands private prison company pay $7.4M to Mississippi
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White speaks at the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, Miss., July 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
NYC SantaCon charity fundraiser was more con than Claus, authorities say
Officials say charity fundraiser that flooded New York with drunk people in Santa costumes every Christmas was a con
· Associated Press
Firefighter accused of killing wife with ax at North Hollywood home appears in court
The firefighter accused of killing his wife with an ax after allegedly learning she was cheating pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday as family and friends of the slain woman showed up in force.
· David Thompson, Jeremy Louwerse
Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti facing ‘escalating abuse’ in Israeli jails
‘Palestine’s Mandela’ suffers three recent attacks including assault where prison guards set a dog on him, lawyer says
· Emma Graham Harrison
AI chatbot conversations can be used against people in court, lawyers warn after federal ruling
April 15 – As people increasingly turn to artificial intelligence for advice, some US lawyers are telling their clients not to treat AI chatbots like trusted confidants when their freedom or legal liability is on the line.
· Reuters
Amazon sued for allegedly sabotaging Fire TV Sticks to force users to upgrade
Amazon is facing a bombshell class action lawsuit accusing the tech giant of purposely letting the software in Fire TV Stick devices peter out so customers would feel compelled to buy newer versions.
· Taylor Herzlich
SA opposition leader Julius Malema awaits sentence on Thursday
Hundreds of red-clad supporters of radical left-wing opposition leader Julius Malema gathered in a South African city Wednesday ahead of his sentencing for firing an assault rifle at a rally eight years ago.
· AfricaNews
Man accused of attempting terrorist attack at London's Israeli embassy goes on trial
A man armed with two knives and carrying a "martyrdom note" tried to carry out a terrorist attack at Israel's British embassy because he wanted to send a message about "the killing of children," prosecutors told a London court on Wednesday.
· REUTERS
Nazareth woman indicted on charges of spying for Iran, passing sensitive data from ministry job
State prosecutors on Wednesday filed an indictment with the Nazareth District Court charging Shomou Abu Abed, 32, of Nazareth, with maintaining contact with an Iranian foreign agent, carrying out intelligence-gathering and filming assignments for him, and passing along sensitive information she obtained through her …
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Netherlands man gets three years in prison for financing Hamas front
A Dutch man was sentenced to three years in prison for transferring funds to Hamas-affiliated organizations, the Netherlands Public Prosecution Service (PPS) announced on Tuesday.
· MICHAEL STARR
SantaCon charity organizer charged with wire fraud
Revelers take part in SantaCon, Dec. 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
7 of 10 want VP Sara to face impeachment trial -- OCTA survey
NEARLY seven out of 10 Filipinos said they support an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte, a survey conducted by OCTA Research showed.
· Red Mendoza
‘The View’s Alyssa Farah Griffin Reveals She’s Been Around Eric Swalwell And Thought “He Seemed Over-Served”: “As A Woman, You Pay Attention”
The View host Alyssa Farah Griffin was candid about her own experience working in politics after former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell was accused of sexual assault, possibly exposing a dark side to Capitol Hill.
· Radhamely De Leon
Man arrested climbing into Israeli embassy had arrived on small boat twice, court hears
A man arrested as he climbed a fence to get into the Israeli embassy in London carrying two knives had twice arrived on a small boat from France, a jury has heard.
· Daniel Sandford
3 regional-level fugitives nabbed
ILOILO CITY — Three high-ranking fugitives were arrested in separate operations across Western Visayas on April 10, as part of the intensified efforts against most wanted persons by the Police Regional Office-6 (PRO-6).
· Rjay Zuriaga Castor
Papua New Guinea moves to quell soldiers’ protest
PORT MORESBY — Papua New Guinea ramped up security at military bases on Wednesday, as disgruntled soldiers set up roadblocks in the capital Port Moresby to vent frustrations over alleged government corruption.
· Agence France-Presse
Hong Kong police hunt for man behind theft of 2 Pokemon cards worth HK$28,000
Tenant of shop at Sino Centre reported the theft on Wednesday after reviewing security footage and finding cards were taken on April 5 before fleeing the scene.
· Danny Mok
Hong Kong police hunt for man behind theft of 2 Pokemon cards worth HK$28,000
Tenant of shop at Sino Centre reported the theft on Wednesday after reviewing security footage and finding cards were taken on April 5 before fleeing the scene.
· Danny Mok
Haifa court extends detention of Israel Police officer suspected in gold bars theft
The Haifa Magistrate's Court on Tuesday extended the detention of an Israel Police officer, who is suspected of being involved in the theft of gold bars worth hundreds of thousands of shekels.
· YOAV ETIEL
Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya
A Chinese national has been sentenced to a year in prison for attempting to smuggle thousands of live queen garden ants out of Kenya.
· Hafsa Khalil
Masked men hurl firebombs at London synagogue in attempted arson attack
Two masked men threw two firebombs and a brick at a London synagogue on predawn Wednesday morning, in what investigators are treating as a suspected antisemitic hate crime.
· MICHAEL STARR
Chinese national sentenced to a year in prison for attempting to smuggle ants out of Kenya
A Chinese national has been sentenced to a year in prison for attempting to smuggle ants out of Kenya.
· AfricaNews
Nearly 2,000 ski instructors join lawsuit accusing Vail Resorts of wage violations
Thousands of ski and snowboard instructors are taking on one of the biggest names in the resort business, accusing the major company of shortchanging workers through a controversial pay setup.
· Kevin Barr
Gina Rinehart has been forced to share her riches. But will she fight on or end the family feud?
A 15-year court battle costing millions of dollars ended in a partial defeat for the tycoon. Will she now bury the hatchet or double down and keep fighting her children and rivals?
· Sarah Martin
New drug nearly doubles life expectancy for ‘notorious’ cancer — but ex-Sen. Ben Sasse highlights ‘nasty’ side effects
A glimmer of hope may be on the horizon for a ruthless cancer that former Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) once called a “definite death sentence.”
· McKenzie Beard
Suspected drug dealer barricades himself inside Jerusalem home, threatens to harm self
A suspected drug dealer barricaded himself in his home in Jerusalem after officers arrived to arrest him on Wednesday afternoon, the Israel Police said.
· TZVI JASPER
American YouTuber jailed in South Korea for being a public nuisance
American YouTuber Johnny Somali outside the Seoul Western District Court. (Choi Jae-koo/Yonhap via AP)