Fox News won its second defamation ruling in a row, as a federal judge dismissed a claim against Tucker Carlson by former Trump supporter Ray Epps, who was charged in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection. Despite Carlson’s unsubstantiated claims, the judge ruled that his actions did not meet the standard of actual malice, echoing a previous defamation case where Fox successfully argued viewers shouldn’t take Carlson literally. The network celebrated the dismissal, referring to other recent legal victories and ongoing defamation suits, including one by Smartmatic for $2.7 billion.
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Growing concerns over the safety of kratom, a popular supplement derived from a Southeast Asian tree, have surfaced due to its association with addiction, seizures, and deaths, leading to bans in six states and regulations in at least 18 others. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to crack down on kratom, while lawsuits against companies like Botanic Tonics highlight misleading marketing practices and the need for better regulation. Want More...
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