Paramount to cut 3.5% of its workforce amid economic and media industry challenges

Jurors in Harvey Weinstein's retrial unanimously found him guilty of sexually assaulting one woman but not guilty of assaulting another, while they deadlocked on a third allegation. Weinstein, who denied the charges and claimed the encounters were consensual, expressed frustration over the proceedings, highlighting that they were not typical deliberations. The verdicts followed a tumultuous five days of jury discussions, with the prosecution arguing Weinstein exploited vulnerable women in Hollywood, contrasting with his defense's portrayal...

A Texas man, Justin Anthony Banta, 38, was arrested for allegedly spiking his partner's drink with abortion-inducing medication, resulting in her pregnancy loss without consent. He faces charges of tampering with evidence and capital murder, having been released on a $500,000 bond. Banta denies the accusations, claiming no evidence of the woman's pregnancy has been provided, while his defense attorney stated he has cooperated with investigators since last fall, and noted that Texas law restricts...

Federal policy changes and staffing cuts jeopardize historical preservation efforts in the U.S., notably affecting projects like the Great River Road in southern Louisiana, which aims to honor the history of slavery and landownership transitions post-Civil War. The project, halted after President Trump's return to office, was poised for National Historic Landmark designation, highlighting significant local history, but faced setbacks due to administrative changes and a 13% workforce reduction at the National Park Service, impacting...

Harvey Weinstein Convicted of Sexual Assault in New York Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of sexual assault in New York, following a sex crimes conviction that was overturned last year. A jury convicted Weinstein based on the testimonies of three women, finding him guilty of assaulting Miriam Haley but not guilty of assaulting Kaja Sokola, with a verdict on Jessica Mann pending. This conviction adds to Weinstein's 16-year sentence from a previous Los Angeles...

Two men, Emiliano Galvez and Wrackkie Quiogue, are facing charges from the U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles for possessing unregistered destructive devices during protest violence. Quiogue allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at police during a protest, while Galvez is accused of throwing one at sheriff's deputies; both were arrested following their actions, which were documented on video. The protests, primarily against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, have extended beyond Los Angeles to other major cities. Full...

Trump Plans to Phase Out FEMAPresident Donald Trump announced plans to begin phasing out the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after the hurricane season, stating states will receive less federal aid for disaster response. He proposed that disaster relief funds would be distributed directly from his office, marking a significant shift from current protocols where FEMA manages aid distribution. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the need for states to collaborate on...