Playboy rejects $100M bid from Hugh Hefner’s son
The group that owns the declining Playboy brand on Thursday rejected a $100 million takeover offer from Cooper Hefner, the son of the magazine's late founder. “After careful consideration of Mr. Hefner's unsolicited proposal, the board of directors believes that the proposal materially undervalues Playboy's assets and that it is a risky proposition for PLBY […]
Supreme Court rejects lawyer Michael Cohen lawsuit against Trump over alleged retaliation
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected former lawyer Michael Cohen's appeal to reopen the case against former President Donald Trump, ending Cohen's case for the last time. Cohen had claimed that his imprisonment in 2020 was retaliation by the Trump administration for publishing a book critical of the former president. The lawsuit sought monetary damages […]
Judge rejects handful of controversial rules, including hand-count rule, from Georgia board
A Georgia judge has struck down several controversial rules passed in recent months by the Republican-majority Georgia Election Commission, arguing that the commission lacked the authority to enforce them. did. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Thomas Cox Jr. ordered the seven regulations passed by the board. These include requiring ballots to be counted by hand […]
Texas board rejects clemency for man facing execution in shaken baby death
A Texas board has rejected a request for clemency for a man facing the death penalty in a “shaken baby syndrome” case, despite questions about the evidence in the case. The Texas Board of Pardons and Parole has voted against commuting Robert Roberson's death sentence to life in prison or delaying his scheduled execution Thursday. […]
Elon Musk Threatens Lawsuit After California Commission Rejects SpaceX Launches Due to His Support of Trump
Elon Musk has called on the California Coastal Commission after the agency cited his political statements and support for Donald Trump in denying SpaceX's request to launch from the state's central coast. He has vowed to take legal action against the group. business insider report In a controversial decision Thursday, the California Coastal Commission said […]
Commission Rejects Space Force Plan for SpaceX Launches Because Elon Musk Supports Trump
The California Coastal Commission has rejected the Space Force's plans for Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch critical satellites from Vandenberg Air Force Base because the agency doesn't like Musk's politics. One committee member argued that SpaceX should not be allowed to support U.S. military space operations because Musk is “actively participating in the presidential campaign.” […]
Brown University Rejects Divestment from Israel
The governing body of Brown University, an Ivy League school known for its left-wing politics, on Wednesday rejected a proposal to sell stock in the university from an Israeli company or one with ties to the Israeli military. of brown daily herald reported: Brown University will not divest from companies with military ties to Israel, […]
Donald Trump Rejects Presidential Debate ‘Rematch’ with Kamala Harris
Former Republican President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that he will not hold a “rematch” debate with Democratic challenger Kamala Harris as his 2024 White House campaign enters its final stages. Hours after Fox News invited the two presidential candidates to participate in a second debate that could take place on Oct. 24 or Oct. 27, […]
Brown University rejects pro-Palestinian students’ demands to divest from Israel
Brown University Trustee rejected a controversial proposal It cut economic ties with companies doing business with Israel and rejected demands from pro-Palestinian student protesters. “Brown University will not divest from the 10 companies described in student-led divestiture proposals as promoting the 'Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory,'” the Ivy League school said in a statement. said […]
Supreme Court rejects ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli’s appeal of penalties
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday heard former pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli's challenge to a $64.6 million fine imposed by a judge after he raised the price of a life-saving drug by more than 4,000%. was rejected. The justices rejected Shkreli's appeal of a lower court ruling in 2015 that upheld a penalty equal to […]