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Purdue Pharma's deal means money for some victims, end of Purdue company name. Here's what to know
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A judge said recently that he planned to approve a deal for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family who own the company to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids, allowing money to start flowing to victims as soon as next spring.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Sean Lane said he would spell out ... (full story)
Top Ukrainian ministers submit their resignations as the country is rocked by a corruption scandal
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — As Russia's renewed attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure cause rolling blackouts ahead of winter, a major embezzlement and kickbacks scandal involving the state-owned nuclear power company has put top officials under scrutiny.
It's fast becoming one of the most significant government crises since ... (full story)
Ex-aide to California governor indicted for alleged theft of campaign funds from ex-health secretary
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A former top aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been indicted on federal charges alleging her involvement in a scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Dana Williamson was arrested and appeared in court recently in Sacramento. She pleaded not guilty ... (full story)
Voters' anger at high electricity bills and data centers looms over 2026 midterms
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Voter anger over the cost of living is hurtling forward into next year's midterm elections, when pivotal contests will be decided by communities that are home to fast-rising electric bills or fights over who's footing the bill to power Big Tech's energy-hungry data centers.
Electricity costs were a key issue in this week's elect ... (full story)
Allegation of bad faith insurance claim must go to arbitration
A dispute between a Canton-based physicians’ group and its medical malpractice insurer must be resolved through arbitration, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled.
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court reversed a ruling by the Fifth District Court of Appeals that allowed a trial court to consider a lawsuit alleging bad fait ... (full story)