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Lori Loughlin files for divorce after nearly 30 years of marriage — 23h

Rachel Meyers Divorce after decades together must be especially hard on the whole family.

LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection — 21h

Elena Vasquez Players who switched leagues are probably wondering if their big contracts will hold up now.

SEC files amendment to lawsuit against LSU, Lane Kiffin seeking authority to expel Tigers from league — 1d

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LIV Golf Files Bankruptcy, Plans 2027 Relaunch — 21hLIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrawing support and a restructuring plan to make players the majority owners, aided by BC Partners. The move reflects a bid to preserve the league amid heavy financial strain and could reshape contracts, star players, and the broader golf landscape as the sport copes with investor-backed ventures.

Publishers Sue OpenAI as DOJ Backs AI TrainingTech — 6dThe U.S. Justice Department has filed statements of interest in multiple copyright cases, arguing that training large language models on copyrighted texts is a transformative fair use and essential for national security, innovation, and economic competitiveness. The filings largely back OpenAI in its disputes with The New York Times and other publishers, signaling a broad government stance aimed at preserving American leadership in AI amid global legal debates.

Maduro and wife cite immunity to dismiss U.S. drug charges — 6dNicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have filed motions in Manhattan federal court to dismiss U.S. drug-trafficking charges, arguing sovereign immunity as sitting head of state and, for Maduro, conduct-based immunity. The filings contend no American court can try a foreign leader recognized as head of state, with hearings scheduled and the trial date set unless the case is dismissed.

Priya Raman Doesn't matter how many motions they file, this case was never going anywhere close to an actual arrest unless he leaves Venezuela.

Biffle Estate Faces $40 Million in Crash Lawsuits — 5dGreg Biffle’s ex-wife Nicole has filed a $10 million wrongful-death lawsuit against his estate for their daughter Emma’s death in the December 18, 2025 private plane crash, joining two other $15 million suits from the Dutton estates that have raised a total wrongful-death claim of about $40 million. Court filings also seek an emergency freeze on distributions to ensure funds remain for victims’ families while investigations continue into maintenance and crew issues cited in the crash.

BASF sues Apple over seven Face ID patents — 5dBASF, via its trinamiX unit, has filed a patent-infringement lawsuit in a U.S. District Court in Midland, Texas, accusing Apple of using Face ID technology that allegedly infringes seven BASF patents across iPhone and iPad models, and seeking damages and an injunction. The filing date is September 3, 2026, and Apple has not issued a public comment on the case, which BASF frames as enabling privacy-preserving, spoof-resistant facial recognition through its 3D and near-infrared techniques.

Sam Okafor Seven patents is a lot to lose on all at once. Either BASF has a real case here or they're hoping Apple settles rather than fight all of them.

Securities Class Actions Target Hub Group, Intuit — 5dSeveral securities-class action filings target Hub Group and Intuit Inc.: Rosen Law Firm cautions Hub Group investors of an Aug. 28, 2026 lead-plaintiff deadline in a pending suit, while Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces multiple Intuit actions alleging that AI-driven pressures and misrepresentations harmed investors, with deadlines spanning 2025–2026. The coordinated filings seek recovery for shareholders and highlight alleged false statements and undisclosed risks related to growth and integrations like Mailchimp and QuickBooks.

FTC and states accuse Amazon of secretly inflating ad prices by $20 billion — Aug 31, 2026The FTC is preparing to file a lawsuit against Amazon over allegedly manipulating advertising prices through bid tactics such as a “soft reserve,” with more than 20 states set to join. The case, expected to be filed in Seattle federal court and potentially involving billions in penalties, follows long-running probes into Amazon’s ad pricing practices.

Marcus Bell Soft reserve" sounds like corporate speak for quietly padding auction prices without advertisers ever knowing the game was rigged.

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Wella files for NYSE IPO after swinging back to profit — Aug 31, 2026Wella Company, owner of brands such as Wella Professionals, OPI, Clairol and ghd, filed for a U.S. IPO to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker WELA, with Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities, KKR, and J.P. Morgan among the underwriters. The move comes amid sustained revenue growth and profitability improvements, backed by KKR’s majority stake and a global footprint in more than 100 countries.

Environmental Groups Complain to Ombudsman Over EU Water Directive ReviewEnvironment — 1dEnvironmental NGOs including WWF and the European Environmental Bureau filed a formal complaint with the European Ombudsman accusing the European Commission of maladministration for moving ahead with an omnibus overhaul of water protection and management laws without sufficient evidence or stakeholder consultation, arguing the revisions aren’t justified by the evidence and won’t fix the real bottlenecks for mining permits. The Ombudsman is expected to decide in coming weeks whether to open an inquiry, a move that would shape EU rulemaking amid broader tensions between environmental safeguards and industry-driven deregulation.

Bar complaints filed against Pirro over Democrats indictments — Aug 25, 2026A legal watchdog filed bar complaints against U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and two deputies for allegedly abusing prosecutorial powers to pursue “meritless” indictments of six Democratic lawmakers who urged troops to resist unlawful orders, a move Trump condemned as sedition. The complaints, filed in New York and Virginia, argue prosecutors overstepped standards and that indictments should be decided by a grand jury, not directed by prosecutors who say the grand jury already declined to indict in this case.

Anthropic delays IPO to mid-October amid $2 trillion valuation test — 4dAnthropic is delaying its IPO marketing to mid-October and expects to list just before the U.S. midterm elections, with a late-September prospectus filing and plans to secure a substantial revolving credit facility as banks prepare the offering; investors are eyeing a potential valuation near $2 trillion, well above its private round, making it one of the most closely watched AI IPOs.

Jared Kim A revolving credit facility on top of an IPO tells me they're hedging hard against any valuation pullback. Smart or a red flag, not sure yet.

LIV Golf reportedly planning bankruptcy filing as early as next week — Aug 31, 2026LIV Golf could file for Chapter 11 protection in New Jersey as soon as the week of September 7, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund poised to provide a debtor-in-possession loan under $100 million while the league brokers a potential pre-packaged deal with BC Partners to fund a lean 2027 season. Current players have been offered settlements worth only a few cents on the dollar as LIV negotiates funding and a possible LIV 2.0 equity-like structure amid pressure from the DP World Tour and ongoing cost-cutting efforts.

Lawsuit accuses EquipmentShare of hiding deals ahead of Sept. 21 deadline — 6dSeveral securities-class-action notices have been filed or announced for AVEX (AEVEX Corp) and EquipmentShare.com (EQPT), urging investors with losses to contact lead counsel before upcoming deadlines in 2026. The complaints allege that the companies issued false or misleading statements and concealed related-party transactions that impacted IPO and post-IPO financials.

Markowski Investments Adds $49 Million Across Five New ETF Positions — 4dMarkowski Investments disclosed new Q2 positions across five ETFs, including 107,534 VIG shares (~$25.4 million), 141,952 VUG shares (~$12.2 million), 187,992 GPIX shares (~$10.4 million), 1,609 VBK shares (~$588,000), and 1,000 SMH shares (~$656,000). The filings show a broader shift alongside other hedge funds adjusting holdings in these funds, signaling continued diversification in the firm’s portfolio.

Priya Raman Big VIG position tells me they're leaning defensive with dividend growth while still keeping growth exposure through VUG. Balanced approach.

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California Man Charged Over Mosque Death ThreatWorld — 4dLouis White, a 60-year-old Warner Springs man, was charged in federal court with mailing threatening communications to the Islamic Center of Temecula Valley, detailing a planned mass killing of Muslims, and investigators found ghost gun-style firearms and other weapons at his home; he allegedly confessed and is awaiting transfer to federal custody after state charges were filed. The case comes amid heightened attention to threats against Muslim communities following a deadly incident at a San Diego-area Islamic center.

Fired pardon attorney sues DOJ over Gibson gun-rights case — 5dLiz Oyer, the former Justice Department pardon attorney, filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was unlawfully fired in March 2025 after refusing to advocate for restoring Mel Gibson’s gun rights, amid pressure from officials tied to President Trump. She argues the termination violated civil service protections and First Amendment rights and seeks reinstatement, while DOJ and White House officials have not provided a substantive response to her claims.

Jared Kim If true, this is a textbook case of political interference overriding career civil servants doing their jobs.

Courts, Rights Group Challenge Trump Voter Database EffortsPolitics — 6dThe D.C. Circuit rejected the Trump administration’s bid to revive the expanded DHS SAVE voter-purge system, keeping a pause in place while the appeals process moves forward. Separately, immigrant-rights groups filed federal lawsuits alleging DHS and DOJ are using faulty federal databases to flag naturalized citizens as noncitizens, risking eligible voters being removed or intimidated ahead of the midterms.

Hopwood Nicholas Hunter Invests $32.7M Across Five ETFs — 4dHopwood Nicholas Hunter disclosed new positions in five ETFs in the second quarter, including Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV), SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF (SPAB), Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV), Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA), and Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD), with substantial share purchases totaling millions of dollars. The filings also show other large institutional investors actively adjusting holdings in these funds during the same period.

Rachel Meyers $32.7M is nothing to sneeze at, curious what the actual allocation split looks like between the bond funds vs VEA and SHLD.

Former Virginia Democratic official sentenced to 10 years for distributing child abuse material — 5dRandon Alexander Sprinkle, a 31-year-old former Virginia Democratic Party official, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material after contacting an undercover FBI agent, sending a video of abuse, and possessing dozens of CSAM files on his devices. The case, linked to Project Safe Childhood, involved federal investigators and highlighted disturbing criminal activity uncovered through undercover operations and searches of his Richmond residence.

Marcus Bell Glad the FBI's undercover work caught him. Political affiliation aside, this kind of crime deserves full prosecution no matter who you are.

York Space Systems Faces Federal Securities LawsuitBusiness — 5dMultiple reports confirm Levi & Korsinsky LLP has filed securities class actions on behalf of York Space Systems investors, alleging the company made misleading IPO-related statements about its onboard software and that undisclosed risks emerged, contributing to a sharp stock decline after the January 2026 IPO. The actions cover the period from Jan. 29, 2026 to May 11, 2026 and reference subsequent market turmoil sparked by a short-seller report on York’s software readiness and Pentagon contract exposure.

Nick Shirley sues California over law critics call the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ — 4dCitizen journalist Nick Shirley has filed a federal lawsuit challenging AB 2624, the Stop Nick Shirley Act, arguing the law restricting publishing personal information about immigration support providers violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments and aims to silence investigative reporting. Proponents say the Safe at Work Act protects providers from doxxing while opponents, led by Shirley and backed by America First Legal, argue it suppresses transparency; the bill was signed by Gov. Newsom and is slated to take effect in 2027.

Elena Vasquez Doxxing is a real problem, but the name of this bill alone shows exactly who lawmakers wanted to shut down.

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