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Today, gig economy drivers are classified as contractors. This settlement clears up a lingering lawsuit from 2020 when that was still an unanswered issue.
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Norwegian soccer star files lawsuit against airline that photoshopped his hair onto an airplane
Manchester City's Erling Haaland sued Norwegian Air Shuttle over a since-deleted social media post featuring his signature ponytail hairdo on a plane.
What would the new bipartisan permitting reform bill actually do?
This week, a bipartisan group of senators announced a major permitting reform bill aimed at speeding up the build-out of the nation’s infrastructure, especially energy projects. While it’s not clear if the bill will become law, it appears to have the backing of a significant number of legislators as well as leaders in both parties.…
GOP lawmaker: Nixon was ‘couped out of office,’ ‘framed’ during Watergate
Rep. Riley Moore (R-W.Va.) said Thursday that former President Nixon was “absolutely couped out of office” and added that he was “framed” during the infamous Watergate scandal. “We now know more about the deep state and its power and ability to literally change things at the top,” the lawmaker said during his remarks at the…
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 10 civilians, Kabul and UN say
KABUL, Afghanistan — Pakistani airstrikes on two Afghan provinces overnight killed at least 10 civilians, Afghanistan and the United Nations said Thursday, with the cross-border conflict between the two countries showing no signs of abating.
At Washington’s tomb, a British royal honors the man who kicked out the Crown
Britain’s Prince Edward followed his Great Great Grandfather’s tradition by laying a wreath at the tomb of Washington at his Mount Vernon home.
Judge overturns Trump’s decision to fire court-appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle
SEATTLE — A judge on Thursday overturned President Donald Trump’s decision to fire the court-appointed top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle, the latest development in a legal tug-of-war over the administration’s efforts to control who occupies the powerful Justice Department posts.
Pro wrestling returns to Springfield’s Shrine Mosque, a haven for wrestling history
Mid-States Wrestling is scheduled to bring its Wrestling at the Shrine event to the historic Springfield Shrine Mosque on Saturday, Oct. 3.
‘That’s on Y’all’ — Deion Sanders Bluntly Reacts to Colorado’s Declining TV Ratings After Disappointing 2–2 Start
Deion Sanders can sell tickets, move television numbers, and turn a September press conference into a clip before lunch. None of that does much good when Col...
Eagles star misses second straight practice as lingering injury threatens Week 4 status
Eagles star is out again.
Steelers vs. Browns, Week 4 inactive list revealed: Who's in, who's out
The inactive list for the Week 4 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns has been revealed.
Former Dolphins coach boldly compares Malik Willis to star QB
Former Miami Dolphins assistant coach Dave Shula has lofty praise for the team's starting quarterback, Malik Willis.
Caitlin Clark Had Largest Signature Shoe Launch in Nike's History, CEO Says
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark's Nike Caitlin 1 signature shoe made history as it was released on Thursday.
Gary Bettman Expresses Concern About Use of No-Trade Clauses Amid Rise in NHL Trade Requests
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman isn't pleased with how players are using no-trade or no-movement clauses in order to facilitate deals to other teams.
Is everything ok Microsoft?
Either the @microsoft social admin is having a bad day, or the company’s X account has been taken over. Microsoft’s official X account followed a Clippy crypto account, reposted one of its tweets, and had its profile picture changed to a Clippy one. The posts were then removed, but a strange “apology” tweet appeared around 30 minutes later and was deleted rather quickly. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/chrome_ansvrybFrJ.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/Screenshot-2026-10-01-at-3.49.34-PM.png?quality=90&strip=all]
Mamdani pledges millions to combat antisemitism while leaving key question unresolved
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's antisemitism task force boosts funding from $3 million to $29 million but refuses to adopt a formal definition of anti-Jewish hate.
Judge rejects Trump administration arguments for withholding boat strike justification memo
A federal judge on Wednesday ruled the Trump administration must turn over a Department of Justice (DOJ) memo that legally authorizes the Pentagon’s lethal boat strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer rejected two of the administration’s three arguments to keep the document secret in a 66-page opinion, requiring that the…
Virginia State University accused of suppressing Christian student ministries while Muslim groups are exempt
Alliance Defending Freedom sued Virginia State University over a policy allegedly forcing Christian student groups under a university-appointed minister.
Joey Porter Jr. says he felt 'disrespected' and 'undervalued' by Steelers, wants to finish his career with Cowboys
The fourth-year cornerback was traded to Dallas on Wednesday after missing all of training camp, the preseason and first three games of the season with a bac...
Watch Ja'Marr Chase's Funny Response to Question About Travis Hunter's Growth in NFL in Video
Cincinnati Bengals wideout Ja'Marr Chase doesn't have many thoughts on the development of second-year cornerback Travis Hunter as he prepares to face the Jacksonville Jaguars this week.
Jim Carrey lists $35 million Maui mansion after secretly marrying longtime girlfriend Min Ah; 4,000-sq-ft oceanfront estate features private beach frontage, pool and guest house
Hollywood star Jim Carrey has put his lavish Maui mansion on the market for $35 million, with the listing emerging shortly after news that he secretly
Lanterns Rakes In More Than 18 Million Views Per Episode Globally As Season Finale Approaches
It’s safe to say that Lanterns is burning bright. The DCU series is raking in millions of views globally, competing with other HBO juggernauts like Euphoria and The Pitt.
Putin warns West that Russia is prepared to use ‘all weapons’ to protect Kaliningrad
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West against escalating the war in Ukraine, saying Moscow is prepared to use “all weapons” in its arsenal — including nuclear — if its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad comes under attack.
Man City 1-1 Real Madrid: Bunny Shaw equaliser after Linda Caicedo opener as Women's Champions League game drawn amid late drama
Bunny Shaw struck in the second half to earn Man City a second draw from two games in this season's Women's Champions League; Linda Caicedo had opened scoring for Real Madrid who dramatically had a late goal disallowed when the referee blocked City's Beth Mead
Government backs SCO connectivity, but PM's Pakistan visit uncertain
NEW DELHI: India's participation in the SCO meeting of national coordinators in Islamabad to firm up the calendar for high-level meetings has sparked
Kevin Mandia's new 'agent swarm' security startup Armadin raises $255.5M at $2.5B valuation | TechCrunch
Kevin Mandia, best known as the founder of Mandiant, has a new startup that is using agent swarms to test and protect enterprises.
FBI arrests Energy Department employee accused of attempting to support Houthis
The FBI arrested a Department of Energy (DOE) employee Thursday at the Hanford, Wash., nuclear site under suspicion of trying to aid the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist group in Yemen, according to the Justice Department. Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, of Richland, Wash., was charged with “attempting to provide material support or resources to the Houthis” after…
Larry Fitzgerald Q&A: NFL icon talks breast cancer awareness for his late mother, friendship with John McCain
Larry Fitzgerald revealed how losing his mother to breast cancer in 2003 inspired the DraftKings Pink 'Em campaign, which has raised over $700,000.
Putin says Russia will use ‘all weapons’ in its arsenal if any of its territory is attacked
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated Moscow’s long-held position that Russia is not planning to attack European countries but will respond to aggression with “all weapons” in its arsenal.
Bears’ Caleb Williams misses practice again, and now D’Andre Swift joins him on the sidelines
A new concern emerges for the Chicago Bears heading into their Week 4 battle against the New York Jets on Sunday at Soldier Field. Chicago released its lates...
The world's Smit-ten: PM to Trump, praise pours in for braveheart pilot
Just another pilot until a day ago, flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar became the toast of India, and the world, as acclamations and tributes streamed in
BJP slams Congress, accuses Rahul of hypocrisy, lying
NEW DELHI: With the Karnataka government moving the Supreme Court against the high court’s order for a court-monitored probe by SIT into tainted
DeVonta Smith Injured, Latest News on Eagles WR's Status vs. Rams Amid Hamstring Issue
The Philadelphia Eagles might be without their top wide receiver this week.
Hasan Piker speaks at UT Austin as DariusIRL is ‘CRIMINALLY trespassed’, sparking fresh Destiny feud
Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker spoke at the University of Texas at Austin on September 30 after weeks of problems over the venue.
World Grand Prix: James Wade still feels the nerves despite competing at the unique event for the 22nd time in his career
James Wade speaks openly on the "hellish" World Grand Prix double-start format and why he believes Gary Anderson is the "best scorer" he has ever seen;<strong>you can watch World Grand Prix Darts live on Sky Sports until Sunday</strong>
India vs Pakistan scheduled for October 10, 2027 at Cricket World Cup
The rivals have been grouped together again, along with holders Australia, as ICC announces schedule for the tournament.
A uranium mill left radioactive waste beside Utah’s Colorado River for decades; after trains began hauling it away in 2009, crews have now removed 17 million tons to a disposal site 30 miles away
For decades, millions of tons of uranium mill tailings sat beside the Colorado River near Moab, Utah, leaving behind a major environmental cleanup
Joey Porter Jr. Says Steelers 'Disrespected' Him in Contract Talks Before Cowboys Trade
Before being traded to the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, Joey Porter Jr. was engaged in contract talks with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Aaron Rodgers says there is "zero debate" about retiring, yet his final Thursday night game feels like unfinished business
Aaron Rodgers will play the last scheduled Thursday night game of his career when the Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Cleveland Browns at 8:15 p.m.
Michigan decision forces removal of disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar from sex offender registry
Larry Nassar was removed from the Michigan Sex Offender Registry after a state Supreme Court ruling barred retroactive application of registry laws.