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An inquest heard that 11-year-old Jaiden Shehata was probably distracted by a video on his new iPhone when he was struck and killed by a train at a high-risk level crossing near Kenley, south London. The hearing examined Network Rail's management of the crossing, including delays in safety improvements and its closure seven months after his death.
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An inquest heard that two teenagers died after the speeding driver of a Volkswagen Polo hit a pothole, lost control, and rolled into the River Nene in Cambridgeshire. The coroner found excessive speed was the most significant factor, while poor road conditions and potholes were also contributory. The report recounts witness testimony, recovery details, and family tributes.
Lindsay Clancy’s attorney plans to file a motion to dismiss based on double jeopardy ahead of a Sept. 29 hearing after her murder trial ended in a mistrial. The jury was split 11-1 in favor of not guilty by reason of insanity, and prosecutors have not said whether they will retry. The article recounts defense and prosecution positions and notes public debate around the case.
A 20-year-old driver was sentenced to five years for causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a high-speed head-on crash that left a 50-year-old grandfather with lasting injuries. He was also sentenced for drug supply offenses, while his co-defendant received a community order.
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The Clippers named Los Angeles lawyer John Gibson as interim governor and CEO after Steve Ballmer was suspended for a year by the NBA. The sanctions stemmed from an investigation into salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, resulting in a $30 million fine, draft-pick forfeitures, and other suspensions. Ballmer and the franchise accepted the penalties.
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The White House is urging the public to use its app for livestreams after major TV networks said they would not provide pool coverage in solidarity with CNN, MS Now, and Politico, whose credentials were revoked. The networks and banned outlets have announced lawsuits, while the administration promotes direct updates via its app.
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Paramount reached a settlement with 12 states that sued to block its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal includes concessions on film production, worker protections and cable negotiations, while Paramount says it will now seek federal clearance.
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement between Paramount Skydance and 12 states over its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News.
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A coalition of 12 state attorneys general reached an antitrust settlement with Paramount Skydance over its $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery. The agreement requires domestic production investment, an independent board for news operations, and separate cable distribution negotiations, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. The merger still faces other legal challenges, including from the Writers Guild of America.
An 18-year-old Texas mother was arrested after allegedly giving her one-month-old son to a stranger she met at a San Antonio bus stop. The stranger contacted police, and the mother was charged with abandoning and endangering a child; the infant was placed with relatives. The article also notes Texas’ Safe Haven Law, which allows anonymous infant surrender without legal repercussions.
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Ireland’s Data Protection Commission fined Google $463 million for breaching EU privacy rules by mishandling users’ location data in Web & App Activity, Location History, and Android Location Accuracy. Google said the case concerns historical policies that have since been updated and that it has improved location-data controls. The Irish regulator, Google’s lead EU privacy watchdog, has three other ongoing investigations into the company.
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Owners of qualifying iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models can now file claims in a $250 million settlement over allegations Apple overstated the Siri/Apple Intelligence features teased at launch. Payouts start at $25 per device and could reach $95, with a claim deadline of Dec. 21, 2026 and an approval hearing set for early 2027. Apple denies wrongdoing.