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Washington Court Awards $16M Plaintiff Verdict after Default Judgment
Court: Washington Superior Court, Pierce County – A Washington state court in April awarded $16 million to the estate of decedent Steven Korzerke after a default judgment was entered against defendant Asbestos Corp. LTD, a Canada-based asbestos mining company….By: Goldberg Segalla
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Trump Meets Syria’s President a Day After Promise to Lift U.S. Sanctions
President Trump’s conversation with President Ahmed al-Shara, who once led a branch of Al Qaeda, was the first time in 25 years that the leaders of the United States and Syria had met.
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Gaza Hospital Strike Draws New Attention to Israel’s Medical Facility Attacks
Aid groups and U.N. investigations have accused Israel of aiming to destroy Gaza’s health infrastructure. Israel says it is forced to strike hospitals it says are used by Hamas for military purposes.
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Taking Inches in Battle, Russia Demands Miles in Talks
Moscow thinks it’s winning in Ukraine and can play hardball diplomatically. Washington sees costly, incremental gains and an unrealistic negotiating position.
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Militant’s Death Would Be Blow to Hamas, but May Have Limited Long-Term Consequences
Israel tried to kill Muhammad Sinwar, a key Hamas leader in Gaza. If confirmed, his death would deprive the group of another top commander, but it might not lead to a strategic shift.
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Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Northern Gaza Overnight, Health Officials Say
Israel on Wednesday ordered residents to flee parts of Gaza City ahead of more attacks.
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Anatomy of a $70 Million Auction Flop
Why did the star lot of the spring season, a bronze head by the master sculptor Alberto Giacometti, fail to sell at Sotheby’s on Tuesday?
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Cannes 2025: Leave One Day, The Gold Rush
The 78th Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Tuesday with two films—one that’s 100 years old, and another that seems likely to be forgotten by the end of the week. The official opening-night selection was “Leave One Day,” which on paper was a bold choice. It’s unusual for the festival to hand over this marquee…
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Sophos Firewall v21.5: DNS protection
How to make the most of the new features in Sophos Firewall v21.5.
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Microsoft primes 71 fixes for May Patch Tuesday
Five issues actively exploited in the wild, but the real excitement may have been handled in advance