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Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson returns to winning ways at the London Diamond League, beating Femke Broeders-Bol in 1:56.21 after a challenging few weeks. Josh Kerr also sets a 27-year mile record in London, while Dina Asher-Smith leads the British charge in the 200m. The event marks a positive, home crowd-led resurgence for Hodgkinson ahead of the European Championships.
Johnson & Johnson has reached a landmark settlement to resolve about 76,000 talc-related claims alleging ovarian cancer, potentially ending a decade-long legal battle. The deal requires 95% court acceptance and could total well above $3 billion, with payments beginning in 2027 and continuing into 2028; total payout could rise to $7 billion or more depending on participation.
Johnson & Johnson has reached a settlement to resolve tens of thousands of talc-related claims. The deal covers about 76,000 claims, with initial payments of up to $3 billion next year and further payments in 2028, subject to 95% claimant participation. The agreement aims to end a decade-long court battle over asbestos-tainted talc products, while preserving the company’s broader mission to develop medicines and devices.
A 25-year-old Irvine man has been arrested on felony vandalism charges after police linked him to two vandalism sprees that damaged 13 Teslas with red spray paint and anti-Tesla messages. Investigators say surveillance helped identify the suspect, who is described as disgruntled toward Tesla founder Elon Musk.
A roundup of recent reports shows how debt, housing costs, and consumer spend patterns shape the US financial landscape. Redfin and Zillow data indicate ongoing affordability stress in housing, while consumer debt and money-management trends are highlighted by CNBC and independent outlets. The mix suggests a cautious, debt-aware economy.
The trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis continues in Las Vegas. Prosecutors rely on his 2008 police interview and a 2019 memoir to argue he masterminded the 1996 Tupac Shakur shooting, while the defense disputes the evidence and contends his accounts are unreliable braggadocio.
Polish developer Pawel Szydlowski has launched Zuckoff, an app that detects Bluetooth signatures from nearby smart glasses and estimates distance. It has drawn 5,000 users since its Apple App Store debut, as Meta faces backlash over its “perv glasses.” Regulators are contacting the creator while privacy advocates warn of surveillance risks.
Two Chinese men have been detained after flying from Mexico to John Wayne Airport on Aug. 26 with U.S. passports that did not match their biometric data, federal prosecutors have said. Authorities say the men bought the passports in Mexico, surrendered their Chinese passports, and planned to return the U.S. documents to an intermediary contacted via WeChat.