A former ABC News field producer has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit that accuses CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman of sexual harassment during their time together at the network, allegations that land just as Gutman's star is rising at his new home. Samira Said filed the suit Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, naming […] The post CBS correspondent Matt Gutman faces sexual harassment claims in former colleague's wrongful termination suit appeared first on American Almanac .
A former ABC News field producer has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit that accuses CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman of sexual harassment during their time together at the network, allegations that land just as Gutman's star is rising at his new home. Samira Said filed the suit Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, naming Gutman, ABC News, and parent company Disney as defendants. The complaint alleges Gutman made inappropriate remarks during two separate work assignments and that ABC fired Said in 2025 after refusing to accommodate mental health conditions she developed covering some of the most harrowing stories in recent years. The lawsuit arrives at an awkward moment for CBS. Gutman, 48, spent nearly two decades at ABC News…Open
AI:Samira Said, a former ABC News field producer, has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court naming CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman, ABC News, and Disney as defendants. The complaint alleges that Gutman engaged in sexual harassment during their shared tenure at ABC, including allegedly rating a female colleague's physical appearance and making demeaning, sexualized insinuations toward Said during a work assignment. Furthermore, the lawsuit claims ABC failed to provide reasonable accommodations for mental health struggles Said developed after covering the Uvalde school shooting and eventually terminated her in 2025 despite her ongoing medical needs. These allegations surface at a time of significant…Open
Prince Harry has quietly redirected his share of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund away from the charity he co-founded nearly two decades ago, sending the money instead to a Botswana elephant conservation group while a defamation lawsuit and a scathing regulatory report hang over the split. Annual accounts filed by the Royal Foundation […] The post Prince Harry diverts Diana memorial fund money to elephant charity amid bitter Sentebale fallout appeared first on American Almanac .
Prince Harry has quietly redirected his share of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund away from the charity he co-founded nearly two decades ago, sending the money instead to a Botswana elephant conservation group while a defamation lawsuit and a scathing regulatory report hang over the split. Annual accounts filed by the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales show that Harry's 2025 share of the Diana fund, £5,432, went to Elephants Without Borders, a wildlife charity operating in Botswana's Okavango Delta. It was the first time the money did not go to Sentebale, the charity Harry co-founded in 2006 with Lesotho's Prince Seeiso to support young people living with HIV and AIDS in southern Africa. The Telegraph reported…Open
AI:Prince Harry has redirected his share of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund away from Sentebale, the charity he co-founded nearly two decades ago, sending the funds instead to Elephants Without Borders in Botswana. This financial shift comes amidst a bitter legal battle where Sentebale filed a defamation lawsuit against Harry and former trustee Mark Dyer, accusing them of orchestrating an adverse media campaign that caused reputational harm and operational disruption. While the UK Charity Commission criticized all parties involved for failing to resolve disputes internally—noting no evidence of systemic bullying or misogyny despite perceptions of ill-treatment—the fallout has resulted in a complete break from Harry's former…Open
Netflix is fighting back against Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit over a documentary about America's Next Top Model, arguing in a new court filing that Banks signed away her right to approve the final cut, and released defamation claims before the series ever aired. The streaming giant filed a motion to strike and dismiss Banks' suit […] The post Netflix moves to dismiss Tyra Banks defamation suit, citing her own signed agreement appeared first on American Almanac .
Netflix is fighting back against Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit over a documentary about America's Next Top Model, arguing in a new court filing that Banks signed away her right to approve the final cut, and released defamation claims before the series ever aired. The streaming giant filed a motion to strike and dismiss Banks' suit on Friday, calling her complaints about the docuseries Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model nothing more than grievances over "ordinary editorial decisions." The motion lays out a blunt case: Banks sat for a three-and-a-half-hour interview, signed a post-interview agreement granting the filmmakers full editing control, and explicitly acknowledged she had "no right to review or approve" the finished…Open
AI:Netflix has filed a motion to dismiss Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit regarding the documentary "Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model," arguing that Banks signed an agreement waiving her right to approve the final cut and releasing all defamation claims prior to the series airing. Banks alleges that Netflix used selective editing to create a false narrative, specifically implying she was evasive regarding a contestant's sexual assault during filming; however, Netflix contends these are merely editorial decisions and notes that Banks herself spent decades using similar editing techniques as the producer of her own reality franchise.Open
As the price of gas remains high and the cost of the conflict with Iran continues to be immeasurable, voters continue to voice their concerns. Nebraska Congressman Mike Flood joins host Chris Stirewalt to explain why patience is needed. #trump #mikeflood #iran
AI:Representative Mike Flood defended President Trump's recent calls for Americans to accept high gas prices necessitated by the ongoing war with Iran. Amidst mounting voter concern over fuel costs and the escalating immeasurable toll of the conflict, Flood emphasized that patience is required as the administration manages the geopolitical fallout.Open
AI:Jordan, in a forceful critique of the political establishment, detailed how coordinated operations were consistently executed against President Trump during every stage of his campaigns. The remarks highlight the persistent efforts by institutional forces to undermine the President's legitimacy and disrupt his movement through strategic maneuvering.Open
Doctors and patients exclusively tell their stories dealing with scammers using deepfake videos to defraud people with false medical information on "Sunday Agenda."
AI:Scammers are increasingly utilizing sophisticated deepfake technology to impersonate medical professionals in fraudulent videos designed to deceive unsuspecting patients. These digital impostors spread false medical information to facilitate various forms of fraud, targeting vulnerable individuals through highly convincing, AI-generated misinformation that mimics legitimate doctors. This emergence of medical-themed deepfakes represents a dangerous new frontier for cybercrime and healthcare deception.Open
New York State Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher, a Democratic Socialists of America member, told a news conference that people who shoplift necessities like soap and toothpaste act out of "biological need", drawing sharp rebukes from city officials and the working-class New Yorkers who bear the cost. Gallagher stood outside Manhattan Criminal Court on Thursday alongside the […] The post Brooklyn assemblywoman argues shoplifting for soap and toothpaste should go unpunished appeared first on American Almanac .
New York State Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher, a Democratic Socialists of America member, told a news conference that people who shoplift necessities like soap and toothpaste act out of "biological need", drawing sharp rebukes from city officials and the working-class New Yorkers who bear the cost. Gallagher stood outside Manhattan Criminal Court on Thursday alongside the advocacy group Court Watch NYC and other left-leaning politicians to demand that Mayor Zohran Mamdani end what she called "broken windows policing" by the NYPD. Her central argument: prosecuting people who steal everyday hygiene products from chain drugstores amounts to criminalizing poverty. The assemblywoman, who represents Greenpoint and other parts of northern…Open
AI:Brooklyn Assemblywoman and Democratic Socialists of America member Emily Gallagher is fueling chaos by claiming that shoplifting essentials like soap and toothpaste should go unpunished because it fulfills a "biological need." Speaking at a press conference alongside left-leaning activists, the DSA lawmaker argued that prosecuting these thefts criminalizes poverty and targets billion-dollar retailers rather than addressing wealth disparity. However, this radical agenda ignores declining NYPD larceny statistics and has been slammed by local business owners and community members who fear such "treatment-not-jail" policies will lead to a complete exodus of grocery stores and pharmacies from vulnerable neighborhoods. Local officials and…Open
Republican lawmakers have introduced the GATE Act to shut foreign adversaries out of America's most sensitive research facilities, after years of warnings that thousands of Chinese nationals walked freely through the same labs developing cutting-edge military technology. Rep. Pat Harrigan of North Carolina is leading the House effort, with Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas backing […] The post New bill would bar Chinese, Russian, and Iranian nationals from all 17 U.S. national labs appeared first on American Almanac .
Republican lawmakers have introduced the GATE Act to shut foreign adversaries out of America's most sensitive research facilities, after years of warnings that thousands of Chinese nationals walked freely through the same labs developing cutting-edge military technology. Rep. Pat Harrigan of North Carolina is leading the House effort, with Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas backing a companion bill in the Senate. The legislation would prohibit nationals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba from accessing any of the 17 national laboratories run by the Department of Energy. It would also revoke security clearances already granted to covered foreign nationals, a provision that signals just how deep the existing exposure runs. The bill,…Open
AI:Republican lawmakers have introduced the GATE Act to finally lock the doors against foreign adversaries who have been walking through America's most sensitive research facilities for years. Led by Representative Pat Harrigan and supported by Senator Tom Cotton, the legislation seeks to prohibit nationals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba from accessing any of the 17 Department of Energy national laboratories where cutting-edge military and nuclear technology is developed. The bill aims to rectify a massive security failure that allowed tens of thousands of visits from hostile nationals—including over 5,000 instances by Chinese nationals in fiscal year 2025 alone—to occur under previous administrations. To prevent further…Open
Bears owner George McCaskey says the franchise is "moving forward" with a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, a decision driven by Illinois lawmakers' failure to act while a rival state rolled out the welcome mat. McCaskey used a broadcast booth appearance during the Bears' preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns on Aug. 15 to lay […] The post Chicago Bears confirm Hammond, Indiana stadium plans as Illinois pays the price for inaction appeared first on American Almanac .
Bears owner George McCaskey says the franchise is "moving forward" with a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, a decision driven by Illinois lawmakers' failure to act while a rival state rolled out the welcome mat. McCaskey used a broadcast booth appearance during the Bears' preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns on Aug. 15 to lay out the team's position in plain terms. Hammond is the priority. Two sites are under review. And he wants patience while the due diligence grinds forward. Two days earlier, McCaskey and Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren held a joint press conference where the owner made the pecking order official. Arlington Heights, Illinois, once seen as the leading option, now sits behind Hammond, a city roughly 22…Open
AI:Chicago Bears owner George McCaskey has confirmed the franchise is prioritizing a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, specifically targeting sites like the Lost Marsh Golf Course and Wolf Lake Terminal. This shift comes as Illinois lawmakers failed to pass critical stadium legislation or provide tax certainty, leaving the door open for Indiana's pro-growth administration to sweep up the $8.9 billion organization. While Bears CEO Kevin Warren maintains occasional contact with Illinois officials, the team is heavily committing resources toward the Indiana move to escape the high taxes and regulatory stagnation that have already driven massive domestic migration out of Illinois.Open
Hundreds of fans packed the streets of a small Welsh seaside village Saturday to welcome home the coffin of Bonnie Tyler, the coal miner's daughter whose voice carried "Total Eclipse of the Heart" past a billion streams and into permanence. Tyler's hearse rolled through Mumbles, near the city of Swansea, with her coffin draped in […] The post Hundreds line Welsh streets as Bonnie Tyler's coffin comes home to Mumbles appeared first on American Almanac .
Hundreds of fans packed the streets of a small Welsh seaside village Saturday to welcome home the coffin of Bonnie Tyler, the coal miner's daughter whose voice carried "Total Eclipse of the Heart" past a billion streams and into permanence. Tyler's hearse rolled through Mumbles, near the city of Swansea, with her coffin draped in a Welsh flag. Dozens of mourners gathered outside her former home on Mumbles Road, leaving floral tributes along the curb. The singer died last month in a hospital in Faro, Portugal, at 75, months after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery there in May. NBC News reported that fans traveled from across the United Kingdom and beyond to pay their respects. The procession brought Tyler back to the village she…Open
AI:Hundreds of fans gathered in the Welsh seaside village of Mumbles to honor the life and legacy of legendary singer Bonnie Tyler as her coffin returned home. The "Total Eclipse of the Heart" star, who passed away at age 75 in a Portuguese hospital following health complications, was met by massive crowds lining the streets near Swansea. Once a coal miner's daughter from Skewen, Tyler achieved global stardom with hits like "Holding Out for a Hero" and earned an MBE for her contributions to music. Following a procession through Mumbles draped in the Welsh flag, a formal celebration of her life is scheduled at a church in Swansea before a final journey through her birthplace.Open
