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Madison Square Garden Sports announced this week it will distribute more than $3.7 million worth of championship rings and jewelry to members of the New York Knicks organization after what the company termed an "unfortunate mistake" in its cybersecurity protocols. The controversy began when MSG Sports sent an email to corporate employees offering them complimentary Knicks … [Read more...] about Knicks Parent Company Awards $3.7 Million in Rings Following Employee Backlash

A legal dispute has emerged between the parent company of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and alternative rock band My Chemical Romance over the unauthorized use of the cheerleading squad's distinctive uniforms during a concert performance. Pro Silver Star, which holds the trademark rights to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders brand, filed a motion Friday in Dallas County … [Read more...] about Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Sue My Chemical Romance Over Costume Display at Concert

A fire of suspicious origin has destroyed the Kehlsteinhaus, the Alpine structure built for Adolf Hitler that has served as a mountain restaurant for seven decades. German authorities arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with the blaze that reduced the historic building to ruins late Friday evening. Emergency services received reports of the fire at approximately 9:15 p.m. … [Read more...] about Fire Guts Hitler’s Former Alpine Retreat as Suspect Faces Psychiatric Evaluation

German authorities arrested an 18-year-old man in Hamburg on Thursday following an investigation that began with the tragic death of a 14-year-old girl in Indiana. The arrest represents a significant development in international efforts to combat a disturbing form of online extremism that has seen a dramatic rise in recent months. The suspect faces charges as an indirect … [Read more...] about German Teen Arrested in International Investigation of Online Extremist Group That Targeted American Girl

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh delivered a straightforward message to investors last week at the International Monetary Fund's annual meeting in Bangkok. He would not telegraph the central bank's intentions regarding interest rates. "I don't prejudge meetings. I don't believe in saying now what I might do at the meetings we have in the balance of this year," Warsh … [Read more...] about Federal Reserve Faces Growing Pressure to Raise Rates Despite Market Expectations