The Federal Court of Australia has ruled in favor of passengers of the Ruby Princess cruise, finding that Carnival and its subsidiary Princess Cruises had been negligent in their duty of care to passengers by allowing the cruise to depart in the early months of the pandemic. The ruling found that Carnival had failed to take appropriate steps to ensure the safety of passengers, and that the cruise operator had been aware of the risks posed by the pandemic. The outcome of the case will be determined at a later date.
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Hurricane Otis has rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph and hurricane-force winds extending up to 30 miles from its center. It is expected to make landfall near the resort of Acapulco early Wednesday, causing catastrophic damage. The Mexican government has issued warnings and set up emergency shelters, urging residents to take all necessary precautions and follow the instructions of local authorities.
The parents of Sarah Katz, a 21-year-old college student who died after drinking Panera Bread's Charged Lemonade, have filed a lawsuit alleging that the drink contains more caffeine than Red Bull and Monster Energy Drink combined and no consumer warning. The lawsuit seeks damages for the parents' loss, punitive damages for Panera's alleged negligence, and an injunction to prevent Panera from selling the drink without warning customers of its potential health risks. Panera has yet to comment on the lawsuit.
A bipartisan group of 33 attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against tech giant Meta in a federal court in California, alleging that the company has deliberately designed its social media platforms Instagram and Facebook to be addictive to children and teens. The lawsuit claims that Meta was motivated to keep children hooked in order to boost profits, and seeks to protect kids and teens from online harm. It remains to be seen how the lawsuit will affect Meta's business, but it is clear that state law enforcers are taking the issue seriously.
Mary Lou Retton, an American gymnastics icon, has been hospitalized with pneumonia and is now back home and on the road to recovery. Her daughters Shayla Kelley Schrepfer and McKenna Kelley have shared updates on her condition, thanking doctors, nurses, and fans for their support. Retton is taking the necessary steps to make a full recovery, with her family grateful for the support they have received.
Leonel Costa, owner of Bobi, the world's oldest dog, announced his passing on Saturday at the age of 31. Bobi had held the Guinness World Record since February, attributed to a combination of good food, fresh air, and lots of love. His breed, Rafeiro do Alentejo, has an average life expectancy of 12 to 14 years, and Bobi's diet of human food had contributed to his long life.
Tasha Butts, Georgetown Women's Basketball Coach, passed away on Monday after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Her diagnosis inspired the Tasha Tough campaign, which has raised thousands of dollars to help women in need. Butts' death is a reminder of the importance of early detection and treatment of breast cancer, and her legacy will live on through the Tasha Tough campaign.
At Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, medical staff are struggling to treat the hundreds of injured arriving everyday with limited supplies. Israeli warplanes have recently struck targets across Gaza, including in areas where civilians have been told to seek refuge. The situation is so dire that even water is not available, and medical staff are doing their best to help without the most basic equipment.