Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park's overflow campground, nearby roadhouses, and the resort at Yulara are at capacity as tourists flood the area to climb the rock before its permanent closure in October, reportedly forcing tourists to camp illegally on the side of the road.

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority warns it will be another ugly summer, telling politicians that unless it rains soon, water conditions will get worse.

The sizzle of a steak on a barbecue may soon sound a little different as Australia's $16.8 billion beef industry prepares to adapt to demands from 'locavores' and technological change.

Golf clubs around the country are failing to meet the needs of modern consumers and as a result memberships are at an all-time low.

(United States Ninth Circuit) - In a copyright infringement action, the district court's grant of summary judgment to defendants is affirmed where plaintiff failed to put forth admissible evidence establishing copyright infringement against recording artist Jessie J for allegedly stealing a two-measure vocal melody from plaintiff's song 'Bright Red Chords' for use in her hit song 'Domino.'

(United States Second Circuit) - In this civil rights suit brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. section 1983, in which plaintiff alleges that defendant volunteer ambulance corps and several of its directors violated her First and Fourteenth Amendment rights by levying disciplinary charges against her without a hearing, summary judgment in favor of defendants and dismissal of plaintiff's federal constitutional claims is affirmed, where: 1) emergency medical care and general ambulance services are not "traditionally exclusive public functions"; 2) extensive State regulation and oversight does not therefore entwine defendant with the State; and 3) defendant's conduct does not amount to state action.

(United States Ninth Circuit) - In this derivative action brought by plaintiff-shareholders against defendant-directors of company Allergan, alleging that defendants are liable for violations of various state and federal law as well as for breaches of their fiduciary duties to Allergan, dismissal on the pleadings is reversed, where: 1) though plaintiffs did not first make a demand on defendants requesting that Allergan bring the derivative claims in its own name, their particularized allegations establish a reasonable doubt as to whether defendants face a substantial likelihood of liability and as to whether defendants are protected by the business judgment rule; and 2) accordingly, the demand requirement is excused.

(California Court of Appeal) - Held that a former company president did not have to arbitrate his claims that the CEO and others wrongfully diluted his interest in the high-tech company's stock. His employment contract's arbitration clause did not cover this situation. Affirmed the denial of a motion to compel arbitration.

(United States Second Circuit) - Affirming the district court's dismissal of a defamation action as it related to out-of-state defendants because Connecticut's long-arm jurisdiction over out-of-state defendants excepting defamation actions does not violate the plaintiff's First or Fourteenth Amendment rights in a case where a media publisher reported on the plaintiff's lawsuit accusing their former Netherlands employer of a kickback operation involving Qaddafi and quoted the employer's statements about him, but reversing and remanding a decision that the plaintiff had failed to state a claim as it related to the employer's statements that he had repeatedly tried to extort money from them to determine whether the implication was indeed defamatory.

(United States First Circuit) - Affirmed the dismissal of a defamation suit brought by a hedge fund manager who claimed Bloomberg News falsely reported that he was being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The plaintiff brought suit against Bloomberg, as well as the reporter and editor of the story, alleging that they had defamed him and committed other common-law torts. Agreeing with the district court, the First Circuit held that the plaintiff was required to plausibly allege actual malice because he was at least a limited-purpose public figure and that he had failed to allege such facts.

Ireland-based Music Festival Expands YoubloomLA 2017, Presenting Keynote Speaker Andy Gould And New Partnerships With The Hi-Hat, Highland Park Bowl And LACM

(California Court of Appeal) - Held that a former company president did not have to arbitrate his claims that the CEO and others wrongfully diluted his interest in the high-tech company's stock. His employment contract's arbitration clause did not cover this situation. Affirmed the denial of a motion to compel arbitration.

This Opportunity Is Gone Soon For Songwriters, Deadline To Enter Is May 31st

When to visit Denver Botanic Gardens to see every flower in bloom, from tulips to roses to the columbine flower and more.

(United States First Circuit) - Affirmed the dismissal of a defamation suit brought by a hedge fund manager who claimed Bloomberg News falsely reported that he was being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The plaintiff brought suit against Bloomberg, as well as the reporter and editor of the story, alleging that they had defamed him and committed other common-law torts. Agreeing with the district court, the First Circuit held that the plaintiff was required to plausibly allege actual malice because he was at least a limited-purpose public figure and that he had failed to allege such facts.

The 4,600-acre estate along the White River sits near Meeker in Rio Blanco County, and was owned for nearly 30 years by billionaire Henry Kravis, co-founder of KKR & Co.

Taylor, a two-year starter at outside linebacker for CU, did not play high school football due to religious reasons.

The 4,600-acre estate along the White River sits near Meeker in Rio Blanco County, and was owned for nearly 30 years by billionaire Henry Kravis, co-founder of KKR & Co.

The presidential candidate shares a message to protesters.

The presidential candidate talks about police oversight.

The presidential candidate examines economic opportunities.

The presidential candidate shares his campaign initiatives.

The presidential candidate discusses Black homeownership.

The presidential candidate discusses Black entrepreneurship.

The presidential candidate talks about marijuana's effects.

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You're probably already aware that Michael Bloomberg, cringey billionaire extraordinaire and 2020 presidential candidate, has been reaching out to various big-name meme accounts on Instagram asking them to post content that makes him look a little more...hip to the kids, shall we say? 

But apparently he's doing something right with his presidential campaign, as he's been soaring in the polls and we're seeing ads for him practically everywhere.

Normally we don't like to get too political, but it's clear that Bloomberg was not hugged enough as a child.

Airline wants workers to take 20 days' unpaid leave

Lava descending into Hawai‘i’s ocean drove an upward surge of deep sea nutrients, cultivating life at the surface.

The Celtics outlasted the Clippers, 141-133, in two overtimes in a result that, for Los Angeles, was overshadowed by a third injury to star forward Paul George's left hamstring in the last five weeks.

The Lakers fought back from a late deficit to give themselves a chance but it wasn't enough as a last-second three-pointer by Anthony Davis didn't fall and the Nets walked away with the win.

Michael Bloomberg will cover healthcare for ex-campaign staffers through November. His firing of staffers prompted lawsuits against the billionaire.

A bloom of California poppies springs up in the Antelope Valley,enticing visitors stuck at home. But the live cam is your best bet, officials say.

Five fire engines and around 35 firefighters attended

Publishing photos of maskless tourists romping in poppy fields does not help the cause of social distancing.

Sprinkled in the deluge of negatives letters are uplifting tales of gratitude, humanity and service. This is a selection of those letters.

GTA 6 fans have another date approaching where a reveal is rumoured to be taking place, but don't get your hopes up.

Our immediate economic prospects for this country could hardly look grimmer. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Britain is on track for the worst slump in decades. In alarming terms, the extent of the recession was set out by a report this week from the independent Office for Budget Responsibility.

IndyStar walks through the closed gardens at Newfields, Friday, April 24, 2020.

Newfields' gardens usually draw thousands of visitors this time of year. While it's closed because of the coronavirus, see a photo tour of the blooms.

Michael Jordan spent the spring of 1984 in Bloomington before he became Michael Jordan

IndyStar walks through the closed gardens at Newfields, Friday, April 24, 2020.

Lawrence North drops to No. 2 in Class 4A after loss to North Central

LAPD leaders are concerned about a looming decline in black officers, particularly as pandemic-related restrictions undercut recruitment efforts.

Some garden centres in the area opened Friday morning with physical distancing measures in place after the provincial government lifted the closures earlier this week.

From Ronald Reagan's "evil empire" to Mark Hamill battling Ivanka Trump.

5 December 2019