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An arbitrator ruled the Washington Post violated Karen Attiah’s labor agreement and had no sufficient cause to fire her over social media posts about Charlie Kirk following his assassination, ordering the paper to reinstate her immediately; Attiah called the decision vindicating and highlighted ongoing tensions over newsroom speech and media accountability.
An arbitrator ruled that the Washington Post improperly terminated Karen Attiah for her social-media posts about Charlie Kirk, ordering the paper to rehire her and compensate back pay and benefits; Attiah calls it a victory for free expression, while WaPo says it respects arbitration and declined further comment.
An independent arbitrator ruled The Washington Post must reinstate columnist Karen Attiah with backpay and benefits, finding her termination violated the Post Guild’s collective bargaining agreement; Attiah argued she was doing her job as an opinion journalist, and her firing followed social-media posts after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The Post said it respects the arbitration process but declined to comment further, while the guild contended the firing was pretextual and punished speech within her duties; Attiah was the Post’s last full-time Black opinion columnist.
An arbitrator ruled the Washington Post lacked sufficient cause to terminate Black opinion writer Karen Attiah over social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s death and ordered her reinstatement with full back pay and benefits, a decision framed as a landmark for press freedom and newsroom protections amid ongoing debates about free expression and race.
An arbitrator ruled The Washington Post must reinstate Black opinion writer Karen Attiah, finding the firing over social-media posts about violent white men following Charlie Kirk’s death to be without sufficient cause and awarding back pay and benefits, a potential landmark for press freedom.
An arbitrator ruled the Washington Post violated union protections by firing opinion columnist Karen Attiah over social-media posts about Charlie Kirk and ordered the paper to reinstate her and pay back wages, finding her comments within her professional mandate and the firing four hours after learning of the posts was disproportionate—even as the Post cites security and editorial integrity concerns.
Amazon updated its terms to require binding arbitration for disputes and to prohibit class actions, touting a faster, more efficient resolution. Small-claims remain possible in limited cases, but a judge could still allow a class action in some circumstances; the move follows past privacy concerns and other lawsuits, and its enforceability will depend on court decisions.
The No Surprises Act has protected patients from surprise bills, but arbitration payouts have ballooned—2.5 million claims last year and about $15 billion in awards—fueling a stalemate between doctors and insurers over fixes. Lawmakers across the aisle say action is needed, but consensus remains elusive: Rep. Greg Murphy seeks harsher penalties on insurers who don’t pay arbitration judgments, insurers push back against overreach, and CMS has issued rules to streamline the process while advocates argue broader reform is still required.
CBS placed Tony Romo on leave while weighing a possible 'for cause' termination under a broad morals clause in his $72 million, four-year contract; arbitration would likely determine any payout, and a settlement may be the path to exit the deal, with CBS shifting on-air talent as J.J. Watt is elevated to the top NFL broadcast team.
Baltimore Orioles sign right-hander Yennier Cano to a two-year extension through 2028 with a 2029 club option, paying $2.75M in 2027 and $4.75M in 2028 and a $10M option, effectively buying out arbitration years and giving the O's an extra year of control; Cano has shown strong relief work for Baltimore, including a breakout 2023 and solid 2026, with the deal hedging against potential injuries or downsides while potentially affecting deadline moves.
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, this preview ranks and analyzes the top 50 deadline candidates by a balance of impact and likelihood to move, led by Tarik Skubal for the Tigers, with other notable names like Mason Miller and Luis Arraez among a mix of controllable starters, rentals, and relievers. The piece weighs contract status, luxury-tax implications, and potential fits across contending teams (Angels, Padres, Giants, Mariners, Tigers, etc.), notes the compressed standings driving urgency, and acknowledges some clubs ( Reds, Blue Jays ) may wait until the last moment. Stats are through July 27.
Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson signed a team-friendly deal, pausing the Penguins’ pursuit for now and delaying the Robertson trade saga. The market remains active as teams assess remaining targets and arbitration cases, with Robertson’s availability postponed but not canceled.
Dallas signs restricted free agent Jason Robertson to a one-year, $12 million bridge deal to avoid arbitration and extend the wait for a longer contract. The 26-year-old had a career year with 96 points (45 goals, 51 assists) in 82 games and will be extension-eligible again on January 1, while Dallas navigates cap space ahead of possible multi-year negotiations.
Nintendo asks a federal court to dismiss a class-action seeking tariff refunds, arguing that customers who bought Switch consoles voluntarily paid the advertised prices and have no entitlement to government tariff refunds. The plaintiffs allege unjust enrichment and unfair practices from price hikes tied to tariffs and Nintendo’s retention of refunds. Nintendo contends the doctrine of unjust enrichment doesn’t apply to completed sales and notes ongoing refund processes after a Supreme Court ruling voided tariffs, with similar suits against Sony and Microsoft and potential arbitration for some claims.
A group of 14 nations plus the EU reaffirm the 2016 ruling by an international tribunal that China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea have no legal basis, underscoring support for UNCLOS rules and a peaceful, rules-based resolution.