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Angelina Jolie has taken a major step forward in her ongoing battle with Brad Pitt over their French winery Château Miraval, Us Weekly can exclusively confirm. A judge tentatively ruled on Monday, November 25, that Pitt, 60, must turn over documents and communications that Jolie, 49, claims will prove he covered up alleged domestic violence against her and their children. “We are gratified that the court ruled in Angelina’s favor,” Jolie’s attorney Paul Murphy exclusively told Us in a statement on Tuesday, November 26. “After Mr. Pitt fought for years to hide this crucial evidence, he must now produce documents and communications concerning abuse, lies to authorities, and years of cover-up. His actions harmed Angelina and their children and are central to this case.” Murphy noted that his client only wants what’s best for her and Pitt’s family. (The exes, who divorced in 2016, share six children .) “I want to again emphasize that Angelina never wanted any of this . She never pressed charges, she left all their properties, and she is the one who tried to sell him the business in the first place,” the attorney continued. “To this day, Mr. Pitt has never been held accountable for his actions and has at all times controlled Miraval and the winery, yet he still demands more.” The statement concluded: “She wants this to end, the children want this to end, and Mr. Pitt should focus on healing their family, not pursuing lawsuits . If he does not, Angelina will defend herself in court by presenting the evidence necessary to demonstrate that Pitt’s allegations are demonstrably false.” A source close to Pitt exclusively told Us on Tuesday that the ruling “is mostly irrelevant because he has provided so much information already.” Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lia Martin issued her tentative ruling on Monday after Jolie’s legal team argued that Pitt’s documents would prove her allegations that he tried to make her sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) that would have prevented her from speaking out about the alleged abuse so she could sell her half of their winery to Pitt. Jolie and Pitt have been in a legal battle since February 2022 , when Pitt filed a lawsuit against her claiming she illegally sold her shares of their French winery. Pitt claimed that he and Jolie previously agreed they could only sell their shares with each other’s approval. “Pitt and Jolie purchased the château as a home to share with their children and the vineyard as a family business,” the initial court documents read. “They agreed they would never sell their respective interests in Miraval without the other’s consent. The couple spent the holidays at Miraval with their children and were married there in 2014.” In July, Jolie filed court documents claiming that the actor tried to force her to sign an $8.5 million NDA to cover up “years of abuse.” Her legal team asked that the court compel Pitt to disclose “private, third-party communications” he had about their family’s 2016 plane ride that resulted in Jolie filing for divorce. Shortly before Jolie and Pitt called it quits in 2016 , their family made headlines when Pitt was accused of child abuse during a trip on their jet . Pitt was later cleared by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. Jolie argued in the July docs that she “was not acting with malice and the intent to hurt Pitt in response to any custody ruling” when she sold her share of Château Miraval in 2021. She claimed it was Pitt who “refused to buy her interest unless he received his newly expanded NDA,” she alleged in the filing, claiming that it was designed to “force her silence about his abuse and cover-up.” Pitt’s legal team previously responded to the July motion, calling the separate filing asking for his personal communications “wide-ranging and intrusive.” The judge’s latest ruling is a major blow to Pitt, who had put off releasing his correspondence for years. “This ruling is an enormous win for Angie and a disaster for Brad. This is, by far, the most impactful ruling in the case to date,” a source told Us on Tuesday. “All of this evidence is now fair game in discovery.” The insider explained that this case is “ Pitt’s doing , and he controls whether to resolve it.” The source alleged that the Oscar winner “clearly wants to keep controlling and hurting Angelina through this lawsuit, forcing her to relive the pain of the reasons for the separation and cover of abuse.” You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News Prior to being compelled to disclose his communications, Pitt scored his own legal win over Jolie when a judge ruled in favor of the case going to trial. Us confirmed on November 15 that a judge upheld the ruling that there was an implied contract regarding shares in the holding company, and Pitt’s claims were valid on two counts of interference. The ruling came after Jolie previously asked the case to be thrown out . The trial date has yet to be set. Us has reached out to Pitt’s team for comment.

NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction , arguing continuing the case would present unconstitutional “disruptions to the institution of the Presidency.“ In a filing made public Tuesday, Trump’s lawyers told Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan that dismissal is warranted because of the “overwhelming national mandate granted to him by the American people on November 5, 2024.” They also cited President Joe Biden’s recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted of tax and gun charges . “President Biden asserted that his son was ‘selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted,’ and ‘treated differently,’" Trump’s legal team wrote. The Manhattan district attorney, they claimed, engaged in the type of political theater "that President Biden condemned.” Prosecutors will have until Dec. 9 to respond. They have said they will fight any efforts to dismiss the case but indicated a willingness to delay the sentencing until after Trump’s second term ends in 2029. Former President Donald Trump walks to make comments to members of the news media May 30 after a jury convicted him of felony crimes for falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York. In their filing Monday, Trump's attorneys dismissed the idea of holding off sentencing until Trump is out of office as a “ridiculous suggestion.” Following Trump’s election victory last month, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed his sentencing, previously scheduled for late November, to allow the defense and prosecution to weigh in on the future of the case. He also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. Trump has been fighting for months to reverse his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier. He says they did not and denies wrongdoing. Taking a swipe at Bragg and New York City, as Trump often did throughout the trial, the filing argues that dismissal would also benefit the public by giving him and “the numerous prosecutors assigned to this case a renewed opportunity to put an end to deteriorating conditions in the City and to protect its residents from violent crime.” Clearing Trump, the lawyers added, also would allow him to “to devote all of his energy to protecting the Nation.” The defense filing was signed by Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, who represented Trump during the trial and since were selected by the president-elect to fill senior roles at the Justice Department. A dismissal would erase Trump’s historic conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office. Trump takes office Jan. 20. Merchan hasn’t set a timetable for a decision. Merchan could also decide to uphold the verdict and proceed to sentencing, delay the case until Trump leaves office, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court or choose some other option. Prosecutors cast the payout as part of a Trump-driven effort to keep voters from hearing salacious stories about him. Trump’s then-lawyer Michael Cohen paid Daniels. Trump later reimbursed him, and Trump’s company logged the reimbursements as legal expenses — concealing what they really were, prosecutors alleged. Trump pledged to appeal the verdict if the case is not dismissed. He and his lawyers said the payments to Cohen were properly categorized as legal expenses for legal work. A month after the verdict, the Supreme Court ruled that ex-presidents can’t be prosecuted for official acts — things they did in the course of running the country — and that prosecutors can’t cite those actions to bolster a case centered on purely personal, unofficial conduct. Trump’s lawyers cited the ruling to argue that the hush money jury got some improper evidence, such as Trump’s presidential financial disclosure form, testimony from some White House aides and social media posts made during his first term. Prosecutors disagreed and said the evidence in question was only “a sliver” of their case. If the verdict stands and the case proceeds to sentencing, Trump’s punishments would range from a fine to probation to up to four years in prison — but it’s unlikely he’d spend any time behind bars for a first-time conviction involving charges in the lowest tier of felonies. Because it is a state case, Trump would not be able to pardon himself once he returns to office. Presidential pardons apply only to federal crimes. Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, with Melania Trump and Barron Trump, arrives to speak at an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. 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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Genesis Bryant scored 27 points, Kendall Bostic secured her third double-double this season with 12 points and 11 rebounds and No. 19 Illinois beat Maryland Eastern Shore 75-55 on Tuesday in the Music City Classic. Illinois (6-0) moved to 6-0 for the second time under third-year coach Shauna Green. Illinois scored the opening nine points of the game and took a double-digit lead for good with 2:11 left in the first quarter when Makira Cook made a 3-pointer to begin 13-2 run. UMES scored 13 straight points midway through the second quarter to get as close as 32-22, but Cook answered with a basket to end Illinois' three-minute drought. Bryant finished the first half with 14 points and Cook added 13 to help Illinois build a 43-26 lead. The pair combined to make seven of Illinois’ 14 field goals. UMES was 9 of 36 (25%), including 0 of 7 from 3-point range at halftime. Illinois also got 15 points from Cook and a career-high 11 rebounds from Brynn Shoup-Hill. Bryant, who reached double figures in the first quarter, scored 20-plus for the first time this season. Zamara Haynes led UMES (4-3) with 20 points and Mahogany Lester added 14. Illinois stays in Nashville to play No. 14 Kentucky on Wednesday. UMES travels to Piscataway, New Jersey, to face Georgia Southern in the Battle on the Banks on Friday. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketballOlive Garden responds after diner claims to find 'letters' on breadstick: 'We are concerned to see this'

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — InductEV , based in Pennsylvania and specializing in commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging, has partnered with Norway-based ENRX to develop global standards for wireless inductive EV charging. The collaboration aims to ensure compatibility across the industry and accelerate the adoption of this technology. Together, the companies plan to address the growing demand for high-power wireless charging solutions, which are critical for reducing range anxiety and advancing EVs in the transportation sector. Under the newly signed memorandum of understanding (MOU), InductEV and ENRX will focus on several key areas. These include supporting the SAE J2954 standardization efforts, conducting compatibility and interoperability testing, and promoting the benefits of universal standards to industry stakeholders and regulators. By working together, the companies aim to create a more unified and reliable wireless EV charging ecosystem. “Veterans in their respective sectors, InductEV and ENRX bring complementary expertise to this venture,” noted John Rizzo, CEO of InductEV. “Wireless charging is at a critical tipping point, and the collaboration with ENRX will help establish the necessary framework for industry-wide adoption and growth.” InductEV has already shipped gigawatts of wireless power, making significant strides in commercial fleet EV applications. Its advanced systems use in-ground and vehicle-based charging pads capable of delivering power outputs ranging from 75 kW to 450 kW. This technology enables shorter, more efficient charging sessions throughout the day, reducing reliance on traditional overnight depot charging. ENRX, with nearly 20 years of experience in high-power wireless charging projects, has implemented solutions for industrial vehicles and public buses across European cities, including Germany’s 200kW bus charging system that has operated for over a decade. The company is also leading the development of a 200 kW electrified roadway in Orlando, Florida, designed to charge vehicles in motion. Magnus Vold, CCO at ENRX, emphasized the importance of creating unified standards for wireless charging. “Standardization is crucial to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient electromobility solutions,” he said. “Partnering with InductEV allows both companies to leverage their technological strengths to benefit the entire industry.” This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for wireless EV charging. By removing barriers related to compatibility and accessibility, InductEV and ENRX aim to drive innovation, enhance adoption, and support the rapid expansion of the EV market worldwide. Their joint efforts are expected to have far-reaching implications for both passenger and commercial transportation sectors, helping pave the way for a future of seamless, wireless charging solutions. For the latest news on everything happening in Chester County and the surrounding area, be sure to follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN .

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M3 Group Joins MEDIROM Mother Labs’ Series A Financing Round at JPY9 Billion (as of December 1, 2024, approximately USD $59,000,000) Pre-Money ValuationShares of drive-thru coffee chain Dutch Bros ( BROS 1.43% ) skyrocketed 62.2% during November, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence . It's not uncommon to see a stock jump after a positive financial report, and the company did report financial results for the third quarter of 2024 on Nov. 6. But a jump of this magnitude is unusual and signals that something extra special happened. Throughout 2024, an increasing number of investors have been betting against Dutch Bros stock -- this is known as short selling . As the chart shows, short interest has been increasing and hit an all-time in late September. And it was still elevated going into November. BROS Short Interest data by YCharts At the risk of oversimplifying things, it seems investors were generally becoming more pessimistic about Dutch Bros going into the Q3 report. But the company shocked investors by turning in a strong report that showed 28% year-over-year revenue growth and net income of nearly $22 million. When investors have low expectations, and the company turns in a good report, an explosive stock price can result. And it seems that's what happened with Dutch Bros stock in November. Serving up some new growth ideas Dutch Bros stock has investors' attention because of its strong growth. This growth has largely come from opening new locations since it went public. But with its Q3 report, management brought attention to the fact that it's testing an expansion of its menu . Whereas food items make up less than 2% of sales today, it hopes that food can make up a much larger percentage in the future. It gives Dutch Bros another growth lever that investors hadn't counted on, contributing to the strong gains with the stock. With its Q3 report, professional analysts on Wall Street had to adjust their expectations for Dutch Bros stock. Many analysts responded by increasing their price targets . Perhaps the most substantial increase came from Piper Sandler analyst Brian Mullan. According to The Fly, Mullan has a new price target of $51 per share for Dutch Bros, compared with a price target of just $36 before. And an increase such as this gets investors excited. What to watch now Regardless of whether food will eventually drive growth, the main growth lever for Dutch Bros remains promising. Management is accelerating new openings headed into 2025 and is already filling out its pipeline for 2026. Assuming these new locations have similar economics to existing locations, this could be a powerful driver of future gains for Dutch Bros stock. Shareholders will want to watch profit margins as Dutch Bros expands -- the coffee space is competitive, and strong competition can drive profits lower. But if the company keeps growing at this pace while margins hold strong, it could signal strong long-term potential for this business.Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son HunterAAP FACTCHECK – Fake news headlines about celebrity and company boycotts of states Donald Trump won in the US election are being shared on social media as if they’re authentic. The headlines, however, can be traced back to articles published by self-described satire websites SpaceXMania and Esspots. Facebook posts claim US pop superstar Taylor Swift, who endorsed the president-elect’s opponent Vice President Kamala Harris, is boycotting “red states”. Other posts claim fellow pop superstar Beyonce Knowles is also snubbing states that weren’t won by her preferred candidate, Harris. However, the headline about Swift and the one about Knowles were initially published on self-described “satire” websites. AAP FactCheck previously reported that Pakistani content creator Muhammad Shabayer Shaukat ran both websites. Mr Shaukat said at the time his articles – most of which are generated by artificial intelligence (AI) – were deliberately celebrity- and politics-focused in order to drive user engagement and generate ad revenue using a network of social media pages he also operated. Stories published on his websites and Facebook pages are labelled “SATIRE”. Neither Swift nor Knowles have publicly announced any boycott of states based on which presidential candidate won them in the election. Knowles isn’t currently touring, and Swift only has dates in Canada remaining on her Eras tour . The final US performance of the tour was in Indianapolis on November 3, two days before the election. Facebook posts , however, feature headlines from the fake articles about Swift’s supposed “Blue States Only” tour, and others share incorrect headlines about Knowles, without satire labels. Other fake articles published on Mr Shaukat’s websites and Facebook pages are being shared as authentic news in posts about Barbara Streisand , Robert de Niro and Bruce Springsteen , and “movie stars” in general , emigrating from the US. Facebook posts about Target relocating its stores from states won by Trump and other posts claiming fuel prices had fallen in Republican-leaning states were initially published by Mr Shaukat with satire labels. AAP FactCheck , Reuters Fact Check , PolitiFact and AFP Fact Check have previously debunked posts referencing Mr Shaukat’s articles without any label or mention that they were fake. 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