U.S. President Donald Trump reacts, as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., September 26, 2025.YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit involving the suspension of President Donald Trump's account following the U.S. Capitol riots on Jan. 6, 2021.The settlement "shall not constitute an admission of liability or fault," on behalf of the defendants or related parties, according to a filing on Monday from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.Trump sued ...

Core Viewpoint - Argent Trust Company, as Trustee of the Permian Basin Royalty Trust, declared a cash distribution of $0.115493 per unit, payable on October 15, 2025, which includes a settlement payment from Blackbeard Operating, LLC, but excludes proceeds from the Waddell Ranch properties due to excess production costs [1][2][10]. Distribution Details - The cash distribution increased from the previous month primarily due to the first settlement payment from Blackbeard Operating LLC, alongside higher natural gas volumes and oil prices from Texas Royalty Properties, despite lower oil volumes and natural gas pricing [2][8]. - The total distribution amount is $5,383,005, distributed among 46,608,796 units outstanding [8]. Waddell Ranch Properties - No proceeds were received from the Waddell Ranch properties for August 2025, leading to a continuing excess cost position that must be recovered before any future distributions can occur [4][10]. - Blackbeard provides production, pricing, and cost information quarterly, which will be disclosed in the Trust's quarterly and annual reports [4][7]. Texas Royalty Properties - Production for Texas Royalty Properties was 15,856 barrels of oil and 12,275 Mcf of gas, with the Trust's allocated portion being 13,944 barrels of oil and 10,800 Mcf of gas [5][6]. - The average price for oil was $65.76 per barrel and for gas was $6.65 per Mcf, resulting in revenues of $1,124,318 after deducting taxes and expenses [5][6]. Settlement with Blackbeard - The settlement agreement with Blackbeard includes a total payment of $9 million, with $4.5 million already paid and the remainder to be paid in quarterly installments of $1,125,000 during 2026 [11][12]. - The agreement also establishes overhead rates and allows Blackbeard to pass through certain charges, while the Trust retains the option for annual site audits [12]. Market Conditions - Worldwide market conditions continue to impact pricing for domestic production, making it challenging to predict future distributions [9].

Delta Air Lines has agreed to pay $79 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed in 2020 after one of its airplanes that was experiencing engine trouble dumped its fuel over schoolyards and densely populated neighborhoods near Los Angeles.The Delta jet had departed from Los Angeles to Shanghai on Jan. 14, 2020 when it needed to quickly return to Los Angeles International Airport. The Boeing 777-200 landed safely after circling back over Los Angeles while dumping 15,000 gallons of fuel to reach a safe la ...

Core Points - President Trump claims his settlement with Paramount Global is valued at over $32 million, which is more than double the company's stated figure of $16 million [1][3][4] - The settlement includes a side deal for public service announcements (PSAs) valued between $15 million and $20 million, promoting causes supported by Trump [2][15] - Paramount has denied any connection between the settlement and the pending $8 billion merger with Skydance Media, asserting that the settlement does not include PSAs [8][4] Company Details - The settlement covers payments for Trump's future presidential library and legal fees, with "60 Minutes" agreeing to release interview transcripts after airing [7][10] - Paramount's initial offer was $15 million, which was later negotiated down from Trump's original demand of $100 million to around $50 million [11] - High-level negotiations included pressure from Paramount's controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone, to settle the dispute to avoid potential legal costs [13][14]