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Supreme Court Finds S.E.C. Can Strip Wrongdoers of Illegal Financial Gains, Even Without Proof of Victim Loss | Flipboard

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Can Strip Wrongdoers of Illegal Financial Gains, Even Without Proof of Victim Loss The justices unanimously sided with the independent financial watchdog, finding that the agency could collect ill-gotten money, even if it could not show victims had suffered…

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Can Strip Wrongdoers of Illegal Financial Gains, Even Without Proof of Victim Loss The justices unanimously sided with the independent financial watchdog, finding that the agency could collect ill-gotten money, even if it could not show victims had suffered…

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The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the federal Securities and Exchange Commission can recover money … The New York Times flipped this story into Politics•34d Related storyboards

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The clearest point to anchor on is this: This Destination Was Just Named the No. 1 City in Europe—Here’s Where to Stay, Eat, Shop, and Explore... Florence, Italy, the No. 1 city in Europe in the 2026 World’s Best Awards.

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Claim 1: “This Destination Was Just Named the No. 1 City in Europe—Here’s Where to Stay, Eat, Shop, and Explore... Florence, Italy, the No. 1 city in Europe in the 2026 World’s Best Awards”
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Two independent web sources (Travel + Leisure and another news snippet) confirm Florence was named the No. 1 city in Europe in the 2026 World's Best Awards.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Florence (Italian: Firenze) is the capital and most populous city of the Italian region of Tuscany, with 361,625 inhabitants as of 2026. It is also the capital of the eponymous metropolitan province, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Florence Airport, Peretola (IATA: FLR, ICAO: LIRQ), in Italian Aeroporto di Firenze-Peretola, formally Amerigo Vespucci Airport, is the international airport of Florence, the capital of the Italian re…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Airport
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Republic of Florence (Old Italian: Republica di Fiorenza; contemporary Italian: Repubblica di Firenze), known officially as the Florentine Republic (Latin: Res publica Florentina; Old Italian: Rep…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Florence
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Claim 2: “Capital of Tuscany, cradle of the Renaissance, and one of Italy’s most popular destinations, Florence”
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Wikipedia explicitly confirms that Florence is the capital of the Italian region of Tuscany.
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web search NEUTRAL — Located about 275 kilometres (171 mi) northwest of Rome, Florence attracts millions of tourists each year, and UNESCO declared the Historic Centre of Florence a World Heritage Site in 1982.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence
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web search NEUTRAL — Utilitarian equipment for modern sport conditions. North Shore Tested boardshorts, wetsuits, UPF Tops, T-shirts & water-ready hats. Founded and inspired by Olympian surfer, 3X World Champion & innovat…
https://www.florencemarinex.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 18, 2023 · Looking for the best things to do in Florence? We've visited twice and share 30 experiences, from climbing Brunelleschi's Dome to watching the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo.
https://www.earthtrekkers.com/best-things-to-do-in-florence/
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Claim 3: “The justices unanimously sided with the independent financial watchdog”
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Multiple web search results explicitly state the Supreme Court's decision was unanimous in siding with the SEC.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 10, 2026 ... SEC On Top: Supreme Court Confirms the Securities and Exchange Commission May Claw Back Ill-Gotten Gains Regardless of Investor Loss · Background.
https://www.bakerdonelson.com/sec-on-top-supreme-court-confi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 4, 2026 ... The justices unanimously sided with the independent financial watchdog, finding that the agency could collect ill-gotten money, ...
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/us/politics/supreme-court…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 9, 2026 ... Since the Supreme Court decided Liu v. SEC in 2020, the scope of the SEC's disgorgement power has been contested, and the lower courts have ...
https://www.jenner.com/en/news-insights/client-alerts/suprem…
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Claim 4: “Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Set to Lose $60 Million 'Trying to Take on British Press' After Media Lawsuit Loss”
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The $60 million figure is attributed to 'a source' in specific reports. Other reports mention much lower figures (e.g., £1.5 million), and there is no official court document or authoritative reference confirming the $60 million loss.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (; born Rachel Meghan Markle, August 4, 1981), is an American member of the British royal family, media personality, entrepreneur, and actress. She is married to Prince Harry…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meghan,_Duchess_of_Sussex
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Oprah with Meghan and Harry is a 2021 television special hosted by American media personality Oprah Winfrey, that featured an interview between Winfrey, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry, Du…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oprah_with_Meghan_and_Harry
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was held on Saturday 19 May 2018 in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom. The groom is a member of the British royal family; the bri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_of_Prince_Harry_and_Me…
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Claim 5: “Supreme Court Finds S.E.C. Can Strip Wrongdoers of Illegal Financial Gains, Even Without Proof of Victim Loss”
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Three independent web search results from June 2026 confirm that the Supreme Court ruled the SEC can recover illegal financial gains (disgorgement) without proving victim loss.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Minnesota Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The court hears cases in the Supreme Court chamber in the Minnesota State Capitol or in the nearby Minnesota Judicial C…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_Supreme_Court
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy, 603 U.S. 109 (2024), was a case before the Supreme Court of the United States. In May 2022, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held, under certai…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEC_v._Jarkesy
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Securities and Exchange Commission v. W. J. Howey Co., 328 U.S. 293 (1946), was a case in which the Supreme Court of the United States held that the offer of a land sales and service contract was an "…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEC_v._W._J._Howey_Co.
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Claim 6: “The Duke of Sussex, 41, lost his lawsuit”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm Prince Harry lost his privacy lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail/Mail on Sunday. Wikipedia confirms his birth date (Sept 15, 1984), making him 41 in 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a fantasy novel by British author J. K. Rowling. It is the sixth and penultimate novel in the Harry Potter series, and takes place during Harry Potter's sixth…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter_and_the_Half-Bloo…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Prince Archie of Sussex (Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor; born 6 May 2019) is a member of the British royal family. He is the son of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. A …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Archie_of_Sussex
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (Henry Charles Albert David; born 15 September 1984), is a member of the British royal family. He is the younger son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales, and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Harry,_Duke_of_Sussex
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Claim 7: “This Renter’s $125 Bathroom Makeover Looks Custom — But It’s All Temporary”
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Two independent web sources (Apartment Therapy/Yahoo and AOL) report on a renter's temporary bathroom makeover costing $125.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2026 ... Apartment Therapy and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. A Renter's $125 ...
https://shopping.yahoo.com/home-garden/home-improvement/arti…
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web search NEUTRAL — ... cost or commitment. Use a durable eggshell or washable kitchen paint ... "One is that it's a temporary space, but the other is that it should still ...
https://www.aol.com/articles/renter-125-bathroom-makeover-lo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 3, 2023 ... Deep cleaning, tile paint, and temporary fixes like shower panels or liners can make the bathroom decent until renovation. Carrie Skogfeldt.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1706748102970911/posts/33801…
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