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Julian Assange Walks Free After Pleading Guilty in Exchange of Not Being Extradited to US

Julian Assange Walks Free After Pleading Guilty in Exchange of Not Being Extradited to US

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was due to plead guilty this week for violating the United States’ Espionage Act, a part of a deal that would end his imprisonment in the United Kingdom.


Tennessee Faces Lawsuit Over Law Criminalizing Assistance for Minors Seeking Abortions Without Parent's Consent

A Tennessee Democratic lawmaker and a reproductive rights activist have filed a lawsuit challenging a new state law that criminalizes helping minors obtain abortions without parental consent.

Music Industry Titans File Lawsuit Against AI Companies for Copyright Abuse

Major record labels, including Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records, are suing AI start-ups Suno and Udio for allegedly committing extensive copyright violations.

Apple Becomes First Violator of EU’s DMA Rules, May Face $38 Billion Fine

The European Commission released a preliminary ruling that found Apple violating the European Digital Markets Act.


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Under Armour
Under Armour settled a class action lawsuit accusing company of misleading shareholders about sales growth for $434 million.
CDK Still Reeling from Cyberattack as Dealers Improvise to be Productive
CDK Global said that it would likely take several days to fix its system after it was hacked last week, urging affected dealerships to use alternative methods to become more productive.
Boeing may be Charged by US Prosecutors for Violating 2021 Settlement, According to Sources
Prosecutors recommended that the US Department of Justice file charges against Boeing after discovering it allegedly violated a settlement made in 2021 that shielded it from criminal charges.
Federal Appeals Court Rules Employers Can Deny No-Cost Preventive Care for HIV Prep, Cancer Screenings
A federal appeals court in New Orleans has ruled that eight specific employers challenging federal health insurance requirements are not obligated to provide no-cost coverage for certain preventive care, such as HIV prep and some cancer screenings.
Chinese Man Gets Over 2 Years in Prison for Stealing $88,700 From Jeweler on Singapore Airlines Flight
A Chinese man was sentenced to two-and-a-half-year in prison for stealing around $88,700 from a Singaporean jeweler on a Singapore Airlines flight.
FDA Approval of First Menthol E-Cigarettes for Sale in US Draws Parental Criticism
The FDA has approved the first menthol e-cigarettes for sale in the US, prompting criticism from parent groups who claim the agency has "failed American families."
Alaska Airlines, Flight Attendants Union Achieve 'Record' Tentative Labor Agreement
Alaska Airlines and its flight attendants' union have reached a historic tentative labor agreement, marking the end of a prolonged period without new contracts and pending approval by union leadership and membership.
China, Australia Roll Out 5-Year Visas to Citizens for Business, Tourism
China and Australia will now offer each other's citizens multiple-entry visas valid for up to five years.
Bankruptcy Rules for Small Businesses Get Tighter After US Law Expires
The expiration of a popular US law on Friday has tightened bankruptcy rules for mid-sized and small businesses.
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Several AI companies are reportedly bypassing a web standard that prevents content scraping, according to a letter from content licensing startup, TollBit.
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