Elon Musk's X is likely to be blocked in Brazil after missing a deadline to appoint a new legal representative, escalating a dispute with local authorities over compliance with regulations.
Legal & Regulatory
US Plans to Shut Down Hong Kong Trade Offices, Prompting a Possible China Retaliation
A proposed U.S. bill, HKETO, could lead to the shutdown of Hong Kong's trade offices if they are deemed too influenced by China, drawing strong objections from Beijing.
European Court Orders Apple to Pay Ireland a Massive $14B in Back Taxe
Ireland is set to receive a €13 billion ($14 billion) tax payment from Apple after an EU court ruling, despite Apple's objections and Ireland's reluctance to collect the back taxes.
Biden Admin to Boost Federal Grants for Higher Wages and Improved Benefits
This Friday, President Biden will sign an executive order to prioritize federal grants for projects offering better wages and benefits, aiming to boost job conditions and secure union support ahead of the November elections.
North Carolina 'Musician' Faces Charges After Earning $10M from AI-Generated and Bot-Boosted Music
North Carolina man Michael Smith made $10 million by using AI and fake accounts to flood music streaming services with artificial songs, leading to charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
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Following CEO Pavel Durov's detention in France over accusations of inadequate moderation, reports from BBC showed that Telegram has refused to join key child protection programs.
Australia's new "right to disconnect" law allows employees to ignore work communications outside office hours without repercussions, aiming to enhance work-life balance.
The Dutch Data Protection Authority has fined Uber $324 million for transferring European drivers' data to U.S. servers, violating EU data protection rules.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France for allegedly failing to moderate criminal activity on his platform.
Kamala Harris has proposed raising the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28% to reduce the national debt and support working families if she wins the November election.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed 10 new laws to combat organized retail crime, focusing on shoplifting, vehicle theft, and the resale of stolen goods online, with increased penalties for middlemen and stricter regulations for online sellers.
Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi has criticized California's SB 1047 AI regulation bill as "ill-informed," arguing it could harm rather than help. State Senator Scott Wiener defends it as necessary for ensuring safety in large AI models.
Due to an impending labor dispute, Canada's two largest railroads may face a work disruption soon, threatening to also disrupt the US supply chain for an indefinite amount of days.
Fortnite has returned to iPhones in the EU and is now available on Android globally, following a four-year removal from app stores due to payment disputes.
