Topic: supreme court
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Google Appeals to Supreme Court to Overturn Epic Games Ruling
Google is appealing to the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that would force major changes to its Android app store policies, arguing lower courts overstepped their authority. The upheld injunction requires Google to allow alternative payment systems and app stores, aiming to dismantle what Epi...
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Bluesky Expands Age Verification to South Dakota & Wyoming
Bluesky has expanded age verification requirements to users in South Dakota and Wyoming, requiring government ID, credit card details, or facial recognition scans to confirm legal age. The verification process is managed through Epic Games’ Kids Web Services, aiming to balance compliance with use...
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Court Rules Verizon Can't Sell User Location Data Without Consent
A federal court upheld a $46.9 million fine against Verizon for selling customer location data without consent, reinforcing consumer privacy rights. The ruling creates a legal split with other carriers' cases, potentially leading to Supreme Court review for a uniform standard. The court rejected ...
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Whistleblower: DOGE Leaked Social Security Data on Unsecured Server
A whistleblower alleges that the Social Security Administration's DOGE department uploaded hundreds of millions of sensitive records to an unsecured cloud server, risking exposure of personal data for nearly all Americans. The complaint claims senior officials approved the transfer despite warnin...
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TikTok's US Future: The Buyout Battle Explained
The future of TikTok in the U.S. is uncertain due to national security concerns over data access by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, leading to legislative actions and potential divestment or a ban. A tentative framework has been established between U.S. and Chinese officials, with investor...
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From Online Warrior to Congress: Her Fight Against the Far Right
Kat Abughazaleh is learning that engaging voters in person demands different skills than online activism, using creative tactics like offering hot sauce to spark conversations about her policies. She represents a wave of young, left-leaning candidates challenging the Democratic establishment, wit...
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Ex-Pokémon Legal Chief: No Lawsuit Over DHS Video
Don McGowan, The Pokémon Company's former chief legal officer, believes the company will not sue the DHS over its unauthorized use of the Pokémon theme song and imagery, despite its history of aggressive brand protection. A key reason for avoiding legal action is that many of the company's U.S. e...
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