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Federal Court Blocks FCC Net Neutrality Rules

A federal appeals court judge ruled that the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) rules on "net neutrality" overstepped its authority.

Apple Seeks Role in Google Antitrust Case Over $20B Revenue-Sharing Deal

Apple has requested to participate in the next phase of the ongoing antitrust trial against Google, emphasizing that it cannot rely on Google to defend the revenue-sharing agreements that benefit both companies. The iPhone maker argues that these agreements, which make Google the default search engine on Apple's Safari browser, are central to its financial success, contributing up to $20 billion annually. In court documents, Apple stated that it received an estimated $20 billion from this arrangement in 2022 alone.

Defense Begins in Madigan Corruption Trial

Defense attorneys for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain are set to begin presenting their case Wednesday in a corruption trial that has captured significant attention. The trial, which involves 23 counts of bribery, racketeering, and official misconduct, centers around the alleged "Madigan Enterprise" scheme in which utilities like ComEd and AT&T Illinois allegedly provided no-work jobs and contracts to individuals loyal to Madigan in exchange for favorable legislation in Springfield.

Texas Man Identified by Distinctive Tattoos Arrested in Child Exploitation Case

A Texas man, identified by his distinctive tattoos, was arrested during Thanksgiving week on charges related to the molestation of a child and the production of child pornography. Christopher Lynn Driskill, 48, of Coleman, Texas, appeared in federal court Tuesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge John R. Parker following his arrest.

Justice Department Moves to Break Up Google Amid Antitrust Concerns

On Wednesday, the Department of Justice is set to present a federal judge with a request concerning the possible breakup of Google. This follows...

AI Revolutionizes U.S. Intelligence: Anthropic’s Claude Models Set to Transform Data Processing

Anthropic's advanced language model, Claude, is set to engage with the U.S. intelligence sector.  This month, Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence firm, joined forces with...

Judge Orders Major Overhaul of Google’s App Store Practices After Epic Games Lawsuit Victory

A judge in the U.S. on Monday mandated that Alphabet's Google revamp its mobile application division. This change is intended to provide Android users...

Colorado to Pay Legal Fees for Web Designer Against LGBTQ Weddings in Free Speech Case

The State of Colorado has agreed to pay more than $1.5 million in legal fees to a web designer who refused to create a website for a same-sex couple.

Threats of a ‘Possible Cyberattack’ Disrupts Seattle-Tacoma Airport

A potential cyberattack led to significant disruptions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on Saturday, causing delays for hundreds of flights as the Port of...

The Lingering Shadow of Chinese Disinformation and AI Control

China's disinformation and control efforts have a long, troubling history. During my research, I came across a fascinating 1957 paper by Albert D. Biderman...

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