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US judge limits Muskâs DOGE access to social security data
A U.S. judge ruled on Thursday, April 18, to limit access to Americans' Social Security data for Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) following concerns raised by unions about the billionaire's broad powers. The ruling by District Judge Ellen Hollander prohibits DOGE staff from accessing personal data, such as Social Security numbers, medical histories
Judge won’t block Musk, DOGE from federal data, layoffs
WASHINGTON — A federal judge refused Tuesday to immediately block billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing government data systems or participating in worker layoffs. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan found that there are legitimate questions about Musk's authority but said there isn't evidence of the kind of grave legal harm that
B.C. judge orders WestJet to stop telling unhappy passengers the sky’s not the limit on delay claims
British Columbia A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered WestJet to stop telling passengers there's a limit to how much they can claim for expenses incurred by flight delays and cancellations. The injunction was issued Friday ahead of a trial next year over allegations of deceptive business practices. Judge says airline already changed website language
Judge to consider holding Giuliani in contempt for potentially disregarding court after jury awards $148 million in defamation case
WASHINGTON – A federal judge is set to hear arguments Friday on whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for continuing to spread lies about two Georgia election workers after they secured a $148 million defamation judgment against him. Plaintiffs’ attorneys have asked U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington, D.C., to impose
Regina judge hands man eight-year prison term for role in fentanyl trafficking
A federal prosecutor said the facts of the case indicate the man, who was arrested in Regina, was part of a "sophisticated commercial trafficking operation...
UPDATE: Judge Reportedly Contemplates Reducing T.I. & Tiny’s $71M Payout Following Win Against MGA Entertainment
A judge is reportedly contemplating reducing T.I. and Tiny Harris‘ $71 million payout following their legal win against MGA Entertainment. As The Shade Room previously reported, the company was accused of infringing on the styles of the OMG Girlz with their creation of the “L.O.L. Surprise! OMG” doll line. RELATED: T.I. And Tiny Harris Are Going
Federal judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against Fox News
The Fox News studios and headquarters in New York City, March 21, 2023. Ted Shaffrey/AP hide caption toggle caption Ted Shaffrey/AP CROTON, N.Y. — A federal judge on Wednesday threw out a defamation lawsuit against Fox News by a former Donald Trump supporter who said he received death threats when the network aired false conspiracy
Judge says trial for Dominion case against Fox will proceed Tuesday
A Delaware judge presiding over the landmark defamation case between Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News said Monday that the delayed trial will now begin Tuesday at 9am ET. Why it matters: The unexpected delay Sunday evening spurred rumors that the two part…
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The dangerous gap between AI output and actual understanding
AI makes it easier than ever to produce impressive work. It’s also making it harder to tell who actually understands the strategy behind it. The post The dangerous gap between AI output and actual understanding appeared first on MarTech...
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Wavepiston files permits for Gran Canaria wave energy pilot, signs MoU in Iceland
Danish wave energy firm Wavepiston and its Spain-headquartered partner Bluenewables have submitted all permitting […] The post Wavepiston files permits for Gran Canaria wave energy pilot, signs MoU in Iceland appeared first on Offshore Energy...
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Medisca and dsm–firmenich Partner to Expand Access to Pharmaceutical-Grade Vitamin APIs for U.S. Compounding Market
Medisca, a global leader in personalized pharmaceutical medicine, has entered into a strategic partnership with dsm–firmenich, a leading ingredient manufacturer serving regulated pharmaceutical markets worldwide. Through this partnership, Medisca will make a portfolio of pharmaceutical-grade vitamin active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) available to U.S. compounding professionals, expanding access to ingredients manufactured within European cGMP environments and
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Tallpine Cases Expands Eco Line for Galaxy S26 Ultra with Premium Earth-First Phone Covers
Tallpine Cases launches its sustainable Galaxy S25 Ultra collection, combining high-end wood and resin designs with verified compostable protection for the new device. Helsinki, Finland, May 12th 2026, ZEX PR WIRE – Tallpine Cases today announced the official expansion of its environmentally conscious accessory line with a new collection of premium covers designed specifically for the Samsung Galaxy
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Africa Tech Summit London 2026 Selects 13 Startups for Investor Showcase
Africa-focused startups spanning fintech, mobility, healthtech, creator economy, climate tech, AI and travel infrastructure have been selected to pitch investors at the 10th edition of Africa Tech Summit London 2026, set for May 29 at the London Stock Exchange. The summit, regarded as one of the leading African tech ecosystem gatherings in Europe...