A lawsuit filed by SMART Legislation demands a full hand recount of Rockland County, New York’s 2024 election ballots. The suit cites discrepancies, including zero votes for Vice President Kamala Harris in one district despite significant votes for other Democratic candidates in the same district, and statistically improbable results across several towns. A judge has ordered the recount following evidence suggesting underreporting of votes for independent Senate candidate Diane Sare. This action stems from concerns about the accuracy of both presidential and state senate election results.
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Following a fatal stabbing at a French middle school, President Macron announced that France may ban social media access for children under 15 unless the EU acts first. This decision, echoing similar actions in Australia, cites a rising youth violence problem potentially linked to unsupervised online platforms. Macron urged tech companies to implement age verification, highlighting the need for stricter regulations to protect children. A potential French ban would impose significant restrictions on access to major social media platforms.
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Judge Richard Leon denied the American Library Association’s request to halt the Trump administration’s defunding of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), citing jurisdictional issues raised by recent Supreme Court decisions. While previously granting a temporary injunction, Leon now believes the case belongs in the Court of Federal Claims, specifically concerning contractual claims related to federal grants. This decision comes after the administration, citing an executive order, drastically reduced IMLS funding and staff, impacting grant distribution and the agency’s operations. A separate Rhode Island court order blocking the IMLS shutdown remains in effect, pending appeal by the administration.
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Disney and NBCUniversal filed a lawsuit against Midjourney, alleging copyright infringement by its AI image generator. The suit claims Midjourney’s service creates unauthorized copies of copyrighted characters like Darth Vader and Minions, functioning as a “virtual vending machine” for pirated images. The studios seek unspecified damages, an accounting of profits, and an injunction to stop the infringement, arguing that Midjourney’s actions constitute blatant copyright infringement and that readily available technological solutions could prevent this. This is a significant legal challenge to an AI company’s practices, highlighting the ongoing debate about the use of copyrighted material in AI training and image generation.
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Veteran ABC News correspondent Terry Moran’s contract was not renewed following a social media post criticizing Donald Trump and Stephen Miller. The network cited the post as a violation of its objectivity standards, leading to the decision not to renew his expiring contract. This action followed immediate suspension and public pressure from the Trump administration. Moran’s commentary, though swiftly deleted, drew strong reactions along partisan lines.
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The Trump administration plans to send thousands of undocumented immigrants, including citizens from numerous European countries, to Guantanamo Bay. This action represents a significant escalation of the administration’s mass deportation efforts and aims to alleviate overcrowding in US detention facilities. The move has drawn sharp criticism from human rights groups citing inhumane conditions and legal concerns. The high cost of detaining individuals at Guantanamo, exceeding $100,000 per detainee daily, further fuels controversy.
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Beginning July 2025, all private sector expatriate workers in Kuwait must obtain an exit permit from their employer via the SAHEL app or the Public Authority for Manpower website before departing the country, regardless of trip duration. This new regulation, aimed at protecting both employer and employee rights, requires electronic submission of personal details and travel information. The system verifies employment status, flagging inconsistencies for further review. This measure aims to enhance legal compliance and prevent unauthorized departures.
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Netanyahu’s trial was adjourned early Wednesday due to the prime minister’s reported illness after only 30 minutes of testimony. Despite this, he is scheduled to attend the Knesset to vote against a dissolution bill. Earlier interruptions included a request for an early adjournment due to a diplomatic call and a courtroom protest that prompted a warning from the defense. The prosecution requested to reschedule the lost time.
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Planned nationwide “No Kings” protests on June 14th aim to counter President Trump’s militarized birthday parade, rejecting his authoritarianism and reclaiming patriotism. Demonstrations, exceeding the scale of April’s “Hands Off” protests, will occur across the country and globally, avoiding direct confrontation with Trump’s parade route. The recent militarized crackdown on pro-immigrant protesters in Los Angeles has significantly amplified the urgency and expected turnout for these demonstrations. Organizers are emphasizing non-violent resistance and providing training to ensure peaceful protests.
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