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Easing Legal Action Against Tech Giants

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Victoria to Introduce Laws Targeting Online Trolls and Easing Legal Action Against Tech Giants

Premier Jacinta Allan announces pioneering legislation to protect families from online harms by unmasking anonymous trolls and lowering barriers for parents suing tech companies over psychiatric harm to children.

Jul 19, 2026, 8:00 AM ABC Australia News

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Publishers Sue Google Over Alleged Unauthorized Use of Books to Train AI Models

Several major book publishers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Google, accusing the company of using copyrighted works without permission to train its AI model Gemini, raising concerns about AI-generated content competing with human authors.

France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 1:26 AM

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Trump Nominates Adam Candeub to Lead DOJ Antitrust Division with Plans to Ban Online Porn and Target Big Tech

Adam Candeub, nominated by President Donald Trump to head the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, advocates for criminalizing pornography and considering social media's impact on happiness in antitrust enforcement.

Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 8:00 PM

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Trump Nominates Adam Candeub to Lead DOJ Antitrust Division with Plans to Ban Online Porn and Target Big Tech

Adam Candeub, currently general counsel for the FCC, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to head the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, advocating for criminalizing pornography and considering social media's impact on happiness in antitrust enforcement.

Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 6:23 PM

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Trump-Endorsed Andy Biggs Wins Arizona GOP Governor Nomination; Maduro Returns to US Court

Andy Biggs, backed by Donald Trump, secures Republican nomination for Arizona governor. Meanwhile, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces a US drug trafficking pretrial hearing in New York.

Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 11:13 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Mamdani urges US federal authorities to act on ICC arrest warrant if Israeli prime minister visits the United States later this year.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Says He Lacks Authority to Arrest Benjamin Netanyahu

Mamdani urges US federal authorities to act on ICC arrest warrant if Israeli prime minister visits the United States later this year.

Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 2:33 AM

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US Prepares New Tariffs as Trump's 10% Global Levy Nears Expiration

The United States plans to impose fresh tariffs on multiple countries amid the expiration of President Trump's temporary global duties, with significant levies announced on Brazilian and Canadian goods.

CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 1:41 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating President Donald Trump warns that the United States is far from finished with military actions against Iran, targeting the underground nuclear complex known as Pickaxe Mountain.

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Trump Signals Imminent US Strikes on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Site

President Donald Trump warns the United States is far from finished with Iran, indicating potential strikes on a key underground nuclear facility amid escalating Middle East hostilities.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 21, 2026, 6:53 PM

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Darline Graham Announces Senate Bid, DOJ Probes Harvard Financial Aid Discrimination

Darline Graham, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, shifts focus to domestic issues as DOJ investigates Harvard's financial aid policies.

Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 12:07 PM

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Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Including Hockey Sticks and Alcohol

US President Donald Trump signed orders on July 20, 2026, to impose new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian products, citing discriminatory trade practices by Canada against American goods.

CNA Latest News | Jul 20, 2026, 10:17 PM

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NYC Mayor Mamdani Explores Legal Authority to Arrest Netanyahu During UN General Assembly Visit

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reviewing whether the city can legally arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his anticipated visit for the United Nations General Assembly amid ICC arrest warrants.

Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 11:44 PM

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Mike Waltz and Tim Tebow Launch Global Effort to Combat Online Child Exploitation

U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow unveil a renewed international initiative to fight online child exploitation, emphasizing the urgent threat within the United States.

Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 11:14 AM

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Criticizes International Criminal Court, Threatens Action

Marco Rubio escalates US opposition to the International Criminal Court, citing threats to American legal sovereignty and the protection of US personnel abroad.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 18, 2026, 2:08 AM

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Elon Musk’s xAI Sues South Carolina Man Over Misuse of Grok Chatbot

xAI has filed a federal lawsuit in Texas accusing Terry Wayne Harwood of using the Grok AI chatbot to create and distribute child sexual abuse material through multiple fake accounts.

The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 3:13 PM

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Marco Rubio Leads International Coalition Against Violent Far-Left Extremism

Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts officials from 65 countries to address rising transnational threats from violent far-left extremist groups.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 1:15 PM

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Woodside Seeks Identities of Activists Behind Perth Stink-Bomb Protest

Woodside Energy has initiated legal action to compel climate activists to reveal planners of a stink-bomb protest that evacuated its Perth headquarters in 2023.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 9:29 AM

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xAI Files Lawsuit Against South Carolina Man for Misusing AI to Sexualize Minors

Elon Musk’s xAI accuses Terry Harwood of violating terms of service by exploiting AI tool Grok to create explicit deepfake images involving children.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 10:54 PM

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Authors and Publishers Sue Google Over Alleged AI Copyright Infringement

Hachette Book Group, Elsevier, and others accuse Google of unlawfully using copyrighted books to train its Gemini AI models.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 9:40 PM

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Todd Blanche Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Epstein Files and Trump Tax Immunity Settlement

US Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche was questioned by lawmakers about a controversial $1.8 billion fund linked to a tax immunity deal for former President Trump.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 7:38 PM

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Rosmah Mansor Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Comedian Harith Iskander

Wife of Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak, Rosmah Mansor, has initiated legal action over alleged defamation during a comedy show.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 4:37 AM

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Environmental Groups Sue to Block Trump Administration's Change to Endangered Species Act

A legal challenge has been filed against the Trump administration's redefinition of 'harm' under the Endangered Species Act, which could reduce protections for wildlife in the United States.

NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:56 AM

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Wisconsin Elections Commission Finds Elon Musk May Have Violated Election Bribery Law

The commission referred complaints to the Brown County District Attorney over Musk's $1 million voter check giveaways during a 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election.

CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 11:44 PM

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Apple Files Trade Secret Lawsuit Against OpenAI Amid AI Hardware Competition

The legal battle highlights tensions in Silicon Valley as companies race to develop physical AI devices.

The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 8:06 PM

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Environmental Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Endangered Species Habitat Rollback

A coalition of environmental organizations filed a lawsuit challenging recent changes to habitat protections under the Trump administration.

The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 7:31 PM