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US judge throws out publishers’ antitrust case over Google AI search features
A US federal judge has dismissed antitrust lawsuits filed by Chegg and Penske Media Corporation (owner of Rolling Stone) challenging Google’s AI-powered search features. The ruling matters because it establishes that antitrust law may not be the appropriate remedy for publishers struggling with traffic losses caused by Google’s AI Overviews. The publishers alleged that Google…
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Fraternity organiser jailed for 60 days after student dies in hazing ritual
Carter Eslick, 21, was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his role in a hazing ritual that led to the alcohol poisoning death of 18-year-old Northern Arizona University student Colin Daniel Martinez. The case has drawn attention to the dangers of fraternity hazing and the responsibility of those who organise or enable dangerous drinking.…
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Brendan Harris cleared for release over Sophie Lancaster murder despite appeal
Brendan Harris, one of two men convicted over the 2007 killing of Sophie Lancaster, has been cleared for release on licence after an appeal to block his release was rejected. The case drew national attention to violence against people associated with alternative subcultures, and Lancaster’s mother campaigned for such attacks to be treated as hate…
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Flydubai plane diverts to Saudi Arabia after co-pilot attacks captain
Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he was fighting for his life when his co-pilot attacked him during a flight. Despite being wounded, he opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers to enter and help subdue the co-pilot as the aircraft plunged. The plane dropped more than 14,000 feet in 30…
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Farage says Reform investigation findings will be released soon, aides expected to be cleared
Nigel Farage says Reform UK’s internal investigation into allegations raised by an undercover Channel 4 and Verbatim filming operation is complete, with its findings due to be made public “very soon”. He has suggested the report will clear two senior aides who stepped aside during the inquiry, and warned that the journalists involved could face…
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Florida officials investigate ownership of 11 unpermitted vehicle-tracking cameras
St Lucie County officials are investigating who owns 11 vehicle-tracking cameras found operating without permits. Police identified 14 cameras after an order to remove Flock cameras from county roads, prompting residents to ask who can access the footage and whether the devices are collecting data without oversight. The sheriff’s office claimed three cameras but has…
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Man hospitalised after long-bladed weapon assault in Bournemouth gardens
A man was taken to hospital after being hit on the head with a long-bladed weapon during an altercation in Boscombe Chine Gardens, Bournemouth. Police arrested a man on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm and said the victim’s injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. The incident was reported at about 12.40pm, and officers…
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Renee Good’s family brings two lawsuits over Minneapolis shooting
The family of Renee Good, a 37-year-old US citizen killed by an ICE officer during an immigration sweep in Minneapolis in January, has filed two lawsuits against the US government and senior Trump administration officials. Good’s death was recorded and widely circulated, sparking nationwide protests and raising serious questions about the conduct of immigration enforcement…
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School blockades across France turn violent as protest numbers rise
Students across France have blockaded schools and universities to protest shortages of teachers and staff, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating buildings. Fires and other incidents have accompanied the demonstrations, prompting a crisis meeting and intensifying political disputes over the protests and the government’s response. Fires damaged school entrances in Nantes and Rouen, while staff in Marseille…
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Scott Erickson challenges $176m award to boys’ family after fatal crash
Scott Erickson, a former World Series-winning pitcher, and socialite Rebecca Grossman have been ordered to pay $176 million in compensatory damages for the deaths of two young brothers killed in a 2020 car crash in Los Angeles. Erickson is now appealing the judgment, arguing the award is excessive and threatening to demand a new trial…