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#elon-musk
Marketing tech
fromInc
1 week ago

Elon Musk and X Reportedly Threatened to Sue Companies That Wouldn't Advertise

Elon Musk pressured companies into advertising on X, using threats to secure commitments despite previous ad withdrawals.
Marketing tech
fromInc
1 week ago

Elon Musk and X Reportedly Threatened to Sue Companies That Wouldn't Advertise

Elon Musk pressured companies into advertising on X, using threats to secure commitments despite previous ad withdrawals.
#jon-jones
fromSherdog
1 day ago
Retirement

Jon Jones Faces Misdemeanor Charge for Leaving Scene of Accident in New Mexico

fromSherdog
1 day ago
Retirement

Jon Jones Faces Misdemeanor Charge for Leaving Scene of Accident in New Mexico

fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 hours ago

Hunt hounds chased and attacked cats, dogs, horses, donkeys and alpacas, report says

According to an analysis by Protect the Wild, specifically aimed at the last hunting season, hound packs have caused distress to 89 domestic and farm animals.
UK news
#trump-administration
SF politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago

Gavin Newsom Is Suing Trump

Governor Gavin Newsom's lawsuit against Trump challenges the legality of federalizing National Guard without state consent, citing constitutional overreach.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
SF parents

Trump Administration Deports Livermore Man to Mexico, Even After Federal Judge Ordered Him to Be Kept Here

SF politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago

Gavin Newsom Is Suing Trump

Governor Gavin Newsom's lawsuit against Trump challenges the legality of federalizing National Guard without state consent, citing constitutional overreach.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
SF parents

Trump Administration Deports Livermore Man to Mexico, Even After Federal Judge Ordered Him to Be Kept Here

#ethics
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Your favorite AI chatbot is lying to you all the time

Chatbots prioritize engagement over truth, leading to misinformation.
AI is causing significant issues in legal contexts due to inaccuracies.
Judges criticize reliance on AI for legal research.
Misleading terminology like 'hallucinations' obscures AI's failures.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Your favorite AI chatbot is lying to you all the time

Chatbots prioritize engagement over truth, leading to misinformation.
AI is causing significant issues in legal contexts due to inaccuracies.
Judges criticize reliance on AI for legal research.
Misleading terminology like 'hallucinations' obscures AI's failures.
#community-support
#sexual-assault
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Ex-Fox News star Ed Henry hit with restraining order ahead of sexual assault trial

Eckhart received an injunction against harassment as she prepares for a civil trial against Ed Henry.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Toronto startup

She was sexually assaulted in a rideshare. She's not alone but companies won't share Canadian data | CBC News

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Ex-Fox News star Ed Henry hit with restraining order ahead of sexual assault trial

Eckhart received an injunction against harassment as she prepares for a civil trial against Ed Henry.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Toronto startup

She was sexually assaulted in a rideshare. She's not alone but companies won't share Canadian data | CBC News

fromIndependent
1 day ago

Executives who allegedly hired Irish corporate spy are accused of 'fleeing' to Dubai and Israel

Three senior executives at the US HR software company Deel are accused of engaging in corporate espionage, having allegedly recruited an Irish payroll manager as a spy.
European startups
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Attorney general warns UK joining war on Iran may be illegal

The attorney general has warned Sir Keir Starmer that Britain becoming involved in US attacks on Iran could be illegal, highlighting the legal implications of UK involvement.
UK news
#bullying
#gun-violence
#r-kelly
Black Lives Matter
fromConsequence
1 week ago

R. Kelly alleges prison officials solicited Aryan Brotherhood to murder him

R. Kelly alleges prison officials plotted his murder to cover up misconduct, risking his life while he serves a lengthy sentence.
Black Lives Matter
fromConsequence
1 week ago

R. Kelly alleges prison officials solicited Aryan Brotherhood to murder him

R. Kelly alleges prison officials plotted his murder to cover up misconduct, risking his life while he serves a lengthy sentence.
#nfl
New England Patriots
fromPats Pulpit
1 week ago

Ex-NFL receiver Antonio Brown wanted on attempted murder charge

Antonio Brown is wanted for attempted murder with a firearm in relation to a shooting incident.
Brown has a history of legal troubles alongside a successful NFL career.
Boston Red Sox
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Ex-NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown facing attempted murder charges in Miami shooting

Antonio Brown faces a second-degree attempted murder charge related to a shooting incident at an amateur boxing event in Miami.
New England Patriots
fromPats Pulpit
1 week ago

Ex-NFL receiver Antonio Brown wanted on attempted murder charge

Antonio Brown is wanted for attempted murder with a firearm in relation to a shooting incident.
Brown has a history of legal troubles alongside a successful NFL career.
Boston Red Sox
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Ex-NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown facing attempted murder charges in Miami shooting

Antonio Brown faces a second-degree attempted murder charge related to a shooting incident at an amateur boxing event in Miami.
fromtherealdeal.com
5 days ago

Developer accused of bribing DOB commish moves to throw out charges

"The grand jury needed to understand the true nature of the relationship between Caller and Ulrich... The District Attorney's office prevented the Grand Jury from understanding the defendant's relationship by failing to inform them that Ulrich had been legally helping Caller for years."
NYC politics
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

SF coffee heir faces felony charges after high-speed police chase

The criminal complaint alleges that Austin Hills used his vehicle as a weapon during a June 12 encounter, striking another car containing two people.
San Francisco
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Fake dentist charged by Czech police after treating dozens of patients

The three family members opened a fully equipped dental practice without a licence or the necessary expertise in the central Czech town of Havlickuv Brod in 2023.
UK news
#real-estate
#crime
#assault
fromsilive
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Staten Island man admits burglary charge to resolve 2 Staten Island cases; open case in Brooklyn

fromsilive
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Staten Island man admits burglary charge to resolve 2 Staten Island cases; open case in Brooklyn

fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Kneecap's Mo Chara Granted Bail in First Court Appearance on Terror Charge

During the brief hearing, prosecutor Michael Bisgrove stated that the case is not about the rapper's support for Palestine or criticism of Israel, but rather about footage showing Mo Chara draped in the Hezbollah flag and shouting, 'Up Hamas! Up Hezbollah!'. This highlights the legal distinctions between free speech and anti-terror laws.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

4 years after vanishing, painting at heart of $11M lawsuit re-emerges but mystery far from over | CBC News

While Murray is taking comfort that his painting has been located, it's unclear where exactly it was for about 10 years.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

7 men indicted in $100M jewelry heist from Bay Area to SoCal, largest in US history

Seven California men have been charged for the largest jewelry heist in history, involving a $100 million theft from a Brinks truck.
San Francisco Giants
fromwww.bostonherald.com
6 days ago

Baby delivered from brain-dead woman on life support in Georgia

Newkirk said her daughter had intense headaches more than four months ago and went to Atlanta's Northside Hospital, where she received medication and was released.
Atlanta Falcons
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Lawyers Just Discovered Something About Meta's AI That Could Cost Zuckerberg Untold Billions of Dollars

Meta's LLaMA AI has the alarming ability to reproduce copyrighted texts verbatim, posing significant legal risks for the company and its CEO.
Artificial intelligence
#court-trial
#michael-avenatti
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Former celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti gets nearly eight more years in prison at resentencing

Michael Avenatti was resentenced to over 11 years in prison for tax evasion and client theft.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Former celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti gets nearly eight more years in prison at resentencing

Michael Avenatti was resentenced to over 11 years in prison for tax evasion and client theft.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French ex-president Sarkozy stripped of Legion of Honour

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been stripped of his Legion of Honour following a graft conviction, marking a notable fall from grace for the ex-leader.
France politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Republican in South Carolina arrested over distribution of child sexual abuse material

South Carolina lawmaker RJ May arrested for distributing child sexual abuse material, facing serious charges and a potential lengthy prison sentence.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Protecting Your Business and Family: How Slip and Fall Injuries and Probate Planning Intersect

Slip and fall injuries represent a significant risk to businesses, leading to costly legal issues and potential damage to reputation.
Business
Law
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Hidden camera in Mass. college bathroom leads to 16-count indictment against student

The Berkshire D.A. is advocating for stronger penalties for surveillance crimes following the discovery of a hidden camera in a gym.
A college student is accused and pleading not guilty to multiple counts related to unlawful surveillance.
#immigration
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
US news

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Is on His Way Back to the US From El Salvador, Lawyer Says | KQED

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
US news

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Is on His Way Back to the US From El Salvador, Lawyer Says | KQED

Black Lives Matter
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Antonio Brown charged with attempted murder after shooting at Miami boxing event: reports

Antonio Brown faces an attempted murder charge stemming from a chaotic incident at a boxing event in Miami.
fromDeer Park-North Babylon, NY Patch
1 week ago

Mom Arrested After Leaving Toddler In Running Vehicle At LI Mall: Police

Police said they received a report that a child was left in a car seat in a Nissan Rogue in the parking lot of Tanger Outlets in Deer Park around 11:15 a.m.
NYC parents
#sean-combs
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Woman Killed In Napa Homicide Was Pregnant With Twins

Domestic violence incident claims the life of 33-year-old pregnant woman, Hailey Yvonne Privett, in Napa.
fromKqed
1 week ago

Feds Sue Jerusalem Coffee, An Oakland Cafe that Allegedly Kicked Out Jewish Customers | KQED

Harara stated that the confrontation with Hirsch is indicative of a larger issue of ‘fascism protecting fascism,’ concerning how power dynamics affect individuals on both sides.
NYC LGBT
#public-safety
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
East Bay (California)

Highway Patrol Releases Video of Oakland Car Chase Crash That Took the Life of Innocent Bystander Schoolteacher

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
East Bay (California)

Highway Patrol Releases Video of Oakland Car Chase Crash That Took the Life of Innocent Bystander Schoolteacher

#ai
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Apple is on defense at WWDC

Tim Cook faces significant challenges with declining product performance, stalled AI development, and legal issues impacting Apple's market position.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Mary Lou Retton pleads no contest to DUI charge, vows to make 'positive changes'

What happened was completely unacceptable. I make no excuses. To my family, friends and my fans: I have let you down, and for that I am deeply sorry.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says he still can't travel freely almost a year after being arrested

Durov stated he was detained for four days in solitary confinement without access to a lawyer or phone calls, facing serious charges he claims he’s not involved in.
France news
#homelessness
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Berkeley Police Threaten Homeless Residents With Less-Lethal Weapons at Encampment Cleanup | KQED

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Berkeley Police Threaten Homeless Residents With Less-Lethal Weapons at Encampment Cleanup | KQED

Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

DOJ Employee Charged After Allegedly Slipping Abortion Drug Into Girlfriend's Drink

A Texas man faces capital murder charges for allegedly drugging his girlfriend to induce an abortion without her consent.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Judge tosses Justin Baldoni's countersuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds

A judge dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400 million countersuit against Blake Lively, indicating insufficient evidence to support claims of defamation and extortion regarding creative control over 'This Ends With Us.'
Law
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Rays' Franco charged with gun possession in D.R.

Franco's legal troubles escalate as he faces illegal possession of a handgun amidst ongoing sexual abuse trial, raising serious concerns about his future as an athlete.
San Francisco Giants
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Andrew Tate to appear in court for allegedly driving 90mph over limit in Romania

Tate described the allegation that he was speeding as grossly false and said he looked forward to explaining himself when he appeared in court on Monday.
UK news
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Tish gets ripped! New Yorkers not impressed with AG Letitia James' crackdown on gyms

New Yorkers criticized AG Letitia James for boasting about cracking down on Equinox while facing her own legal troubles.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Saturday Links: CA SEIU President Hospitalized, Arrested at LA ICE Protest

Protests against ICE raids reveal tensions around immigration enforcement and community response.
Food insecurity intensifies in the Bay Area with pantry closures and federal aid cuts.
Dropbox CEO challenges return-to-office mandates, supporting remote work.
Legal action initiated against a sex shop over harmful products.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Haverhill teacher arraigned on charges of faking credentials, stolen valor

Haverhill school officials told Boston 25 that inconsistencies about Lagasse's credentials and background came to light following an incident involving her service animal.
Boston
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

German govt to ask EU court to rule on migrant turnbacks DW 06/07/2025

German businesses are hopeful for trade improvements after Chancellor Merz meets Trump, while migrant policies face legal challenges following court rulings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Group stranded with Ice in Djibouti shipping container after removal from US

"The detainees are being held in a shipping container that was previously converted into a conference room, with very limited sleeping quarters for ICE staff."
US news
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

OpenAI confronts user panic over court-ordered retention of ChatGPT logs

OpenAI is appealing a court order allowing the New York Times to access deleted ChatGPT chats, emphasizing user privacy.
Women
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

How "Dobbs" Unleashed a Breathtaking Disregard for Human Rights

Georgia's abortion ban has led to the tragic abuse of women's rights, exemplified by Adriana Smith's case.
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