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Judge blocks Missouri abortion ban after ballot measure's passage
A state circuit court judge blocked some parts of Missouri’s near-total abortion ban after an abortion ballot measure’s passage in November. But the ruling preserved other restrictions, including ...The Hill - 15h -
The god illusion: why the pope is so popular as a deepfake image
Experts explain the pontiff’s appeal as the most recent AI images of Francis, with the singer Madonna, go viral. For the pope, it was the wrong kind of madonna.. The pop legend, she of the 80’s ...The Guardian - 20h -
'AI deepfake romance scam duped me out of £17k'
Nikki MacLeod believed she was sending money to a real woman whom she was in a relationship with.BBC News - 1d -
Pornhub to block access in Florida amid lawsuit over state's age verification law
The law will go into effect on New Year’s DayThe Hill - 2d -
Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.CBS News - 3d -
Lawmakers target AI-generated "deepfake pornography"
A 15-year-old girl who fell victim to artificial intelligence-created deepfake pornography is pushing Congress to pass a bill that would require social media companies and websites to remove ...CBS News - 3d -
Anti-deepfake porn bill included in funding deal
A bill that seeks to fight the rise of deepfake pornography was included in the year-end government funding deal unveiled Tuesday, raising the prospect the legislation could cross the finish line ...The Hill - 3d -
TikTok Asks Supreme Court to Block Law Banning Its U.S. Operations
The company and its Chinese parent invoked the First Amendment in urging the justices to step in before a Jan. 19 deadline to sell or be shut down.The New York Times - 5d -
TikTok asks Supreme Court to block law that could ban popular app
TikTok on Monday asked the Supreme Court to block a law that could potentially ban the video-based social media app, which has millions of American users.NBC News - 5d -
Europe agrees insurance crackdown on Russia’s ‘dark fleet’
Tankers carrying Russian oil must show they have adequate cover when passing through European watersFinancial Times - 5d -
Albertsons sues Kroger after federal judge blocks merger
Grocery giant Albertsons called off its nearly $25 billion merger with Kroger after a federal judge temporarily blocked the union Tuesday in an effort to protect consumers from increasing costs. ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Lawmakers face deepfake threats
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Lawmakers targeted by sexually explicit deepfakes More than two dozen lawmakers have been the victims of ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Dozens of lawmakers victims of sexually explicit deepfakes: Report
More than two dozen lawmakers have been the victims of deepfake pornography, with female lawmakers significantly more likely to be targeted, according to a new report released Wednesday. The ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Albertsons Sues Kroger, Terminates Merger After Judge Blocks Supermarket Megadeal
Albertsons’ lawsuit said the rival grocery company failed to exercise its best efforts to win regulatory approval for the $20 billion deal.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 11 -
How signing the JUDGES Act into law can help Biden's judicial legacy
President Biden has the opportunity to improve his judicial legacy by signing the bipartisan JUDGES Act into law, which would ensure that all Americans have timely access to federal district courts.The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Albertsons abandons merger with Kroger after a judge temporarily blocked the deal
Albertsons called off a $25 billion merger with rival Kroger after a judge temporarily halted the deal. The grocery chain is also suing Kroger for willful breach of contract and breach of the ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Judge blocks sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to the Onion
A federal bankruptcy judge has rejected the sale of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars website to the satirical news site the Onion, citing concerns with the bidding process. The trustee ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Federal Judge Blocks $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Merger
The ruling, citing a potential loss of competition, was a victory for the Federal Trade Commission. Later, a Washington State judge blocked the deal on similar grounds.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Cotton blocks federal shield law for journalists
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) blocked a federal shield law that would protect journalists from revealing their sources and material to the government. In the Senate on Tuesday, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Judges block Kroger-Albertsons merger. Continuing the courtroom fight could test investors’ patience.
The supermarket chains said they were disappointed with Tuesday’s court rulings, adding that they are reviewing their options.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
Judge blocks Albertsons-Kroger $25 billion supermarket merger
A U.S. district judge in Oregon has blocked a $25 billion bid by supermarket giant Kroger to take over rival Albertsons, ruling that the Federal Trade Commission's concerns about the merger's ...NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Federal judge temporarily blocks Kroger-Albertsons merger
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons after a three-week hearing. The Federal Trade Commission sued over the $25 billion deal in February, ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Federal judge blocks $25B Kroger-Albertsons merger, but leaves door open for future deal
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the proposed $25 billion merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, ruling that the deal would limit competition and harm consumers, but the judge left the ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Obamacare coverage for DACA recipients in 19 states blocked by federal judge
A federal judge in North Dakota blocked a Biden administration rule that allowed DACA recipients to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
US judge blocks $25bn Kroger-Albertsons grocery merger
Deal challenged by Federal Trade Commission would consolidate two of the country’s biggest supermarket operatorsFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Missouri Companies Sue to Block Minimum Wage Hike, Paid Sick Leave Law
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, restaurant, and grocers associations want to stop a voter-approved boost to hourly pay and sick days.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
New Jersey governor signs law blocking book bans
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, signed a law Monday prohibiting public schools and libraries from banning books and protecting librarians who obey state law.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Drugs seized and arrests made in police crackdown
Police say they are determined to create a "hostile environment" for drug dealers in the county.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Appeals court upholds TikTok ban, declining to block law that would force sale
An appeals court judge wrote that the law that would force a sale or ban of TikTok "survive[s] constitutional scrutiny."CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Federal judges uphold law that could ban TikTok in the U.S.
A panel of three federal Appeals Court judges ruled unanimously to uphold a law Friday that could potentially ban TikTok in the U.S.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Hundreds detained in Northern Ireland in crackdown on people smugglers
Gangs charging €8,000 for illegal travel packages that avoid crossing Channel on small boats. Hundreds of people have been detained in Northern Ireland trying to get into Great Britain by crossing ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
South Korean Military Leaders Describe Confusion During Failed Crackdown
Top military officials offered the first inside account of when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. Mr. Yoon faces impeachment on Saturday, and massive protests against him are planned.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Zelensky criticizes Georgia's leadership for protest crackdown
Yahoo News - Dec. 4 -
South Korean president lifts martial law after MPs block it
Three hours after he imposed martial law, Yoon Suk Yeol was forced to lift it after MPs voted to block it.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
South Korean president says he will lift martial law after parliamentary vote to block it
The Biden administration says they did not have any advance warning about the South Korean president's plan to declare martial law. The South Korean parliament nullified the declaration. NBC News' ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
South Korean parliament votes to block martial law
Markets fall as lawmakers and the head of state wrestle for controlFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
South Korean parliament blocks president's martial law declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attempted to declare martial law in the country for the first time in 45 years but was blocked by a parliament vote early Wednesday morning local time. ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Wisconsin judge strikes down law stripping government workers of collective bargaining rights
A Wisconsin judge overturned a state law that prevented public employees from collective bargaining on Monday. The legislation, known as Act 10 and passed in 2011 under former Gov. Scott Walker ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump FCC pick promises crackdown on social media 'censorship cartel'
Brendan Carr, President-elect Trump’s pick to chair the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), vowed Monday to break up the “censorship cartel” of social media platforms. “I think Americans have ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Consumer watchdog proposes crackdown on personal data sales
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday rolled out a new proposal aimed at cracking down on data brokers selling Americans' sensitive information. Under the proposed rule, the ...The Hill - Dec. 3
