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Trump cases: lawyer argues to dismiss Georgia election subversion case; progressive groups call for ‘fair’ hush money trial – live
Trump lawyers argue the first amendment is grounds for dismissing Georgia’s 2020 election case; progressive groups call for ‘fair and prompt’ hush money case. The White House announced that Joe Biden called Eric Adams, the mayor of New York, to ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
The frightening chill on free speech
In the tussle between good intentions and bad actors, society is in danger of losing sight of what it most needs to protectFinancial Times - Business -
Should Wildlife Advocates Help Set Hunting Rules in Vermont?
A bill that would add people who don’t hunt to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board has stirred an outcry in a state known for both progressive politics and rural traditions.The New York Times - Top stories -
Free speech hangs in the balance in 3 Supreme Court cases
Liberal justices long acted as the bulwark for free speech on the court. They are now viewed as the weakest link.The Hill - Politics -
The battle between preventing misinformation, protecting free speech online
Social media companies, lawmakers and the courts are grappling with the balance between stopping the spread of harmful and false information online, and protecting First Amendment rights.CBS News - Top stories -
Breaking down Trump's free speech claims in Georgia election case
A judge in the Georgia 2020 election case heard arguments Thursday over whether former President Donald Trump's First Amendment rights shield him from prosecution. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman joins "America Decides" with key takeaways.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Free speech warriors take note, if film censors can move with the times, you can too | Martha Gill
As a fascinating film rating survey shows, what is deemed taboo simply shifts with different mores. A familiar set of headlines last week: Brits are growing more prudish. The James Bond film From Russia With Love would today be slapped with a ...The Guardian - World -
‘Free speech is a facade’: how Gaza war has deepened divisions in German arts world
Strong pro-Israel consensus among political leaders has led to conflict with Berlin’s diverse cultural sector and a fraught debate over antisemitism. Two weeks after Hamas’s brutal attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, Berlin’s senate for culture ...The Guardian - World -
Lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's X against nonprofit CCDH thrown out by judge on free speech grounds
A suit filed by X against CCDH was dismissed by a federal judge, who wrote that Elon Musk's company was "punishing" the nonprofit for speech.CNBC - Business -
TikTok creators worry about free speech and income streams if ban succeeds: 'My livelihood is at stake'
TikTokers have a lot of opinions about the potential ban of their platform. Some are scared for their incomes, and others for their freedom of speech.CNBC - Business - Tiktok -
The Guardian view on Evan Gershkovich’s year behind bars: Moscow should free him now | Editorial
The Wall Street Journal correspondent is not a spy. He is a journalist, and should be released immediately from his Russian jail. Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, has spent nearly a year in a Moscow prison, awaiting trial for a ...The Guardian - World -
Win for Alabama abortion rights advocates
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Reproductive rights a winner for Alabama Democrat Democrat Marilyn Lands beat Republican Teddy Powell in a special election Tuesday for a state House seat in ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Why Mike McCarthy isn't concerned about Cowboys' lack of free agent signings: 'We are definitely improving'
It's been a quiet offseason for DallasCBS Sports - Sports -
Free lunches, brain breaks and happy teachers: why Estonia has the best schools in Europe
How did a small, relatively poor country become an educational powerhouse? Creativity, autonomy and a deep embrace of the digital age. Today’s subject in the sci-fi class at Pelgulinna State Gymnasium is Blade Runner. Thursdays are “voluntary” ...The Guardian - World -
The Feds Are Trying to Get Plants to Mine Metal Through Their Roots
Some species can absorb extreme amounts of nickel from soils. Such “phytomining” could help provide batteries essential for the renewable revolution.Wired - Tech -
Simon Baker reconnects with Australian roots in latest thriller, “Limbo"
Actor Simon Baker is getting rave reviews for his role in the new movie "Limbo." Baker is known for "The Devil Wears Prada," and for seven seasons on the CBS series "The Mentalist." In "Limbo," Baker returns to his Australian roots as Detective ...CBS News - Top stories -
Mexico's president says migrant flow into U.S. will continue if root causes not addressed
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador told "60 Minutes" in an interview that aired Sunday night the flow of migrants would continue through the U.S. southern border unless the root causes of the migration are attended to. CBS News ...CBS News - Top stories -
Let’s talk about money and death: Why aging parents and their adult children should have ‘the talk’
It’s a conversation loaded with potential tension about independence, money, responsibility, and mortalityMarketWatch - Business -
‘The cost of dealing with disease is growing all the time’: why experts think sugar taxes should be far higher
More than 100 countries impose levies on sugar, but should tariffs increase to improve wellbeing and generate revenues to help tackle related illnesses?. Lying in the shadow of Table Mountain, a short drive from the sprawling vineyards that help ...The Guardian - World -
Unlocking Revenue Streams: Why Your Business Should Embrace Diverse Payment Options
Fintech and digital finance have opened a new world of payment options. Business owners should see this as an opportunity, not an inconvenience.Inc. - Business -
Apple, Meta and Google to be investigated by the EU
If they are found to have broken the rules, the firms could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover.BBC News - Top stories - Google -
More Chinese Companies to Be Added to U.S. Import Ban List
A list of companies banned over forced labor concerns is expected to grow in the next few months, says Laura Murphy, a Homeland Security adviser.The Wall Street Journal - World -
NBC Drops Former RNC Chief Ronna McDaniel Amid Backlash
Hiring of former Republican National Committee Chairwoman sparked an unprecedented on-air backlash from anchors and commentators.The Wall Street Journal - World -
KuCoin and Its Founders Face Criminal Charges Over Money-Laundering Violations
U.S. prosecutors have filed criminal charges against KuCoin and two of its founders, accusing the global cryptocurrency exchange of violating U.S. anti-money-laundering laws.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Baltimore Bridge Crash Investigators to Examine Whether Dirty Fuel Played Role in Accident
The probe is just starting, but contaminated fuel can create problems with a ship’s main power generators.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The New Hotel Essential: Easy Take-Out Food
There have never been more options for meal delivery to your room—or other parts of the hotel.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Australia's February Inflation Comes in Lower Than Expected
Australia’s monthly inflation indicator came in below expectations in February, signaling that price pressures would likely continue to retreat over coming months.The Wall Street Journal - World - Australia -
BOJ Board Member Tamura Pledges to Cautiously Unwind Easing
The Bank of Japan will cautiously unwind its monetary policy easing, board member Naoki Tamura said, with a virtuous cycle of wages and prices expected to continue.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China Industrial Profits Return to Growth
China’s industrial profits returned to growth at the start of the year, adding to signs that the world’s second-largest economy is on stronger footing.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Long-Term JGBs Edge Lower Amid Worries Over BOJ Rate-Hike Pace
Long-term JGBs edged lower in the Tokyo session, weighed by concerns over the BOJ’s rate-hike pace after last week’s policy normalization.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Consumer advocates, realtors hail NAR settlement: What it means for buyers and sellers
The process of buying a home has seemingly never been simpler: Find a property on a listings website like Zillow, Redfin or Trulia; reach out to the listing agent; tour the property; and make an offer.NBC News - Top stories -
A 'dangerous precedent': Doctors and patient advocates fear restricted access to abortion pill
Doctors and patient advocates are alarmed over the possibility of the Supreme Court tightening access to the abortion medications mifepristone.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Will an Apple-Google AI partnership get past regulators?
Any deal — especially one involving AI — will capture the attention of federal and state lawmakers, the Biden administration, consumer-privacy advocates and government regulators.MarketWatch - Business - Google -
The Trustbuster Who Has Apple and Google in His Sights
Jonathan Kanter, the head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division, made his boldest move on Thursday by accusing Apple of antitrust violations.The New York Times - Tech - Google -
Meta and Google accused of restricting reproductive health information
Report claims posts on abortion and contraception have been deleted while misinformation on the feeds of social media users in Africa, Latin America and Asia has not been tackled. Meta and Google are accused in a new report of obstructing ...The Guardian - World - Google -
Federal judge dismisses Musk lawsuit against hate-speech watchdog
A case brought by Elon Musk, the owner of X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, against a hate-speech watchdog group was dismissed by a federal court in San Francisco on Monday. In his case against the Center for Countering Digital Hate ...The Hill - Politics - Elon Musk -
Watch Purdy give inspiring speech to Iowa State women's hoops team
Star 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy showed up for his alma mater after the Iowa State women's basketball team lost in March Madness on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Trump attorney argues Georgia charges target core political speech
Lawyers for former President Trump argued at a hearing Thursday that the charges he faces in Georgia target core political speech and urged the judge to dismiss them under the First Amendment before the case heads to trial. Trump attorney Steve ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
France's competition authority slaps massive copyright fine on Google
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Google Podcasts Is Going Away. Here's How to Keep Listening to WSJ Podcasts.
The Google Podcasts app is set to stop allowing listeners to hear podcasts after April 2. There are other ways for Android users to continue hearing WSJ podcasts.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Google