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Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration Officials From Communicating With Social Media Companies

In a preliminary injunction issued by US District Judge Terry Doughty, the judge ordered a slew of federal agencies and more than a dozen top officials not to communicate with social media companies about taking down “content containing protected free speech.”

WATCH: Judge Limits Biden Administration’s Contact With Social Media Sites

A federal judge ordered some Biden administration agencies not to communicate with social media companies about certain content, handing a win to GOP states in a lawsuit accusing the government of t Covid-19 disinformation.

Strike Vote Underway For 340,000 UPS Workers

UPS workers vote this week on whether to authorize a strike if their union doesn't get a new contract by August 1st. A strike could bring the world's biggest package courier to a standstill.

Writers Guild Strike Impacting Other Industries

The strike by members of the Writers Guild of America is affecting not just movies and TV, but also other industries. Natasha Chen explains how the strike is impacting behind-the-scenes employees and businesses.

Oregon’s Minimum Wage Rising July 1, Construction Better Pay

In Portland, some will start out making much more. People working in the construction trades can earn a salary that dwarfs the current and furture minimum wage rates.

Multnomah County Blames Big Fossil Fuel For Deadly Heat Wave

Multnomah County has taken the gloves off and filed a lawsuit against defendants Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron, and the Western States Petroleum Association alleging they caused the deadly and costly 2021 heat wave in the Northwest.

Maker Of ChatGPT Hit With Proposed Class Action Lawsuit

OpenAI, the company behind the viral ChatGPT tool, has been hit with a lawsuit alleging the company stole and misappropriated vast swaths of peoples’ data from the internet to train its AI tools.

Bernie Sanders Launches Senate Probe Into Amazon Warehouse Safety Conditions

Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday launched a Senate investigation into working and safety conditions at Amazon warehouses, adding to federal scrutiny on the labor practices of one of the country’s largest employers.

FTC Sues Amazon, Alleging It Tricked Consumers Into Signing Up For Prime

The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon on Wednesday, alleging that the e-commerce giant has tricked millions of consumers into signing up for its Prime subscription service through deceptive user interface designs.

The Future Of Travel: 10 Concepts That Will Change The Way We Experience The...

Concepts that feel plucked from sci-fi novels and films are quickly making their way into mainstream travel, shaping every step of the journey.

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Nolan Wells’ Case Is Closed. His Family Still Demands Answers

A Mississippi grand jury declined to charge anyone in the drowning death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, despite unexplained injuries noted in autopsy reports. His family, joined by attorney Ben Crump, disputes the ruling and is demanding a federal investigation, while a rapper-led campaign now offers a $1 million reward for credible evidence in the unresolved case.