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Sony and Warner Music finally generate an Anthropic lawsuit

A new lawsuit from the music arms of two of the industry's most powerful companies alleges the so-called ethical AI company trained its Claude models on copyrighted music.

Federal judge delays a mifepristone lawsuit until after midterms

A federal judge on Sunday paused a lawsuit seeking to revoke the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of the abortion pill mifepristone until after the midterm elections.

Poor Red Bull comeback could have ended Liam Lawson's F1 career, says former F1 TV pundit

Formula 1 broadcaster Will Buxton has argued that Liam Lawson's career in the championship would likely have ended had he underperformed during his return to Red Bull at the Dutch Grand Prix.

His Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Was Widely Celebrated. Auditors and Experts Found Major Flaws.

The post His Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Was Widely Celebrated. Auditors and Experts Found Major Flaws. appeared first on ProPublica .

Polygon discloses security flaws fixed in recent hard forks

The vulnerabilities posed denial-of-service and validator resource risks but were patched before Polygon publicly disclosed them.

Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Allege Anthropic Launched ‘Brazen Campaign’ to Illegally Train Claude on Copyrighted Songs in New Lawsuit

Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music have filed a federal lawsuit against Anthropic that claimed the AI giant’s alleged theft of the companies’ intellectual property marked “a brazen campaign of illegally torrenting, scraping, and downloading copyrighted works on a mas

‘Robot Olympics’ reveal humanoids’ rapid progress — and flaws

Nature, Published online: 27 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02713-z Humanoid robots broke records at sporting events such as sprints, but struggled at practical tasks such as hammering nails.

Sony responds to digital games lawsuit and claims you don’t actually own them

Sony has said that PlayStation players don’t own digital games, claiming ownership would prevent customers from purchasing the same title.

Elden Ring plays much better than I'd expected on Switch 2, but it isn't without its flaws

The power of the Nintendo Switch 2 definitely knows its bounds, but that hasn't stopped Nintendo and its fellow publishers from trying to push the handheld device to its limits by porting some of the more demanding and gargantuan of games to the console.

Liam Lawson earns praise after impressive Red Bull comeback at Dutch GP

Former Red Bull mechanic and current team ambassador Calum Nicholas has praised Liam Lawson's "absolutely brilliant" adaptation after the New Zealander stepped up to the Milton Keynes outfit at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Meta settles $17 billion lawsuit over addicting kids to social media

The outcome is just the latest in a series of recent rulings against social media companies.

Voluntary assisted dying legal nationwide after laws pass NT parliament

Channel 4 Plays Down Report Of ‘Bake Off’ Rift Between Nigella Lawson And Paul Hollywood

It’s all smiles in the tent – at least according to the team behind The Great British Bake Off.

Liam Lawson got more comfortable at Red Bull in Dutch GP outing than during his 2025 stint

While Red Bull stand-in Liam Lawson says it is impossible to compare the current RB22 with the previous Formula 1 car he drove with the Austrian outfit, the Kiwi admits he felt much “more comfortable” in the car than he did during his first stint at Red Bull Racing.

Breaking: Voluntary assisted dying legal nation-wide after laws pass NT parliament

Meta’s 'Social Media Addiction' Lawsuit Ends In Shocking $17B Settlement

Facebook and Instagram's parent company still faces more lawsuits over the safety of children that could potentially add billions more to the tally

Meta agrees to heavy restrictions on teen users in major lawsuit settlement

Meta settled its latest kids online safety trial with a group of 29 state attorneys general, sparing it from the remainder of a trial that could have cost it hundreds of billions of dollars. Under the terms of the settlement, which resolves claims by a larger group of 47 states a

Red Bull impressed by Liam Lawson at Dutch GP: 'He did what he could'

Red Bull’s Formula 1 boss Laurent Mekies was impressed by its super-sub Liam Lawson after he maximised what was possible at the Dutch Grand Prix. The 24-year-old finished seventh behind the top three teams – McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari – after starting eighth but gaining a plac

Iowa Attorney General Says She’s Taking California to the Supreme Court Over Paramount-Warner Bros. Lawsuit

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird wrote in an op-ed for The Daily Wire that she is suing California for leading the charge in the lawsuit against the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. “California is once again trying to be the country’s regulator. And once again California is defyin

Nine CEO confident new AI laws will deliver a ‘world of growth in publishing’ as network slashes costs

Matt Stanton says company has ‘good pipeline’ of AI deals ahead even as it aims to cut $160m in costs Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The head of Nine Entertainment sees a “world of growth in publ

Twitch faces a class action lawsuit over using streamers' content to train Amazon's AI

A Twitch streamer has filed a proposed class action against the platform and its parent company Amazon, claiming his broadcasts, and those of countless other creators, were fed into generative AI training with neither consent nor payment. Read more

Who slept best last night: Liam Lawson

Liam Lawson's third race at Red Bull was exactly what Red Bull would have wanted from Liam Lawson. Solid qualifying, right behind Max Verstappen. No big mistakes and strong pace in the race. Points. He finally proved he deserved to be in that seat... It's just that his third race

Queensland bail breach laws to carry minimum 12 month jail sentence

Zillow Settles Antitrust Lawsuit With The FTC - Engadget

Zillow Settles Antitrust Lawsuit With The FTC Engadget Zillow settles FTC claims it paid Redfin to stop competing on apartment listings Reuters FTC Reaches Settlement With Zillow, Redfin Over Antitrust Concerns WSJ Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case TechCrunch Redfin and

How fusion reactions can survive flaws—up to a point

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have found that implosions designed for inertial fusion energy (IFE) can tolerate significant imperfections before performance abruptly declines, a finding that could inform the design of fuel targets for future fusion

Twitch hit with class-action lawsuit over Amazon AI training: 'Twitch sent no email, displayed no pop-up notification, and made no announcement'

In yet another unpleasant move in our AI hellscape, Amazon was caught training its generative AI using Twitch stream content earlier this month—a particularly brazen strategy, especially given Twitch's chief product officer admitted that the data collection was opt-out because "n

Proposed class action lawsuit against Logitech demands money to be given back to customers after $61 million US tariff refund

A proposed class action lawsuit against Logitech is attempting to recover funds that were allegedly "extracted from American consumers" as a result of the Trump administration's tariffs. The complaint [PDF] is being led by a construction company, SJK Development, and a California

Twitch Accused Of Harvesting Data To ‘Fuel Amazon’s AI products’ In New Class Action Lawsuit

By the site's own admission, using streamers to train generative AI was never going to be popular, but one Connecticut-based creator alleges the policy extends beyond the last month

Amazon and Twitch Face Class-Action Lawsuit After Introducing Opt-Out Setting That Uses Streamers' Content to Train AI

Twitch and Amazon are facing a class-action lawsuit after the streaming platform rolled out a feature that automatically trains its generative AI on streamers’ content unless they opt out.

Twitch and Amazon hit with lawsuit for training AI with streamers' content

The class action suit claims that Amazon never obtained consent from Twitch streamers to be used to train its AI models.

Taylor Sheridan accused of stealing ‘Yellowstone’ from 2016 pitch in copyright lawsuit

The suit claims "a strong inference of copying" The post Taylor Sheridan accused of stealing ‘Yellowstone’ from 2016 pitch in copyright lawsuit appeared first on NME .

Paramount, California AG to meet over possible settlement in $110B Warner Bros Discovery merger lawsuit - Fox Business

Paramount, California AG to meet over possible settlement in $110B Warner Bros Discovery merger lawsuit Fox Business Paramount and State A.G. to Meet Monday to Discuss Settlement of Antitrust Case Variety Exclusive | California Expected to Seek TV Channel Sales From Paramount-War

FTC lawsuit alleges Amazon has been ‘secretly and systematically’ overcharging for ads

The FTC and 22 state attorneys general are suing Amazon for allegedly using a "secret ad surcharge" to drive up prices for ads on its website and app.

ATM Flaws Reveal Key Weaknesses in the Software Supply Chain

A security researcher discovered nine vulnerabilities impacting ATM encryption and authentication software. But the problems extend far beyond your local cash machine.

FTC accuses Amazon of running a ‘secret ad surcharge scheme’ in new lawsuit

Amazon is facing a new lawsuit from the FTC and 22 states for allegedly secretly charging businesses more for advertising.

AT&T Lawsuit Says Charter Is Misleading Customers With ‘Fiber-Powered’ Claims

The new lawsuit is centered around what a fiber connection really means for customers.

Elon Musk’s xAI used child porn to train Grok models, lawsuit says

xAI has now been accused of training Grok on child sex abuse materials (CSAM), as regulators and courts continue to probe how far the problem goes, and some Grok users have been arrested .

Licenses Versus Lawsuits: Why Suno’s Parallel Legal Strategies May Pose a ‘Conundrum’

The AI music giant is simultaneously dealmaking with the music industry and fighting majors in court. Experts are split on whether those two legal fronts conflict.

Freedom Fuel gas stations sold stolen fuel, lawsuit claims

Freedom Fuel gas stations, which the Trump administration promoted last month, sold fuel that its supplier never paid for, a lawsuit filed earlier this month claims.

Before You Run Shirtless on Vacation, Check the Local Laws. One Runner Found Out the Hard Way.

Running somewhere new? The neighborhood rules may matter as much as your route.

Walmart settles DOJ opioid crisis lawsuit for $50 million

Walmart has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a lawsuit claiming that its pharmacies filled hundreds of thousands of illegal prescriptions for controlled substances that fueled the opioid crisis, the Justice Department announced Friday.

Algorithmic rent-pricing litigation expands under new state and local laws

Article URL: https://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/08/algorithmic-rent-pricing-litigation-expands-under-new-state-and-local-laws Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49495127 Points: 74 # Comments: 44

Learner's licence needed to keep pedalling under new Queensland laws

Connecticut's new lawsuit against Kalshi piles on to prediction market legal fight

The courtroom combat across state and federal courts is so far producing roughly split outcomes, suggesting a big job may be coming for the Supreme Court.

OpenAI renews push to get Apple’s trade secret theft lawsuit tossed

Chang Liu, Tang Tan, OpenAI, and io Products filed a new petition asking the court to dismiss Apple’s trade secret misappropriation complaint with prejudice. Here’s what that means.

Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit

The Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the settlement without disclosing terms.

Walmart settles U.S. government's opioid lawsuit

In a 2020 complaint, the Justice Department accused Arkansas-based Walmart of repeatedly violating the federal Controlled Substances Act since 2013.

Jermaine Dupri Drops Lawsuit Claiming $18M in Unpaid Royalties on Mariah Carey & Usher Albums

Less than two months after he filed it, the hitmaking producer and exec has dropped a case that claimed Sony Music owed him millions.

EPA says power for data centers can sidestep pollution laws

Article URL: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-issues-permitting-guidance-further-president-trumps-agenda-promoting-data-centers Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49478103 Points: 127 # Comments: 78

Selena Gomez Seeks Dismissal From Fraud Lawsuit Against Mental Health Startup

A few years ago, Selena Gomez and her mother Mandy Teefey co-founded Wondermind, a start-up company that advertised itself as a "mental health ecosystem." Gomez, a pop star who is famous for her mental health struggles and advocacy, lists herself as Wondermind's "founder/CIO" in

Unprecedented teen protections on Instagram see $18B lawsuit settled

Meta has reached a settlement with US states in an $18B lawsuit accusing the social media giant of deliberately making Instagram addictive to teenagers.

EPA faces lawsuit over claims it fast-tracked approval of toxic 'data center chemicals' — exposure to photoacid generators used for semiconductor manufacturing

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently given two new chemicals approval for use within the U.S., but the non-profit organization Earthjustice is suing the agency for not doing its job.

Wexner Steps Down as Ohio State Medical Center Board Chair Amid Epstein Lawsuits

Wexner Steps Down as Ohio State Medical Center Board Chair Amid Epstein Lawsuits Emma Whitford Thu, 08/27/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford

Widow of man who died in a 'cruel' way says NT's new VAD laws are 'very weak'

Failing Front Camera Cost One Honda Owner Nearly $3,000, Lawsuit Says

The front camera sensor plays a crucial role in the operation of the Honda Sensing system

Queensland government introduces major overhaul of bail laws

Meta settles lawsuit, pays $17.1 billion over absurd claims

Busybodies in both parties long ago decided that Zuck was Public Enemy Number 1. And they are perfectly willing to erect a regime of mass censorship in order to get their man.

Selena Gomez Hits Back Against ‘Absurd’ Fraud Claims in Wondermind Lawsuit

The star’s lawyers filed a motion to dismiss after investors of the health startup sued Gomez, her mother, and their ex-business partner

Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US teen addiction lawsuits

Meta will pay up to $18 billion over the next decade and strictly limit how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram under an agreement with nearly all US states to resolve claims it designed those social media platforms to addict children.

Meta settles in US states lawsuit on teen user addiction

Meta has agreed to pay what could amount to billions of dollars and to implement platform usage limitations on young users in a lawsuit brought by US states. The challenge revolved around addiction issues and overuse.

Meta settles landmark US lawsuit for nearly $18bn and agrees to change Facebook and Instagram

Major changes for TikTok and YouTube could be about to follow.

Selena Gomez Fights ‘Absurd’ Fraud Claims in Wondermind Investor Lawsuit

Lawyers say the pop star and actress “should never have been dragged into” a legal fight over the mental health startup.

Meta dodges ‘Big Tobacco’ nightmare with $18 billion settlement in child-safety lawsuit

The social-media giant’s agreement with state officials removes a cloud that was hanging over its stock, analysts say.

Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US lawsuits over children's social media addiction - Reuters

Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US lawsuits over children's social media addiction Reuters Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims The New York Times Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta’s new rules for kids go further

Meta settles for $18B in lawsuit brought by 29 states over social media harms to children

The lawsuit alleged that Meta knowingly designed platforms like Instagram and Facebook to addict children, despite knowing about the harms the platforms could pose to young users.

Apple renews push for expedited discovery in OpenAI trade secret misappropriation lawsuit

Apple has submitted its response to OpenAI’s attempt to block expedited discovery in its ongoing trade secret lawsuit . Here are the details.

Buc-ee’s says it will prioritize ‘conservative, business-friendly’ states amid pushback over logo lawsuits

Gas station and travel center chain Buc-ee’s said it will seek out “conservative, business friendly” states for new locations after receiving pushback over its decision to go after small business owners with allegedly similar logos. “We have a lot of opportunities. We’re growing.

Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump's order limiting mail voting in midterms

Democratic-controlled states on Wednesday filed another lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to limit mail voting in this year's midterm elections.

Meta will pay up to $18 billion to settle states' lawsuit alleging harms to young users

The company called on YouTube and TikTok to join it in setting time limits for teens.

Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms - AP News

Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms AP News Judge issues setback to Trump administration plans to restrict mail-in ballots The Washington Post Where Does Trump’s Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting Stand? The New

Pennsylvania attorney general accuses Snapchat of failing to protect children in new lawsuit

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday (R) announced a lawsuit Tuesday, accusing Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, of failing to protect children from compulsively using its platform. The complaint, filed this week, alleges Snapchat knowingly lies about the frequency of ad

Teen carjacker spared jail despite Victoria's new 'adult time' laws

Court Revives Lawsuit Filed by UK Prof Who Called for War on Israel

Court Revives Lawsuit Filed by UK Prof Who Called for War on Israel kathryn.palmer… Tue, 08/25/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer

Zillow settles antitrust lawsuit with the FTC

Zillow settles antitrust lawsuit with the FTC.

BBC Files New Motion To Dismiss Donald Trump’s $10 Billion Lawsuit, Challenges Claims Of U.S. Viewership Via VPN

The BBC is again seeking to dismiss Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the network, including a challenge to the president’s claim that a documentary at issue aired in the United States. Trump sued the BBC in December over edits that were made in a documentary about the J

Lawsuit demands Logitech hand tariff refunds over to customers

Logitech is facing a proposed class action lawsuit for not giving customers tariff refunds. In April 2025, Logitech raised the prices on 51 percent of its portfolio, with some prices increasing by as much as 25 percent. The complaint seeks to “recover monies that Logitech extract

Hidden Zillow listings created fake supply shock, raising NYC rents, lawsuit says

This week, two New York City renters filed a class action complaint alleging that a brokerage business called Compass—which has been boycotting posting listings on free digital platforms like Zillow —has now delisted so many rental units that it has created a fake supply shock th

Abbott tells judge Minnesota’s ICE officer extradition lawsuit ‘doomed to fail’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) asserted to a judge Monday that he’s not obligated to hand over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer charged by Minnesota authorities with shooting a Venezuelan man earlier this year during “Operation Metro Surge.” Minnesota is pushing i

Lawson to cut rice ball prices in Japan as costs ease

The convenience store chain will lower prices on most of its hand-wrapped onigiri by ¥10 starting Sept. 29, a company spokesperson says.

TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to the government to settle child privacy lawsuit

TikTok has now settled a lawsuit, originally launched by the Biden administration, that accused it of letting kids under 13 sign up without parental supervision.