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Jan 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Fate in Court: A Quick Decision

The Supreme Court has hinted that it might release a decision this Friday, right as TikTok’s deadline to either break away from its Chinese owner or face a ban is drawing near. This announcement came rather suddenly, and the justices won't be reading their opinions out loud in the courtroom like the

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Porn Sites vs. Texas: The Fight Over Online Age Verification

The U. S. Supreme Court is diving into a hot topic: online age verification for adult content. Last week, the court took a close look at a Texas law that wants porn sites to check that users are 18 or older. This isn't just about Texas; 19 states have similar laws. But is this law fair or does it go

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Jan 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Fate Up in the Air: Supreme Court Weighs In

TikTok, a popular video-sharing app owned by a Chinese company, might be facing a ban in the United States. The Supreme Court is set to decide on Friday whether a law banning the app violates the First Amendment. The app's parent company argues that the law is unconstitutional, while the U. S. gover

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Dec 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Fate Hangs: Court to Decide on US Ban

Next month, the Supreme Court will tackle a big question: can the US legally ban TikTok? The popular social media app, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, could face a shutdown if it doesn't sell to a US owner by January 19. The law behind this was passed last April, aiming to protect national secur

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Should TikTok Be Banned in the US?

TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, is challenging a law that could potentially ban the popular video-sharing app in the US. The law, signed by President Joe Biden, would force ByteDance to sell TikTok to an American company or face a ban starting January 19. TikTok argues that this would suppress fr

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Dec 13 2024OPINION

Nativity Scenes in Public: A Look at the Legal Journey

Every December, you’ll see twinkling lights, Christmas trees, and maybe even a nativity scene in town squares. For many years, these scenes were common, but some people think they shouldn’t be allowed in public places. The U. S. has a long history of religious displays during the holidays. However,

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Nov 25 2024BUSINESS

Tobacco Companies Lose Fight Against Cigarette Warning Labels

The US Supreme Court has chosen not to review a case brought by major tobacco companies against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The companies were arguing that the FDA’s rule requiring graphic health warnings on cigarette packages and ads violates their First Amendment rights. The FDA's rule

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Judge Stops Louisiana's Ten Commandments Classroom Rule

A federal judge in Louisiana has put a temporary halt to a new law that would require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. The judge, John W. deGravelles, said the law is likely unconstitutional because it promotes one religion. This means the law can't go into effect while the

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech's Double Standards on Free Speech

Big Tech companies like Meta are playing a dangerous game of double standards when it comes to free speech. They claim to be neutral platforms while actively promoting or censoring content, all the while hiding behind Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act for protection from litigation and o

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Oct 05 2024POLITICS

Walz's New Rule: Trust Experts, Not Yourself

Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) has a new motto he likes to repeat: "Mind your own business." At first glance, this might sound like a call for personal freedom. But when you dig deeper, it's clear that Walz isn't asking people to live their own lives. Instead, he wants them to defer to experts and not que

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