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Apr 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Teens vs. Tech: When Apps Play Mind Games

Back in 2023, states started legal battles against Meta because of how Instagram and Facebook might hook young users. Massachusetts took it further by suing the company in state court—not just in federal court like many others. The big question? Can a 1996 law that protects websites from user-posted

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Apr 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Social media lawyers pulled from Meta as lawsuits heat up

Tech companies are under fire after a major court decision, and law firms smell opportunity. Instead of knocking on doors, they turned to social media ads to find clients for lawsuits about addiction and mental health. But their strategy hit a roadblock when Meta removed over a dozen ads from firms

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Apr 09 2026CRIME

When Hunger Meets a Paying Job

Two years after a nighttime shoplifting incident in southwest Portland, the shoplifter has filed a lawsuit against the grocery clerk who chased him. At the time, Joshua Merkel said he took more than $100 worth of food without paying because he was hungry—and claimed the clerk’s response left him wit

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Apr 07 2026EDUCATION

School Abuse Lawsuit Faces Big Setback, Parents Still Stand Firm

A federal judge this week dismissed most of the civil claims against the Millsap Independent School District that had stemmed from a viral video showing teachers allegedly abusing special‑needs students. The decision has left parents upset, but they say the fight is far from over. The lawsuit began

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

City Fines Spark Lawsuit From Former Mayoral Candidate

A former mayoral contender in Portland is suing the city after a series of fines hit his campaign. The auditor’s office levied $2, 400 in October for allegedly using city money to boost a Wikipedia page. Later, after the November election, a $9, 000 penalty was imposed for not returning donations th

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Apr 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tesla’s Self‑Driving Claims Spark Debate on Safety and Lawsuits

Elon Musk recently posted on X that Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving system saves many lives, citing a video where a car avoided an accident in poor visibility. He acknowledged the technology is not perfect but said it could prevent 90 % of yearly auto deaths. Musk added that the remaining 10 % who still d

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Apr 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Former Assistant Sues Howard Stern Over Workplace Claims

Leslie Kuhn, who once worked as an executive assistant for Howard Stern and his wife Beth, has filed a lawsuit alleging that the famed radio host created a hostile work environment. According to Kuhn, Stern pressured her to move into their 20, 000‑square‑foot Southampton home, a demand she says was

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Apr 07 2026CELEBRITIES

Workplace Tensions: Former Stern Team Member Challenges Confidentiality Rules

A former assistant to a well-known radio personality has taken legal action against their former employer, claiming the workplace became unbearable after moving into the entertainer’s home. Leslie Kuhn, who managed office duties before transitioning to a live-in role, says she faced an aggressive en

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Apr 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft fixes confusing AI rules after users call it out

Microsoft just changed how it talks about its Copilot AI after people noticed a strange phrase in the rules. The company used to say Copilot is "for entertainment purposes only, " which sounded like it was just a fun toy. But Microsoft actually sells Copilot as a serious tool for work. Now, after us

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Apr 06 2026BUSINESS

University Lawsuit: Whistleblower Claims Retaliation and Discrimination

The University of Oregon faces a lawsuit from a former business‑operations director who says she and three coworkers were fired after reporting their supervisor’s misconduct. She alleges the supervisor, Richard Menard, made racist and sexist remarks and abused his authority by hiring a personal f

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