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NSO Group Appeals $168 Million Verdict in WhatsApp Spyware Case, Claims Jury’s Award May Lead to Bankruptcy

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San Francisco, California – NSO Group has filed an appeal following a jury’s decision that awarded $168 million to WhatsApp for the company’s alleged facilitation of spyware attacks on approximately 1,400 mobile devices. This legal battle centers on the company’s controversial zero-click surveillance technology, which allows government clients to infiltrate phones without any interaction from the users. In a court filing submitted on Thursday, NSO Group requested that the federal judge presiding over the case in Northern California either significantly lower the punitive damages awarded or allow for a new trial. The punitive damages were … Read more

Portland Fire & Rescue Faces Jury Ruling Over Racial Hostility as Firefighter Wins Key Claims in Landmark Case

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A Multnomah County jury recently concluded that the Portland Fire & Rescue Department created a racially hostile work environment for firefighter Jason Wilson. The jury’s decision, rendered on May 30, upheld two of Wilson’s three claims during a civil trial that underscored ongoing issues within the bureau. With 17 years of service and prior experience as a U.S. Marine, Wilson pursued $1.2 million in damages, claiming that he faced systemic discrimination based on his race. He argued that he was consistently overlooked for promotions and experienced retaliation after reporting misconduct related to racial bias within … Read more

DHS Calls Out Mid-Hudson Counties as “Sanctuary Jurisdictions,” Local Leaders Push Back Against Claims

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WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security has identified several Mid-Hudson counties and municipalities as sanctuary jurisdictions, claiming they obstruct federal immigration enforcement. Such designations are based on the assertion that these areas compromise public safety by shielding undocumented immigrants from legal consequences. In a statement, DHS characterized sanctuary jurisdictions as “deliberately and shamefully” hindering the enforcement of immigration laws, implying that these actions put American communities at greater risk. The agency labeled counties such as Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester as non-compliant with federal directives, a claim that local officials contest. … Read more

Dulquer Salmaan Shines at Telangana State Film Awards, Claims Jury Award for His Touching Role in Lucky Baskhar

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Hyderabad, India — Dulquer Salmaan achieved remarkable recognition at the Telangana State Film Awards, popularly known as the Gaddar Awards, by winning the coveted Jury Award for his outstanding performance in Lucky Baskhar. This award signifies not just a personal triumph for the actor, but also a resounding affirmation of his dedication to the art of storytelling and his multifaceted approach to acting. In Lucky Baskhar, Dulquer plays an ordinary bank employee whose life takes unexpected twists, requiring a nuanced portrayal filled with restraint and depth. His performance has been celebrated for capturing the character’s … Read more