Google Threatens to Cut Off News Links in New Zealand Over Proposed Payment Law

Wellington, New Zealand – Google has threatened to withdraw its support and sever links to New Zealand news content on its platforms if the country moves forward with legislation requiring tech companies to compensate media outlets for using their articles. This declaration comes after similar tactics were employed in other countries that have enacted comparable laws. The contentious issue rose to prominence following New Zealand’s government announcement in July that it intended to pass a bill mandating tech platforms to negotiate revenue-sharing deals with news publishers. Initially opposed by the center-right National Party government in … Read more

Groundbreaking Study Links Depo-Provera to Increased Risk of Brain Tumors, Triggering Wave of Lawsuits Against Pfizer

New York — A groundbreaking study published in the British Medical Journal in March has linked the long-term use of Depo-Provera, a popular contraceptive shot, to a significantly increased risk of developing meningioma, a type of brain tumor. This revelation has led to a surge in product liability lawsuits as individuals seek compensation from Pfizer, the pharmaceutical giant behind the drug. Depo-Provera is a form of injectable birth control, administered every three months, which has been on the market since its approval by the FDA in 1992. Known generically as medroxyprogesterone acetate, the drug operates … Read more

“Ketamine Queen” Defense Speaks Out: Jasveen Sangha’s Lawyer Denies Any Links to Matthew Perry

Los Angeles – In the wake of the untimely death of actor Matthew Perry, questions and rumors have swirled regarding his connections and the days leading up to his passing. Among the figures brought into the limelight is Jasveen Sangha, known in some circles as the ‘Ketamine Queen’. Sangha’s attorney has aggressively denied any relationship between her and the late actor, emphasizing that his client had no ties to Perry. According to Sangha’s legal representative, the nickname ‘Ketamine Queen’ largely stems from media and public speculation, and does not reflect her actual lifestyle or profession. … Read more

Telegram CEO Durov Faces Charges as French Investigators Probe App’s Links to Organized Crime

Paris, France — Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, faces charges by French authorities in relation to an investigation into the platform’s alleged use in organized crime activities. The authorities claim that Telegram has been utilized by criminal entities to coordinate and facilitate illegal operations. The accusations against Durov have stirred significant controversy and sparked a broader discussion about the responsibilities of tech companies in monitoring and managing the content and activities conducted on their platforms. Legal experts argue that the case may set a precedent for how app developers and … Read more