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Republicans Face Backlash Over 10-Year Moratorium on State AI Regulations in New Legislative Push

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Washington, D.C. — A contentious provision embedded in a sweeping Republican tax and spending bill has drawn criticism for its apparent ideological contradictions regarding state rights. The 10-year ban on state-level artificial intelligence (AI) regulations signals a significant shift, raising alarms among critics who view it as a federal overreach inconsistent with the party’s usual stance on states’ rights. Republican supporters of the legislation argue that this provision, part of a broader 1,116-page proposal dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” is designed to prevent a disjointed array of AI laws from emerging across states. However, … 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

Former Penn State Star Isaiah Humphries Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Ahead of Civil Trial

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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A former Penn State football player has resolved his sexual harassment lawsuit stemming from locker room incidents with an undisclosed settlement. Isaiah Humphries, who filed the suit against his former teammate Damion Barber, dismissed the case in U.S. Middle District Court. The dismissal was documented in a notice filed Friday, and Judge Matthew W. Brann later confirmed that the settlement was conditional on Barber making a payment to Humphries. Details of the agreement have not been made public, but Humphries’ attorney, Steven F. Marino, noted the settlement parallels a tentative deal reached … Read more

Arkansas Supreme Court Clears Path for TikTok Lawsuit, State Pursues Claims of Misleading Content to Protect Minors

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Supreme Court has allowed the state’s lawsuit against TikTok to proceed, rejecting the social media platform’s request for expedited judicial review. The ruling, issued on Thursday, means the legal battle over TikTok’s alleged deceptive practices will continue in lower courts. The high court determined that TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, can address the issues related to the lawsuit in regular appeal proceedings, rather than through an emergency motion. Justice Barbara W. Webb noted in the court’s four-page ruling that the petitioners have other legal remedies available to them. … Read more