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Scott Wiener’s AI Attack on Opponent Backfires in Race to Replace Pelosi

The loathsome CA State Senator was accused of reinforcing sexist stereotypes after chatbot mimicked fellow Democrat and SF city supervisor Connie Chan. The last time I wrote about the loathsome Califo...

2026-08-15

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Hemp industry bid to keep THC loophole open goes up in smoke

The ruling stops any hopes of blocking the new regulations that industry members claim will devastate their businesses on Saturday.

2026-08-14

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France Constitutional Council rules under-15 social media ban violates free speech rights

The Constitutional Council of France blocked the under-15 social media ban on Friday, holding that the ban was unconstitutional. The council reasoned that the ban unjustifiably deprived children of th...

2026-08-14

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Trump DOJ Uses Luigi Mangione Case To Spite Manhattan DA — See Also

Double Jeopardy Mushroom:The DOJ works out interstate stalking plea deal with Luigi Mangione so his lawyers can claim New York murder charges amount to double jeopardy.Nicole Kidman Is About To Play T...

2026-08-14

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Former University of Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead

“The relentless accusations, speculation and public commentary have taken a profound toll on me and on those I love.” Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday was found unresponsive at a l...

2026-08-14

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Former Oakland mayor fights to keep evidence out of bribery scheme trial

Sheng Thao was recalled as mayor in 2024 following an FBI raid on her home.

2026-08-14

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Trump asks Supreme Court to clear the way for White House ballroom

The Trump administration asked the US Supreme Court on Friday to pause an order that would halt above-ground construction of a White House ballroom, arguing that the project is authorized by federal l...

2026-08-14

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Congress Threw This Judge Off The Bench. The Voters Sent Him Right Back To Congress.

Removed for bribery, then handed a vote on everyone else's impeachment.The postCongress Threw This Judge Off The Bench. The Voters Sent Him Right Back To Congress.appeared first onAbove the Law.

2026-08-14

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Hasan Piker Demands Democrats Defend Him as Many Want to Distance Themselves

“That requires you to basically to take the L a little bit and maybe be a bit more honest about how I’m not this dangerous, toxic radical force” Hasan Piker, the far-left influencer who has said that ...

2026-08-14

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Sixth Circuit rejects religious law firm’s suit over hate group label

The court said the firm has produced little evidence in seven years to back its claims that a single press release caused any economic or reputational damage.

2026-08-14

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Dark Social For Lawyers: How To Track What You Can’t See

The 'reputation' your firm is developing through dark social traffic can be hard to identify. There are a few tricks an astute digital marketing professional may suggest to try to get a sharper pictur...

2026-08-14

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Conservationists challenge expanded grazing plan across the West

The grazing plan is part of the Trump administration's effort to "bring federal land grazing to the forefront."

2026-08-14

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Judge tosses impersonation claims against Meta in suit over ‘pump and dump’ Chinese penny stock scheme

The judge ruled that Section 230 protections shield Meta from claims it contributed to the creation of fraudulent ads on Facebook and WhatsApp.

2026-08-14

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Yurok Tribe challenges feds’ revised priorities for Klamath Project

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation pointed to historically low snowpack this winter, which it argued necessitated lower-than-normal flows to avoid water shortages later this year.

2026-08-14

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Squeaky shoes

PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal court in Oregon dismissed the proposed class action brought by three buyers of On athletic shoes, which allegedly cause “a loud, embarrassing, and difficult to stop squeakin...

2026-08-14

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Judge wrongly blocked DOJ investigation into ‘gender affirming’ telehealth clinic, Ninth Circuit finds

QueerDoc has argued that the real purpose of the Trump administration's subpoena was to pressure health care providers to stop offering puberty blockers and hormone therapy to minors.

2026-08-14

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Lawyers Should Think Twice Before CCing Bosses To An Email

Lawyers already deal with enough unnecessary conflict.The postLawyers Should Think Twice Before CCing Bosses To An Emailappeared first onAbove the Law.

2026-08-14

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Encouraging inflation data keep Wall Street mostly in the green

The S&P 500 briefly touched 7,800 points as inflation continues to cool and investors keep hoping that the Federal Reserve won’t hike interest rates.

2026-08-14

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States seek longshot shield from feds in SNAP data standoff

The government has filed four lawsuits against states that are currently suing the government in California over demands for SNAP user information.

2026-08-14

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ABA Plans Major Restructuring Amid Financial Struggles

Declining revenue has the ABA looking for ways to streamline an organizational structure that hasn’t been overhauled in decades.The postABA Plans Major Restructuring Amid Financial Strugglesappeared f...

2026-08-14