Public Policy & Legal
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TikTok Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Days Before Trial, but Instagram and YouTube Remain in the Hot Seat
Plaintiffs had alleged that the apps were designed to addict young people, increasing depression and suicidal thoughts
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Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Prepare for Trial Over Social Media Addiction Lawsuit
Snap, the company behind Snapchat, was also named in the legal dispute but settled last Tuesday
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Melissa Gilbert Reflects on ‘Extraordinarily Difficult Time’ Amid Husband Timothy Busfield’s Child Sex Abuse Charges
The “Little House on the Prairie” actress says she’s “moving forward one step at a time”
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Stars at Sundance Express Grief, Outrage at Minnesota Violence: ‘I Was Crying All Afternoon’ | Video
“Cinema is an empathizing machine, and in the darkest time, you hope that art doesn’t feel indulgent,” “Zi” director Kogonada tells the Park City crowd
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Beverly Hills Theater Apologizes for Canceling Israeli Comedian Who Refused Political ‘Loyalty Test’
Guy Hochman was asked to issue a statement denouncing “genocide, rape, starvation, and torture of Palestinian civilians” in order to perform at the Fine Arts Theater
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Man Arrested After Racially Charged Assault of Congressman at CAA’s Annual Sundance Party
The man in question reportedly told attendees he’s “proud to be white” and punched another man
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Pharrell Williams Sued by Former Producing Partner Chad Hugo, Accused of Withholding Money
“Such willful, fraudulent and malicious conduct warrants theimposition of punitive damages,” Hugo’s attorney writes
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FCC Chair Sees ‘Competition Concerns’ With Netflix–Warner Bros. Merger
The $83 billion deal is currently under review by the Department of Justice, but would not fall under Brendan Carr’s jurisdiction
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Former Olympic Snowboarder Ryan Wedding Arrested by FBI for Drug Trafficking
“This is a huge day for a safer North America, and the world,” FBI Director Kash Patel writes
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DOJ Charges Pentagon Contractor for Alleged Leaks to Washington Post Reporter After FBI Search
Aurelio Perez-Lugones’ indictment comes after the government seized devices from the home of Hannah Natanson last week
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NYC Sues Dr. Phil’s Son to Block Cop Reality Show, Citing ‘Irreparable Harm to the City’
New York City accuses Jordan McGraw of refusing to let officials review footage from “Behind the Badge,” despite a prior agreement under Eric Adams
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Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos to Testify at Senate Antitrust Hearing on $83 Billion Warner Bros. Deal
Warner Bros. Chief Strategy Officer Bruce Campbell will also attend the February hearing
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FCC Says Talk Shows Must Adhere to Equal Opportunities Rule in Aftermath of Kimmel Scandal
The agency added that any program “motivated by partisan purposes” would not qualify for a bona fide news interview exemption
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DOJ Reviewing Netflix’s $83 Billion Warner Bros. Deal
The regulator issued second requests for information on Jan. 16, extending the waiting period on its review
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Taylor Swift Calls Justin Baldoni a ‘Bitch’ in Unsealed Texts Amid Blake Lively Drama: ‘He’s Gotten Out His Tiny Violin’
“This is so disgusting and I hate that he’s clever about this s–t,” the singer adds
