A hard-hitting nationwide class action accuses Amazon of systematically denying pregnant warehouse workers basic accommodations — chairs, bathroom and water breaks, lifting restrictions, and time for prenatal care — then firing them when pregnancy-related absences drained their unpaid time off.


Amazon accused in lawsuit of systematic discrimination against pregnant employees

Apple is facing a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) class-action lawsuit at London's Competition Appeal Tribunal, brought by ATT Collective Action Limited on behalf of UK app developers. Led by former antitrust official Ann Pope, the suit accuses Apple of abusing its market dominance through its App Tracking Transparency framework. Claimants allege Apple imposed strict double-consent rules on third-party developers while giving its own advertising ecosystem an unfair advantage. Apple defends the feature as a essential privacy tool. 


Apple hit with $2.7 billion UK lawsuit over app tracking rules

Apple is facing a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) class-action lawsuit at London's Competition Appeal Tribunal, brought by ATT Collective Action Limited on behalf of UK app developers. Led by former antitrust official Ann Pope, the suit accuses Apple of abusing its market dominance through its App Tracking Transparency framework. Claimants allege Apple imposed strict double-consent rules on third-party developers while giving its own advertising ecosystem an unfair advantage. Apple defends the feature as a essential privacy tool. 

Apple hit with $2.7b UK lawsuit over alleged app tracking abuse

Google has agreed to pay £260 million ($353 million) to settle a major UK class-action lawsuit accusing the tech giant of abusing its market power and overcharging developers through Google Play Store commissions.

Deal could compensate eligible app developers 

Gaming platform Roblox is seeking to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Audree Heine, a teenager whose relatives allege that harmful online exposure contributed to her death. The lawsuit claims content and interactions encountered through the platform played a role in the events leading up to the tragedy.


Roblox seeks dismissal of lawsuit linking platform to teen's death

Meta is facing a major legal challenge in the U.S. as states accuse the company of putting children at risk through Facebook and Instagram. The allegations include hiding potential harms, improperly collecting and using children’s data, and designing platforms that allegedly keep young users engaged. Families are demanding greater accountability as the case could influence how Meta operates its social media platforms.


Meta on trial: When keeping users online becomes the business model 

Meta on trial: Meta faces $1.4 trillion legal threat

Meta is facing a major U.S. antitrust trial as 29 states challenge the tech giant over allegations linked to child safety and its business practices. The case could have major implications for Facebook and Instagram, potentially reshaping how Meta operates its powerful social media platforms. The trial is being closely watched as regulators take aim at Big Tech.


Meta on trial: 29 US states take aim at Facebook & Instagram

Meta antitrust trial: 29 US states take on Meta over child safety

A U.S. federal appeals court rejected an early bid by Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat, allowing over 3,000 lawsuits over youth social media addiction to proceed. The court ruled that the tech companies' defense under Section 230 was premature, paving the way for massive consolidated trials regarding children's mental health harms.


US Court opens doors to thousands of lawsuits against META

A U.S. federal judge has approved Anthropic's $1.5 billion copyright settlement with authors over the use of pirated books to train its Claude AI models. While the court upheld AI training on legally acquired copyrighted material as fair use, it ruled Anthropic violated copyright law by storing millions of pirated books.

Authors accused AI firm of using pirated books to train AI

Elon musk's AI company X AI  has filed what it describes as a landmark lawsuit against a user accused of misusing its grok AI chatbot to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The case marks one of the first major legal actions by an AI company targeting the alleged criminal misuse of generative AI tools.

XAI files landmark lawsuit over alleged misuse of Grok to create child sexual abuse material

Meta is facing one of the biggest legal threats in tech history. Four US states are now seeking a record $1.4 trillion in penalties from the company over claims related to platform safety. The lawsuit alleges Meta misled users about how safe its platforms are. Meta is pushing back and denying the allegations.


Meta hit with $1.4 trillion penalty claim by US states

In Thailand, family values are not just a social norm—they are deeply woven into the country's legal fabric. The Thai Civil and Commercial Code contains specific provisions that mandate children provide support and care for their parents, reflecting the traditional cultural principle of filial piety.


Thailand Mother Filed Lawsuit Under 'Ungrateful Child' Law, Now Backtracks

OpenAI is facing a new lawsuit alleging that ChatGPT reinforced a user's delusional beliefs and contributed to a worsening mental health crisis. The plaintiff claims the AI chatbot validated false perceptions instead of challenging them, raising broader questions about the responsibilities and safeguards surrounding advanced AI systems.


ChatGPT accused of reinforcing delusions in new lawsuit

Snapchat is facing a lawsuit after a minor allegedly connected with an adult attacker through the platform and was later raped. The suit claims Snap failed to disable dangerous features or adequately warn parents about potential risks. The case is reigniting debate over social media safety and accountability.

Snapchat Under Fire Over App Features In Minor Assault Case 

A new lawsuit alleges that Amazon’s Ring doorbell system stored users’ facial data without proper consent, raising fresh concerns over privacy and biometric data handling. The case claims that sensitive facial recognition information may have been collected and retained without clear user approval. The allegations have intensified scrutiny on tech companies and their use of surveillance tools in smart home devices.


Lawsuit Claims Amazon Ring Doorbell Stored Facial Data Without Consent

A viral moment tied to The Lion King has now turned into a legal battle, with composer Lebohang Morake filing a lawsuit against comedian Learnmore Jonasi.

The dispute stems from a controversial translation and performance of the iconic “Circle of Life” chant, which Lebo M claims was misinterpreted, sparking backlash and legal action. In a dramatic twist, Jonasi was reportedly served the lawsuit mid-performance, adding to the controversy.

‘Lion King’ Chant Row Turns Legal: Lebo M Sues Comedian Over ‘Circle Of Life’ Misinterpretation

Prince Harry has testified in a major phone hacking lawsuit, accusing British tabloids of unlawful information gathering. 

Prince Harry Appears in Court Over Phone Hacking Lawsuit 

In a shocking statement, the White House has branded the BBC a “leftist propaganda machine,” following confirmation that Donald Trump’s legal counsel has officially filed a lawsuit against the broadcaster. The case alleges media bias and defamation. Stay tuned for updates, reactions, and expert analysis on this escalating political and legal battle.


Trump Sues BBC: Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against BBC 

Blake Lively is attempting to withdraw her claims of intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress against Justin Baldoni.

Legal Setback For Justin Baldoni: Loses $400 Million Lawsuit

UK: Apple has lost a landmark antitrust case in the UK, with a tribunal ruling that the company’s 30% commission on App Store sales is excessive and unfair. The Competition Appeal Tribunal found Apple abused its dominant market position by imposing unlawful fees, affecting about 36 million UK users and potentially exposing the company to damages of around £1.5 billion.


Apple loses landmark UK lawsuit over App Store commissions

YouTube has agreed to pay $22 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after the company suspended his account over the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, according to a court filing Monday.The online video platform, a subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet, is the latest Big Tech firm to settle with Trump after he lodged legal cases challenging his broad deplatforming by Big Tech after January 6.The $22 million will go toward Trump's latest construction project at the White House, through a nonprofit called Trust for the National Mall, which is "dedicated to restoring, preserving, and elevating the National Mall, to support the construction of the White House State Ballroom," per a notice of settlement filing in a California federal court.Besides the $22 million to Trump's ballroom venture, YouTube agreed to payments of $2.5 million to a host of other Trump allies, including the American Conservative Union.Major platforms removed Trump after January 6 amid worries he would promote further violence with bogus claims that voter fraud caused his loss to Joe Biden in 2020.The platform blocked Trump from uploading new content on January 12, 2021, pointing to "concerns about the ongoing potential for violence." The move came in parallel to actions by Facebook and Twitter that also suspended Trump's ability to post after the January 6 upheaval.The 79-year-old Republican took social media companies and YouTube to court, claiming he was wrongfully censored.Trump's lawyers maintained he was kicked off under "non-existent or broad, vague and ever-shifting standards," according to the original July 2021 complaint against YouTube and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai.Trump's posting privileges were curbed after more than 140 police officers were injured in hours of clashes with pro-Trump rioters wielding flagpoles, baseball bats, hockey sticks and other makeshift weapons, along with Tasers and canisters of bear spray. They wanted to block Congress from certifying Biden's win.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The online video platform, a subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet, is the latest Big Tech firm to settle with Trump after he lodged legal cases challenging his broad deplatforming by Big Tech after January 6.

YouTube has agreed to pay $22 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after the company suspended his account over the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, according to a court filing Monday. The online video platform, a subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet, is the latest Big Tech firm to settle with Trump after he lodged legal cases challenging his broad deplatforming by Big Tech after January 6. The $22 million will go toward Trump's latest construction project at the White House, through a nonprofit called Trust for the National Mall, which is "dedicated to restoring, preserving, and elevating the National Mall, to support the construction of the White House State Ballroom," per a notice of settlement filing in a California federal court. Besides the $22 million to Trump's ballroom venture, YouTube agreed to payments of $2.5 million to a host of other Trump allies, including the American Conservative Union. Major platforms removed Trump after January 6 amid worries he would promote further violence with bogus claims that voter fraud caused his loss to Joe Biden in 2020. The platform blocked Trump from uploading new content on January 12, 2021, pointing to "concerns about the ongoing potential for violence." The move came in parallel to actions by Facebook and Twitter that also suspended Trump's ability to post after the January 6 upheaval. The 79-year-old Republican took social media companies and YouTube to court, claiming he was wrongfully censored. Trump's lawyers maintained he was kicked off under "non-existent or broad, vague and ever-shifting standards," according to the original July 2021 complaint against YouTube and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai. Trump's posting privileges were curbed after more than 140 police officers were injured in hours of clashes with pro-Trump rioters wielding flagpoles, baseball bats, hockey sticks and other makeshift weapons, along with Tasers and canisters of bear spray. They wanted to block Congress from certifying Biden's win. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The online video platform, a subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet, is the latest Big Tech firm to settle with Trump after he lodged legal cases challenging his broad deplatforming by Big Tech after January 6.

YouTube to pay $22 million to Trump for suspending his account over Jan 6 Capitol riots

#GRAVITAS| A federal judge from Texas said that Tesla CEO Elon Musk must be sued for allegedly deceiving voters into signing a petition to support the U.S. Constitution that could fetch them a million dollars a day. A group of voters now allege that they may have been duped in the allegedly 'illegal' giveaway scheme. Can this land Musk in more serious legal troubles? Watch this video to find out more. 


Musk charged with duping voters with $1 million election lottery

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron have filed a US defamation suit against rightwing influencer Candace Owens, who has claimed that France's first lady "is actually a man". The 218-page lawsuit, which was filed in Delaware on Wednesday (July 23), alleges Owens had published "outrageous, defamatory and far-fetched fictions", among which was that Brigitte Macron was born male as Jean-Michel Trogneux.&nbsp;Owens has further claimed that Macron and the French president's wife are blood relatives and Emmanuel Macron is either the product of a CIA human experiment or "a similar government mind control programme", as per the Macrons' court document.&nbsp;The lawsuit is an unusual instance of a current world leader suing an online influencer personally for content, although it follows days after Donald Trump sued the Wall Street Journal and its holding companies over a report of a letter that the US president allegedly wrote to Jeffrey Epstein.&nbsp;The Macrons have a steep legal hurdle to overcome, as US defamation law mandates that public figures establish "actual malice", i.e., that the person knew or had a reckless disregard whether the information was true or not. The Macrons are asking for a jury trial and damages punitive.&nbsp;“The principle here is truth,” the Macrons’ lawyer Thomas Clare, co-founder of defamation specialist firm Clare Locke, was quoted saying to the Financial Times. “They believe it’s important to stand up for themselves . . . Owens has had multiple opportunities to do the right thing and in response she has only mocked them.” &nbsp;He confirmed that the French president and first lady were prepared to fly to Delaware to appear in court personally. “Because Ms Owens systematically reaffirmed these falsehoods in response to each of our attorneys’ repeated requests for a retraction, we ultimately concluded that referring the matter to a court of law was the only remaining avenue,” the Macrons said in a statement. &nbsp;Owens' spokesperson said she would be answering on her podcast on Wednesday. The lawsuit says the Macrons have "suffered substantial reputational damage" and have spent “considerable sums of money to correct the public record.”&nbsp;The defamation case is focused on Becoming Brigitte, an eight-part series Owens published this year, and social media podcasts associated with it. In their complaint, the Macrons allege Owens has "used [a] false statement" regarding Brigitte's sex "to promote her standalone platform, gain fame and generate revenue". They claim she "ignored repeated attempts by the Macrons to communicate".Becoming Brigitte has over 2.3mn YouTube views.&nbsp;“Owens has dissected their appearance, their marriage, their friends, their family, and their personal history — twisting it all into a grotesque narrative designed to inflame and degrade,” the Macrons said in their filing. “The result is relentless bullying on a worldwide scale.”

Emmanuel Macron, wife file lawsuit against Candace Owens over false claims of French president’s wife is a man

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron have filed a US defamation suit against rightwing influencer Candace Owens, who has claimed that France's first lady "is actually a man". The 218-page lawsuit, which was filed in Delaware on Wednesday (July 23), alleges Owens had published "outrageous, defamatory and far-fetched fictions", among which was that Brigitte Macron was born male as Jean-Michel Trogneux. Owens has further claimed that Macron and the French president's wife are blood relatives and Emmanuel Macron is either the product of a CIA human experiment or "a similar government mind control programme", as per the Macrons' court document. The lawsuit is an unusual instance of a current world leader suing an online influencer personally for content, although it follows days after Donald Trump sued the Wall Street Journal and its holding companies over a report of a letter that the US president allegedly wrote to Jeffrey Epstein. The Macrons have a steep legal hurdle to overcome, as US defamation law mandates that public figures establish "actual malice", i.e., that the person knew or had a reckless disregard whether the information was true or not. The Macrons are asking for a jury trial and damages punitive. “The principle here is truth,” the Macrons’ lawyer Thomas Clare, co-founder of defamation specialist firm Clare Locke, was quoted saying to the Financial Times. “They believe it’s important to stand up for themselves . . . Owens has had multiple opportunities to do the right thing and in response she has only mocked them.” He confirmed that the French president and first lady were prepared to fly to Delaware to appear in court personally. “Because Ms Owens systematically reaffirmed these falsehoods in response to each of our attorneys’ repeated requests for a retraction, we ultimately concluded that referring the matter to a court of law was the only remaining avenue,” the Macrons said in a statement. Owens' spokesperson said she would be answering on her podcast on Wednesday. The lawsuit says the Macrons have "suffered substantial reputational damage" and have spent “considerable sums of money to correct the public record.” The defamation case is focused on Becoming Brigitte, an eight-part series Owens published this year, and social media podcasts associated with it. In their complaint, the Macrons allege Owens has "used [a] false statement" regarding Brigitte's sex "to promote her standalone platform, gain fame and generate revenue". They claim she "ignored repeated attempts by the Macrons to communicate". Becoming Brigitte has over 2.3mn YouTube views. “Owens has dissected their appearance, their marriage, their friends, their family, and their personal history — twisting it all into a grotesque narrative designed to inflame and degrade,” the Macrons said in their filing. “The result is relentless bullying on a worldwide scale.”

Owens has also said the French president and his wife are blood relatives and that Emmanuel Macron is a product of a CIA human experiment, as per Macrons’ court filing

Macron, wife file lawsuit against influencer Candace Owens over claim of French first lady being born male

Prince Harry has expressed a desire to reconcile with the British royal family, stating there's "no point in continuing the fight." His comments come amid ongoing tensions following his departure from royal duties and public revelations made in interviews and his memoir. The statement signals a possible thaw in relations.

Prince Harry calls for reconciliation, says 'no point in continuing fight' with royal family

CBS '60 Minutes' plans to infuriate US President Donald Trump with an episode criticising his provoking efforts, despite being in a legal battle with the US president.&nbsp;
The episode will air a segment about Trump's targeting of law firms with his executive orders, which marks the latest sign showing that the show hasn't backed away from reporting on Trump despite facing a lawsuit.&nbsp;
&ldquo;On the campaign trail, President Trump vowed to wield the power of the presidency to go after his perceived enemies. Now in the White House, Trump is using executive orders to target some of the biggest law firms in the country that he accuses of &ldquo;weaponizing&rdquo; the justice system against him," the show's description of the segment read.&nbsp;
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CBS Correspondent Scott Pelley closed out the show last Sunday, noting the departure of the show&rsquo;s executive producer, Bill Owens.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Bill made sure they were accurate and fair,&rdquo; Pelley said. &ldquo;He was tough that way, but our parent company Paramount is trying to complete a merger. The Trump administration must approve it. Paramount began to supervise our content in new ways. None of our stories has been blocked, but Bill felt he had lost the independence that honest journalism requires.&rdquo;
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In this upcoming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/60-minutes">"60 Minutes"</a> segment, they will strike back at Trump, by calling out his harsh measures against law firms that have been targeted by executive orders.&nbsp;
Trump and CBS got into this fight in the past weeks after Owens, who abruptly quit after 37 years, accused CBS executives of meddling in the program, and giving in to Trump amid his $20 billion lawsuit.&nbsp;
This began even before Trump came into power, the US president sued '60 Minutes' before his election win, and slammed the show for editing an interview with then-Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.&nbsp;
Trump alleged that the program modified Harris' clip to make her sound better.&nbsp;
The US president has been attacking some of the news outlets, calling them "fake news".&nbsp;
Earlier on Wednesday, Trump posted on Truth Social, &ldquo;The case we have against 60 Minutes, CBS, and Paramount is a true WINNER,&rdquo; he wrote on Truth Social. &ldquo;They cheated and defrauded the American People at levels never seen before in the Political Arena.&rdquo;
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In this "60 Minutes" segment, they will strike back at Trump, by calling out his harsh measures against law firms that have been targeted by executive orders. world

CBS '60 Minutes' plans to infuriate US President Donald Trump with an episode criticising his provoking efforts, despite being in a legal battle with the US president. The episode will air a segment about Trump's targeting of law firms with his executive orders, which marks the latest sign showing that the show hasn't backed away from reporting on Trump despite facing a lawsuit. “On the campaign trail, President Trump vowed to wield the power of the presidency to go after his perceived enemies. Now in the White House, Trump is using executive orders to target some of the biggest law firms in the country that he accuses of “weaponizing” the justice system against him," the show's description of the segment read. Also read: CBS agrees to hand over 'unedited' '60 minutes' Kamala Harris interview transcript to FCC. Here's all about the controversy CBS Correspondent Scott Pelley closed out the show last Sunday, noting the departure of the show’s executive producer, Bill Owens. “Bill made sure they were accurate and fair,” Pelley said. “He was tough that way, but our parent company Paramount is trying to complete a merger. The Trump administration must approve it. Paramount began to supervise our content in new ways. None of our stories has been blocked, but Bill felt he had lost the independence that honest journalism requires.” Also read: FCC releases full version of Kamala Harris' '60 minutes' interview. Here's what she said in uncut version In this upcoming "60 Minutes" segment, they will strike back at Trump, by calling out his harsh measures against law firms that have been targeted by executive orders. Trump and CBS got into this fight in the past weeks after Owens, who abruptly quit after 37 years, accused CBS executives of meddling in the program, and giving in to Trump amid his $20 billion lawsuit. This began even before Trump came into power, the US president sued '60 Minutes' before his election win, and slammed the show for editing an interview with then-Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Trump alleged that the program modified Harris' clip to make her sound better. The US president has been attacking some of the news outlets, calling them "fake news". Earlier on Wednesday, Trump posted on Truth Social, “The case we have against 60 Minutes, CBS, and Paramount is a true WINNER,” he wrote on Truth Social. “They cheated and defrauded the American People at levels never seen before in the Political Arena.” WATCH | JD Vance slams CBS for 'harassing' his mother-in-law over DEI policies

'Will enrage Trump...': '60 Minutes' to air segment on US president | Here's what it will reveal

The parents of four British teenagers have sued TikTok over the deaths of their children. TheyZ, believe their children died after taking part in viral trends that circulated on the video-sharing platform in 2022.
The lawsuit claims Isaac Kenevan, Archie Battersbee, Julian "Jools" Sweeney and Maia Walsh died while attempting the so-called "blackout challenge".
It accuses TikTok of pushing dangerous pranks and challenge videos to children to boost engagement time on the platform.
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<h2 dir="ltr">Social Media Victims Law Centre filed lawsuit against ByteDance</h2>
The US-based Social Media Victims Law Centre (SMVLC), said it had filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the video-sharing platform and its parent firm, ByteDance, on behalf of the families.
TikTok has been blocking searches for a specific challenge since 2020, redirecting users to its Safety Centre instead.&nbsp;
According to the firm, the platform's policy prohibits hazardous content and challenges, ensuring a safer environment for its users.
The lawsuit has been filed in Delaware Superior Court on behalf of four families claiming that the deaths were "the foreseeable result of ByteDance's engineered addiction-by-design and programming decisions", which were "aimed at pushing children into maximizing their engagement with TikTok by any means necessary".
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It accuses ByteDance of having "created harmful dependencies in each child" through its design and "flooded them with a seemingly endless stream of harms".
"These were not harms the children searched for or wanted to see when their use of TikTok began," it claims.
<h2 dir="ltr">Ellen Roome advocates for &ldquo;Jools&rsquo; Law&rdquo;</h2>
Ellen Roome, who believes her 14-year-old son Jools died after participating in a TikTok challenge, is advocating for "Jools' Law".&nbsp;
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This proposed law would allow parents to access their deceased child's social media accounts. Ellen warns that TikTok is not just about "silly dances and challenges" but also contains harmful content, emphasising the importance of parental awareness and involvement.&nbsp;
She advises parents to "get their children to show them their phone" to better understand their online activities.
(With inputs from agencies)
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World: British parents file lawsuits against TikTok, claiming the platform's viral trends led to the tragic deaths of their teenagers in, sparking safety concerns.

The parents of four British teenagers have sued TikTok over the deaths of their children. TheyZ, believe their children died after taking part in viral trends that circulated on the video-sharing platform in 2022. The lawsuit claims Isaac Kenevan, Archie Battersbee, Julian "Jools" Sweeney and Maia Walsh died while attempting the so-called "blackout challenge". It accuses TikTok of pushing dangerous pranks and challenge videos to children to boost engagement time on the platform. Also read | 'Aggressive, threatening behaviour': Trespassers barge into Indian Consulate in Seattle Social Media Victims Law Centre filed lawsuit against ByteDance The US-based Social Media Victims Law Centre (SMVLC), said it had filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the video-sharing platform and its parent firm, ByteDance, on behalf of the families. TikTok has been blocking searches for a specific challenge since 2020, redirecting users to its Safety Centre instead. According to the firm, the platform's policy prohibits hazardous content and challenges, ensuring a safer environment for its users. The lawsuit has been filed in Delaware Superior Court on behalf of four families claiming that the deaths were "the foreseeable result of ByteDance's engineered addiction-by-design and programming decisions", which were "aimed at pushing children into maximizing their engagement with TikTok by any means necessary". Also read | Major relief for Indians in US as court indefinitely halts Trump's birthright citizenship order It accuses ByteDance of having "created harmful dependencies in each child" through its design and "flooded them with a seemingly endless stream of harms". "These were not harms the children searched for or wanted to see when their use of TikTok began," it claims. Ellen Roome advocates for “Jools’ Law” Ellen Roome, who believes her 14-year-old son Jools died after participating in a TikTok challenge, is advocating for "Jools' Law". Also read | PM Modi to visit US on Feb 12-13, will hold talks with President Trump This proposed law would allow parents to access their deceased child's social media accounts. Ellen warns that TikTok is not just about "silly dances and challenges" but also contains harmful content, emphasising the importance of parental awareness and involvement. She advises parents to "get their children to show them their phone" to better understand their online activities. (With inputs from agencies)

TikTok sued by UK teen parents over THIS reason

Prince Harry has reached a settlement with Rupert Murdoch’s British newspaper, receiving a full apology over the lawsuit.

Prince Harry settles lawsuit, receives apology from Murdoch’s newspaper

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ABC News reached a legal settlement with United States President-elect Donald Trump in a defamation lawsuit and agreed to pay $15 million as part of it which also ended the dispute around an interview in which anchor George Stephanopoulos was accused of defaming Trump.
The money paid out by ABC News will be transferred to a "Presidential foundation and museum to be established by or for Plaintiff, as Presidents of the United States of America have established in the past", as per the settlement terms released on Saturday (Dec 14).
Another $1 million will be paid out by the defendants - identified as ABC, ABC News and Stephanopoulos - to the president-elect's counsel.
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According to the settlement, a note will also be added by the network and the bottom of the online news article regarding this story which was published on March 10, 2024.
"ABC News and George Stephanopoulos regret statements regarding President Donald J Trump made during an interview by George Stephanopoulos with Rep. Nancy Mace on ABC's This Week on March 10, 2024," the note will read.
In a statement, an ABC News spokesperson said the company was "pleased that the parties have reached an agreement to dismiss the lawsuit on the terms in the court filing".
<h2>What was the defamation case about?</h2>
A lawsuit was filed by Trump against ABC and Stephanopoulos in Miami federal court after the anchor said various that Trump was “found liable for rape” while hosting a “This Week” interview with Rep. Nancy Mace, which was not true.
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A jury in Manhattan had found Trump liable for sexually abusing his former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll at a department store in 1996 and later making defaming remarks against her while denying the allegations in his statements. The jury had ordered Trump to pay $5 million in May 2023.
In the complaint, the president-elect's lawyers alleged that Stephanopoulos “knowingly or recklessly made multiple false and disparaging statements regarding Plaintiff during ABC broadcasts."
During the interview, Stephanopoulos said that Trump "has been found liable for rape by a jury". However, the jury found him liable for sexually abusing Carroll in a civil case and did not find him liable for her alleged rape.
(With inputs from agencies)

The money paid as part of the settlement will get transferred to “a Presidential foundation and museum to be established by or for” Trump



Washington DC, United States ABC News reached a legal settlement with United States President-elect Donald Trump in a defamation lawsuit and agreed to pay $15 million as part of it which also ended the dispute around an interview in which anchor George Stephanopoulos was accused of defaming Trump. The money paid out by ABC News will be transferred to a "Presidential foundation and museum to be established by or for Plaintiff, as Presidents of the United States of America have established in the past", as per the settlement terms released on Saturday (Dec 14). Another $1 million will be paid out by the defendants - identified as ABC, ABC News and Stephanopoulos - to the president-elect's counsel. Also Read: Trump 2.0: Trump taps loyalist Devin Nunes for key intelligence role; Richard Grenell named special envoy According to the settlement, a note will also be added by the network and the bottom of the online news article regarding this story which was published on March 10, 2024. "ABC News and George Stephanopoulos regret statements regarding President Donald J Trump made during an interview by George Stephanopoulos with Rep. Nancy Mace on ABC's This Week on March 10, 2024," the note will read. In a statement, an ABC News spokesperson said the company was "pleased that the parties have reached an agreement to dismiss the lawsuit on the terms in the court filing". What was the defamation case about? A lawsuit was filed by Trump against ABC and Stephanopoulos in Miami federal court after the anchor said various that Trump was “found liable for rape” while hosting a “This Week” interview with Rep. Nancy Mace, which was not true. Watch: Top CEOs Threatened By Donald Trump Donating To His Inauguration Fund A jury in Manhattan had found Trump liable for sexually abusing his former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll at a department store in 1996 and later making defaming remarks against her while denying the allegations in his statements. The jury had ordered Trump to pay $5 million in May 2023. In the complaint, the president-elect's lawyers alleged that Stephanopoulos “knowingly or recklessly made multiple false and disparaging statements regarding Plaintiff during ABC broadcasts." During the interview, Stephanopoulos said that Trump "has been found liable for rape by a jury". However, the jury found him liable for sexually abusing Carroll in a civil case and did not find him liable for her alleged rape. (With inputs from agencies)

ABC News settles defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump, agrees to pay $15mn

ABC News reached a legal settlement with United States President-elect Donald Trump in a defamation lawsuit and agreed to pay $15 million as part of it which also ended the dispute around an interview in which anchor George Stephanopoulos was accused of defaming Trump.

The money paid out by ABC News will be transferred to a "Presidential foundation and museum to be established by or for Plaintiff, as Presidents of the United States of America have established in the past", as per the settlement terms released on Saturday (Dec 14).

Another $1 million will be paid out by the defendants - identified as ABC, ABC News and Stephanopoulos - to the president-elect's counsel.

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According to the settlement, a note will also be added by the network and the bottom of the online news article regarding this story which was published on March 10, 2024.

"ABC News and George Stephanopoulos regret statements regarding President Donald J Trump made during an interview by George Stephanopoulos with Rep. Nancy Mace on ABC's This Week on March 10, 2024," the note will read.

In a statement, an ABC News spokesperson said the company was "pleased that the parties have reached an agreement to dismiss the lawsuit on the terms in the court filing".

<h2>What was the defamation case about?</h2>

A lawsuit was filed by Trump against ABC and Stephanopoulos in Miami federal court after the anchor said various that Trump was “found liable for rape” while hosting a “This Week” interview with Rep. Nancy Mace, which was not true.

Watch:&nbsp;Top CEOs Threatened By Donald Trump Donating To His Inauguration Fund

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A jury in Manhattan had found Trump liable for sexually abusing his former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll at a department store in 1996 and later making defaming remarks against her while denying the allegations in his statements. The jury had ordered Trump to pay $5 million in May 2023.

In the complaint, the president-elect's lawyers alleged that Stephanopoulos “knowingly or recklessly made multiple false and disparaging statements regarding Plaintiff during ABC broadcasts."

During the interview, Stephanopoulos said that Trump "has been found liable for rape by a jury". However, the jury found him liable for sexually abusing Carroll in a civil case and did not find him liable&nbsp;for her alleged rape.

(With inputs from agencies)

ABC News reached a legal settlement with United States President-elect Donald Trump in a defamation lawsuit and agreed to pay $15 million as part of it which also ended the dispute around an interview in which anchor George Stephanopoulos was accused of defaming Trump.

ABC News reached a legal settlement with United States President-elect Donald Trump in a defamation lawsuit and agreed to pay $15 million as part of it which also ended the dispute around an interview in which anchor George Stephanopoulos was accused of defaming Trump. The money paid out by ABC News will be transferred to a "Presidential foundation and museum to be established by or for Plaintiff, as Presidents of the United States of America have established in the past", as per the settlement terms released on Saturday (Dec 14). Another $1 million will be paid out by the defendants - identified as ABC, ABC News and Stephanopoulos - to the president-elect's counsel. Also Read: Trump 2.0: Trump taps loyalist Devin Nunes for key intelligence role; Richard Grenell named special envoy According to the settlement, a note will also be added by the network and the bottom of the online news article regarding this story which was published on March 10, 2024. "ABC News and George Stephanopoulos regret statements regarding President Donald J Trump made during an interview by George Stephanopoulos with Rep. Nancy Mace on ABC's This Week on March 10, 2024," the note will read. In a statement, an ABC News spokesperson said the company was "pleased that the parties have reached an agreement to dismiss the lawsuit on the terms in the court filing". What was the defamation case about? A lawsuit was filed by Trump against ABC and Stephanopoulos in Miami federal court after the anchor said various that Trump was “found liable for rape” while hosting a “This Week” interview with Rep. Nancy Mace, which was not true. Watch: Top CEOs Threatened By Donald Trump Donating To His Inauguration Fund A jury in Manhattan had found Trump liable for sexually abusing his former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll at a department store in 1996 and later making defaming remarks against her while denying the allegations in his statements. The jury had ordered Trump to pay $5 million in May 2023. In the complaint, the president-elect's lawyers alleged that Stephanopoulos “knowingly or recklessly made multiple false and disparaging statements regarding Plaintiff during ABC broadcasts." During the interview, Stephanopoulos said that Trump "has been found liable for rape by a jury". However, the jury found him liable for sexually abusing Carroll in a civil case and did not find him liable for her alleged rape. (With inputs from agencies)

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