Social media giant Meta Platforms is under legal pressure as the U.S. state of New Mexico seeks $3.7 billion in damages. The case targets platforms like Instagram and Facebook, alleging serious concerns over user safety and platform accountability.

The lawsuit marks a significant escalation in regulatory scrutiny of big tech, raising broader questions about social media governance, user protection, and corporate responsibility.

Instagram, Facebook Under Legal Scrutiny: New Mexico State Seeks $3.7 BN From Meta

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a married man living with a partner outside marriage does not constitute a crime, emphasizing that “morality cannot override the court’s duty to protect citizens’ rights.” The landmark judgment reinforces personal freedoms and privacy under Indian law.

Allahabad HC Rules Married Man’s Live‑In Relationship Not a Crime

Several U.S. government departments, including the State Department, Treasury and Health and Human Services, have reportedly shifted away from AI systems developed by Anthropic following a dispute over access, safeguards, and potential military applications.

Anthropic has publicly rejected involvement in mass surveillance programs and the development of autonomous weapons, saying its policies restrict such use cases.


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India’s IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has issued a strong message to digital platforms, urging them to fairly share revenue with content creators. Warning that voluntary compliance is preferable, Vaishnaw said India may explore legal frameworks if platforms fail to reform their revenue models.

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The US Supreme Court has struck down the Trump administration’s sweeping global tariffs, ruling that presidents do not have inherent authority to impose broad trade levies. Chief Justice John Roberts authored the decision. President Donald Trump reacted at a White House briefing, calling the ruling deeply disappointing and criticising the justices. Trump said the decision was harmful to US economic interests and stated that the administration would pursue alternative legal tools on tariffs. He also claimed the court was influenced by foreign interests, without presenting evidence.


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Brazil has lifted its ban on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) after the company complied with legal requirements and paid a fine of $5 million. The ban was imposed due to the platform's failure to comply with Brazilian regulations, particularly concerning the spread of misinformation and harmful content. Following intense negotiations, X agreed to address the legal concerns, including implementing stronger content moderation policies and complying with local laws on data protection and online conduct. The payment of the fine and these adjustments enabled the platform to resume operations in Brazil.

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<p>During a discussion on an obscenity bill in the Nebraska legislature, Senator Steve Halloran sparked controversy by reading aloud a graphic passage from Alice Sebold’s memoir "Lucky" and inserting a colleague’s name into the text.</p>

<p>Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, one of the senators whose name was inserted into the passage, condemned the incident as harassment and called for Halloran's resignation, supported by bipartisan calls from Senators Megan Hunt and Julie Slama.</p>

<p>Halloran and the Cavanaugh&nbsp;did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Senator Joni Albrecht, the bill's proponent, apologised to Cavanaugh in the chamber, stressing on&nbsp;the inappropriate nature of the reading.</p>

<h2><strong>Legislative context</strong></h2>

<p>The incident occurred during discussions on Legislative Bill 441, which aims to revise Nebraska's obscenity law. Opponents argue that such bills could restrict educators and librarians from sharing important materials.</p>

<p>The debate happened against the backdrop of a national trend in increased attempts to restrict reading materials in schools and libraries, with a notable surge reported by the American Library Association in 2023.</p>

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<p>Alice Sebold’s "Lucky",&nbsp;the book from which the passage was read, has faced controversy in the past. It tells Sebold's story of being raped during her college years and raises important discussions about trauma and victimisation.</p>

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<p>Senator John Cavanaugh defended the value of literature and the importance of understanding context, emphasising that stories like "Lucky" provide meaning and perspective to readers.</p>

<p>The legislature adjourned early following the incident, highlighting the severity of the fallout and the need for resolution.</p>

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During a discussion on an obscenity bill in the Nebraska legislature, Senator Steve Halloran sparked controversy by reading aloud a graphic passage from Alice Sebold’s memoir "Lucky" and inserting a colleague’s name into the text.

During a discussion on an obscenity bill in the Nebraska legislature, Senator Steve Halloran sparked controversy by reading aloud a graphic passage from Alice Sebold’s memoir "Lucky" and inserting a colleague’s name into the text. Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, one of the senators whose name was inserted into the passage, condemned the incident as harassment and called for Halloran's resignation, supported by bipartisan calls from Senators Megan Hunt and Julie Slama. Halloran and the Cavanaugh did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Senator Joni Albrecht, the bill's proponent, apologised to Cavanaugh in the chamber, stressing on the inappropriate nature of the reading. Legislative context The incident occurred during discussions on Legislative Bill 441, which aims to revise Nebraska's obscenity law. Opponents argue that such bills could restrict educators and librarians from sharing important materials. The debate happened against the backdrop of a national trend in increased attempts to restrict reading materials in schools and libraries, with a notable surge reported by the American Library Association in 2023. Also read | Cuba accuses US of stoking protests amid blackouts and food shortages, summons top diplomat Alice Sebold’s "Lucky", the book from which the passage was read, has faced controversy in the past. It tells Sebold's story of being raped during her college years and raises important discussions about trauma and victimisation. Also watch | What's behind Indian student deaths in the US? Senator John Cavanaugh defended the value of literature and the importance of understanding context, emphasising that stories like "Lucky" provide meaning and perspective to readers. The legislature adjourned early following the incident, highlighting the severity of the fallout and the need for resolution. (With inputs from agencies)

Controversy erupts as US lawmaker inserts colleague’s name while reading rape scene; asked to resign

Donald Trump Jr, the former president's eldest son, on Wednesday told the judge in the civil fraud trial that threatens the family real estate business in New York that he had not been involved in the financial documents at the center of the prosecution.

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<p>Jack Smith, a United States attorney appointed to investigate Donald Trump, is a callous war crimes prosecutor who revealed two federal indictments against the former president.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Jack Smith?</strong></h2>

<p>Smith is no stranger to high-profile prosecutions of public figures. He has overseen multiple anti-corruption prosecutions against many US politicians as the head of the Department of Justice public integrity section from 2010 to 2015.</p>

<p>The International Criminal Court appointed him as a coordinator of investigations for the prosecutor's office from 2008 to 2010.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Smith, a Harvard Law School graduate, handled the prosecution of former Virginia governor Robert McDonnell. He secured him a conviction on bribery charges. He also prosecuted former GOP representative from Arizona, Rick Renzi, who received a prison sentence of three years before being pardoned by Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Furthermore, Jack Smith has served in prosecutorial positions in US Attorney Offices in the Middle District of Tennessee and the Eastern District of New York. Earlier, he served as a specialist prosecutor supervising probes into war crimes in Kosovo since 2018 in the Dutch city of Hague.</p>

<h2><strong>Donald Trump vs Jack Smith</strong></h2>

<p>In November 2022, Attorney General Garland appointed him to handle two cases: one on Trump's attempt to topple the 2020 election, including the lead-up to the 6 January 2021 attack on the Capitol, and the other on his retention of classified materials at his residence in Florida.</p>

<p>For the first time in US history, a former president who is also running for the next presidential election is facing criminal charges.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On 13 June 2023, Trump was arrested and indicted on 37 federal charges in a federal court in Miami. However, he pleaded not guilty.</p>

<p>In&nbsp;July, Smith hit Trump with fresh accusations in the case, claiming that the former president tried to delete Mar-a-Lago security footage to save it from authorities probing his secret documents handling the case. According to him, Trump's close aide, Walt Nauta, and Mar-a-Lago property manager, Carlos De Oliveira, helped him hide the footage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Smith also hit Trump with a new charge for possessing national defence information about a new classified document "presentation concerning military activity in a foreign country." The document reportedly includes a plan of attack on Iran. A leaked audio suggested that Trump discussed the classified information with biographers at his New Jersey golf club.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the reports, his trial will be on 20 May 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides the classified document case, Smith also probed Trump's efforts to remain in office despite losing the elections in 2020, including any role he may have had in prompting the insurrection on 6 January 2021, for which he got impeached but not convicted in the US trial.&nbsp;</p>

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Jack Smith, a United States attorney appointed to investigate Donald Trump, is a callous war crimes prosecutor who revealed two federal indictments against the former president.

Jack Smith, a United States attorney appointed to investigate Donald Trump, is a callous war crimes prosecutor who revealed two federal indictments against the former president. Who is Jack Smith? Smith is no stranger to high-profile prosecutions of public figures. He has overseen multiple anti-corruption prosecutions against many US politicians as the head of the Department of Justice public integrity section from 2010 to 2015. The International Criminal Court appointed him as a coordinator of investigations for the prosecutor's office from 2008 to 2010. Smith, a Harvard Law School graduate, handled the prosecution of former Virginia governor Robert McDonnell. He secured him a conviction on bribery charges. He also prosecuted former GOP representative from Arizona, Rick Renzi, who received a prison sentence of three years before being pardoned by Trump. Furthermore, Jack Smith has served in prosecutorial positions in US Attorney Offices in the Middle District of Tennessee and the Eastern District of New York. Earlier, he served as a specialist prosecutor supervising probes into war crimes in Kosovo since 2018 in the Dutch city of Hague. Donald Trump vs Jack Smith In November 2022, Attorney General Garland appointed him to handle two cases: one on Trump's attempt to topple the 2020 election, including the lead-up to the 6 January 2021 attack on the Capitol, and the other on his retention of classified materials at his residence in Florida. For the first time in US history, a former president who is also running for the next presidential election is facing criminal charges. On 13 June 2023, Trump was arrested and indicted on 37 federal charges in a federal court in Miami. However, he pleaded not guilty. In July, Smith hit Trump with fresh accusations in the case, claiming that the former president tried to delete Mar-a-Lago security footage to save it from authorities probing his secret documents handling the case. According to him, Trump's close aide, Walt Nauta, and Mar-a-Lago property manager, Carlos De Oliveira, helped him hide the footage. Smith also hit Trump with a new charge for possessing national defence information about a new classified document "presentation concerning military activity in a foreign country." The document reportedly includes a plan of attack on Iran. A leaked audio suggested that Trump discussed the classified information with biographers at his New Jersey golf club. According to the reports, his trial will be on 20 May 2024. Besides the classified document case, Smith also probed Trump's efforts to remain in office despite losing the elections in 2020, including any role he may have had in prompting the insurrection on 6 January 2021, for which he got impeached but not convicted in the US trial. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>ITC Limited, a prominent Indian conglomerate, has been penalised with a fine of&nbsp;US$ 1.2K &nbsp;after a customer found one biscuit less than advertised in a packet of Sunfeast Marie Light biscuits.</p>

<p>The incident unfolded in Chennai when a local resident named P Dillibabu purchased the packet with the intention of feeding stray dogs. However, upon opening the pack, he noticed that despite the label stating 16 biscuits, there were only 15 inside, reported the Times of India.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Customer's quest for explanation</strong></h2>

<p>Dillibabu promptly contacted his local store and ITC seeking an explanation for this discrepancy.</p>

<p>When he did not receive a satisfactory response from either party in response to this unsettling experience, Dillibabu decided to escalate the matter by filing a complaint with a consumer court.</p>

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<h2><strong>Crunching the numbers: Cost analysis and consumer impact</strong></h2>

<p>In his complaint, Dillibabu calculated that each biscuit cost&nbsp;US$ 0.0090 With ITC manufacturing a staggering 50,00,000 packets of biscuits daily, the implications of this biscuit count discrepancy were substantial. According to his estimates, consumers were potentially being shortchanged by a whopping US$ 35K every day.</p>

<h2><strong>ITC's defence and its rejection</strong></h2>

<p>ITC's initial defence rested on the argument that biscuits are sold based on weight rather than quantity.</p>

<p>Each packet of Sunfeast Marie Light biscuits prominently displayed a net weight of 76 grammes.</p>

<p>However, the consumer court scrutinised the contents of the packet and determined that each pack containing 15 biscuits weighed only 74 gm.</p>

<p>The company also cited the Legal Metrology Rules of 2011, which allow for a maximum weight discrepancy of 4.5 gm&nbsp;in pre-packaged goods.</p>

<p>However, this explanation was dismissed by the court, which emphasised that such exemptions applied primarily to volatile products. The rules did not extend to biscuits since they do not experience weight loss over time.</p>

<p>Furthermore, ITC's contention that biscuits were sold based on weight rather than quantity was rebutted, considering that the wrapper explicitly mentioned 16 biscuits.</p>

<h2><strong>The verdict</strong></h2>

<p>As a result of these findings, the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) giant ITC was instructed on August 29 to pay&nbsp;US$ 1.2K to Dillibabu as compensation for engaging in unfair trade practices. Additionally, the court ordered ITC to cease the sale of the specific batch of biscuits in question.</p>

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ITC Limited, a prominent Indian conglomerate, has been penalised with a fine of US$ 1.2K after a customer found one biscuit less than advertised in a packet of Sunfeast Marie Light biscuits.

ITC Limited, a prominent Indian conglomerate, has been penalised with a fine of US$ 1.2K after a customer found one biscuit less than advertised in a packet of Sunfeast Marie Light biscuits. The incident unfolded in Chennai when a local resident named P Dillibabu purchased the packet with the intention of feeding stray dogs. However, upon opening the pack, he noticed that despite the label stating 16 biscuits, there were only 15 inside, reported the Times of India. Customer's quest for explanation Dillibabu promptly contacted his local store and ITC seeking an explanation for this discrepancy. When he did not receive a satisfactory response from either party in response to this unsettling experience, Dillibabu decided to escalate the matter by filing a complaint with a consumer court. Also read | Explained | Origin of the name 'Bharat' - India's past, present and future Crunching the numbers: Cost analysis and consumer impact In his complaint, Dillibabu calculated that each biscuit cost US$ 0.0090 With ITC manufacturing a staggering 50,00,000 packets of biscuits daily, the implications of this biscuit count discrepancy were substantial. According to his estimates, consumers were potentially being shortchanged by a whopping US$ 35K every day. ITC's defence and its rejection ITC's initial defence rested on the argument that biscuits are sold based on weight rather than quantity. Each packet of Sunfeast Marie Light biscuits prominently displayed a net weight of 76 grammes. However, the consumer court scrutinised the contents of the packet and determined that each pack containing 15 biscuits weighed only 74 gm. The company also cited the Legal Metrology Rules of 2011, which allow for a maximum weight discrepancy of 4.5 gm in pre-packaged goods. However, this explanation was dismissed by the court, which emphasised that such exemptions applied primarily to volatile products. The rules did not extend to biscuits since they do not experience weight loss over time. Furthermore, ITC's contention that biscuits were sold based on weight rather than quantity was rebutted, considering that the wrapper explicitly mentioned 16 biscuits. The verdict As a result of these findings, the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) giant ITC was instructed on August 29 to pay US$ 1.2K to Dillibabu as compensation for engaging in unfair trade practices. Additionally, the court ordered ITC to cease the sale of the specific batch of biscuits in question. Also watch | India-Bharat controversy: Political chorus grows to rename nation 'Bharat' This case serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency and adherence to packaging and labelling standards in the food industry, highlighting that even a missing biscuit can lead to significant legal consequences for manufacturers. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Alex Murdaugh, the South Carolina attorney who was found guilty of murdering his wife and son, is now appealing his conviction citing&nbsp;jury tampering, media reports said on Wednesday (September 6). Judge Clifton Newman sentenced the 54-year-old Murdaugh to life on March 3.&nbsp;According to Murdaugh's attorneys, county clerk Rebecca Hill exerted undue pressure on the jurors, encouraging them to arrive at a "swift verdict" and warning them not to be deceived by Murdaugh's testimony. They contend that the clerk compromised professional duty for financial gain. The county clerk "betrayed her oath of office for money and fame," said Murdaugh's lawyers.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Request for new trial</strong></h2>

<p>Jim Griffin and Dick Harpootlian, attorneys representing Murdaugh, also spoke of their intent to seek a new trial. They are first pursuing an evidentiary hearing to gain access to phone records, emails, and witness testimonies.</p>

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<p>In their motion filed with the South Carolina Court of Appeals, the defence team accused Colleton County clerk of court, Rebecca Hill, of influencing jurors by questioning their opinions regarding Murdaugh's guilt or innocence.</p>

<p>They also claim that Hill fabricated a story about a Facebook post to disqualify a juror who might not have voted guilty.</p>

<h2><strong>Jury verdict&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>During the trial, the jury deliberated for less than three hours before convicting Murdaugh of fatally shooting his wife, Maggie, and their youngest son, Paul, on their family estate in June 2021. The defence argued that Hill's actions were driven by a desire to secure a book deal and media appearances, which she ultimately pursued with the publication of "Behind the Doors of Justice: The Murdaugh Murders" in July.</p>

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<p>In addition to his murder conviction, Alex Murdaugh also faces charges related to financial fraud connected to his family's law firm and the death of his former housekeeper.</p>

<p>After the verdict was announced, the defence's efforts to have a mistrial declared were turned down by Judge Clifton Newman on ground of the massive amount of evidence and testimony jurors heard.</p>

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<p>Alex Murdaugh had been insisting that he had not killed his wife and son. But during the trial, what sealed the deal against him was a mobile phone video shot by his son.</p>

<p>The cellphone video of the dogs at the kennel shot by Paul was the key evidence in the murder trial, placing Alex Murdaugh at the scene of the crime. Prosecutors said that the video was shot about five minutes before the killings happened.&nbsp;</p>

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Alex Murdaugh, the South Carolina attorney who was found guilty of murdering his wife and son, is now appealing his conviction citing jury tampering, media reports said on Wednesday (September 6).

Alex Murdaugh, the South Carolina attorney who was found guilty of murdering his wife and son, is now appealing his conviction citing jury tampering, media reports said on Wednesday (September 6). Judge Clifton Newman sentenced the 54-year-old Murdaugh to life on March 3. According to Murdaugh's attorneys, county clerk Rebecca Hill exerted undue pressure on the jurors, encouraging them to arrive at a "swift verdict" and warning them not to be deceived by Murdaugh's testimony. They contend that the clerk compromised professional duty for financial gain. The county clerk "betrayed her oath of office for money and fame," said Murdaugh's lawyers. Request for new trial Jim Griffin and Dick Harpootlian, attorneys representing Murdaugh, also spoke of their intent to seek a new trial. They are first pursuing an evidentiary hearing to gain access to phone records, emails, and witness testimonies. Also Read | Russia uses car tyres to cover military aircraft to deter Ukrainian drone attacks: Report In their motion filed with the South Carolina Court of Appeals, the defence team accused Colleton County clerk of court, Rebecca Hill, of influencing jurors by questioning their opinions regarding Murdaugh's guilt or innocence. They also claim that Hill fabricated a story about a Facebook post to disqualify a juror who might not have voted guilty. Jury verdict During the trial, the jury deliberated for less than three hours before convicting Murdaugh of fatally shooting his wife, Maggie, and their youngest son, Paul, on their family estate in June 2021. The defence argued that Hill's actions were driven by a desire to secure a book deal and media appearances, which she ultimately pursued with the publication of "Behind the Doors of Justice: The Murdaugh Murders" in July. Also Read | 'Why won't he...': Musk questions Zuckerberg regarding cage fight In addition to his murder conviction, Alex Murdaugh also faces charges related to financial fraud connected to his family's law firm and the death of his former housekeeper. After the verdict was announced, the defence's efforts to have a mistrial declared were turned down by Judge Clifton Newman on ground of the massive amount of evidence and testimony jurors heard. Watch | Kenya hosts maiden climate summit in Africa × Alex Murdaugh had been insisting that he had not killed his wife and son. But during the trial, what sealed the deal against him was a mobile phone video shot by his son. The cellphone video of the dogs at the kennel shot by Paul was the key evidence in the murder trial, placing Alex Murdaugh at the scene of the crime. Prosecutors said that the video was shot about five minutes before the killings happened. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>BJ Barone and Frankie Nelson, a Canadian same-sex couple, became parents to their son Milo through surrogacy in 2014. A heartwarming photo of their joyous moment with their newborn gained widespread attention. In 2016, Italy's far-right political party, Brothers of Italy (Fratelli d'Italia), used the photo of Barone, Nelson, and their son in an anti-surrogacy campaign without obtaining their consent. This unauthorised usage sparked a legal action by the couple.</p>

<p>Italian LGBT law firm Gay Lex took up the case and sued Brothers of Italy for the improper and offensive use of the couple's image.</p>

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<p>The court ruled in favour of Barone and Nelson, ordering the party to pay €10,000 (£8,600) to each of them as compensation for the violation.</p>

<h2><strong>Party's response and appeal</strong></h2>

<p>Brothers of Italy announced its intention to appeal the decision, indicating the party's unwillingness to accept the ruling. The party traces its origins back to the Italian Social Movement, which emerged from the remnants of Mussolini's Fascist Party after World War Two.</p>

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<p>The party has positioned itself as a right-wing force in Italian politics.</p>

<h2><strong>Controversial actions and leadership</strong></h2>

<p>Under the leadership of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the country has witnessed a right-wing government that is widely considered the most right-leaning since World War Two.</p>

<p>The party's decisions, including instructing Milan's city council to halt the registration of children with same-sex parents, have sparked public protests.</p>

<h2><strong>Couple's reaction&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>BJ Barone and Frankie Nelson expressed their satisfaction with the court's decision. They noted that the victory was not only personal but also a significant win for the LGBTQ+ community in Italy and globally.</p>

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<p>"This is a small win for us, but it is a huge victory for the LGBTQ+ community in Italy and abroad. To us, our birth photo represents everything what we stand for; family, acceptance and unconditional love," the couple told a UK media outlet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This victory against the Fratelli and the Prime Minister allows us to reclaim our photo, and show the world that family is about love," the couple added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The photo, taken by Lindsay Foster, faced unauthorised use beyond Italy as well.</p>

<p>Independent Irish politician Mary Fitzgibbons also employed the image without permission in 2016 to promote her stance against surrogacy for same-sex parents.</p>

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BJ Barone and Frankie Nelson, a Canadian same-sex couple, became parents to their son Milo through surrogacy in 2014. A heartwarming photo of their joyous moment with their newborn gained widespread attention. In 2016, Italy's far-right political party, Brothers of Italy (Fratelli d'Italia), used the photo of Barone, Nelson, and their son in an anti-surrogacy campaign without obtaining their consent. This unauthorised usage sparked a legal action by the couple. Italian LGBT law firm Gay Lex took up the case and sued Brothers of Italy for the improper and offensive use of the couple's image. Also Read | From 'ew' to 'yum': New York chef promotes eating creepy crawlies as sustainable delicacies The court ruled in favour of Barone and Nelson, ordering the party to pay €10,000 (£8,600) to each of them as compensation for the violation. Party's response and appeal Brothers of Italy announced its intention to appeal the decision, indicating the party's unwillingness to accept the ruling. The party traces its origins back to the Italian Social Movement, which emerged from the remnants of Mussolini's Fascist Party after World War Two. Also Read | At least five killed, seven missing after migrant boat capsizes off Tunisian coast The party has positioned itself as a right-wing force in Italian politics. Controversial actions and leadership Under the leadership of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the country has witnessed a right-wing government that is widely considered the most right-leaning since World War Two. The party's decisions, including instructing Milan's city council to halt the registration of children with same-sex parents, have sparked public protests. Couple's reaction BJ Barone and Frankie Nelson expressed their satisfaction with the court's decision. They noted that the victory was not only personal but also a significant win for the LGBTQ+ community in Italy and globally. WATCH | India: Chandrayaan-3 craft completes 30 days in space × "This is a small win for us, but it is a huge victory for the LGBTQ+ community in Italy and abroad. To us, our birth photo represents everything what we stand for; family, acceptance and unconditional love," the couple told a UK media outlet. "This victory against the Fratelli and the Prime Minister allows us to reclaim our photo, and show the world that family is about love," the couple added. The photo, taken by Lindsay Foster, faced unauthorised use beyond Italy as well. Independent Irish politician Mary Fitzgibbons also employed the image without permission in 2016 to promote her stance against surrogacy for same-sex parents. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Twitter issued a legal threat to Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, over its recently launched Threads platform, unravelling the battle between the rivals for social media supremacy, say media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meta's Threads platform has already garnered over 30 million sign-ups since its launch. The app seeks to rival Elon Musk's Twitter by leveraging Instagram's vast user base.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a letter addressed to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter's lawyer Alex Spiro warned that the company intends to sue Meta if it does not cease using Twitter's trade secrets and confidential information, reports Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The letter alleged that Meta has hired former Twitter employees who possess confidential information about the microblogging site.&nbsp;"Twitter intends to strictly enforce its intellectual property rights, and demands that Meta take immediate steps to stop using any Twitter trade secrets or other highly confidential information," Spiro wrote in the letter.</p>

<p>The report said that these hired employees "had and continue to have access to Twitter's trade secrets and other highly confidential information."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Threads to challenge Twitter dominance</strong></h2>

<p>Meta aims to compete directly with Twitter and capitalise on Instagram's billions of users. Threads platform poses a significant challenge to Twitter's market position. Users who used Threads noticed that there are many similarities between the two rival platforms, however, Threads lacks a few key features.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Although Threads shares a striking resemblance to Twitter's microblogging platform, it does not support keyword searches or direct messages.</p>

<p>While the user interface may be reminiscent of Twitter, the absence of these essential features sets Threads apart from its competitor.</p>

<p>At present, neither Meta nor Twitter provided an official response to the reported legal dispute, Reuters reported.</p>

<h2><strong>What is Threads?&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Threads app is designed for sharing text updates and engaging in public discussions. With Threads, users can conveniently log in using their Instagram accounts and craft posts that can stretch up to 500 characters. The app supports various media formats, allowing users to include links, photos, and videos up to 5 minutes in length.</p>

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Twitter issued a legal threat to Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, over its recently launched Threads platform, unravelling the battle between the rivals for social media supremacy, say media reports. Meta's Threads platform has already garnered over 30 million sign-ups since its launch. The app seeks to rival Elon Musk's Twitter by leveraging Instagram's vast user base. In a letter addressed to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter's lawyer Alex Spiro warned that the company intends to sue Meta if it does not cease using Twitter's trade secrets and confidential information, reports Reuters. Also Read | US: Man found guilty of raping, impregnating 9-year-old girl gets life sentence The letter alleged that Meta has hired former Twitter employees who possess confidential information about the microblogging site. "Twitter intends to strictly enforce its intellectual property rights, and demands that Meta take immediate steps to stop using any Twitter trade secrets or other highly confidential information," Spiro wrote in the letter. The report said that these hired employees "had and continue to have access to Twitter's trade secrets and other highly confidential information." Threads to challenge Twitter dominance Meta aims to compete directly with Twitter and capitalise on Instagram's billions of users. Threads platform poses a significant challenge to Twitter's market position. Users who used Threads noticed that there are many similarities between the two rival platforms, however, Threads lacks a few key features. Also Read | Hong Kong police arrest four men for allegedly aiding overseas activists Although Threads shares a striking resemblance to Twitter's microblogging platform, it does not support keyword searches or direct messages. While the user interface may be reminiscent of Twitter, the absence of these essential features sets Threads apart from its competitor. At present, neither Meta nor Twitter provided an official response to the reported legal dispute, Reuters reported. What is Threads? Threads app is designed for sharing text updates and engaging in public discussions. With Threads, users can conveniently log in using their Instagram accounts and craft posts that can stretch up to 500 characters. The app supports various media formats, allowing users to include links, photos, and videos up to 5 minutes in length. Watch | Russian expert claims the US is working on weaponising asteroids against their enemies × As part of its vision for the future of the internet, Instagram is actively working on expanding Threads' compatibility with open and interoperable social networks. This move aims to foster a more connected and inclusive online experience, where users can seamlessly interact across different platforms. On 6 July, Meta rolled out Threads in more than 100 countries for iOS and Android, and people in those countries can download the app from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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Former United States President Donald Trump has changed his political fundraising side, he plans to divert more donations from his political supporters to fund his mounting legal costs.

Former US President Trump political funds to be diverted for legal fees

<p>Google recently launched its cutting-edge AI technology in health care making it possible to predict cardiovascular events by analysing eye scans. This breakthrough indicates a potential shift away from diagnostic techniques such as CT scans and MRIs.&nbsp;<br />
A few possible use cases of AI in healthcare are enhanced medical imaging and diagnostics, personalised treatment and precision medicine, accelerated drug discovery and development and telemedicine and remote patient monitoring. With AI's potential to revolutionise healthcare, it is imperative to examine not only the opportunities it presents but also the ethical, legal, and regulatory challenges that accompany its implementation.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
<strong>The problem</strong><br />
<br />
While the integration of AI in healthcare holds tremendous promise, it also presents several challenges that need to be addressed for its successful implementation. Data security and ethics are number one on the list.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The integration of AI, with its capacity to process vast amounts of personal health information, raises questions of patient privacy, consent, and data security. For example, the recently announced Google AI that can catch heart diseases by simply examining retinal scans used a medical dataset consisting of almost 300,000 patients in order to train their cardiovascular prediction algorithm research collaboration with a hospital located in Tamil Nadu. There are several ethical and regulatory questions in such use cases. Did the patients consent for their retinal data to be recorded and fed into an algorithm? Since retinal data is biometric, was their consent taken to store such sensitive biometric data? Was the AI designed ethically?<br />
<br />
<strong>What does the law say?</strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Data security</strong><br />
Under various data protection regimes globally such as EU’s GDPR or California’s (USA) CCPA, data is broadly divided into two categories:<br />
1.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Personal Data<br />
2.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Sensitive Personal Data (SPD)<br />
<br />
Data such as health records, sexual orientation, biometric data, genetic data, and political opinion, comes under the ambit of SPD which is regulated heavily in most international jurisdictions. Therefore, health data used to train an AI will undoubtedly qualify as SPD. The GDPR imposes strict requirements for the processing of SPD. It generally prohibits the processing of such data unless specific conditions, such as explicit consent or legal obligations, are met. The GDPR sets forth two levels of administrative fines on organisations:<br />
<br />
1.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Up to €10 million or 2% of the global annual turnover of the preceding financial year, whichever is higher.&nbsp;<br />
2.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Up to €20 million or 4% of the global annual turnover of the preceding financial year, whichever is higher.</p>

<p>India too recognises health data as SPD. However, in a world where the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has established global benchmarks for data protection, these rules alone fall short of meeting the required standards or imposing reasonable penalties.</p>

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<br />
The United States regulates Protected Health Information (PHI) with a specific act known as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This law sets standards and rules for the protection of sensitive health information and ensures the privacy and security of individuals' PHI by healthcare professionals. The penalties for violation may go as high as 50,000 dollars per violation.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
So how does one train an AI with health data and how does one regulate it?&nbsp;One way is data aggregation which involves combining and anonymising health data from many people to create bigger datasets, making it difficult to identify specific individuals. Another is, data de-identification techniques, such as removing or encrypting personal information like names and addresses to prevent direct identification or using methods like replacing identifiers with pseudonyms or unique tokens before this data is entered into the AI database.<br />
<br />
The GDPR does not explicitly define anonymisation, but it acknowledges that anonymised data is outside the regulation's scope.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
India’s dream Digital Data Protection Bill (equivalent to EU’s GDPR) still is in limbo. The government has been engaging in a legislative dance, volleying the draft bill back and forth in revisions. If left unregulated any longer, practically, our most intimate health data can be accessible to large corporations without our consent or control.<br />
<br />
<strong>AI bias</strong><br />
As patients entrust their well-being to AI systems, safeguards must be in place to prevent defective diagnoses and biased algorithms. For example, if a military health data source is utilised, the AI model is likely to generate limited insights about the female population due to the predominant representation of male service members. If left unchecked, AI systems can inherit and amplify the biases present in the data they are trained on. Biased algorithms in healthcare may lead to unequal access to treatments or misdiagnoses for certain populations, perpetuating inequities in care.<br />
<br />
In an actual case of UnitedHealth Group's Optum division in the US, by solely relying on past spending data without considering broader societal factors, the algorithm falsely equated the severity of illness for black patients with healthier white patients. As a result, the algorithm significantly underestimated the number of black patients in need of additional care, ultimately depriving them of necessary support.<br />
<br />
The European Union (EU) parliament members approved the world’s first Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) on June 14, 2023, which, if implemented, would be among the pioneering regulations introduced by a significant regulatory body to govern the field of AI. Article 6 of the EU AI Act read with Annexure II , categorises medical devices as ‘high risk’ which means high-risk AIs will be subjected to rigorous risk assessments and authoritative oversight. This act establishes obligations for both providers and users of high-risk AI systems, thereby subjecting hospitals and clinics utilising such AI devices to scrutiny.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has proposed a comprehensive five-year action plan aimed at regulating AI in healthcare . The plan includes the establishment of a regulatory framework for Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), guidelines for good machine learning practices, transparency requirements for users and patients, regulation of algorithm bias and robustness, and evaluation of real-world performance. As per the plan, the FDA will collaborate with research partners to develop methods for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating bias in AI/ML algorithms.<br />
<br />
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has also released a guiding document titled "The Ethical Guidelines for Application of AI in Biomedical Research and Healthcare." (ICMR Framework) This comprehensive document is the only one framework existing in India that addresses AI in healthcare, however, this is only a guiding document and has no authority of law.<br />
<br />
<strong>AI also ‘hallucinates’</strong><br />
AI hallucinations can manifest when the AI attempts to respond to a prompt without possessing all the requisite information to provide an accurate answer. In such cases, it is not uncommon for the AI to fabricate information in order to fill the gaps and generate a response.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Therefore, it is possible that AI can conjure up a diagnosis due to a lack of data, ultimately paving the way for an erroneous treatment plan. The stakes are high, for healthcare, such missteps can precipitate life-threatening outcomes. However, if an AI is trained on diverse data, and uses dropout techniques for training, it may lessen its ‘hallucination’ tendencies.<br />
<br />
Who’s liable? Although it will depend on the terms of service or specific organisation contracts with the technology company offering such AI services, generally, the organisation using the AI maybe held liable in case AI makes such mistakes. AI development frameworks worldwide such as OECD AI Principles, World Economic Forum, AI Governance Framework all advocate for ‘transparent’, ‘accountable’ AI development which involves openly communicating design, training data, validation, and incorporating diverse perspectives to minimise biases and problems such as ‘hallucinations’.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Globally, jurisdictions are struggling to regulate AI. While frameworks and guidelines are welcome, the need for an authoritative law such as the EU AI Act is ever more pressing. Because, in the realm of smart medicine, the stakes are too high for complacency.<br />
<br />
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Google recently launched its cutting-edge AI technology in health care making it possible to predict cardiovascular events by analysing eye scans. This breakthrough indicates a potential shift away from diagnostic techniques such as CT scans and MRIs.

Google recently launched its cutting-edge AI technology in health care making it possible to predict cardiovascular events by analysing eye scans. This breakthrough indicates a potential shift away from diagnostic techniques such as CT scans and MRIs. A few possible use cases of AI in healthcare are enhanced medical imaging and diagnostics, personalised treatment and precision medicine, accelerated drug discovery and development and telemedicine and remote patient monitoring. With AI's potential to revolutionise healthcare, it is imperative to examine not only the opportunities it presents but also the ethical, legal, and regulatory challenges that accompany its implementation. The problem While the integration of AI in healthcare holds tremendous promise, it also presents several challenges that need to be addressed for its successful implementation. Data security and ethics are number one on the list. The integration of AI, with its capacity to process vast amounts of personal health information, raises questions of patient privacy, consent, and data security. For example, the recently announced Google AI that can catch heart diseases by simply examining retinal scans used a medical dataset consisting of almost 300,000 patients in order to train their cardiovascular prediction algorithm research collaboration with a hospital located in Tamil Nadu. There are several ethical and regulatory questions in such use cases. Did the patients consent for their retinal data to be recorded and fed into an algorithm? Since retinal data is biometric, was their consent taken to store such sensitive biometric data? Was the AI designed ethically? What does the law say? Data security Under various data protection regimes globally such as EU’s GDPR or California’s (USA) CCPA, data is broadly divided into two categories: 1. Personal Data 2. Sensitive Personal Data (SPD) Data such as health records, sexual orientation, biometric data, genetic data, and political opinion, comes under the ambit of SPD which is regulated heavily in most international jurisdictions. Therefore, health data used to train an AI will undoubtedly qualify as SPD. The GDPR imposes strict requirements for the processing of SPD. It generally prohibits the processing of such data unless specific conditions, such as explicit consent or legal obligations, are met. The GDPR sets forth two levels of administrative fines on organisations: 1. Up to €10 million or 2% of the global annual turnover of the preceding financial year, whichever is higher. 2. Up to €20 million or 4% of the global annual turnover of the preceding financial year, whichever is higher. India too recognises health data as SPD. However, in a world where the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has established global benchmarks for data protection, these rules alone fall short of meeting the required standards or imposing reasonable penalties. ALSO READ| Research suggests AI can predict political views based on facial analysis, raising privacy concerns The United States regulates Protected Health Information (PHI) with a specific act known as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This law sets standards and rules for the protection of sensitive health information and ensures the privacy and security of individuals' PHI by healthcare professionals. The penalties for violation may go as high as 50,000 dollars per violation. So how does one train an AI with health data and how does one regulate it? One way is data aggregation which involves combining and anonymising health data from many people to create bigger datasets, making it difficult to identify specific individuals. Another is, data de-identification techniques, such as removing or encrypting personal information like names and addresses to prevent direct identification or using methods like replacing identifiers with pseudonyms or unique tokens before this data is entered into the AI database. The GDPR does not explicitly define anonymisation, but it acknowledges that anonymised data is outside the regulation's scope. India’s dream Digital Data Protection Bill (equivalent to EU’s GDPR) still is in limbo. The government has been engaging in a legislative dance, volleying the draft bill back and forth in revisions. If left unregulated any longer, practically, our most intimate health data can be accessible to large corporations without our consent or control. AI bias As patients entrust their well-being to AI systems, safeguards must be in place to prevent defective diagnoses and biased algorithms. For example, if a military health data source is utilised, the AI model is likely to generate limited insights about the female population due to the predominant representation of male service members. If left unchecked, AI systems can inherit and amplify the biases present in the data they are trained on. Biased algorithms in healthcare may lead to unequal access to treatments or misdiagnoses for certain populations, perpetuating inequities in care. In an actual case of UnitedHealth Group's Optum division in the US, by solely relying on past spending data without considering broader societal factors, the algorithm falsely equated the severity of illness for black patients with healthier white patients. As a result, the algorithm significantly underestimated the number of black patients in need of additional care, ultimately depriving them of necessary support. The European Union (EU) parliament members approved the world’s first Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) on June 14, 2023, which, if implemented, would be among the pioneering regulations introduced by a significant regulatory body to govern the field of AI. Article 6 of the EU AI Act read with Annexure II , categorises medical devices as ‘high risk’ which means high-risk AIs will be subjected to rigorous risk assessments and authoritative oversight. This act establishes obligations for both providers and users of high-risk AI systems, thereby subjecting hospitals and clinics utilising such AI devices to scrutiny. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has proposed a comprehensive five-year action plan aimed at regulating AI in healthcare . The plan includes the establishment of a regulatory framework for Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), guidelines for good machine learning practices, transparency requirements for users and patients, regulation of algorithm bias and robustness, and evaluation of real-world performance. As per the plan, the FDA will collaborate with research partners to develop methods for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating bias in AI/ML algorithms. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has also released a guiding document titled "The Ethical Guidelines for Application of AI in Biomedical Research and Healthcare." (ICMR Framework) This comprehensive document is the only one framework existing in India that addresses AI in healthcare, however, this is only a guiding document and has no authority of law. AI also ‘hallucinates’ AI hallucinations can manifest when the AI attempts to respond to a prompt without possessing all the requisite information to provide an accurate answer. In such cases, it is not uncommon for the AI to fabricate information in order to fill the gaps and generate a response. Therefore, it is possible that AI can conjure up a diagnosis due to a lack of data, ultimately paving the way for an erroneous treatment plan. The stakes are high, for healthcare, such missteps can precipitate life-threatening outcomes. However, if an AI is trained on diverse data, and uses dropout techniques for training, it may lessen its ‘hallucination’ tendencies. Who’s liable? Although it will depend on the terms of service or specific organisation contracts with the technology company offering such AI services, generally, the organisation using the AI maybe held liable in case AI makes such mistakes. AI development frameworks worldwide such as OECD AI Principles, World Economic Forum, AI Governance Framework all advocate for ‘transparent’, ‘accountable’ AI development which involves openly communicating design, training data, validation, and incorporating diverse perspectives to minimise biases and problems such as ‘hallucinations’. Globally, jurisdictions are struggling to regulate AI. While frameworks and guidelines are welcome, the need for an authoritative law such as the EU AI Act is ever more pressing. Because, in the realm of smart medicine, the stakes are too high for complacency. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Across the world, dozens of nations have changed their laws to allow people to light up. Another nation that is about to be added to the list is Australia. The Australian Greens are planning to introduce a bill aiming to legalise cannabis. The legislation, if passed, would allow for the regulation and sale of approved cannabis strains. The cannabis will be used for recreational consumption in Australia. The bill is currently out for public consultation. To get anywhere, the bill would need government support to replenish the existing law.

Is Australia all set to legalise cannabis? Watch all details here

For So Sung-uk and Kim Yong-min, who last week won a landmark Seoul court ruling on national health coverage for gay couples, the tide may finally be turning in their years-long struggle for equal recognition in South Korea for LGBT partnerships.

South Korean Gay couple win legal battle

The legal age to indulge in consensual sex in Japan could be changed from 13 to 16. Japan currently has the lowest age of consent among developed countries.@mollygambhir tells you more

Gravitas:  Japan: overhaul of laws related to sex crimes

<p>An Indian court has ruled that the multinational fast food chain KFC cannot claim&nbsp;exclusivity in the use of the word "chicken." The Delhi High Court's ruling followed a Kentucky Fried Chicken International Holdings LLC appeal against the Senior Examiner of Trademarks' denial of the company's request to register "Chicken Zinger" as a trademark, as reported by PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court&nbsp;ordered the Trademark Registry to publish an advertisement in connection with the registration application for the mark "Chicken Zinger" and to address any opposition to the registration within three months.</p>

<p>"It is clarified that Appellant shall not have any exclusive rights in the word 'Chicken'. Trademarks Registry shall reflect this disclaimer at the time of advertisement of the subject mark and also if subject mark ultimately proceeds for registration," said Justice Sanjeev Narula in a recent order.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;The court observed that the mark in focus consisted of two words-- "Chicken" and "Zinger" and their use together "does not draw an instant connection", as reported by PTI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The dictionary meaning of 'Zinger' is 'a thing outstandingly good of its kind' or 'a wisecrack; punch line' or 'a surprise question; an unexpected turn of events. Use of 'Zinger' in conjunction with 'Chicken' does not draw an instant connection with the kind of goods/ services and may at best, be considered suggestive," noted the court.</p>

<p>The court also noted that KFC has continued to register the word marks "Zinger" and "Paneer Zinger," and that the denial of registration for "Chicken Zinger" appeared to be motivated by the use of the term "Chicken," over which the restaurant chain cannot claim exclusivity.</p>

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An Indian court has ruled that the multinational fast food chain KFC cannot claim exclusivity in the use of the word "chicken." The Delhi High Court's ruling followed a Kentucky Fried Chicken International Holdings LLC appeal against the Senior Examiner of Trademarks' denial of the company's request to register "Chicken Zinger" as a trademark, as reported by PTI.

An Indian court has ruled that the multinational fast food chain KFC cannot claim exclusivity in the use of the word "chicken." The Delhi High Court's ruling followed a Kentucky Fried Chicken International Holdings LLC appeal against the Senior Examiner of Trademarks' denial of the company's request to register "Chicken Zinger" as a trademark, as reported by PTI. The court ordered the Trademark Registry to publish an advertisement in connection with the registration application for the mark "Chicken Zinger" and to address any opposition to the registration within three months. "It is clarified that Appellant shall not have any exclusive rights in the word 'Chicken'. Trademarks Registry shall reflect this disclaimer at the time of advertisement of the subject mark and also if subject mark ultimately proceeds for registration," said Justice Sanjeev Narula in a recent order. ALSO READ | 'Five stars for the kitchen': Famous American sociologist amazed by meal served on Rajdhani Express The court observed that the mark in focus consisted of two words-- "Chicken" and "Zinger" and their use together "does not draw an instant connection", as reported by PTI. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Adani unable to go ahead with a $450 million deal "The dictionary meaning of 'Zinger' is 'a thing outstandingly good of its kind' or 'a wisecrack; punch line' or 'a surprise question; an unexpected turn of events. Use of 'Zinger' in conjunction with 'Chicken' does not draw an instant connection with the kind of goods/ services and may at best, be considered suggestive," noted the court. The court also noted that KFC has continued to register the word marks "Zinger" and "Paneer Zinger," and that the denial of registration for "Chicken Zinger" appeared to be motivated by the use of the term "Chicken," over which the restaurant chain cannot claim exclusivity. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The investigation into the case where a 20-year-old girl was dragged under a car for at least two hours in the Indian capital city Delhi took a fresh turn on Tuesday. The police said that a woman who was riding behind the victim on New Year’s Day told the authorities that she escaped from the scene of the accident as she was fearful of legal hassles. The woman, who was referred to as Nidhi, was seen leaving a hotel with the victim around 1:31 AM on January 1 on their scooter.</p>

<p>“She [Nidhi] is cooperating with the police in the investigation. In CCTV footage, Nidhi was seen accompanying the victim just before the incident. She did not sustain any injury,” the police said.</p>

<p>Special police commissioner Sagar Preet Hooda told reporters that the eyewitness account is an important part of the case and this can result in strict punishment for the accused.</p>

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<p>The report in Hindustan Times also stated that Nidhi told the police about the accident. She explained that Anjali Kumar (the victim)’s leg got stuck in the car and she was dragged along with the vehicle. “The accused said they hit two women on a scooter. We are verifying this.”</p>

<p>The investigation is currently in its preliminary stage and the post mortem report was also not made public. “Prima facie, it appears that they were not known to the accused. The outer district police have got over 400 CCTV footages from different parts of the 14-kilometer stretch the victim was allegedly dragged by the car,” another police officer said according to the Hindustan Times report.</p>

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The investigation into the case where a 20-year-old girl was dragged under a car for at least two hours in the Indian capital city Delhi took a fresh turn on Tuesday.

The investigation into the case where a 20-year-old girl was dragged under a car for at least two hours in the Indian capital city Delhi took a fresh turn on Tuesday. The police said that a woman who was riding behind the victim on New Year’s Day told the authorities that she escaped from the scene of the accident as she was fearful of legal hassles. The woman, who was referred to as Nidhi, was seen leaving a hotel with the victim around 1:31 AM on January 1 on their scooter. “She [Nidhi] is cooperating with the police in the investigation. In CCTV footage, Nidhi was seen accompanying the victim just before the incident. She did not sustain any injury,” the police said. Special police commissioner Sagar Preet Hooda told reporters that the eyewitness account is an important part of the case and this can result in strict punishment for the accused. Also read | Ben-Gvir visits Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, enraging Palestinians The report in Hindustan Times also stated that Nidhi told the police about the accident. She explained that Anjali Kumar (the victim)’s leg got stuck in the car and she was dragged along with the vehicle. “The accused said they hit two women on a scooter. We are verifying this.” The investigation is currently in its preliminary stage and the post mortem report was also not made public. “Prima facie, it appears that they were not known to the accused. The outer district police have got over 400 CCTV footages from different parts of the 14-kilometer stretch the victim was allegedly dragged by the car,” another police officer said according to the Hindustan Times report.

India: Friend present with woman dragged by car escaped fearing legal hassles

<p>In a historic move, New York opened its first legal recreational marijuana dispensary in Manhattan's heart on Thursday.<br />
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Around 100 citizens queued outside the dispensary in East Village, New York City, which is being managed by the non-profit Housing Works, an organisation that works for AIDS patients and homeless people.<br />
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Speaking about the opening of a marijuana dispensary, Governor Kathy Hochul said, "The first legal adult-use cannabis sales mark a historic milestone in New York's cannabis industry."<br />
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In her statement, Hochul said that she expects the city to serve "as a national model for the safe, equitable and inclusive industry we are now building."<br />
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<strong>Ex-felons granted first licenses</strong><br />
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The government authorities granted 36 groups or individuals, including Housing Works, for the first time license for a legal marijuana shop on November 21.</p>

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<p>New York City aims at granting the first 150 licenses to traders who were earlier convicted of selling or possessing cannabis.<br />
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The city's goal is to mend decades of the disproportionate and unfair impact of the prohibition of marijuana, which has left a negative impact on African American and Hispanic communities.<br />
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The governor said that whatever tax will be collected from the marijuana dispensaries will "be invested in communities across the state to support public schools, addiction services, mental health services, housing and other community-based programmes."<br />
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Addressing the reporters, New York state senator Liz Krueger said that the opening of legal marijuana dispensaries will help "those most impacted by the failed cannabis criminalisation policies of the past."<br />
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<strong>A real monetary gain</strong><br />
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Hard-line Mayor Eric Adams, who was once a police officer, agreed that the dispensary has economic benefits, stating that the "legal cannabis market could be a real boon to New York's economic recovery... through increased tax revenues".</p>

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<p>In the shop's festive atmosphere, founder of Housing Works Charles King said that he was "eager to reinvest the profits to provide essential services to tens of thousands of New Yorkers who need it".<br />
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Manhattan borough president Mark Levine attended the shop's opening and purchased cannabis products, which included jelly beans.<br />
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It has been more than a year since consuming cannabis has been made legal for adults over the age of 21 in New York. As per City Hall's estimation, $1.3 billion should be earned in sales by 2023 and around 19,000 to 24,000 new jobs should be created in the next three years.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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In a historic move, New York opened its first legal recreational marijuana dispensary in Manhattan's heart on Thursday. Around 100 citizens queued outside the dispensary in East Village, New York City, which is being managed by the non-profit Housing Works, an organisation that works for AIDS patients and homeless people.

In a historic move, New York opened its first legal recreational marijuana dispensary in Manhattan's heart on Thursday. Around 100 citizens queued outside the dispensary in East Village, New York City, which is being managed by the non-profit Housing Works, an organisation that works for AIDS patients and homeless people. Speaking about the opening of a marijuana dispensary, Governor Kathy Hochul said, "The first legal adult-use cannabis sales mark a historic milestone in New York's cannabis industry." In her statement, Hochul said that she expects the city to serve "as a national model for the safe, equitable and inclusive industry we are now building." Ex-felons granted first licenses The government authorities granted 36 groups or individuals, including Housing Works, for the first time license for a legal marijuana shop on November 21. ALSO READ| US winter storm death toll rises to 61 as bad weather drags on New York City aims at granting the first 150 licenses to traders who were earlier convicted of selling or possessing cannabis. The city's goal is to mend decades of the disproportionate and unfair impact of the prohibition of marijuana, which has left a negative impact on African American and Hispanic communities. The governor said that whatever tax will be collected from the marijuana dispensaries will "be invested in communities across the state to support public schools, addiction services, mental health services, housing and other community-based programmes." Addressing the reporters, New York state senator Liz Krueger said that the opening of legal marijuana dispensaries will help "those most impacted by the failed cannabis criminalisation policies of the past." A real monetary gain Hard-line Mayor Eric Adams, who was once a police officer, agreed that the dispensary has economic benefits, stating that the "legal cannabis market could be a real boon to New York's economic recovery... through increased tax revenues". WATCH| World Business Watch: Hershey sued over heavy metals in chocolate; lawsuit filed in New York In the shop's festive atmosphere, founder of Housing Works Charles King said that he was "eager to reinvest the profits to provide essential services to tens of thousands of New Yorkers who need it". Manhattan borough president Mark Levine attended the shop's opening and purchased cannabis products, which included jelly beans. It has been more than a year since consuming cannabis has been made legal for adults over the age of 21 in New York. As per City Hall's estimation, $1.3 billion should be earned in sales by 2023 and around 19,000 to 24,000 new jobs should be created in the next three years. (With inputs from agencies)

In a first, New York opens its legal recreational marijuana shop

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6c9ad3d7-5686-4050-98b1-ae4e996d68ba}{206}" paraid="1529765139" >Ever since the value of cryptocurrencies skyrocketed, there have been umpteen stories of how people lost access to Bitcoin and are unable to recover it.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d6432e93-2555-4032-8c89-b6a486b0eacd}{157}" paraid="934054224" >Recently, a TikToker who goes by the name @conspiracycubed&nbsp;revealed how he lost access to his Hotmail account, in which he had saved the details of his digital wallet to claim 100 Bitcoin that he bought in 2010. It is now worth around $2 million.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{fed1dec6-dc14-4307-85cc-0463a1d3157f}{85}" paraid="661170603" >He said that someone tried unsuccessfully log into his Hotmail account. And when he tried to log back in, he was asked to verify himself by answering a security question he set up in 2005, Ladbible reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3774ecaa-d182-44da-aec5-948267c57f5c}{164}" paraid="63078419" >Apparently, @conspiracycubed is being asked to name his best friend that he listed in the security question in 2005. But the main problem is that he can’t remember who it was.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{7aaa063f-9edd-43f9-92c8-727920072534}{22}" paraid="50910682" >"Guess who can't get into this wallet because the information is stored on their Hotmail account? Me," he said in his recorded clip shared on TikTok.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{7aaa063f-9edd-43f9-92c8-727920072534}{90}" paraid="1916930435" >He further said, "Why can't I get onto this Hotmail account? Is it because you lost the password? No, I know the password. It's my account.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e21452c2-5216-4613-aace-712dc08c91f7}{224}" paraid="1548306880" >"So why can't I get on it? Well, it appears that somebody has tried logging into my account.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e21452c2-5216-4613-aace-712dc08c91f7}{227}" paraid="533777683" >"Now it's asking me to send a text to verify that I am who I say I am, even though the profile picture on the account is of me.""&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0fa2b32f-98f1-448e-8779-dd0df720dcd0}{172}" paraid="1876325898" >"My face is on the profile picture. I've got emails from my girlfriend, who I'm still with 12 years later. And that's not proof.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{4889008a-75bf-41b9-8007-f78125778891}{242}" paraid="1790015204" >He is now seeking legal help, and would like to know if there are any lawyers who can help him launch a legal case against Hotmail.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6c9ad3d7-5686-4050-98b1-ae4e996d68ba}{75}" paraid="1997327173" >"If there's any legal help out there. Please get in touch with me. I will cut you in. I swear to god."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6c9ad3d7-5686-4050-98b1-ae4e996d68ba}{75}" paraid="1997327173" ><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Ever since the value of cryptocurrencies skyrocketed, there have been umpteen stories of how people lost access to Bitcoin and are unable to recover it. Recently, a TikToker who goes by the name @conspiracycubed revealed how he lost access to his Hotmail account, in which he had saved the details of his digital wallet to claim 100 Bitcoin that he bought in 2010.

Ever since the value of cryptocurrencies skyrocketed, there have been umpteen stories of how people lost access to Bitcoin and are unable to recover it. Recently, a TikToker who goes by the name @conspiracycubed revealed how he lost access to his Hotmail account, in which he had saved the details of his digital wallet to claim 100 Bitcoin that he bought in 2010. It is now worth around $2 million. He said that someone tried unsuccessfully log into his Hotmail account. And when he tried to log back in, he was asked to verify himself by answering a security question he set up in 2005, Ladbible reported. Apparently, @conspiracycubed is being asked to name his best friend that he listed in the security question in 2005. But the main problem is that he can’t remember who it was. "Guess who can't get into this wallet because the information is stored on their Hotmail account? Me," he said in his recorded clip shared on TikTok. He further said, "Why can't I get onto this Hotmail account? Is it because you lost the password? No, I know the password. It's my account. "So why can't I get on it? Well, it appears that somebody has tried logging into my account. "Now it's asking me to send a text to verify that I am who I say I am, even though the profile picture on the account is of me."" "My face is on the profile picture. I've got emails from my girlfriend, who I'm still with 12 years later. And that's not proof. He is now seeking legal help, and would like to know if there are any lawyers who can help him launch a legal case against Hotmail. "If there's any legal help out there. Please get in touch with me. I will cut you in. I swear to god." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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According to reports, Johnny Depp is dating one of the lawyers who represented him during a UK libel lawsuit. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

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Americans are waiting on a landmark court case decision at the nation’s highest court. The Supreme Court is set to rule on a case that could overturn legal abortion across the country. For more details, we're joined by VOA’s Jessica Stone.

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