Policy

Anthropic staff chats cited in Sony suit over Zlibrary piracy
Music publishers, including Sony, cite Anthropic staff chats extolling Zlibrary piracy in a new lawsuit over alleged torrenting of copyrighted songs.

CFPB's Ask-Nicely Approach Fails Bilt Customers
The Trump-era CFPB's collaborative strategy with Bilt left consumers vulnerable after repeated failures.

Mel Stride and Priti Patel Replaced in Tory Reshuffle
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride and shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel have been replaced in a reshuffle by leader Kemi Badenoch.

Kalshi Sports Bets Ruled Not Swaps by 9th Circuit
Appeals court rejects Kalshi's argument that sports bets are swaps, allowing Nevada to enforce gambling laws.

Kalshi Sports Bets Ruled Gambling, Not Swaps
Court rules Kalshi sports bets aren't swaps, just gambling with a different name, letting Nevada enforce its gaming laws.

Ex-Council Chief Investigated in DUP Mayor Clothing Probe
Anne Donaghy is one of three referred to prosecutors over alleged misconduct in public office at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.

Court Blocks FCC Order Expanding Lowest Unit Charge
A federal appeals court blocked an FCC order that would have expanded the lowest unit charge to political parties and joint fundraising committees, calling it a major blow to Republicans.

Idaho Faith Healing Exemption Has Deep Roots
Idaho's faith-healing exemption, which protects parents from neglect charges, has a long history. ProPublica examines how the law evolved and its consequences.

Nvidia Senior Manager Tied to Supermicro AI Smuggling Scheme
Taiwan indicts nine, including an Nvidia senior manager and two Supermicro employees, for forging documents to export AI servers to China.

Texas Flood Victims Rebuild, Then Flood Again
A Texas couple rebuilt after deadly 2025 floods, only to see their home flood again. State rules remain unchanged, allowing rebuilding in risky areas.

FTC Limits on Personalized Pricing May Backfire
Critics warn FTC limits on personalized pricing could kill discounts and raise costs, despite agency's consumer protection goals.
