X and AI Startup Quietly Close the Book on ‘Copycat’ Dispute

X and AI Startup Quietly Close the Book on ‘Copycat’ Dispute

The legal sparring between Elon Musk’s social media platform X and artificial intelligence developer Eliza Labs has come to an abrupt end, with both sides agreeing to permanently shut down the case. A federal court in Texas dismissed the lawsuit after the two companies jointly requested that it be closed “with prejudice,” a move that …

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Disney Closes the Book on YouTube Kids Data Dispute with $10 Million Settlement

Disney Closes the Book on YouTube Kids Data Dispute with $10 Million Settlement

Disney has agreed to pay $10 million to settle claims that some of its content on YouTube sidestepped rules designed to protect children’s online privacy, according to a statement released by the U.S. government. The issue centers on videos uploaded by Disney-linked entities that were not clearly marked as “Made for Kids.” That labeling matters: …

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Citizenship Under Review: Somali Americans Face Fresh Federal Scrutiny

Citizenship Under Review: Somali Americans Face Fresh Federal Scrutiny

The U.S. government has begun a review of immigration files tied to American citizens of Somali origin, signaling a renewed push to examine whether any cases involved fraud serious enough to warrant stripping citizenship. Federal officials say the audit is grounded in existing law, which allows citizenship to be revoked if it was obtained through …

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Court Draws a Line: White House Ordered to Keep Consumer Watchdog Afloat

Court Draws a Line: White House Ordered to Keep Consumer Watchdog Afloat

A federal court has ruled that the Trump administration cannot starve the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of funding, delivering a sharp rebuke to efforts that would effectively shutter the agency by cutting off its cash flow. The decision comes as the consumer watchdog edges toward a financial cliff. Officials warn the bureau’s existing reserves …

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Appeals Court Clears Path for Medicaid Funding Cutoff Affecting Planned Parenthood in 22 States

Appeals Court Clears Path for Medicaid Funding Cutoff Affecting Planned Parenthood in 22 States

A federal appeals court has opened the door for the Trump administration to enforce a contested provision of its sweeping tax and domestic policy law that strips Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood clinics in much of the country. In a decision issued Tuesday, a three-judge panel of the Boston-based 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals …

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Gas at the Core: Mubadala Energy Bets Big on a Lower-Carbon Backbone

Gas at the Core: Mubadala Energy Bets Big on a Lower-Carbon Backbone

Natural gas now delivers roughly 70 percent of Mubadala Energy’s total output, underscoring the fuel’s central role in the company’s portfolio as it pushes deeper into global markets. The company’s chief operating officer described 2025 as a turning point—one marked by geographic expansion and steady progress on key gas developments. Mubadala Energy entered the United …

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ACWA Power Plants Its Flag in China’s Wind Belt with Five-Project Deal

ACWA Power Plants Its Flag in China’s Wind Belt with Five-Project Deal

Saudi utility heavyweight ACWA Power is pushing deeper into China’s renewable landscape, striking agreements to buy stakes in a cluster of five wind power projects across the country. The bundle mixes steel already spinning with sites still taking shape. One wind farm, producing 250 megawatts, is already online. The remaining four—together adding another 1,000 megawatts—are …

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Al Dhafra Power Plant Secures Nearly $1 Billion as TAQA, EWEC Lock in Long-Term Deal

Al Dhafra Power Plant Secures Nearly $1 Billion as TAQA, EWEC Lock in Long-Term Deal

A major financing milestone has been reached for Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Power Plant, with Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) closing a 3.6 billion dirham ($980 million) package to drive the project forward. The bulk of the funding—about 85% of the total cost—has been raised through debt, …

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Minnesota Fraud Claims Draw Federal Spotlight as FBI Shifts Resources

Minnesota Fraud Claims Draw Federal Spotlight as FBI Shifts Resources

Federal investigators have ramped up their presence in Minnesota, with the FBI redirecting personnel and resources to examine what its director described as a growing fraud concern in the state. Speaking publicly over the weekend, FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau had “surged” teams into Minnesota, pointing to recent online material that has fueled …

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Lights Finally Dim on a Familiar Voice: Tom Bodett and Motel 6 Call a Truce

Lights Finally Dim on a Familiar Voice: Tom Bodett and Motel 6 Call a Truce

For nearly 40 years, Tom Bodett’s voice was as much a part of Motel 6 as the budget rates and roadside signs. Now, that long-running partnership has officially come to an end — not with a farewell ad, but with a courtroom settlement. Bodett has resolved his lawsuit against Motel 6 and its parent company, …

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