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Finger touching on Create an Ad button on Facebook website.

Meta will change algorithm that allowed people to be racist while advertising housing

The government must agree to the changes.

On Jun 22, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
Elon Musk speaking on tan background

Tesla employees sue Elon Musk for labor rights violations—while he speaks at forum hosted by nation notorious for worker abuse

Two former Tesla employees filed a lawsuit claiming the company violated federal labor laws.

On Jun 21, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
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‘This is one way to stop a lawsuit in its tracks’: Process server on TikTok tried to serve papers to a man who died over a year ago

'I've never had anyone tell me this.'

On Jun 13, 2022 by Kathleen Wong

IRL

‘Who would pay this much?’: ‘Top Secret’ notebook from Depp-Heard trial sells on eBay for $15K, sparking debate

'Kinda embarrassing someone bought this for $15,000.'

On Jun 9, 2022 by Gisselle Hernandez

Internet Culture IRL
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‘This is why people do not come forward’: TikToker claims his girlfriend was fired after reporting her manager for sexual harassment

He says the company cited "poor workplace attendance."

On Jun 5, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

IRL
Elon Musk speaking into headset mic with twitter logo black and white on purple background

Elon Musk sued by Twitter shareholders, accused of market manipulation

Twitter shareholders filed a class-action lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of violating California corporate law and manipulating the stock market.

On May 27, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
Florida Gov Ron DeSantis speaking (l) social media apps on phone screen finger about to press (r)

Court says Florida can’t enforce its big tech bill that fines companies for banning politicians

'Neither law nor logic recognizes government authority to strip an entity of its First Amendment rights merely by labeling it a common carrier,' the court wrote.

On May 24, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
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‘I really need you guys to really share this’: Starbucks shift supervisor says he’s suing Starbucks for racial discrimination, asks for TikTok’s help

Dayshawn Rodriguez says Starbucks failed to protect him against a customer.

On May 23, 2022 by Grace Stanley

IRL Tech
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Lash tech says client wants to sue her after going blind after appointment, sparking debate

She shared the video as a message to other lash technicians.

On May 23, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

IRL
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ISPs handed another defeat in their case against California’s ‘gold standard’ net neutrality law

A California net neutrality law will stand, a US Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday. 

On Apr 20, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
amazon warehouse

Victims of Amazon warehouse collapse suing over ‘devastating physical and emotional injuries’

The collapse killed six when a tornado hit.

On Apr 20, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
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‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Coin: NASCAR, Brandon Brown, Candace Owens sued for promoting failed crypto in pump-and-dump scheme

LGB coin founders, promoters targeted in Florida class-action lawsuit.

On Apr 8, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech

Fight for the Future hits back after digital test proctoring company tries to subpoena its communications

Fight for the Future characterizes the subpoena as an attempt to 'silence' critics.

On Feb 23, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
A man talking into camera.

Baked Alaska-Gateway Pundit feud devolves into legal threats over ‘young boys’ comments

The radio host denies calling Gateway Pundit founder Jim Hoft a 'pedophile' during a recent broadcast.

On Dec 30, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
A group of protesters on Jan. 6

Proud Boys, Oath Keepers sued by D.C. over role in Capitol riot

'We’re holding these insurrectionists accountable for conspiring to terrorize the District...'

On Dec 14, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech

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