Columbus, OH

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Friday ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media giant X in Brazil after the tech billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country, according to a copy of the decision seen by The Associated Press

Brazilian judge suspends X platform after it refuses to name a legal representative

SAO PAULO/BRASILIA (Reuters) -A Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered on Friday the "immediate suspension" of social media platform X in the country, after a court-imposed deadline expired for the company to identify a legal representative in Brazil. The move is the latest chapter in an ongoing feud between Brazilian Supreme...

Judge Orders Musk's X Immediately Shut Down in Brazil

Latin Times

A Brazilian supreme court justice could shut down X in the country on Thursday if the social media company doesn't comply with a request over the day. Concretely, judge Alexandre De Moraes, who has had other testy engagements with the company over the past months, said X needs to name a legal representative by 8 p.m. local time.

Brazilian Supreme Court judge threatens to shut down X in the country as dispute with Musk escalates

The Mirror US

After Elon Musk and Brazilian Federal Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes feuded over misinformation and traded insults, X has officially been banned across the country with telecommunications agency Anatel tasked with cutting off access withing 24 hours

Brazil's Supreme Court orders X ban as app to be shut down within 24 hours and huge fines implemented

WEKU

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the tech billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.

Brazil's Supreme Court judge suspends X in the country

Missouri State

The New Republic

The conservative Supreme Court has surprisingly chosen not to help out their buddy Donald Trump for once. On Monday, the high court declined to postpone Trump’s hush-money trial sentencing, after Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey tried to sue the state of New York to delay the legal proceedings. Bailey also sought to remove Trump’s gag order on claims that it violated the First Amendment rights of voters who could not hear the former president and convicted felon speak.The case was a long-shot effort, but still, it is surprising given the Supreme Court’s decision to grant Trump near total immunity last...

Supreme Court Shockingly Declines to Save Trump From Sentencing

HuffPost

The Supreme Court justice also voiced concern about the high court's presidential immunity decision in a rare interview.

Ketanji Brown Jackson Is 'Prepared' If 2024 Election Goes To Supreme Court

Namibia will kill more than 700 wild animals and distribute meat to those struggling with food insecurity as the country grapples with its worst drought in 100 years.

Namibia plans to kill more than 700 animals including elephants and hippos — and distribute the meat

Snopes

"Your boss could make you work extra hours with no overtime pay by cutting your hours later in the month," said professor and author Robert Reich.

Fact Check: Project 2025 Calls for Replacing 40-Hour Workweek with 160-Hour Work Month?

South Carolina State

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Florida State

Akeena

Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a significant trend: Florida is experiencing a substantial outflow of residents. According to the latest figures, over 275,000 individuals left Florida for other states in 2022.

Florida Sees Surge in Departures as Hundreds of Thousands Move Out

Two airline passengers who locked a stranger’s crying grandchild in a plane restroom have caused outrage in China and sparked a heated online debate on how to handle upset children in public spaces.

A toddler cried non-stop during a flight. Two strangers locked her in the bathroom

Wyoming State

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

Cheyenne, WY

WyoFile

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

In an interview with John Berman, Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance was asked about his social media post reacting to Vice President Kamala Harris’ CNN interview. The post on X featured a clip of 2007 Miss Teen USA contestant Caitlin Upton that previously went viral. In a 2015 interview, Upton said the social media attention caused her to contemplate suicide.

‘I’m not going to apologize for posting a joke’: Vance asked about post featuring Miss Teen USA contestant

Los Angeles County, CA

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Colorado State

Clear Creek County, CO

Colorado authorities are conducting a homicide investigation after a dog breeder was found dead Saturday and as many as 10 puppies were missing from his Clear Creek County property, according to the sheriff’s office.

A Colorado dog breeder has been found dead and his Doberman pinscher puppies are missing

Fox News

In his new book, "Over Ruled," Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch is concerned that too many Americans are "caught by surprise" by a vast swath of unreasonable laws.

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch worries about Americans 'caught by surprise' by unreasonable laws

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Brutal heat is stretching into the late summer and there are signs in the forecast that there could be more longing for that crisp, fall feel.

The fall forecast is in and there’s some bad news for fall lovers

The Hill

The fallout over the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision will crescendo next month, with judges in two of former President Trump’s four criminal cases set to tackle the implications.  On Sept. 5, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan will weigh how Trump’s federal indictment accusing him of conspiring to subvert the 2020 election should proceed.   And…

Supreme Court immunity fallout to crescendo in September

Almost 4 million people in southern Japan were urged to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan made landfall Thursday, leaving thousands of residents without power and lashing Kyushu island with hurricane-force winds, torrential rain and dangerous storm surges.

Japan urges 4 million to evacuate as lumbering Typhoon Shanshan threatens south with up to a meter of rain

NewsBreak

Elon Musk hits out at judge threatening to suspend X in Brazil

Elon Musk has stepped up online attacks on a Supreme Court judge threatening to suspend social media platform X in Brazil, calling him “an evil dictator”...

Elon Musk hits out at judge threatening to suspend X in Brazil

Comments / 0