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Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health fundJudge Bryan Biedscheid in Santa Fe ruled the company had created a public nuisance in New Mexico, siding with Attorney General Raul Torrez,...
North America once had 400 million beavers, nearly wiped out by the 1900s; they are now helping shield wildfire-prone stream corridors in northeastern Washington from flamesBeavers, once a dominant presence in North America, shaped resilient ecosystems that thrived as they created vast wetland habitats. Their n...
Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictiveTennessee accuses the company of violating the state's consumer protection law by knowingly designing a product that drives teens to compul...
Since 1969, Florida has battled the giant African land snail, smuggled in as exotic pets; the fist-sized invader eats 500 plant species and even the plaster off housesGiant African land snails, introduced as pets, caused a major Florida crisis. These hermaphroditic snails reproduce prolifically, laying hu...
Bengaluru Metro rail fines: From playing music to sitting on coach floors, you may have to pay Rs 2,500 for these violations in Namma MetroNamma Metro commuters can now be fined up to Rs 2,500 for playing music or videos on speaker, watching content without earphones, and other...
Croatian town bans night alcohol sales to curb rowdy touristsMakarska, a Croatian resort, has banned overnight alcohol sales in shops. This measure aims to prevent public drinking and maintain order f...
Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts: Wisconsin boardWisconsin election officials found Elon Musk likely broke state law. He offered one million dollar checks to voters before a state Supreme ...
Record visitors, record taxes: Vienna cashes in on tourist boomAs Vienna grapples with smashed record after smashed record for tourist numbers, a plan to more than double its visitors' tax has worried h...
Three YouTubers covering Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance arrested after one was reportedly seen publicly urinating in the neighborhoodAuthorities have arrested three YouTubers livestreaming near the home of missing Nancy Guthrie. The individuals face charges including obst...
At FIFA World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they poseSecurity is heightened for the World Cup with a strict no-drone policy over stadiums. Law enforcement has new powers to disable or shoot do...
Elon Musk's xAI, SpaceX hit with class action over data center 'nuisance'The lawsuit, made public on Tuesday in federal court in Oxford, Mississippi, claims Musk's companies negligently failed to curb the distu...
IPL 2026 Final: Bengaluru police issues strict advisory ahead of RCB vs GT clash; Check full security measuresBengaluru Police has issued a strict advisory for the IPL 2026 final today. To ensure public safety, celebrations, bike rallies, and public...
Uttarakhand Women Congress chief booked for self-immolation threat, obstructionJyoti Rautela, Uttarakhand Women Congress president, and associates face charges. They threatened self-immolation and obstructed officials ...
New Mexico seeks $3.7 billion, changes to Meta platforms in youth harm trialNew Mexico is suing Meta Platforms, accusing it of harming young users. The state wants a judge to declare Meta's Facebook, Instagram, and ...
Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platformsA New Mexico trial could force Meta to overhaul its social media platforms. The state accuses Meta of addicting young users and failing to ...
Goa tightens tourism law: More stringent fines introduced for public "nuisance". Check detailsGoa has amended its Tourist Places Act, increasing penalties for nuisances like touting and public drinking to a maximum of ₹1,00,000. Tour...
Goa assembly passes bill to curb touting at tourist spots; fines hiked upto Rs 1 lakhThe Goa assembly has passed an amendment bill to the Goa Tourist Places Act, introducing stricter measures against public nuisance and unau...
Cleric booked after loudspeaker used without permission in mosque in UP's Pilibhit: PoliceA cleric in Pilibhit has been charged for violating loudspeaker use restrictions during 'namaaz' at a mosque. Despite being informed of the...
A speakeasy model for standup comedyThe comparison is ridiculous. Last week, noted comedian Vir Das' show was to be held for a ticketed audience. Public nuisance was not in th...
Goa government mulls banning liquor consumption at public placesAccording to Goa government records, there are 332 wholesale liquor shops in Goa, besides 9,445 bars and restaurants serving alcohol.