-
Australia’s Digital Economy On Notice: Regulators Propose Legislation Targeting Consumer Manipulation, Subscription Traps And Hidden Fees
The Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026 (Cth), released by the Federal Government this month will amend the Australian Consumer Law to prohibit a range of unfair trading practices in the digital economy (Digital Economy Bill). This draft legislation follows regulatory consultations and inquiries to improve consumer protections from unfair trading practices,…
-
California’s Social Media Litigation Poses Potential To Reshape The Legal Landscape
On January 27, 2026, the eve of the jury trial, ByteDance (“TikTok”) reached a settlement to avoid the California state court landmark trial on social media addiction and the negative impact on teens’ mental health….By: Benesch
-
Live Updates: Iran Escalates Retaliatory Strikes as U.S. Signals Long Battle
Iranian strikes on the U.A.E. were reported early Tuesday, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was hit by drones, and Israel said it was attacking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. President Trump said the campaign could last weeks or more.
-
As Trump Bombs Iran, America’s Allies Watch Fitfully From Sidelines
Disregarded by President Trump over Iran, Europe’s leaders are adapting to a world in which they are little more than bystanders.
-
Pakistan Strikes Bagram Air Base, Satellite Images Show
Satellite imagery showed flattened warehouses at the base that served as the nerve center of America’s 20-year war in Afghanistan, a prized asset for the Taliban.
-
After Attacks in Iran, Cubans Worry They Might Be Trump’s Next Target
Many Cubans are wondering if the Trump administration plans to target their country’s Communist government next.
-
How the Bombing of Iran Is Affecting Lebanon, Kuwait and Other Countries
The Middle East is facing deaths and destruction as Iran retaliates against a huge American-Israeli military campaign.
-
“Hush” is the Best Horror Movie You Probably Haven’t Seen
Back in 2016, I was searching for the perfect 90-minute movie and came across “Hush.” Arguably prolific horror director Mike Flanagan’s breakout film (though some might say that was 2013’s “Oculus”), “Hush” was quickly snapped up out of South by Southwest earlier in 2016 by Netflix, signaling a partnership between the streamer and auteur that…
-
The Artistic Exploration & Wit of Charli xcx
Why slow down when all of the doors are finally open? She’s so everywhere, but most remarkably, she’s always ahead of the rest of us. Charli xcx has long been a radio hits pop star, but Brat, the universally famous electric lime-green album of Summer of 2024, cemented her as an icon and an experimental tastemaker. Since…
-
“RJ Decker” Successfully Brings Whimsy to Network Procedural
ABC’s “RJ Decker” delivers exactly what you want out of this kind of show. Mysteries that wrap up with the satisfaction of completing a 500-piece puzzle. Characters with depth, charisma, and chemistry. A unique setting that colors it all. Scott Speedman plays RJ Decker, a fundamentally good guy, whose life goes sideways at such a…
