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Supreme Court to Consider Texas App Store Age Verification Law

The Supreme Court is reviewing a Texas law requiring app stores to verify user ages and obtain parental consent for minors to download apps. Emergency petitions have been filed by advocacy groups arguing the law violates the First Amendment. The Supreme Court's ruling is anticipated after responses from Texas officials are submitted by June 22.

cnn.com

Epstein Survivors Urge Investigation into DOJ Files in Meeting with House Oversight Chair

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse met with House Oversight Chair James Comer to push for further investigation into allegations from the Justice Department's Epstein files. They contested claims by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that no new leads exist, presenting documents to support their case. Comer announced plans to request testimony from attorney Alan Dershowitz as part of the ongoing investigation.

yahoo.com

San Andreas Fault Stress Reaches 1,000-Year High, Research Indicates

A study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa reveals that tectonic stress along the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems in Southern California has reached the highest levels in 1,000 years. While there are no immediate signs of a rupture, the region is under significant stress, which could lead to large earthquakes affecting major population centers.

Washington Examiner

Federal Judge Dismisses xAI Lawsuit Against OpenAI

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from Elon Musk's xAI against OpenAI, ruling that xAI failed to prove its claims of trade secret theft. The judge's decision, which cannot be appealed, adds to Musk's recent legal setbacks against OpenAI, including a jury ruling that dismissed another lawsuit regarding OpenAI's transition to a for-profit model.

New York Post

Dan Patrick comments on Victor Wembanyama after NBA Finals

Dan Patrick praised Jalen Brunson's performance in the NBA Finals, highlighting its significance for his legacy. He also criticized Victor Wembanyama for his behavior during the event, calling it 'petty.' This discussion follows the New York Knicks' championship win after a 53-year wait.

Washington Examiner

Missouri Attorney General files lawsuit against Lorex for undisclosed ties to Chinese military

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed a lawsuit against Lorex, a baby monitor manufacturer, for allegedly hiding its connections to the Chinese military. The lawsuit seeks financial compensation for consumers and aims to protect families from undisclosed ties to foreign governments. Other states have also initiated legal actions against Lorex for similar concerns.

NPR — Politics

Illinois Counties Seek Separation from Chicago

Several counties in Illinois are pursuing resolutions to separate from Chicago, citing concerns about the city's influence on state governance. This movement reflects ongoing tensions between urban and rural areas in the state.