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WASHINGTONΒ βΒ The Supreme Court on Wednesday made it harder for music and movie makers to sue for online piracy, ruling that internet providers are usually not liable for copyright infringement even if they know their users are downloading copyrighted works. In a 9-0 decision, the justices threw out Sonyβs lawsuit and a $1-billion jury verdict against…
Every week, we answer your financial problems or consumer disputes – you can email yours to moneyblog@sky.uk. Today’s problem is… My mother is 70 and has been working as a cleaner for an agency for two years. She was unable to work for two months, January and February, due to a hand injury. She had…
Like millions of pop-culture-obsessed Americans, Howard Stern is bingeing FXβs βLove Storyβ and soaking up the nostalgia of β90s-era New York, but unlike most of America, the radio host was buddies with the seriesβ real-life stars, and even graced the cover of JFK Jr.βs George magazine. βI had done the cover for George magazine,β Stern…
British forces are to be given permission to board sanctioned ships sailing through UK waters. Armed forces and law enforcement officers will be able to board Russian shadow fleet vessels as part of efforts to put more pressure on Vladimir Putin as the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year. The Royal Navy has supported…
Three weeks into spring practice, USC football coaches are making one thing clear: 95% of their best will not be accepted or tolerated. Wednesdayβs practice started with some of the players doing up-downs after forgetting equipment. βIt was a good message from some of our staff and leaders in terms of the approach that we…
A jury on Wednesday found that Meta and YouTube are liable for creating products that led to harmful and addictive behavior by young users, a landmark decision that could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.Β The jury awarded $3 million in compensatory damages and $3 million in punitive damages…
WASHINGTONΒ βΒ The Trump administration has offered Iran a 15-point ceasefire plan aimed at temporarily halting the war in the Middle East, as the Pentagon simultaneously orders thousands of Marines, paratroopers and a warship to the region. The plan presented to Iranian leadership Tuesday broadly included a 30-day ceasefire and sanctions relief for Iran in exchange for…
UK manufacturers are grappling with the biggest monthly leap in their costs since 1992, according to the first snapshot of the Middle East conflict’s effect on the economy. The flash reading for S&P Global’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which covers both factory and non-retail service sector output, showed activity at its slowest pace for six…
The boy who lived is back. HBO on Wednesday revealed the release date and released a trailer for its new βHarry Potterβ series offering the first glimpse into the new version of Hogwarts, the fictional school for young wizards and witches. The show will premiere on HBO Max on Christmas Day. The show, written and…
Resident doctors – formerly known as junior doctors – are to strike for six days in the ongoing row over pay and jobs, the British Medical Association announced. The BMA said it was taking industrial action as the government had not done enough to address their concerns over pay and job shortages. Both sides have…
