Wealthsimple is launching a prediction markets app, Wealthsimple Predict, in Canada this summer. The app, powered by Kalshi, will offer access to thousands of event-based contracts after receiving regulatory approval from CIRO.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's plan for a luxury resort in Albania, across from Sazan Island, has triggered widespread protests and legal challenges. Environmentalists and citizens fear the project will destroy a protected ecological area and privatize public land, while questions arise about the complex ownership structure and financing.
President Trump's White House ballroom project's cost has reportedly surged to $600 million, with over half expected to be funded by taxpayers, contradicting Trump's claims of private financing.
The White House will host UFC's "Freedom 250" event on the South Lawn for the president's 80th birthday, featuring a custom-built octagon and steel structure. Despite legal challenges and forecasts of thunderstorms, the event, championed by the president and UFC, aims to appeal to his base, with military members required to meet strict fitness standards for attendance.
The U.S. Department of Justice has approved the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount, clearing federal antitrust concerns. While this is a significant step, state attorneys general, including California's, continue their investigations, and European regulatory approval is still pending.
A US federal judge has allowed a UFC mixed martial arts fight to take place at the White House on President Trump's birthday, ruling that plaintiffs challenging the event failed to demonstrate sufficient harm and had unreasonably delayed their lawsuit.
The UK government plans to ban under-16s from high-risk social media apps and restrict safer platforms, including bans on disappearing messages and chats with adults. Under-18s will also be barred from AI chatbots. The crackdown follows a consultation with strong parental support, though sources warn of potential judicial reviews over the selective bans.
BJP candidates Tarun Chugh, Rajneesh Agarwal, and Mahesh Kewat were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha in Madhya Pradesh after Congress nominee Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination was rejected. The Congress is appealing to the Supreme Court.
Alabama is making a last-minute legal push to execute Jeffery Lee using nitrogen gas on Thursday, despite a federal judge ruling the method unconstitutional. The state is appealing to the Supreme Court, while Lee's lawyers argue the method is flawed and the jury recommended life imprisonment.
A committee opposes a cable car project in Trieste, citing conflicting court rulings on resident appeals. While a TAR Lazio ruling didn't halt funding, it returned decisions to the municipality, leaving the project's future and costs uncertain.
Bayer's $7.25 billion settlement for Roundup cancer lawsuits faces initial legal hurdles as 13 cancer patients formally oppose the deal, citing jurisdictional issues and intentional barriers to opting out.
Martinique's territorial assembly voted unanimously to launch a new popular consultation for the island's anthem, following two previous legal invalidations of similar procedures. The move aims to preserve cultural identity and follows past controversies over symbols.
Amid the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak scandal, India's Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved new joint secretaries and directors for the National Testing Agency (NTA). The CBI also arrested a Pune teacher as an alleged mastermind.
Snap and YouTube have settled a lawsuit with a Kentucky school district alleging harm to students from addictive apps. This case was the first of several social media lawsuits scheduled for trial, with Meta and TikTok still facing a trial set for next month.
App developer Rave has sued Apple in a US federal court. Rave alleges Apple removed its app from the App Store to reduce competition. This action allegedly harmed consumers by limiting cross-platform viewing. Rave seeks reinstatement and significant damages. Apple denies the claims, citing guideline violations. This case adds to Apple's ongoing App Store legal challenges.
In a wave of legal challenges tied to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, doctors are under heightened scrutiny. Even with an expanded window for obtaining abortions, critics argue that the legislation still favors medical authority over women's rights to choose. Advocates are pushing for the complete decriminalization of abortion and full autonomy for women in making these decisions.
Editor-in-chief of Wall Street Journal says those with deep pockets launching legal challenges as a PR strategyPowerful figures are increasingly suing media outlets before they have even published a story, the editor of the Wall Street Journal has said.Emma Tucker, whose title is being sued by Donald Trump over its reporting of his relationship with the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, said the act of reporting itself was now under threat from the use of “lawfare”. Continue reading...
Many of the changes Trump wants to make to the White House and the city are facing legal challenges. Some are reversible, while others could reshape the nation's capital for generations to come.
The FCA is facing four legal challenges to its £9.1bn compensation scheme for motor finance scandal victims. Consumer group Consumer Voice and lenders Volkswagen Financial Services, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services and Crédit Agricole Auto Finance are contesting the programme, which would pay borrowers an average of £830 each for loans mis-sold through commission payments between lenders and car dealers from 2007-2024. The regulator said it will defend the scheme "robustly" as the "fastest, simplest route for consumers", but the legal actions create uncertainty for millions of borrowers and could delay payouts expected to begin this summer.
Elon Musk confirmed Wednesday that Tesla owners with Hardware 3 cars (sold 2019-2023) will need hardware upgrades — including a new computer and cameras — to run advanced unsupervised Full Self-Driving software. The admission contradicts years of promises that Hardware 3 would be sufficient and may expose Tesla to legal challenges from customers who purchased vehicles expecting future autonomous capability. Musk said Tesla is considering micro-factories to handle the upgrade volume.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 on Tuesday that Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms under SB10. The 120-page decision said the mandate does not impose on students' or parents' consciences and does not violate the Establishment Clause. The ACLU, which challenged the law along with families of diverse faiths, called the ruling contrary to First Amendment principles and Supreme Court precedent.
