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Pennsylvania Supreme cracks down on ‘skill’ games
HARRISBURG, Penn. — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed appellate rulings that had allowed so-called “skill game” devices to operate outside the reach of state gambling laws, finding that the machines qualify as “slot machines” under the state’s Gaming Act and are subject to criminal prohibitions on gambling devices. Since businesses relied on these prior decisions, the ruling is stayed for 120 days and law enforcement is barred from taking adverse action against operators during that period.
‘Obsession’ is a sensation. Everyone, including Curry Barker, is trying to figure out what it means
Coupled with the A24 hit “Backrooms,” by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, it’s been a coming-out party for YouTube as a breeding ground for the next generation of filmmakers.
Diddy survives Dawn Richard’s federal suit
MANHATTAN — A federal court in New York tossed Danity Kane girl group member Dawn Richard’s lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Fifteen of her claims are time-barred, her two copyright claims fail because Diddy was a co-author of the song in question and the court declines to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the first count for sexual assault. This last claim may be refiled in state court.
Meta can't dodge porn producer's copyright claims over AI training
Strike 3 Holdings often sues over copyright infringement using software to suss out entities that torrent its adult films.
Florida hits TikTok with suit over ensnaring kids and downplaying risks
The state's attorney general claims the social media app is violating state laws by letting children under 14 create accounts — and then profiting off getting them hooked.
Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
The deal still needs approval from Fox and Roku shareholders and also regulatory approval.
Inside the crowd drawn to Trump's unusual UFC fight night at the White House
From die-hard MMA followers to Trump loyalists, attendees embraced a fight weekend that transformed Washington into an unlikely arena.
Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees in ‘It Ends With Us’ feud with Justin Baldoni
Lively and Baldoni were set to go to trial in May until a last-minute settlement brought the proceedings to a halt.
As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion
Some religious adherents, as well as some nonbelievers, maintain that the existence of life on other planets might undermine many faiths. But others argue the opposite.
Terry Rozier gets 2027 trial date in NBA gambling case
Rozier has asked a federal judge to lift bail restrictions that bar him from communicating with his former team, the Charlotte Hornets, saying the measure effectively ended his NBA career.
Variety asks appeals court to can Coppola's defamation suit over 'Megalopolis' story
Francis Ford Coppola has denied kissing or hugging topless extras. But Variety's attorney argued the magazine only reported that the legendary director tried to kiss them.