NPR (Geoff Brumfiel) - A battle over 'Italian brainrot' could shape who owns AI art
A legal battle over what looks like a cartoon stick could help set the rules over whether creators can claim ownership of their AI-generated characters.
AXIOS (Ben Berkowitz) - U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse, massive tariffs to take effect
Trade talks between the U.S. and Canada fell apart late Friday night, and both sides said steep new tariffs will go into effect. Why it matters: It's an unprecedented breakdown in relations with the second-largest U.S. trading partner. Catch up quick: Trump last month threatened to invoke Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to hit a slew of Canadian goods with additional 50% duties, including alcohol, hockey equipment, cement and dairy products. - No president has ever used Section 338 to impose tariffs since it became law in 1930. - The tariffs were scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET Wednesday. The administration carved out key Canadian exports, including energy, potash and critical minerals, from the new tariffs. - On…
Trade talks between the U.S. and Canada fell apart late Friday night, and both sides said steep new tariffs will go into effect. Why it matters: It's an unprecedented breakdown in relations with the second-largest U.S. trading partner. Catch up quick: Trump last month threatened to invoke Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to hit a slew of Canadian goods with additional 50% duties, including alcohol, hockey equipment, cement and dairy products. - No president has ever used Section 338 to impose tariffs since it became law in 1930. - The tariffs were scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET Wednesday. The administration carved out key Canadian exports, including energy, potash and critical minerals, from the new tariffs. - On…Open
NPR (The Associated Press) - U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, and Canada immediately said it would retaliate, after last-ditch negotiations failed.
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, and Canada immediately said it would retaliate, after last-ditch negotiations failed.Open
ABCNEWS - Feds order steep Colorado River water cuts for Arizona, California and Nevada
While the cuts are considerable, they are better than the worst-case scenario the federal government proposed in July.
NYTIMES (Matina Stevis-Gridneff, Ian Austen and Ana Swanson) - Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Collapse; Washington Imposes New Tariffs
Mark Carney suspended talks and will take out retaliatory tariffs against the United States after days of negotiations to stave off new levies by the Trump administration ended in an impasse.
HUFFPOST - Federal Court Is Asked To Block Kennedy Center From Returning Trump's Name To Building
Rep. Joyce Beatty has asked a federal court to block the Kennedy Center from adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building.
Rep. Joyce Beatty has asked a federal court to block the Kennedy Center from adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building.Open
HUFFPOST - Court Cuts $50M Judgment Against Infowars' Alex Jones Over Falsely Labeling Newtown Killings A Hoax
The $50 million judgment was slashed to just $1.5 million — a significant victory for Jones.
The $50 million judgment was slashed to just $1.5 million — a significant victory for Jones.Open
HUFFPOST - Hayden Panettiere’s Ex Releases Statement Following Her Death
“As has been publicly reported, police confirmed there were no signs of foul play,” a lawyer for Brian Hickerson said.
“As has been publicly reported, police confirmed there were no signs of foul play,” a lawyer for Brian Hickerson said.Open
HUFFPOST - JD Vance Says $40 Trillion U.S. Debt Is Biden’s Fault, And Critics Are Tired Of The Blame Game
“Blaming Biden for everything that Trump does is getting really tired,” one X user wrote.
“Blaming Biden for everything that Trump does is getting really tired,” one X user wrote.Open
HUFFPOST - Trump Threatens To Sue Think Tank Over Study That Found He’s Wrong
The Center for American Progress said it will not retract the report despite Trump’s pledge of a $5 billion lawsuit.
The Center for American Progress said it will not retract the report despite Trump’s pledge of a $5 billion lawsuit.Open