How strong is New York’s “illegal gambling” case against Valve’s loot boxes?
Lawyers tell Ars the state has a tough road ahead, even as Valve is uniquely vulnerable. Image: Sarah / Unsplash Source: Ars Technica
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Utah Grants $2 Million to an AI-Driven ‘Film Ecosystem’: Inside the State’s First Big Film Move After Sundance (EXCLUSIVE)
Coming right before an emotional Sundance Film Festival that paid tribute to its departed leader, Robert Redford, and its move to a new host city, Utah quietly took a big leap into AI filmmaking. A $2 million grant for a new company, Nuovo Film Festival, was approved during a Jan. 8 meeting of the Governor’s…
PlayStation State of Play February 2026: all the news and trailers
Strap in, because the next PlayStation event is going to be a long one. Sony’s latest State of Play — a showcase event for upcoming PS5 games — kicks off on February 12th at 5PM ET and it’ll last more than an hour. Image: Arturo EG / Pexels We don’t know what exactly will be…
No Company Has Admitted to Replacing Workers With AI in New York
New York state has required companies to disclose if “technological innovation or automation” was the cause of job loss for nearly a year. So far, none has. Image: Markus Winkler / Pexels Source: Wired
New Mexico goes to trial to accuse Meta of facilitating child predators
Mark Zuckerberg. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Image: Tim Mossholder / Unsplash At the center of a consequential case about social media liability is a key question: did Meta lie or mislead the public about the safety of its platform, while knowing something very different? The state of New Mexico opened…
India’s Top Bank Raises Loan Growth Outlook After Trade Deals
State Bank of India raised outlook for credit growth following the country’s trade agreements with the US, the European Union and other nations, anticipating a broader impact of such negotiations on the country’s economy. Image: rupixen / Unsplash Source: Bloomberg
Beyond the Bets: NY AG Sounds Alarm on Super Bowl ‘Prediction Markets’ as Legal Gray Zone Expands
Introduction As millions prepare for the Super Bowl spectacle, a different kind of contest is drawing scrutiny from New York’s top law enforcement official. Attorney General Letitia James has issued a stark consumer alert, urging New Yorkers to steer clear of online platforms that allow wagering on non-sports outcomes, framing them as unregulated and risky…
The Uncommuted: How a Trump ‘Pardon’ Failed to Free a Colorado Clerk at the Heart of Election Denial
Introduction In a Colorado prison, a former county clerk sits behind bars, a living testament to the enduring legal and political fallout from the 2026 election. Tina Peters, once a local administrator, became a national icon for election conspiracy theorists. Her story took a surreal turn when she received a symbolic presidential pardon that proved…
A City’s Fury: Minneapolis Erupts in Protest After Second Fatal Shooting by Federal Agents
Introduction Minneapolis, a city still bearing the scars of recent national trauma, has been plunged into a new crisis. The fatal shooting of a local nurse by federal immigration agents has ignited widespread protests and a direct confrontation between state and federal authorities. Governor Tim Walz has labeled the incident an “inflection point,” demanding the…
A City’s Breaking Point: Minnesota Governor Demands Federal Withdrawal as ICE Protests Intensify
Introduction Minneapolis is once again a crucible of national tension. Following a second fatal shooting involving federal agents, Governor Tim Walz has issued a direct plea to the White House, demanding the removal of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel from his state. This urgent call comes as streets fill with protesters, their anger fueled…