Oscars Restrict AI: Only Human Performances Eligible
The Academy has updated Oscars rules, requiring acting roles to be performed by humans with consent and screenplays to be human-authored, curbing AI use.
Category : Liberties
Voting Groups Sue Over Louisiana Primary Suspension
Voting rights groups filed suit to block Louisiana's suspension of congressional primaries after the Supreme Court invalidated a majority-Black district, citing chaos and voter disenfranchisement.
Father of Zachary Rolfe: tackle racism in NT police
Richard Rolfe, father of ex-constable who killed Kumanjayi Walker, tells a federal inquiry that the NT government must address widespread racist behaviour in the police force.
UK Twins Discover They Have Different Fathers in Rare DNA Case
Lavinia and Michelle, 49-year-old twins, discovered through DNA tests that they have different fathers, a rare condition called heteropaternal superfecundation, never before documented in the UK.
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Woman Wins NHS Sterilisation Bias Case
Leah Spasova won her case against the NHS after being denied sterilisation due to regret concerns, while men received vasectomies freely. The ombudsman found the policy discriminatory.
Seattle Mayor Ends Interview Over Camera Stance
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson abruptly ended a KOMO News interview when pressed on her surveillance camera stance after a nearby shooting, with a handler intervening.
Oscars Ban AI Performances from Acting Awards
The Academy announces that only roles performed by humans with consent are eligible for Oscars, targeting AI-generated acting and writing.
Congress to Examine CIA's MKUltra Mind-Control Program
A US congressional task force will hold a hearing on the CIA's secret MKUltra mind-control program on May 13, amid renewed scrutiny of its unethical experiments on American citizens.
Why Palestinian Suffering Fades from Global View
An exploration of the factors behind the world's diminishing focus on Palestinian hardships, including media fatigue, geopolitical shifts, and competing crises.
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Poet Laureate Fired Over Social Media Posts in NY
Esther Cohen was removed as Greene County's poet laureate after Republican legislators objected to her social media posts, sparking debate over free speech and arts funding.
Unsolicited Parcels Warning: Data Theft Scam Alert
Consumer group Which? warns that unsolicited parcels could be a sign of data theft, with scammers using your details to post fake reviews or include malicious QR codes.
Non-Binary Actor Sues NYC Hotel Over Restroom Incident
Wesley Han, a non-binary actor known for 'Russian Doll,' files a civil rights lawsuit after being forcibly removed from a women's restroom at NYC's Soho Grand Hotel.
US Declares Iran Hostilities Terminated Before War Powers Deadline
The Trump administration says the ceasefire with Iran has terminated hostilities, avoiding the 60-day war powers deadline. Senate blocks another Democratic resolution to limit conflict.
Neil deGrasse Tyson: Burial Over Cremation Explained
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson reveals the science of death, explaining why he chose burial to return energy to Earth, while cremation sends energy into space.
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GB News Commentator Sues Charity Over Race Internships
Sophie Corcoran, 24, is suing the 10,000 Interns Foundation for not offering internships to white people, alleging race discrimination under the Equality Act.
Facial Recognition Error Leads to Wrongful Arrest
A man was wrongly arrested after facial recognition technology confused him with another man, who has not been convicted. The original article has been removed.
Polanski Hits Out at Labour Over Potential Protest Ban
Green Party leader Zack Polanski accuses Labour of exploiting Jewish pain to justify an authoritarian agenda after Home Secretary hints at banning pro-Palestinian marches.
Idaho Transgender Bathroom Ban Challenged in Federal Suit
Six transgender Idahoans sue over a law requiring use of sex-assigned-at-birth bathrooms, facing jail time. ACLU and Lambda Legal argue it's unconstitutional and forces isolation.
Bahrain Strips Citizenship from 69 for Iran Sympathy
Bahrain revoked citizenship of 69 individuals accused of sympathising with Iran, sparking warnings of collective punishment and statelessness for Shia Muslims.
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Jailed Hong Kong Activist Jimmy Lai Wins German Free Speech Award
Jimmy Lai, jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, receives Deutsche Welle's freedom of speech award for his contribution to press freedom and democracy movement.
Supreme Court Voting Rights Decision Ends US Democracy
The US Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v Callais effectively kills the Voting Rights Act, allowing racial gerrymandering and disenfranchising Black voters, with Republicans set to gain seats.
Kimmel's Joke Protected, Disney Must Stand Tall
Margaret Sullivan argues that Jimmy Kimmel's quip about Melania Trump is protected speech, and Disney must resist FCC pressure to defend free expression.
Supreme Court Ruling Threatens Voting Rights
A Supreme Court decision weakens the Voting Rights Act, allowing stricter voter ID laws and making it harder for minority voters to cast ballots. Critics warn of disenfranchisement.
Tax AI Slop to Protect Creatives and Democracy
AI-generated content floods the internet, harming creators and democracy. A tax on AI slop could fund human-made art and fact-checking.
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Trump Demands ABC Fire Kimmel Over 'Widow' Joke
President Trump renews calls for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after a 'widow' joke about Melania Trump. FCC complaint filed, network faces license renewal deadline.
Sharon Granite's Arrest in Alice Springs Sparks Row
Sharon Granite, a prominent activist, was arrested in Alice Springs during a protest. The incident has ignited debate over police tactics and civil liberties.
Attenborough's Near-Disaster in Rwanda Police Stop
Sir David Attenborough recalls a harrowing 1978 incident in Rwanda where police and soldiers stopped his crew, confiscated footage, and interrogated them overnight.
Mamdani's Koh-i-Noor Remark Sparks Debate
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani suggests asking King Charles to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond to India, sparking online praise and criticism. The jewel's contested history remains a symbol of colonial plunder.
UK Watchdog: Antisemitism Top Threat Since Manchester
UK's terror watchdog warns antisemitism is the biggest national security emergency since the 2017 Manchester attack, after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green.
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Bristol Aims to Become UK Civil Rights Capital with Summer Events
Bristol launches a summer of activist events to become the UK's civil rights capital, marking the anniversary of the 1963 bus boycott that led to the first Race Relations Act.
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