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CFTC Files Amicus Brief to Assert Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets in Kalshi Case

CFTC Files Amicus Brief to Assert Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets in Kalshi Case

CFTC Files Amicus Brief to Assert Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets in Kalshi Case
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Community Bank Data Breach Exposes Customer Information to AI Systems

Community Bank Data Breach Exposes Customer Information to AI Systems

Community Bank Data Breach Exposes Customer Information to AI Systems
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Ohio Lawmakers Amend Bill to Address Deepfake Technology

Ohio Lawmakers Amend Bill to Address Deepfake Technology

Ohio lawmakers are revising House Bill 185, aimed at curbing the spread of deepfakes—manipulated images or videos that misrepresent individuals without consent. An amendment was added in the Ohio House Technology and Innovation Committee to ensure that individuals who unknowingly share deepfakes are not heavily penalized. The bill targets those who knowingly distribute false content. Additionally, the amendment addresses internet providers, treating them similarly to television and other transmission technologies, acknowledging their role in the spread of deepfakes.
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Ohio Lawmakers Amend Bill to Address Deepfake Technology Concerns

Ohio Lawmakers Amend Bill to Address Deepfake Technology Concerns

Ohio legislators are revising House Bill 185, aimed at curbing the spread of deepfakes—manipulated images or videos that misrepresent individuals without consent. The Ohio House Technology and Innovation Committee introduced an amendment to ensure that individuals unknowingly sharing deepfakes are not penalized. The bill targets those who knowingly distribute false content. Additionally, the amendment clarifies the role of internet providers, treating them similarly to other communication channels like television cables. This legislative effort reflects growing concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence in creating deceptive media.
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Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today’s gun laws

Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today’s gun laws

Guns that are antiques or replicas of antiques are not considered firearms under federal law
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CFTC Files Amicus Brief Supporting Kalshi in Jurisdiction Dispute with Ohio

CFTC Files Amicus Brief Supporting Kalshi in Jurisdiction Dispute with Ohio

CFTC Files Amicus Brief Supporting Kalshi in Jurisdiction Dispute with Ohio
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GM's restart date at Ohio battery plant uncertain

GM's restart date at Ohio battery plant uncertain

By Kalea Hall May 12 (Reuters) - A General Motors joint-venture battery company is bringing a small number of workers back to an idled electric-vehicle battery factory in Ohio this month, although plans for recalling hundreds of laid-off workers there remain uncertain.
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Omaha Bar Faces Legal Battle Over 'Barber Shop' Name Amid State Regulations

Omaha Bar Faces Legal Battle Over 'Barber Shop' Name Amid State Regulations

In Omaha, a bar named 'Barber Shop Blackstone' has been forced to temporarily change its name to 'Censored Shop' following a legal dispute with the Nebraska state board overseeing the barber trade. The board argued that only licensed barbers could use the title 'barber shop' and display the traditional barber pole. The bar, owned by siblings Mike DiGiacomo and his family, was named in honor of their late father, a longtime barber. They filed a lawsuit claiming that the Nebraska Barber Shop Act infringes on their First Amendment rights by restricting non-misleading commercial speech. Despite their marketing clearly indicating the establishment as a bar, a federal judge denied their request for a preliminary injunction, leading to the temporary name change to avoid fines and potential jail time. The family plans to appeal the decision, with support from the Institute for Justice and the University of Nebraska College of Law’s First Amendment Clinic.
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How Republicans are winning the war over US congressional redistricting, state by state

How Republicans are winning the war over US congressional redistricting, state by state

By Joseph Ax May 11 (Reuters) - Several Republican-led states across the South are rushing to redraw their congressional maps ahead of November's midterm elections in a bid to help save their party's narrow majority in the U.S.
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Governor DeWine Appoints Andy Wilson as Ohio Attorney General Following Yost's Departure

Governor DeWine Appoints Andy Wilson as Ohio Attorney General Following Yost's Departure

Governor Mike DeWine has appointed Andy Wilson to serve as Ohio's Attorney General, succeeding Dave Yost, who is stepping down to join the Alliance Defending Freedom as vice president of strategic research and innovation. Wilson, who has a background as a county prosecuting attorney and served as the director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, will complete the remaining term of the attorney general's office. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to maintain continuity in the office's mission and progress. Wilson has expressed his commitment to working closely with law enforcement and addressing ongoing cases, including the retrial related to the FirstEnergy bribery scandal. Yost, who has had a long career in public service, is leaving the position effective June 7.
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Ohio Governor DeWine Appoints Andy Wilson as Interim Attorney General

Ohio Governor DeWine Appoints Andy Wilson as Interim Attorney General

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has appointed Andy Wilson, the current Director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, as the interim Attorney General. This decision follows the departure of Attorney General Dave Yost, who is leaving to join the Alliance Defending Freedom as Vice President of Strategic Research and Innovation. Wilson, who previously served as DeWine's Senior Advisor for Criminal Justice Policy, will hold the position until January when Yost's term officially ends. The appointment comes amidst a complex political landscape, as other potential appointees are involved in ongoing electoral races, which could have triggered a series of political shifts had they been chosen.
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Ohio Governor Appoints Andy Wilson as Attorney General to Succeed Dave Yost

Ohio Governor Appoints Andy Wilson as Attorney General to Succeed Dave Yost

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has appointed Andy Wilson, the current Director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, as the new Attorney General of Ohio. This appointment comes as Dave Yost, the outgoing Attorney General, steps down to join the Alliance Defending Freedom as its Vice President of Strategic Research and Innovation. Wilson, who previously served as DeWine's Senior Advisor for Criminal Justice Policy, will fill the remainder of Yost's term, which expires in January. Yost, who is term-limited, had previously served as Ohio's Auditor before being elected as Attorney General in 2018. The decision to appoint Wilson avoids a potential political reshuffle, as other candidates like Auditor Keith Faber and Secretary of State Frank LaRose are currently running for different offices.