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Michel Houellebecq, French Writer, Is Investigated Over Anti-Muslim Remarks
French writer Michel Houellebecq faces a formal investigation and court action over remarks concerning Muslim immigration and Islam.
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Controversial French writer Houellebecq probed over comments on Muslims
French authorities are investigating writer Michel Houellebecq over remarks about Muslims, drawing sharp criticism of France's treatment of speech cases.
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Business
This retired professor was arrested for blocking a delivery robot. She says she’ll do it again
4 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Social media algorithms: What if you could turn them off?
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Battle Between Disney and the F.C.C. Moves to the Courts
The legal conflict between Disney, ABC, and the FCC shifts to federal court as arguments center on free speech and regulatory oversight.
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Entertainment
A Small Montana Town Tells Ben Shapiro to F*ck Off
7 news sources are covering this Entertainment story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Comedian convicted for Erdogan 'insult' but freed pending appeal
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş receives a jail term for insulting President Erdoğan before release pending appeal.
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'Free Speech Absolutist' Elon Musk Threatens To Sue Documentary Filmmaker For Being Too Mean To Him
Elon Musk threatens legal action against a documentary filmmaker following the release of a new film, as reported by Jalopnik and Slate.
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Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display
British band Massive Attack faces a ban from Singapore following a concert display involving a Palestinian flag and political chants.
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Japan Criminalizes Flag Desecration in Nationalist Push
Japan's parliament enacts a new law criminalizing flag desecration, drawing immediate concern from critics.
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Former executive sues Meta over attempts to ‘silence’ her memoir, ‘Careless People’
A former Meta executive has initiated legal action against the company, alleging efforts to suppress her forthcoming memoir, 'Careless People.'