Prince Harry expressed his support for bereaved families pursuing legal action against major social media companies, while elsewhere, pop star Taylor Swift moved to block a bedding company's trademark, and South Africa announced plans to deploy troops to combat crime. These are among the top news stories emerging from various sources.
In California, Prince Harry addressed families involved in a landmark trial against Instagram and YouTube, thanking them for sharing their stories. According to BBC Technology, the Duke of Sussex said he hoped for "truth, justice and accountability" during an emotional address to parents. The families allege that the online platforms are designed to be addictive.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift is taking legal action to prevent a bedding company from trademarking the phrase "Swift Home." Her legal team argued that the company's branding closely resembled the singer's trademarked signature, according to BBC Business. The company, Cathay Home, which sells products through major retailers, had applied for the trademark.
In other news, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the army to work alongside the police in tackling gang violence and other crimes. Al Jazeera reported that Ramaphosa directed the police and army chiefs to develop a deployment plan for the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces.
Additionally, an email exchange revealed that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein asked staff to install hidden video cameras at his Florida home. Sky News reported that the emails were part of millions of documents released by the US Department of Justice last month. The aide planned to hide the cameras in tissue boxes.
Finally, in São Paulo, Brazil, a new law was named after a dog that stayed by his owner's grave for ten years. The law, informally known as the Bob Coveiro Law, recognizes the emotional bond between guardians and their pets, according to The Guardian. The law allows pets to be buried alongside their loved ones.
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