Prince Harry expressed his support for bereaved families challenging major tech companies, while a top US antitrust official resigned amid concerns about anti-monopoly enforcement, and Taylor Swift moved to block a bedding company's trademark. These developments, along with Tesco's plan to expand its Clubcard access and the ongoing remembrance of victims of a school shooting in Canada, marked a busy news cycle.
The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, addressed families involved in a legal battle against Instagram and YouTube, thanking them for sharing their stories. According to BBC Technology, he made the remarks during a trial in California examining whether the platforms damage young people's mental health. The families allege the platforms are designed to be addictive, a claim rejected by lawyers for YouTube and Meta, which owns Instagram. Prince Harry expressed hope for "truth, justice and accountability," the BBC reported.
In the business sector, a US antitrust chief, Gail Slater, resigned from her position at the Department of Justice (DOJ). BBC Business reported that her departure sparked alarm among critics who believe it signals a retreat from anti-monopoly enforcement by the White House. Slater, appointed last year by President Donald Trump, announced her resignation on social media, stating, "It is with great sadness and abiding hope that I leave my role."
Pop star Taylor Swift took action to prevent a bedding company from trademarking the phrase "Swift Home." BBC Business reported that Swift's legal team argued the branding closely resembled the singer's trademarked signature, potentially misleading consumers. Cathay Home, the company seeking the trademark, sells products through major retailers.
Meanwhile, Tesco announced plans to make its Clubcard available to under-18s this year, according to BBC Business. The supermarket did not specify the reasons for the change or provide details on how it would work. This follows campaigning from Which? urging supermarkets to broaden access to loyalty schemes.
In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney was scheduled to join mourners in Tumbler Ridge on Friday, as families continued to grieve the victims of a school shooting. The Guardian reported that families were speaking of their loss in what is considered one of Canada's deadliest mass shootings. Sarah Lampert, the mother of one of the victims, Ticaria Lampert, made a public statement.
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