Prince Harry has expressed solidarity with families pursuing legal action against major tech companies, while a top US antitrust official resigned amid concerns about weakening anti-monopoly enforcement, and Canadian authorities are grappling with the aftermath of a school shooting where the suspect's home had been visited by police multiple times due to mental health concerns. These events, along with pop star Taylor Swift's legal challenge against a bedding company, dominated headlines.
The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, offered his support to bereaved families involved in a legal challenge against Instagram and YouTube, owned by Meta, according to BBC Technology. He thanked them for "telling your stories over and over again" during an emotional address at the start of a trial in California. The families allege that the online platforms are designed to be addictive.
Meanwhile, in the US, Abigail Slater, the top official in charge of suing companies over mergers, resigned from her position as head of the antitrust division at the Department of Justice (DOJ), as reported by BBC Business. Her departure, announced on social media, sparked alarm among critics who fear a retreat from anti-monopoly enforcement. Slater was appointed last year by US President Donald Trump.
In Canada, authorities are investigating a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge that claimed the lives of six people, including a teacher and five children, as detailed by The Guardian. Police had visited the home of the teenage suspect multiple times due to concerns about mental health and weapons, according to The Guardian. Firearms were seized from the residence approximately two years ago but were later returned. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was scheduled to join mourners in Tumbler Ridge on Friday.
Adding to the week's news, pop star Taylor Swift is seeking to block a bedding company's attempt to trademark the phrase "Swift Home," as reported by BBC Business. Swift's legal team argued that the company's branding closely resembled her trademarked signature, potentially misleading consumers. The company, Cathay Home, which sells products through major retailers, had applied for the trademark.
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