Prince Harry expressed support for families pursuing legal action against major tech companies, while other news developments include a trademark dispute involving Taylor Swift and new social media restrictions for children in Portugal. These stories, along with revelations about Jeffrey Epstein and a school shooting investigation, dominated recent headlines.
The Duke of Sussex thanked bereaved families who are challenging social media firms, according to BBC Technology. Prince Harry addressed parents gathered at the start of a trial in California, expressing hope for "truth, justice and accountability." The families allege that platforms like Instagram and YouTube are designed to be addictive.
In other news, pop star Taylor Swift is seeking to block a bedding company's attempt to trademark "Swift Home," as reported by BBC Business. Swift's legal team argued that the branding closely resembled the singer's trademarked signature. The company, Cathay Home, which sells products through major retailers, had applied for the trademark.
Meanwhile, Portugal approved social media restrictions for children under 16, Euronews reported. The new law requires parental consent for access to social networks and other platforms, building on the current limit of 13 years for autonomous access.
Additional reports reveal that police visited the home of a Canadian school shooting suspect multiple times due to mental health concerns, according to The Guardian. Authorities had previously seized firearms from the residence. Six people, including a teacher and five children, were killed in the shooting.
Sky News reported that emails show convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein asked staff to install hidden video cameras at his Florida home. The emails were among millions of documents released by the US Department of Justice last month. An aide informed Epstein that the cameras would be concealed in tissue boxes.
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