Prince Harry expressed his support for bereaved families pursuing legal action against major social media companies, while a UK court overturned the government's ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, and Canadian authorities grappled with the aftermath of a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge. These events unfolded alongside pop star Taylor Swift's efforts to protect her trademark.
In California, Prince Harry addressed families involved in a legal challenge against Instagram and YouTube, owned by Meta, expressing his gratitude for their willingness to share their stories. According to BBC Technology, the Duke of Sussex acknowledged the families' efforts in an emotional address, as a landmark trial commenced to examine the impact of the platforms on young people's mental health. The families allege the platforms are designed to be addictive, a claim rejected by the tech companies' legal teams.
Meanwhile, in the UK, the High Court ruled that the government's ban on Palestine Action as a terror group was unlawful. Al Jazeera reported that the ruling was a significant victory for the group, according to co-founder Huda Ammori. The decision was hailed as a win for fundamental freedoms and the Palestinian cause.
In Canada, the community of Tumbler Ridge mourned the victims of a school shooting. The Guardian reported that Prime Minister Mark Carney was scheduled to join mourners. Authorities had previously visited the home of the teenage suspect multiple times due to mental health concerns, and firearms had been seized and later returned, according to The Guardian. Six people, including a teacher and five children, were killed in the shooting. Sarah Lampert, the mother of one of the victims, Ticaria Lampert, made a public statement, as reported by The Guardian.
Adding to the week's news, pop star Taylor Swift sought to block a bedding company's attempt to trademark "Swift Home." BBC Business reported that Swift's legal team argued the branding closely resembled the singer's trademarked signature, potentially misleading consumers. The BBC contacted the company, Cathay Home, and Swift's representatives for comment.
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