Taylor Swift has taken legal action to prevent a bedding company from trademarking "Swift Home," while in other news, the UK High Court ruled against a government ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, and Ring canceled its partnership with Flock Safety following public backlash. Additionally, Waymo is reportedly enlisting DoorDash drivers to address a peculiar issue with its self-driving cars, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to meet with mourners in Tumbler Ridge following a tragic shooting.
Pop star Taylor Swift, represented by TAS Rights Management LLC, requested the US government block Cathay Home's attempt to trademark "Swift Home," according to BBC Business. Swift's legal team argued that the company's branding closely resembled the singer's trademarked cursive signature, potentially misleading consumers into believing she endorsed their products. Cathay Home, a New York-based company, sells products through major retailers and had applied for the "Swift Home" trademark for its bedding items. The BBC contacted both Cathay Home and Swift's representatives for comment.
In the UK, the High Court ruled that the government's ban on Palestine Action as a terror group was unlawful, as reported by Al Jazeera. Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori, who challenged the ban, called the ruling a "monumental victory" for fundamental freedoms in Britain and the struggle for Palestinian freedom. The ruling struck down a decision that had been in place.
Meanwhile, Amazon-owned Ring canceled its partnership with Flock Safety after mounting pressure and a questionable Super Bowl ad, according to The Verge. The company walked back its plan to integrate with the controversial law-enforcement technology company.
Waymo, the Alphabet-owned company, is facing a unique challenge with its autonomous vehicles, as reported by TechCrunch. The vehicles can be rendered inoperable if a passenger accidentally leaves the door open. A Reddit post revealed that Waymo is enlisting DoorDash drivers to close the doors of its self-driving cars, offering them payment for the task.
Finally, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to join mourners in Tumbler Ridge on Friday, as reported by The Guardian. Authorities and relatives released details about the victims of a recent mass shooting. Sarah Lampert, the mother of 12-year-old Ticaria Lampert, one of the children killed, made a public statement alongside her daughter Niveya. The article noted that families are speaking of their loss in one of Canada's deadliest mass shootings.
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