BBC World
Nov 02, 2026
Legal challenge to Australia's social media ban to start in High Court
A rights group will argue the world-leading policy robs under-16s of their right to free communication.
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Hacker News
Nov 02, 2026
The SEC Should Block Anthropic's IPO to Protect the Public
Article URL: https://www.techpolicy.press/the-sec-should-block-anthropics-ipo-to-protect-the-public/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50344919 Points: 262 # Comments: 203
NPR News
Nov 02, 2026
Judge accuses DOJ of 'weaponization,' tosses case against ex-FBI officials
The judge said he was "deeply troubled" by the mistakes and rushed nature of the case over the FBI's Hunter Biden probes — one of several politically charged DOJ actions ahead of the midterms.
NPR News
Nov 02, 2026
DOJ asks for Supreme Court to intervene on California ballot demands
On the eve of the Nov. 3 election, the Trump administration is hoping the Supreme Court will reverse lower courts that rejected its request to order California to set aside the ballots of thousands of people it says are "likely" noncitizens.
The Guardian
Nov 02, 2026
Reddit and libertarian group challenge Australia’s under-16s social media ban in high court
Social network and Digital Freedom Project, led by NSW state MP John Ruddick, seek to overturn ban on grounds of implied freedom of political communicationAustralia’s world-leading under-16s social media ban will face its first major legal challenge on Tuesday, as Reddit and an advocacy group heade…
The Guardian
Nov 02, 2026
‘I want to slap you around a bit, too’: Victorian magistrate reprimanded over language in court
Judicial commission finds against Vicky Prapas over a series of comments, including one made when school children were presentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA magistrate who told a court user “I want to slap you around a bit, too” has come under fire for her offensive an…
BBC World
Nov 02, 2026
Democrat endorses Republican candidate in key Michigan Senate race as party spat erupts
The move by Haley Stevens, who lost out on the Democratic Senate nomination to Abdul El-Sayed, was called a "despicable betrayal" by one top Democrat.