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1 Supreme Court Justices Express Concerns About GOP-Backed Social Media Laws

The Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday regarding laws in Florida and Texas which aim to regulate how social media companies moderate content. Justices seemed skeptical about states prohibiting platforms from limiting those considered “problematic users,” but they also expressed concerns about the power - and possible overreach - of big tech. For SCOTUS, it comes down to whether the laws constitute censorship. As for what started this conversation, the two states’ laws kicked off in response to social media platforms banning former President Trump after the events of January 6th. Florida and Texas now seek to restrict content moderation and require companies to explain themselves when content is removed. With the Biden administration opposing the laws and Trump supporting them, the justices have not yet ruled on social media regulation and immunity when it comes to liability.

2 Explosive Detonated Outside Alabama Attorney General's Office

An explosion occurred outside the office of the Alabama attorney general over the weekend, though it didn’t result in injuries, according to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. The incident was reported at 8:19am yesterday, with a suspicious package found in Montgomery. ALEA determined the package was an explosive device that had detonated early Saturday morning. While the motive behind the explosion is still unknown, it happened shortly after Attorney General Marshall announced he wouldn't prosecute in vitro fertilization providers or families following a state Supreme Court ruling regarding embryos and children. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is leading the investigation into the incident and is asking anyone with information to come forward.

3 Tipped-Over Odysseus Moon Lander Sends Back Pictures

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has found the Odysseus lander on the moon's surface, less than a mile from its planned landing spot near the south pole. Pictures from the lander show it touched down on rocky ground, and luckily, it's still communicating with controllers on Earth. The lander has now sent back images of its descent and landing site, marking the furthest south any vehicle has ever landed on the moon and stayed in touch with ground controllers. Meanwhile, Odysseus’ camera confirmed the exact location of the landing, which is very close to where it was supposed to be. As we previously told you, the spacecraft became the first privately built spacecraft to successfully land on the moon in over 50 years. However, it tipped over upon landing.


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