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Business Lobby Tries to Weaken Law Regulating Bias in Hiring Algorithms
As AI hiring tools get more popular, they've attracted scrutiny for potential biases—and lawsuits claiming they can discriminate on the basis of age, gender, and race.
Oops, Minnesota Accidentally Legalized THC-Spiked Seltzer
Craft breweries are cranking out cannabis-infused drinks after a sudden law change.
Australia’s Religious Discrimination Bill Could Make Life Hell for People With Disability
"I just can't work out how people could be so genuinely passionate, and against it, and still vote to pass a bill."
How the Sovereign Citizen Movement Convinces Desperate Parents to Ignore Laws
Some sovereigns are tax protesters. Others peddle get-out-of-debt hacks. But a handful of new gurus are trying to expose Child Protective Services.
It's Pretty Much Official: New Zealand Won't Be Legalising Weed
The referendum results are in and it's looking bad. Here's what went wrong.
Indian Cafe Using Facial Recognition Without Customers’ Consent Sparks Calls for Better Privacy Laws
Now that the tea has been spilled, Chaayos claims the "data is encrypted", even as digital activists call it a breach of privacy.
Environmental Laws Won’t Fix Climate Change Unless We Enforce Them, New UN Report Says
UN Environment investigated environmental protection laws around the world from 1972 through 2017 and found the biggest challenge is a failure to properly enforce the laws.
Chile's New Food Labeling Laws Have Created Creepy, Faceless Chocolate Santas
Mr. Claus is the latest fictional character banned from appearing on sweets in the country as the government attempts to curb obesity.
LA Councilman Introduces Law Requiring Entertainment Venues to Offer Vegan Food
"Without reducing our beef consumption, it's going to be very difficult for us to reduce climate change," said councilman Paul Koretz
Teens Could Actually Go to Jail for Trick-or-Treating in This Virginia Town
Any teen caught spending their Halloween in the most wholesome way imaginable could face six months behind bars.
All the Places in Canada You Can Get Legal Cannabis on Weed Day
A province-by-province breakdown of government-approved stores opening on October 17. You’re welcome.