‘CatsOnACouch’ Instagram account owner sues over exclusion from Vance event
A woman who runs several cat-themed social media accounts mocking Vice President JD Vance filed a lawsuit alleging she was unconstitutionally barred from hearing him speak at an event in Maine.
Supreme Court won’t block Texas app store age verification law
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block a Texas law requiring app stores and developers to verify the age of mobile device users to download apps or make purchases.
Microsoft to cut 4,800 jobs, overhaul Xbox unit
Microsoft said it would cut 4,800 jobs, or about 2.1% of its global workforce, overhauling its Xbox gaming business and divesting up to five studios.
MD school districts face fall deadline to set AI policies
Maryland schools have a summer homework assignment: Establish artificial intelligence policies for their classrooms.
Frederick County executive orders data center development pause after court ruling
Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater issued a temporary pause on new data center development in Frederick County.
Western MD county approves data center moratorium
The Washington County commissioners voted 4-1 to approve a yearlong moratorium regarding data center applications.
TikTok to settle with teen plaintiff before California social media trial, law firm says
TikTok agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a teenager who claimed the platform damaged his mental health, according to the plaintiff's law firm.
Tesla sued over fatal Texas crash linked to Autopilot
Tesla has been sued by the family of a 76-year-old Texas grandmother killed last week when a driver using his Model 3's automated driving assistance system crashed into her suburban Houston home, the family's lawyers said.
Federal court rules Ohio can restrict children’s use of social media
Ohio can implement a law requiring social media companies to obtain parental consent before allowing children under 16 to use their platforms, a federal court ruled.
Frederick storage property sold for $7.45M
An industrial outdoor storage property in Frederick has been sold for $7.45 million, real estate firm Marcus & Millichap Inc. announced.
Quantum company to build facility in MD innovation district
The Capital of Quantum announced June 15 that U.K. company Quantum Motion will establish a facility in Discovery District Maryland.
Bank regulators ramp up scrutiny of AI use at financial companies
Banking regulators are stepping up scrutiny of how lenders deploy artificial intelligence, pressing firms on everything from data access to risks posed by third-party vendors.

















