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On Capitol Hill and in the courts, Republican lawmakers and activists are waging an extensive legal campaign against universities, think tanks and private companies that… Read More »GOP targets researchers studying disinformation ahead of the 2024 election
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In recent years, Apple has pursued a meal prep app with a pear logo, a singer-songwriter named Frankie Pineapple, a German bike trail, a few… Read More »Apple takes on apples in a really weird trademark battle | WIRED
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