A federal judge has restricted White House officials from communicating with tech companies regarding social media censorship, marking a significant development in the ongoing debate about online free speech. This comes as Kevin Costner has engaged a prominent attorney specializing in celebrity divorces as his legal battle continues. Meanwhile, a progressive District Attorney has faced criticism for politicizing the recent Fourth of July massacre just hours after the tragic event. Concerns about artificial intelligence and its potential role in nuclear weapons deployment have prompted lawmakers to call for increased safeguards. Dave Rubin has weighed in on the significance of Ron DeSantis's ongoing conflict with Disney.
In other political news, the Biden administration's new environmental regulations targeting oil drilling and mining are encountering substantial resistance. Republican presidential hopefuls spent the Fourth of July campaigning in crucial primary states. The Secret Service is currently investigating a suspicious substance, believed to be cocaine, found within the White House complex. A GOP senator has criticized the Biden administration for allegedly neglecting the religious freedom of American citizens.
Turning to the media landscape, several prominent entertainment companies have experienced a wave of departures from their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) departments. Following the Supreme Court's decision against affirmative action, Asian Americans have been subjected to harsh criticism from certain media outlets. A teachers union has sparked controversy by recommending a book with explicit sexual content for classroom summer reading lists. A bride who excluded her conservative uncle from her wedding has been called out by an advice columnist for still expecting a cash gift.
In other news, an elderly woman tragically lost her life in an alligator attack while walking her dog at a popular vacation spot. Meta is preparing to launch a new app called Threads, directly competing with Twitter. An award-winning journalist has been hospitalized with serious injuries after a brutal assault. Rosie O'Donnell has shared an update on Madonna's health following the pop star's recent hospitalization. A boat carrying tourists off the coast of Greece caught fire, leading to the evacuation of everyone on board.
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