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Nintendo Faces Class-Action Suit Over Alleged Tariff Profits Amid Price Hikes
Nintendo faces a class-action lawsuit claiming it capitalized on 2025 tariffs by hiking product prices while seeking tariff refunds, impacting Switch models. The legal battle could influence pricing transparency and affect competitors like Sony and Microsoft, who also adjusted prices amid tariff challenges.

Court Blocks California Law Requiring Immigration Agents to Wear IDs, Citing Federal Overreach
A Ninth Circuit federal appeals court halted California's law mandating ID for federal immigration agents, citing constitutional issues in regulating federal operations. The decision underscores state-federal tensions, as California claims the law enhances public safety, while the Trump administration argues it risks agent security.

Controversy Erupts Over Blocked CDC Vaccine Study Amid Political, Scientific Tensions
A controversial decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has blocked a CDC study on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness, citing methodology concerns. The delay has sparked debate over political interference in scientific publication, with critics arguing it undermines transparency and public trust.
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Microsoft has patched a critical security flaw in ASP.NET Core's DataProtection library, affecting versions 10.0.0 to 10.0.6, that allowed for token forgery and payload decryption. Users are urged to upgrade to version 10.0.7 immediately and take additional security measures to protect their systems.
The European Court of Justice confirmed the annulment of the EU Commission's approval of Lufthansa's pandemic state aid, deeming it a breach of emergency rules. This decision could prompt a reevaluation of state aid practices and forces Germany to recover the aid, potentially influencing ongoing investigations.
India's TDIP Scheme earmarks Rs 203 crore for 2026–2031 to enhance global participation in telecom standards, particularly in 5G Advanced and 6G. The initiative targets startups, MSMEs, and academia to boost innovation and reduce import dependency, supporting India's Atmanirbhar Bharat goals.
Meta is launching a new Meta Account system that unifies account management across its apps and devices, introducing a single password and enhanced security features like multi-factor authentication. The rollout, occurring over the next year, allows for flexible account linking and maintains app-specific settings, while also providing parental supervision tools through the Family Center dashboard.












