West Virginia AG sues Apple over iCloud CSAM claims
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey has filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the iCloud platform facilitates the storage and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The lawsuit claims that Apple was aware of this issue for years and failed to implement necessary detection tools, citing internal communications where Apple executives referred to iCloud as the 'greatest platform for distributing child porn.' McCuskey's office seeks statutory and punitive damages, as well as injunctive relief to enforce effective CSAM detection measures.
Nissan recalls 643,000 Rogue SUVs for safety defects
Nissan is recalling approximately 643,000 Rogue SUVs in the United States due to identified defects in throttle and engine bearings that could lead to loss of drive power and, in rare cases, increase the risk of fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall is divided into two actions, affecting about 318,800 vehicles for faulty throttle body gears and roughly 323,900 vehicles for potential engine bearing damage. Dealers will inspect and repair the affected vehicles at no cost to owners, with notification letters expected to be mailed by March 27, 2026.
White House proposes limits on single-family home investors
The White House has proposed a ban on investors owning more than 100 single-family homes from purchasing additional properties, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. This initiative, part of a broader strategy to enhance housing affordability, includes exemptions for investors who build or renovate homes for rental purposes. The Trump administration is seeking to incorporate this ban into a Senate housing bill currently under negotiation.
California Challenges Trump on Electric Vehicle Emissions Standards
California is engaged in a legal battle with the Trump administration over the state's authority to enforce stricter electric vehicle emissions standards, with a federal court hearing scheduled for Thursday in Oakland. If California prevails, automakers could face the challenge of complying with conflicting regulations: Trump's policies that discourage electric vehicles and California's mandate for all new car sales to be zero-emission by 2035, which has already been adopted by 11 other states. The outcome could significantly impact both traditional automakers and electric vehicle manufacturers like Tesla, as California accounts for 29% of U.S. new vehicle sales.
Novartis to Build 11 Plants in U.S. Amid Tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan plans to build 11 plants in the United States, attributing this decision to his administration's tariff policies. Speaking at a steel plant in Rome, Georgia, Trump highlighted the economic benefits of these measures, while a Novartis spokesperson confirmed ongoing developments, including recent groundbreakings in North Carolina and California.
