TechCrunch
Judge Tells xAI to Calm Down, Minnesota's Nudify App Ban Proceeds Anyway
A federal judge tells xAI to stop dragging its feet, allowing Minnesota's first-in-the-nation ban on nudify apps to take effect while the lawsuit rumbles on.
2026-08-02
TechCrunch
2026-07-29
Ars Technica
xAI Sues Minnesota, Argues That $500,000 Per Image Fines Are Just a Bit Much
Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over a law fining up to $500,000 per AI-generated CSAM image, arguing it chills free speech while victims sue for damages.
2026-07-06
The Atlantic
Federal Officers Keep Shooting People in Minnesota; Justice Department Says 'Not Our Problem'
Federal officers keep shooting people in Minnesota, and the Trump administration's response is best described as 'aggressive non-investigation.'
2026-05-17
The Guardian
Minnesota Deploys National Guard to Fight Wildfires, Because Nature Has Decided Spring Is Over
Minnesota calls in the National Guard to fight wildfires because winter clearly didn't kill enough trees.
2026-04-26
The Guardian
North Dakota Lawmaker and Pilot Meet Tragic End Shortly After Takeoff in Minnesota
A North Dakota state representative and a pilot die in a small plane crash in Minnesota, reminding us that takeoffs are only the beginning of the adventure.
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