WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following order (WC Docket No. 23-320; 17-108) on June 7, 2024: * * * In the Matter of Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet, Restoring Internet Freedom ORDER DENYING STAY PETITION By the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. On May 31, 2024, USTelecom - The Broadband Association, NCTA - The Internet & Television Association, CTIA - The Wireless Association, the Wirel  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: Two individuals were charged this week for their involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. Nicholas T. Dryden, of Ohio, and Giancarlo Morelli, of New Jersey, were charged with conspiracy to create and distribute so-called "animal crush videos," and with distributing animal crush videos. Dryden is also cha  more