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Magicians Penn & Teller file Supreme Court brief questioning use of 'investigative hypnosis'

April 28, 2026

Two of the world’s most famous magicians have filed a brief in the U.S. Supreme Court arguing that using "investigative hypnosis" to help a witness identify a man convicted of murder is nothing but an illusion.

3 months, 7 bills: Michigan lawmakers moving slow as campaign season looms

April 24, 2026

Michigan’s politically divided Legislature is off to another historically slow start, sending Gov. Gretchen Whitmer just seven bills through the first three months of 2026.

That’s a slight increase from last year — when lawmakers finalized six bills in the first six months of session — but it’s also the slowest pace in an even-numbered year this century, according to a review by Bridge Michigan.

Sullivan & Cromwell law firm apologizes for AI 'hallucinations' in court filing

April 23, 2026

U.S. judges have sanctioned lawyers in dozens of cases after attorneys used AI for legal research and drafting without fully vetting the results. Lawyers are not prohibited from using AI but are ethically bound to ensure the accuracy of court submissions.

Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE

April 22, 2026

It's not the first time smart glasses have come up in reports about the DHS. An investigation by The Independent last month found that ICE and Border Patrol agents in six states were using Meta's AI smart glasses of their own accord, in possible violation of DHS rules. Congress has reportedly been notified of the DHS's Ice Glasses project but has yet to comment publicly.