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Google Maps Sends LA Couple to Dangerous South African Neighborhood, Resulting in Brutal Attack at Gunpoint

LOS ANGELES, CA – A high-powered Los Angeles couple is taking legal action against Google Maps, accusing the app of directing them to a dangerous South African neighborhood where they were violently attacked at gunpoint. The incident left the husband, Jason Zoladz, with a broken jaw. According to a lawsuit filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court, Jason and Katharine Zoladz had used Google Maps in October to travel from their Airbnb to Cape Town’s …

Mother of James Bulger Wins Battle with Google to Protect Son’s Memory

LIVERPOOL, England – Denise Fergus, the mother of murdered toddler James Bulger, has successfully convinced Google to tighten its rules on removing AI-generated images of her deceased son. This came after Fergus discovered disturbing images of James on the social media app TikTok, prompting her to demand action from Google. The tech giant has now changed its platform’s terms and conditions to immediately remove insensitive material and issue warnings to those who upload such content. …

Firefighters Accused of Gang Rape Searched Google to Avoid DNA Evidence, Texts Show

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – Three firefighters from Albuquerque Fire Rescue are facing charges of second-degree rape for allegedly gang-raping the sister of a colleague. The accused trio is said to have exchanged text messages in the aftermath of the incident, expressing their determination to keep quiet about the crime. Court documents revealed that the firefighters even searched Google for information on how to evade detection of the crime. The accused individuals include Albuquerque Fire Rescue …