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A U.S. appeals court has upheld the designation of AI company Anthropic as a supply chain risk, a ruling with implications for the Pentagon's ability to work with the firm. The decision means the government's concerns over Anthropic's role in defense supply chains stand, despite the company's challenge. The case is being closely watched in the tech and defense sectors as AI firms increasingly seek federal contracts.

A judge has upheld Marshall County's decision to reject a large-scale solar energy project, according to local reports. The ruling means the county's denial stands, blocking the proposed development in northern Indiana. The case reflects ongoing tension in rural communities between renewable energy developers and local officials concerned about land use, with residents and officials weighing in on the decision.

The United Nations is observing the International Day for Universal Access to Information on 28 September. The 2026 edition focuses on 'Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age,' highlighting the role of access to information in addressing misinformation and protecting reliable public information online. Observances draw attention to citizens' rights to government-held information and the challenges of maintaining trustworthy information ecosystems in an era of digital misinformation.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has welcomed a state Supreme Court decision that upheld a law enforcement decision, though the specific case has not been detailed in available reports. The ruling reaffirms the discretion of officers in the matter, and Jackley framed it as a vindication of law enforcement authority in the state.

A federal court has upheld Arizona's landmark campaign finance transparency law, a decision welcomed by the Campaign Legal Center, which had backed the measure. The ruling requires greater disclosure of money in state political campaigns. Supporters say it is a win for voters' right to know who funds political activity, while critics of such laws often argue they burden donors and political groups.