violation
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Musk’s artificial intelligence company and its subsidiary MZX Tech are illegally operating gas turbines without an air permit at a data center in Southaven, Miss., in violation of the Clean Air Act, the lawsuit said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The committee’s statement added that “the mere fact that it is investigating these allegations, and publicly disclosing its review, does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
The bar found accounting irregularities but no violation of any rule.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
"This constitutes a new and flagrant violation of all international laws and norms, and reflects a continued systematic policy of targeting journalists and silencing the voice of truth," it added.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
So even though Evan's door was wide open, just crossing the threshold was a direct violation that carried a fine of one dollar.
From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies
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