Great idea! ;-)
Maybe a legal action based on programmed/forced obsolescence or environmental damage could work.

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My thoughts exactly. More like a pharmaceutical phase-1 drug trial using humans.

I see they updated the README for the project on github.
OTOH the last commit was in 2021, so to some degree this isn't even news.

Where`s the article link?

You/they say this because of the blocked US apps or is there new censorship we outside China don't know about?

Don't be silly. There are no people moving to US from Europe.
And it's very much explicable not moving to a different country, even though you'd prefer to live there: family, friends, culture, your career, your SOs career, kids, bureaucracy and so on.
Leaving your country is no easy decision. Even leaving your state is not an easy decision.

why did these "U.S. Energy officials" decided to take the story over to some Reuter journalist in London and there's no firsthand coverage in any US news outlet?

There are surprisingly capable smartwatches under US$50 on AliExpress and many are certainly worth over basic watches for many/most people.
OTOH Galaxy Watch 5 Pro has been one of my biggest purchase regret ever.

For April Fools day.

And Google TV and Prime Video and others. Absolute slashvertisement.

Even a non-binding protocol seems unlikely. A binding treaty is unbelievable. A global government is delirious.

How much should a citizen pay for police service, fireman service, ranger service, army service, health care, food safety, education, water services, road and traffic services, judicial system, oversight of hazardous activities, etc.?

LOL.

I'm sorry, Audacious is/was great, but the second best music player after WinAmp was Amarok.