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Updated on Feb. 20 at 4:21 p.m. In a major ruling on presidential power, the Supreme Court on Friday struck down the sweeping tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed in a series of executive orders. By a vote of 6-3, the justices ruled that the tariffs exceed the powers given to the president by Congress under a 1977 law providing him the authority to regulate commerce during national emergencies created by foreign threats. The court did not weigh in, however, on whether or how the federal government should provide refunds to the importers who have paid the tariffs, estimated in…

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Home Daily News Legal sector adds over 5K jobs in January,… Labor & Employment Legal sector adds over 5K jobs in January, new federal data shows By Stephanie Francis Ward February 11, 2026, 12:21 pm CST According to data released Wednesday from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the legal sector added 5,500 attorney jobs in January. (Image from Shutterstock) According to data released Wednesday from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the legal sector added 5,500 attorney jobs in January. The numbers reflect December 2025 to January 2026, according to the agency’s website. Among other professional and business services…

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From lavish spreads to picture-perfect settings – these are the Ramadan tents you don’t want to missThere are more than enough iftars in Dubai to keep you going throughout the holy month of Ramadan. But for a luxurious treat and a hike of likes on your Instagram, you must visit these gorgeous Ramadan majlis and tents dotted across Dubai.Here are 10 gorgeous Ramadan tents in DubaiAl Majlis – Madinat JumeirahThe Ramadan Majlis at Madinat Jumeirah’s Conference Centre serves a generous Iftar buffet and Suhoor à la carte in a spacious setting designed for group gatherings. Soft background music accompanies Iftar,…

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The warning on the government website was stark. Some products and remedies claiming to treat or cure autism are being marketed deceptively and can be harmful. Among them: chelating agents, hyperbaric oxygen therapies, chlorine dioxide and raw camel milk.  Now that advisory is gone. The Food and Drug Administration pulled the page down late last year. The federal Department of Health and Human Services told ProPublica in a statement that it retired the webpage “during a routine clean up of dated content at the end of 2025,” noting the page had not been updated since 2019. (An archived version of…

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Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon have killed eight members of the militant Hezbollah group, including several local officials, two officials with the group said on Saturday.The Lebanese Health Ministry put the death toll at 10 but did not distinguish between militants and civilians.The Hezbollah officials told The Associated Press that the eight militants were killed in strikes near the village of Rayak, in northeast Lebanon, late Friday. They spoke…

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Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments, to provide insights into the justices’ decision making and what we can expect from the court in the future. “We decide whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes the President to impose tariffs.” That is the first sentence of Chief Justice John Roberts’ opinion for the court in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, decided today, Feb. 20, 2026. The case arose from a challenge to broad tariffs that the executive branch imposed pursuant to IEEPA’s grant of authority…

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Home Daily News Law students demand loophole shielding federal… Trials & Litigation Law students demand loophole shielding federal officers from civil suits should be closed By Julianne Hill February 11, 2026, 2:01 pm CST U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino walks through a Target store Jan. 11, 2026, in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Gray/The Associated Press) A coalition of law students, law student organizations and legal academics from 115 law schools has collected more than 2,765 signatures demanding that the U.S. Congress pass the Federal Officer Accountability Act. According to the Nation, the group was launched by students…

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Ramadan Kareem to all those observing the fast. Find out what time Iftar is today belowToday, 21 February 2026, Iftar in Dubai is at 6:20pm. Whether you are fasting for the first time or are a long-time observer, breaking your fast is a special moment every day during Ramadan. Dubai offers countless options for enjoying Iftar, from traditional meals to modern twists, and we’ve put together a handy guide to help you make the most of the day.Iftars across DubaiPlanning to go out for Iftar? We’ve rounded up 150 restaurants and cafés across the city. Options include budget-friendly meals, family-friendly…

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For months, President Donald Trump has railed against Latin American narcoterrorists flooding the United States with “lethal poison.” He has used the scourge of drug trafficking as a rationale for dozens of military strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean, which have left more than 140 people dead. Last month, Trump cheered a military assault by U.S. forces that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and brought them to the U.S. to face charges related to cocaine trafficking. Maduro, Trump said, led a “vicious cartel” that “flooded our nation with lethal…

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