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We’re pleased to announce the SCOTUSblog Summit: On the Merits, co-hosted by SCOTUSblog and the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University, a convening that carries forward the university’s commitment to fostering far-reaching dialogue around pressing policy issues. In that spirit, this daylong event will bring together legal experts and public leaders to explore how the courts are shaping governance, policymaking, and democratic life. Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, will headline the event with a keynote conversation and signing of her new book, Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and…

The Dubai Police has upgraded its world-class tourist patrol fleet with yet another high-performance carThe Dubai Police already have a pretty impressive collection of patrol vehicles, including limited-edition Alfa Romeos, a Mercedes-AMG GT63, a Lamborghini Aventador and even a futuristic Tesla Cybertruck. And now, they have announced the addition of the Audi RS7 to their luxury patrol fleet.The move reinforces the Dubai Police’s commitment to enhancing security and safety around the city by adopting cutting-edge technologies.The unveiling took place at Dubai’s iconic Museum of the Future, led by His Excellency Major General Eid Muhammad Thani, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs, alongside Major…

ProPublica announced that Ryan Little and Kevin Uhrmacher have been hired as deputy editors on our data and news applications teams. Little will serve as one of two deputy data editors, and Uhrmacher will work as deputy news applications editor. Together, they will strengthen ProPublica’s editing capacity and streamline collaboration between our data, interactive and reporting teams. “We’re so happy to have Ryan and Kevin joining us at ProPublica,” said Ken Schwencke, senior editor for data and news applications. “They are excellent managers and journalists, and we’re excited to bring them on to make the already-excellent journalism coming from these…

At least 194 people have died in the last 24 hours in heavy monsoon floods and landslides in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.Most of the deaths, 180, were recorded by disaster authorities in the mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in north-west Pakistan. At least 30 homes were destroyed and a rescue helicopter crashed during operations, killing its five crew.Nine more people were killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, while five died in the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, it said.Government forecasters said heavy rainfall was expected until 21 August in the northwest of the country, where several areas have been declared disaster zones.In Buner, one survivor…

As readers of this site are well aware, the Supreme Court is deeply divided on a wide range of consequential issues. How should the justices consider history when they are interpreting the Constitution? When should the court grant requests for temporary emergency relief, and how much of an explanation should it provide when it acts on those requests? How much power should courts and the executive branch wield? Without downplaying the seriousness of these issues, there are other – significantly less weighty – issues that also intractably divide the justices, along with the lawyers, journalists, and scholars who follow the…

Books that bring the UAE story to life, highlighting its history, growth, vision and resilienceCurious about how the UAE has become what it is in such a short time span? Pick up one of these books, and be prepared to go on a journey beginning from the early days of pearl diving.Whether you’re a history buff, a culture lover, or just curious about the Emirates, these UAE books offer a fascinating journey through the nation’s past, present, and future, a must-read for anyone curious about the Emirates.History and Leaders of the UAEImage: What’s On ArchiveMy Story: 50 Years 50 Lessons…

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with the North Dakota Monitor. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. Millions of Americans own the rights to oil and gas underground. When they’re approached by an energy company to lease out those rights, they’re offered a cut of the revenue, called a royalty. “Royalties saved our place,” said James Horob, a farmer in northwest North Dakota, who used oil royalties to rescue his family’s farm from bankruptcy in 2008 and replace equipment that had been auctioned off. “We’re lucky to have…

An Afghan man, whose details were accidentally leaked by the UK in a major data breach, has been detained in Pakistan for imminent deportation alongside several family members, his son told the BBC.The BBC has seen documents which appear to confirm the man was part of Afghan special forces units who worked alongside British forces in Afghanistan, known as the Triples.The threat of deportation comes as Pakistan continues its drive to remove what they say are “illegal foreign nationals” to their countries.But the Afghan man’s son said their case is particularly urgent, as if they are deported to Afghanistan, he…

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Recommended Citation: Zachary Shemtob, The morning read for Thursday, August 14, SCOTUSblog (Aug. 14, 2025, 9:00 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/08/the-morning-read-for-thursday-august-14/ Source link

From dawn flag hoisting and vibrant cultural programmes to a festival of flavours at Abu Dhabi’s top Indian restaurants, here’s your guide to celebrating India’s Independence Day on August 15Abu Dhabi will come alive today, August 15 with the colours, flavours, and pride of India. From official flag hoisting and cultural programmes to festivals and authentic Indian food, the city offers a variety of ways to experience the day. Independence Day is a chance to honour history, celebrate culture, and enjoy community.India’s journey to independence is a story of courage, sacrifice, and big dreams. On August 15, 1947, the country…