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Home Daily News McDermott acknowledges ‘fielding inbound… Law Firms McDermott acknowledges ‘fielding inbound interest’ from outside investors as it listens to new ideas By Debra Cassens Weiss November 18, 2025, 9:03 am CST McDermott Will & Schulte said it is “fielding inbound interest” from outside investors after the Financial Times reported that the law firm is considering splitting off its back-office work into a managed service organization in which private equity could own a stake. (Image from Shutterstock) McDermott Will & Schulte said it is “fielding inbound interest” from outside investors after the Financial Times reported that the law firm…

Discover the best family-friendly restaurants in Dubai where kids can play and everyone can enjoy great foodLooking for the top family-friendly restaurants in Dubai? Whether it’s a relaxed brunch, a fun poolside meal, or an evening out where the little ones can play safely, Dubai has plenty of options to make dining with kids stress-free and enjoyable. With interactive play areas, soft play zones, and menus designed for all ages, these restaurants strike the perfect balance of fun and flavour for the whole family.Reform Social and GrillA lively spot for families, Reform Social and Grill is perfect for a relaxed…

Astudestra Ajengrastri,JakartaandPatrick JacksonReutersResidents look at flood damage in Padang on SundayRescuers in Indonesia are searching for at least 400 people who have been reported missing, many believed to be buried under landslides, after cyclonic rains caused disastrous flooding nearly a week ago.The death toll on the island of Sumatra has risen to more than 440, the government says.Aid has been sent into affected areas by air and by sea, but some villages have yet to receive anything, and there are reports of people stealing food and water to survive.Some foreign aid has arrived, with Malaysia sending medical supplies to Aceh,…

Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday asked the country’s president to grant him a pardon from corruption charges — seeking to end a long-running trial that has bitterly divided the nation.Netanyahu, who has been at war against the country’s legal system over the charges, said the request would help unify the country at a time of momentous changes in the region. But it immediately triggered denunciations from his opponents, who said it would weaken Israel’s democratic institutions and send…

Home Daily News Lawyer earns ‘double salary’ with eBay business… Careers Lawyer earns ‘double salary’ with eBay business stemming from his ‘shopping gene’ By Debra Cassens Weiss November 18, 2025, 11:40 am CST A lawyer with “the shopping gene” has turned his love for bargains into a business on eBay that made $120,000 in sales in the year ending in September, according to a story by Business Insider. Yinka Ogunsunlade’s first experience with eBay was as a buyer, snapping up football and basketball jerseys that were “all the rage” in the early 2000s, he tells Business Insider. His first sale…

UAE petrol and diesel prices are rising for December 2025Fuelling up in December? Take note that UAE petrol and diesel prices have increased starting December 1, 2025.Here are the new prices per litre: Super 98: Dhs2.70 (an increase from Dhs2.63 in November) Special 95: Dhs2.58 (an increase from Dhs2.51 in November) E-Plus 91: Dhs2.51 (an increase from Dhs2.44 in November) Diesel: AED2.85 (a sharp increase from Dhs2.67 in November) For some context, here’s how Super 98 prices have changed over the course of the year so far: January: Dhs2.61 February: Dhs2.74 March: Dhs2.73 April: Dhs2.57 May: Dhs2.58 June: Dhs2.58 July:…

Getty ImagesSearch and rescue operations are ongoing across Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, with hundreds still missingHundreds are dead and missing in South East Asia, where some of the heaviest rain in decades has swept the region.Monsoons exacerbated by tropical storms has caused some of the worst flooding in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.The death toll on Indonesia’s Sumatra island has passed 300 and there are fears this could increase further as dozens remain missing.Evacuation efforts are still under way there, with major roads cut off, and internet and electricity only partially restored.Officials said on Sunday that…

Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence.U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said that the airspace “above and surrounding” Venezuela should be considered as “closed in its entirety,” an assertion that raised more questions about the U.S. pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. His government accused Trump of making a “colonial threat” and seeking to undermine the South American country’s sovereignty.The White House did not respond to questions about what Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, and it was unclear whether he was announcing a…

On Nov. 25, 2020, in a late-night order issued hours before Thanksgiving began that year, the court blocked enforcement of New York’s attendance restrictions for houses of worship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reminder: Tomorrow, we’ll be sending an abridged version of the newsletter, and then we won’t send SCOTUStoday on Thursday or Friday. SCOTUS Quick Hits On Monday, the Supreme Court released an order list announcing decisions made at the justices’ Friday conference. It showed that the court has not yet acted on the challenges to President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. For more on the significance of…

Home Daily News How to define ‘rebellion’? ‘Black’s Law Dictionary’… Legal Writing How to define ‘rebellion’? ‘Black’s Law Dictionary’ enters fray in challenges to federal National Guard deployments By Debra Cassens Weiss November 19, 2025, 9:07 am CST The definition of “rebellion” crafted by Black’s Law Dictionary editor Bryan A. Garner could play a role in challenges to the federalization and deployment of National Guard troops in several U.S. cities. (Image from Shutterstock) The definition of “rebellion” crafted by Black’s Law Dictionary editor Bryan A. Garner could play a role in challenges to the federalization and deployment of National Guard…