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Russian forces pounded Ukrainian power infrastructure before a new round of peace talks, killing three energy workers and leaving tens of thousands of people without power and heat, officials said Tuesday.The U.S.-backed trilateral talks involving Kyiv and Moscow in Geneva are occurring just days before the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of its much smaller neighbour, on Feb. 24. Tens of thousands of people have been killed, millions have fled their homes, and many Ukrainian cities, towns and villages have been devastated by the conflict.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the overnight strikes on 12 Ukrainian regions that came under attack…
As the U.S. Supreme Court has been observing its winter recess, the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has been addressing some dairy drama. On Wednesday, it ruled that Oatly cannot market its plant-based products with a slogan that includes the word “milk.” Reminder: In recognition of Presidents Day, this is an abridged edition of SCOTUStoday. SCOTUS Quick Hits On Friday, the Supreme Court indicated that it may announce opinions this Friday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. EST. SCOTUSblog will host an opinion day live blog that morning beginning at 9:30. The court also indicated that it may announce opinions…
Home Daily News SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein denies tax… Tax Law SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein denies tax fraud charges in jury trial testimony February 12, 2026, 10:41 am CST SCOTUSblog co-founder Tom Goldstein testified in court Wednesday at his white-collar criminal jury trial, admitting to tax-filing mistakes but denying criminal tax fraud. (Photo by Alex Brandon/The Associated Press) SCOTUSblog co-founder Tom Goldstein testified in court Wednesday at his white-collar criminal jury trial, admitting to tax-filing mistakes but denying criminal tax fraud. Asked why he failed to report gambling losses to the IRS, Goldstein replied that he did not want his…
Driving around Dubai over Ramadan? Take note of these paid parking updatesThe Holy Month of Ramadan is set to begin this week, and one of the major changes we can expect is a change in public parking timings in Dubai.Public parking timings Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) made the announcement on its official website. Timings over Ramadan in Dubai during the day will now be split into two periods as per the below: First period: 8am to 6pmSecond period: 8pm to midnight The tariff fees apply to all parking zones from Monday to Saturday. Sunday will remain tariff-free. Note:…
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Listen to this articleEstimated 5 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.Follow Winter Olympic SportsPersonalize Your Feed Elana Meyers Taylor’s two young sons watched her leap into the air, throw her fists skyward, wave the American flag, then fall to her knees and start to cry. In time, they’ll understand what they saw. They saw history. The 41-year-old United States bobsledder — a mother of two special-needs children, an athlete whose career was jeopardized by concussions, someone who dealt with…
Somewhat to our surprise, one of the most popular features of the SCOTUStoday newsletter (which you should sign up for, if you haven’t already) has turned out to be the SCOTUS Quotes. Although we didn’t include these in the first few editions of SCOTUStoday, since Oct. 6 we’ve brought you around 80 such quotations, mostly consisting of remarks made by Supreme Court justices either at oral argument or in their opinions. In general, the quotes we’ve used fall into two buckets: (1) humor from the bench or (2) discussion of a justice’s legal philosophy. Without further ado, here are a…
Home Daily News Bad Bunny’s ‘love conquering hate’… Law in Popular Culture Bad Bunny’s ‘love conquering hate’ message at Super Bowl reiterated by judge sentencing assaulter By Shirley Henderson February 12, 2026, 11:31 am CST Rapper and singer Bad Bunny performs onstage during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX halftime show at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) The reverberations of rapper and singer Bad Bunny’s vibrant 2026 Super Bowl halftime show were still being felt, as a Miami judge quoted him while sentencing an attacker shown on surveillance video…
New restaurants in Dubai are already stealing the spotlight in 2026We’re only a few weeks into 2026 and new restaurants in Dubai are opening thick and fast. From sky-high dining rooms and London favourites to bold Latin American spots and lively late-night lounges, there’s plenty to add to your must-book list. Here are the new restaurants in Dubai everyone’s talking about so far this year.Swipe through to see inside the new restaurants 3 of 12 Nobu One Za’abeelOne month in and Nobu One Za’abeel is already one of Dubai’s hottest tables. Opened on January 17, this is the brand’s third…
A town in northern Italy has started celebrating carnival with its annual Battle of the Oranges, where people hurl the fruit at each other for fun.The historic carnival in Ivrea, an old medieval town near Turin, celebrates the legend of Violetta, a miller’s daughter who freed people from a tyrant starving the town.The colourful battle commemorates the uprising and is played between nine teams on foot, who represent the people who revolted, while the orange throwers on horse-drawn carriages represent the feudal armies.The oranges used during the celebration are not suitable for sale, an organiser said, adding that they are…