Author: Olive Metuge
U.S. Supreme Court Each year, I write a book for the American Bar Association about the U.S. Supreme Court’s most recent term. I look for a theme that explains many of the cases and use it for the title. My planned title for this year is October Term 2024: Taking Sides. The United States is more ideologically divided than it has been since Reconstruction. The court’s October 2024 term, which ended June 27, presented a number of cases that posed politically controversial issues concerning the aspects of the culture wars and challenges to the actions of President Donald Trump. Time…
Planning to attend the Global Encounters Festival? Here’s what you need to know about the Dubai Metro this weekendDubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed that Dubai Metro will extend its hours this weekend on Sunday, July 20. It will operate until 1am on Monday, July 21, instead of the usual Sunday schedule.The move comes as part of efforts to support the large number of attendees expected at the Global Encounters Festival.What is the Global Encounters Festival?The Global Encounters Festival 2025 is a major cultural and athletic event taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organised by Global…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan local newsroom that informs and engages with Texans, and Alianza Rebelde Investiga and Cazadores de Fake News. José Manuel Ramos Bastidas never set foot in the U.S. — at least not as a free man. He left Venezuela in January 2024, hoping to earn enough money to pay for his newborn son’s medical needs. Born with a respiratory condition, the family’s “milagrito,” or “little miracle,” had severe…
Anna HolliganBBC News, The HagueGetty ImagesThe International Criminal Court says German authorities arrested Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri on 16 JulyA Libyan man suspected of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity has been arrested in Germany on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, commonly known as “Al-Buti”, is alleged to have been one of the most senior officials at the Mitiga Prison complex in the capital, Tripoli, where thousands of people were detained.He is suspected of having committed, ordered or overseen crimes including murder, torture and rape.The atrocities were allegedly committed in…
The controversy over U.S. President Donald Trump’s handling of records from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation entered a new dimension on Thursday, as his administration struggles to make good on its promises to release details on the sex-trafficking case involving a one-time friend of the now-president.Trump promised a lawsuit after the Wall Street Journal described a sexually suggestive letter that the newspaper says bore Trump’s name and was included in a 2003 album for Epstein’s 50th birthday. Trump denied writing the letter, calling it “false, malicious and defamatory.”CBC News has not verified the Wall Street Journal report independently.It came after Trump in…
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, July 17, SCOTUSblog (Jul. 17, 2025, 9:00 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/07/the-morning-read-for-thursday-july-17/ Source link
Home Daily News BigLaw firm decides 3 days per week in office… Law Firms BigLaw firm decides 3 days per week in office isn’t enough; is it becoming trend? By Debra Cassens Weiss July 2, 2025, 9:24 am CDT A&O Shearman is requiring its U.S. lawyers to be in the office four days per week beginning Sept. 2, citing a “broader shift” to similar policies in the legal industry and among its clients. (Photo from Shutterstock) A&O Shearman is requiring its U.S. lawyers to be in the office four days per week beginning Sept. 2, citing a “broader shift” to…
Looking for the best bars in Dubai to sip, savour, and soak up the vibes this weekendWe’ve got your weekend plans covered. Whether you’re hidden bars, creative cocktails, or just a great vibe, Dubai has no shortage of stellar spots to spend your weekend, here are five of the best bars in Dubai to check out from July 18 to 20.Clay DubaiPerched on Bluewaters Island with panoramic views of Ain Dubai and the JBR skyline, Clay Dubai is a sleek Nikkei spot that nails both atmosphere and mixology. Their classic Pisco Sour is a must-try, sharply balanced, frothy, and with…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. What Happened: Former New York Police Department Commissioner Thomas Donlon sued Mayor Eric Adams and other top police officials on Wednesday, accusing Adams of running the force as a “criminal enterprise” that the mayor used to “consolidate power, obstruct justice and punish dissent.” In the 251-page complaint, Donlon said the mayor used the department’s Community Response Team for political gain. “CRT became the enforcement arm of Defendant Adams’ political strategy,” the complaint says, “a tool for projecting ‘tough…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his country “deeply regrets that a stray ammunition” hit Gaza’s only Catholic Church, killing three people sheltering there. “Every innocent life lost is a tragedy. We share the grief of the families and the faithful,” he said in a statement. The incident happened on Thursday when an Israeli strike hit the Holy Family Church in Gaza City. Several people were also injured, said the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem which oversees the small parish.Pope Leo XIV said he was “deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury”, renewing his call for…