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EPAIran – especially its capital, Tehran – is facing an unprecedented drought this autumn, with rainfall at record lows and reservoirs nearly empty. Officials are pleading with citizens to conserve water as the crisis deepens.President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that if there is not enough rainfall soon, Tehran’s water supply could be rationed. But he said that even rationing might not be enough to prevent a disaster.”If rationing doesn’t work,” Pezeshkian said, “we may have to evacuate Tehran.”His comments have prompted criticism in Iranian newspapers and on social media. Former Tehran mayor Gholamhossein Karbaschi called the idea “a joke” and…
Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence.U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding that states “undo” full SNAP food benefits paid out under judges’ orders over the past week, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings — marking the latest swing in a seesawing legal battle over the anti-hunger program used by 42 million Americans.The demand from the U.S. Department of Agriculture came as more than two dozen states warned of “catastrophic operational disruptions” if the Trump administration does not reimburse them for…
As the U.S. Supreme Court considered its high-profile case on tariffs, the Supreme Court of Canada was considering a major case of its own. The case, which concerned a dispute over the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s plan to cull more than 300 ostriches from a rural farm due to concerns about avian flu, garnered international attention. Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the farm’s appeal, and the ostriches are now expected to be euthanized. Though it has nothing to do with ostriches or Canada, you can be part of what comes next at SCOTUSblog. We’re exploring how to better…
Home Daily News 2 federal judges reveal AI use by staff members… Artificial Intelligence & Robotics 2 federal judges reveal AI use by staff members led to error-riddled opinions By Debra Cassens Weiss October 24, 2025, 9:29 am CDT U.S. District Judge Julien Xavier Neals of the District of New Jersey and District Judge Henry T. Wingate of the Southern District of Mississippi. (Photos by Tom Williams/Pool/AFP via Getty Images and Rogelio V. Solis/The Associated Press) Two federal judges who released opinions that included fake information explained in letters released Thursday that the problems stemmed from staff members’ use of…
DJ Dean Curtis shares his top spots in the UAE with What’s OnEach month, we ask residents to share a guide to the UAE through their eyes, from their must-try restaurants and standout attractions, to favorite staycations and hidden gems.This month we chat to DJ Dean Curtis, ahead of his UNTOLD Dubai gig this month. Since 2010, DJ Dean Curtis has been at the heart of Dubai’s evolving music scene, bringing his signature sound to some of the city’s top venues. Now, as Deputy Content Director at Virgin Radio, Dean not only influences the city’s nightlife but also curates its…
Sir Richard Knighton: “We don’t yet know… the source of those drones”UK military personnel and equipment are being sent to Belgium to help it bolster its defences after drone incursions on its airspace, suspected of being carried out by Russia.The new head of the UK military, Sir Richard Knighton, told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that his Belgian counterpart asked for assistance earlier this week and that kit and personnel were on the way.Belgium’s main airport Zavantem was forced to close temporarily on Thursday night after drones were spotted nearby. They were also spotted in other locations, including a…
Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence.The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Saturday issued an order prohibiting MD-11 planes from flying, pending inspection, after a fiery crash of a UPS cargo freighter that killed at least 14 people in Louisville, Ky., on Tuesday. UPS and FedEx said they have already grounded their combined fleet of more than 50 McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes following a recommendation by planemaker Boeing.The FAA said its emergency airworthiness directive was prompted by Tuesday’s crash, in which the left engine…
Clear Statements is a recurring series by Abbe R. Gluck on civil litigation and the modern regulatory and statutory state. Verbs, verbs, verbs. Court-watchers hoping for fireworks over the reach of presidential authority in the tariff cases argued at the Supreme Court on Wednesday might have been left a little disappointed. Going in, much real estate was devoted to questions of presidential power. For instance, the case teed up the as-yet unanswered question of whether the major questions doctrine – the assumption that Congress doesn’t delegate significant power to the executive without crystal-clear statutory language – applies to the president at all in…
Justice can be defined as the quality of being impartial or fair. In practice, fairness has never been evenly distributed. Access to justice has always been available to those who can afford it, while those without the necessary means were often left to their own devices. That unfortunate reality reflects inherent inequity; when only the wealthiest in a society can afford legal representation, injustice inevitably follows. Historically, many attempts have been made to expand access to affordable legal services. Approaches have included encouraging pro bono work, publicly funding legal aid offices and enacting provisional laws that enable nonlawyers to engage…
There are plenty of date night ideas in Dubai that go beyond the usual dinner Whether you’re into adventure, relaxation, or something a little different, the city is packed with fun and romantic ways to spend time together. From stargazing in the desert to kayaking under the stars, here are some of the best Dubai date night ideas to try this season.Look up at the starsImage: What’s On ArchiveFor a date that feels truly magical, head out of the city for some stargazing. Winter is the perfect time for it, with clear skies and cooler evenings. Top spots include Al Quaa…