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Getty ImagesTravellers wait in a long line at a security checkpoint at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport on 6 NovemberMore than 1,400 flights to, from, or within the US were cancelled on Saturday after airlines were told this week to cut traffic during the federal government shutdown.Nearly 6,000 flights were also delayed, down from over 7,000 delays on Friday, according to flight tracker FlightAware. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced earlier in the week that it would be reducing air travel capacity by up to10% at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports as air traffic controllers, who are working without…

Listen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence.A tornado accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain struck the southern Brazilian state of Parana, killing six people, the state government said on Saturday.The town of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu was hit hardest late Friday, with the state’s civil defence agency reporting that more than half of the urban area suffered roof collapses, along with multiple structural failures. Roads were blocked and power lines damaged.Authorities said 437 people were treated for injuries and about 1,000 were displaced. The nearby…

Brothers in Law is a recurring series by brothers Akhil and Vikram Amar, with special emphasis on measuring what the Supreme Court says against what the Constitution itself says. For more content from Akhil and Vikram, please see Akhil’s free weekly podcast, “Amarica’s Constitution,” Vikram’s regular columns on Justia, and Akhil’s new book, Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840-1920. Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. We’re back! Our recurring “Brothers in Law” column, launched in July, was on pause for several weeks while Akhil was on a national book tour to promote…

Home Daily News Former judicial ethics chief files suit claiming… Judiciary Former judicial ethics chief files suit claiming Colorado justices, other officials conspired to hide misconduct By Debra Cassens Weiss October 27, 2025, 12:38 pm CDT The former judicial ethics chief in Colorado has filed a lawsuit alleging that Colorado Supreme Court justices “engaged in a conspiracy intended to absolve themselves of any accountability” in a scheme to conceal information about a lucrative contract with a departing court administrative official. (Image from Shutterstock) Updated: The former judicial ethics chief in Colorado has filed a lawsuit alleging that Colorado Supreme Court…

One city, seven identities. Because when winter in Dubai rolls in, the city doesn’t change… It just shows up in new moodsYou know what “winter” means in many places: snow piling up, scarves wrapped tight, heavy boots, and hibernation mode. But winter in Dubai? It’s different. While the world moves indoors, Dubai moves outdoors. The city finds its rhythm, mornings are crisp (but not frozen), afternoons warm just enough, evenings perfect for being out. Best of all: no matter who you are or what mood you’re in, this winter can be made for you. Calm, adventure, food, creativity – or…

At least six people have died after Russia launched hundreds of missile and drone attacks on energy infrastructure and residential targets in Ukraine overnight.A strike on an apartment building in the city of Dnipro killed two people and wounded 12, while three died in Zaporizhzhia. In all, 25 locations across Ukraine, including the capital city Kyiv, were hit, leaving many areas without electricity and heating. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on Telegram that major energy facilities were damaged in the Poltava, Kharkiv and Kyiv regions, and work was under way to restore power. In Russia, the defence ministry said its…

Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence.Tanzania is seeking to arrest senior opposition figures it blames for deadly protests that swept the country during last week’s presidential and parliamentary elections.The main opposition party, Chadema, and some human rights activists say security forces killed more than 1,000 people. The government has called those numbers exaggerated without offering its own death toll.Police on Saturday listed 10 people who are wanted in connection with their investigation of the unrest, a day after prosecutors charged 145 people with treason.”The police force, in collaboration…

Updated on Nov. 7 at 9:34 p.m. The Trump administration on Friday night asked the Supreme Court to pause a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island that requires the government to pay $4 billion to fully fund the federal food-stamp program for November. The “unprecedented” order by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. “makes a mockery of the separation of powers,” U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer wrote. Sauer acknowledged that the “funding lapse” due to the 38-day government shutdown “is a crisis,” but he called it “a crisis occasioned by congressional failure and one that can…

Home Daily News Judge recuses himself after ‘impulsive comment… Ethics Judge recuses himself after ‘impulsive comment from the bench’ about shooting attorneys By Debra Cassens Weiss October 27, 2025, 3:49 pm CDT Judge J. Layne Smith of Florida’s Second Judicial Circuit has apologized and recused himself from an estate battle after telling attorneys in the case that he “would like to tell the deputy to pull his gun and shoot all three of you.” (Photo from Florida’s Second Judicial Circuit) A judge in Wakulla County, Florida, has apologized and recused himself from an estate battle after telling attorneys in the…

Your essential London bucket list, when only the best will doStay here: Corinthia LondonA grand dame in the beating heart of London, few addresses are surrounded by as many iconic landmarks as Corinthia London. With the South Bank, London Eye, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and even Buckingham Palace within walking distance, you’re perfectly primed to tick off London’s crown jewels. But there’s as much to enjoy on property as there is surrounding Corinthia London.Smartly dressed doormen cheerily greet guests – and keep the crowds at bay when VIP guests are checking in, a regular occurrence at this London legend. A…