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Home Daily News Fired California bar executive director should… Ethics Fired California bar executive director should get 30-day suspension, panel says, citing ‘duty to be truthful’ By Debra Cassens Weiss July 8, 2025, 9:22 am CDT Then-State Sen. Joseph Dunn of California at a hearing at the California State Capitol in Sacramento on March 30, 2005. Dunn was the State Bar of California’s executive director between 2010 and 2014. (Photo by Rich Pedroncelli/The Associated Press) The former executive director of the State Bar of California should receive a short suspension for misrepresentations that he made to the state bar’s board…

If you frequently drive around Dubai, you might want to plan your routes carefully as road diversions are now in place as construction for the Dubai Metro Blue Line gets underway.Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially announced temporary traffic changes. A post on X from the RTA read: “RTA announces traffic diversions in Mirdif, coinciding with the beginning of construction works on the Dubai Metro Blue Line.The Blue Line will connect nine key areas across Dubai, including International City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City, Mirdif, and Dubai Creek Harbour, creating an essential link between Dubai International Airport (DXB)…

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. For nearly a decade, Microsoft has used engineers in China to help maintain highly sensitive Defense Department computer systems. ProPublica’s investigation reveals how a model that relies on “digital escorts” to oversee foreign tech support could leave some of the nation’s most sensitive data vulnerable to hacking from its leading cyber adversary. Here are the key takeaways from that report: Only U.S. citizens with security clearances are permitted to access the Defense Department’s most sensitive data. Since 2011,…

US President Donald Trump said he has settled on another tariff deal – this time with Indonesia.Trump said he had agreed to lower tariffs he had threatened on goods entering the US from Indonesia to 19%, in exchange for what he called “full access” for American firms. Terms of the deal were not immediately confirmed by the southeast Asian country, which boasts a small but growing trade relationship with the US. A senior Indonesian government official said on Wednesday that a statement would be published soon, Reuters reported.The pact is the latest to emerge after the White House unveiled a…

HBO has officially started production on the highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series adaption, the network announced Monday, also revealing a first look at the titular character.The photo released by HBO shows Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, donning the signature Hogwarts uniform paired with round-rim glasses and a lightning bolt scar, not unlike the iconic costume worn by Daniel Radcliffe in the eight-part film series.The show began production at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the U.K., and is expected to debut in 2027.A new round of actors were announced Monday, including Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley,…

A group of plaintiffs challenging North Dakota’s state legislative maps came to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, asking the justices to block a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit that could weaken the power of the federal Voting Rights Act. The plaintiffs, which include two Native American tribes and several individual voters, told the justices that the 8th Circuit is the only area of the country “in which private plaintiffs cannot enforce Section 2” of the VRA, which prohibits racial discrimination in voting. The decision by the court of appeals, along with its ruling in…

Home Daily News After attorney work stoppage, some criminal… Criminal Justice After attorney work stoppage, some criminal defendants released over lack of representation in this state By Debra Cassens Weiss July 8, 2025, 10:23 am CDT Some criminal defendants awaiting trial in Massachusetts have been released following a work stoppage by court-appointed lawyers in the state. (Image from Shutterstock) Some criminal defendants awaiting trial in Massachusetts have been released following a work stoppage by court-appointed lawyers in the state. Seven defendants were released on personal recognizance Monday in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, which includes Boston, WCVB reports. Other publications with coverage…

The Netflix star will take the stage at Dubai Opera this October as part of the Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 lineupComedy lovers, get ready, one of the biggest names in stand-up is making a comeback in DubaiPalestinian-American comedian Mo Amer is returning to Dubai for a one-night-only, two-show special on Thursday, October 9. Presented by Live Nation Middle East, the award-winning comedian best known for his Netflix series MO and standout roles in Ramy and Black Adam will take the stage at Dubai Opera for an exclusive double performance, giving fans a unique opportunity to catch his sharp, unfiltered comedy…

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Reporting Highlights Chinese Tech Support: Microsoft is using engineers in China to help maintain the Defense Department’s computer systems — with minimal supervision by U.S. personnel. Skills Gap: Digital escorts often lack the technical expertise to police foreign engineers with far more advanced skills, leaving highly sensitive data vulnerable to hacking. Ignored Warnings: Various people involved in the work told ProPublica that they warned Microsoft that the arrangement is inherently risky, but the company launched and expanded it…

Getty ImagesThe town of Torre Pacheco in southern Spain has seen several nights of unrestA total of 14 people have been arrested and extra police have been deployed after an attack on a pensioner sparked anti-migrant unrest in a small town in southern Spain.Three people of North African origin have been detained on suspicion of attacking the 68-year-old man in Torre Pacheco last Wednesday.The unrest began after a video circulated on social media, inflaming the town of 40,000 people which is home to a large immigrant population. The pensioner and police later said the video was unrelated to the incident…