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Listen to this articleEstimated 2 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.The U.S. military said Friday that it has carried out a deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, the first known attack since the raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro earlier this month.U.S. Southern Command said on social media that the boat was “engaged in narco-trafficking operations” and that the strike killed two people and left one survivor. It said it…
The Trump administration on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to block the new congressional map adopted by California voters in November. U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer told the justices that the map, which the state says was intended to create five new Democratic seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in response to the creation of five new Republican seats in Texas, “is tainted by an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.” The filing came just under two months after the Trump administration submitted a brief supporting a request by Texas to be able to implement its new map, after a lower…
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It’s cold, really cold in Dubai right now, so here are indoor activities to keep you and the little ones entertainedWe hate stating the obvious, but if you have looked outside for a minute you’ll see it’s windy and gloomy in Dubai (and the UAE). If you prefer to keep everyone entertained, while not getting blown away, here is a handy list of indoor activities in Dubai.Here are 63 great indoor activities in Dubai to avoid the cold weather3D World Selfie Museum DubaiGet snap-happy at Dubai’s largest 3D trick art museum. There are tons of different artworks that, when you…
An ethics watchdog group filed a complaint Thursday seeking an investigation into whether President Donald Trump’s criminal defense attorney — now the No. 2 at the Justice Department — broke federal conflict-of-interest law when he issued a new prosecution policy that benefits the cryptocurrency industry. The complaint comes after a ProPublica investigation revealed last month that Todd Blanche owned at least $159,000 worth of crypto-related assets when he ordered an end to investigations into crypto companies, dealers and exchanges launched during President Joe Biden’s term. Blanche, the deputy attorney general, issued the order in an April memo in which he…
Archie MitchellandDanielle Kaye,Business reportersGetty ImagesDonald Trump has made clear he covets Greenland.Now he claims to have secured the “framework” of a future deal, to address defence on the island – a deal that he says includes rights to rare earth minerals.So what natural resources does Greenland have?Greenland is believed to sit on top of large reserves of oil and natural gas.It is also said to be home to the vast majority of raw materials considered crucial for electronics, green energy and other strategic and military technologies – to which Trump has been pushing to secure America’s access.Overall, 25 of 34…
Listen to this articleEstimated 3 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.TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, said it has finalized a deal on Thursday to set up a majority American-owned joint venture company to avoid a U.S. ban on the popular short video app used by more than 200 million Americans.The deal is a milestone for the video-sharing app after years of battles that began in August 2020, when U.S. President Donald Trump first tried unsuccessfully to ban it over national…
Justice, Democracy, and Law is a recurring series by Edward B. Foley that focuses on election law and the relationship of law and democracy. The defining theme of the first year of Donald Trump’s second presidency, at least from the perspective of those who focus on the Supreme Court, has been whether the court is able and willing to protect America’s constitutional democracy from a president who seeks to be an autocrat. From the first days of the Department of Government Efficiency last January to the wanton killing of Renee Good this month, Trump’s second term has been characterized…
Home Daily News New deans led nearly one-quarter of law schools… Legal Education New deans led nearly one-quarter of law schools in 2025 January 21, 2026, 9:45 am CST Almost 25% of accredited law schools were led by a new dean in 2025. (Image from Shutterstock) Almost 25% of accredited law schools were led by a new dean in 2025, according to Law.com. Forty-five of the 197 U.S. law schools accredited by the council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, or 22.8%, had new deans, with one school appointing co-deans, according to the Association…
Apple is preparing to unveil one of its most transformative updates in the history of the iPhone in 2026. Here’s what that means for fans in the UAEEvery September, excitement around Apple’s next iPhone drop sweeps the world, with fans desperate to get their hands on the latest model.But for the launch of the iPhone 18, Apple are shaking things up and per Gulf Business, planning some of the biggest updates in the history of the iPhone with a multi-year overhaul that will introduce new features, adjust launch schedules and expand the premium lineup.The iPhone 18 launchFans can still expect…