Author: Olive Metuge
Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. The Supreme Court recently heard oral argument in Chiles v. Salazar, a challenge to Colorado’s law prohibiting licensed mental-health professionals from engaging in “any practice or treatment” that “attempts or purports to change” a minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity. To justify the law, Colorado points to a consensus among “[e]very major professional healthcare association in the country” that such therapy “is not just ineffective and unnecessary, but can be harmful, especially to minors.” One of the central issues in the case is thus how courts should…
Experience hands-on building fun with exclusive car sets at Yas Mall Abu Dhabi for one day onlyHere’s your chance to swap spreadsheets for playtime. Mattel is bringing its new Mattel Brick Shop Pop-Up to Yas Mall for one day only. It is designed for adults who never really stopped loving their toys.On Saturday, November 1, Yas Mall will turn into a playground for adults. You can join hands-on building sessions, explore the Brick Shop x Hot Wheels collection, and rediscover the joy of creating something from scratch.This one-day pop-up is a first for Abu Dhabi. It gives adults a rare…
I’ve reported on Idaho’s anti-vaccination movement for the past 10 years, most recently for ProPublica. I’ve written about people moving to Idaho as self-described “refugees” from states where vaccines are required for school. After the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, I wrote about Idaho’s low COVID-19 vaccination rate and, later, how that contributed to deaths and the near-collapse of our hospitals. As a journalist, the debate over vaccine policy and the rationales of the people behind the anti-vaccination movement fascinate me, even as the work comes with the weight of reporting on what can be, in some cases, life-or-death stakes. But I’m…
The BBC said it was “deeply concerned” about the wellbeing of one its journalists who has been unable to leave Vietnam for several months.The Vietnamese national travelled to the country to visit family and renew their passport, but the document and their ID card have been withheld and they have been subjected to “multiple days of questioning”, the corporation said in a statement.The BBC is urging Vietnamese authorities to allow the journalist to leave immediately and return to work by providing the renewed passport.It comes as general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, arrived in the UK…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the makers of Tylenol — Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue — on Tuesday, accusing them of knowingly hiding the drug’s supposed links to autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).The lawsuit comes a month after U.S. President Donald Trump said using Tylenol during pregnancy can cause autism in children. Trump is not a medical professional, and his claim is unproven and not backed by scientific evidence.Johnson & Johnson sold Tylenol for more than six decades before spinning off some of its business into a separate company in 2023 called Kenvue, which now sells the…
Since June, President Donald Trump has ordered several National Guard deployments within the United States, often against the wishes of the Democratic governors of the states where troops are being sent. The resulting legal battles have put a spotlight on the president’s authority to federalize troops and use them domestically. How far, exactly, does this power extend? Here’s an overview of the legal backing behind Trump’s recent deployment orders. Where has Trump sent the National Guard? In the past five months, Trump has sent or attempted to send National Guard troops to five cities led by Democrats: Los Angeles; Washington,…
Speakeasies in Dubai are full of surprises waiting to be uncoveredDubai’s nightlife is packed with big, bright venues, but sometimes it’s the hidden ones that make the biggest impression. From secret bars behind sandwich shops to music-filled lounges tucked behind record stores, these speakeasies are the city’s coolest hidden gems. Whether you’re after a quiet night out or a lively spot to dance the evening away, here are some must-visit speakeasies in Dubai to add to your list.MoonshineTucked behind Wise Guys deli in DIFC, Moonshine looks like an ordinary sandwich shop at first. Step through a green fridge door, though,…
Bernd Debusmann Jrat the White HouseUS Department of DefenseOne person survived the strikes and was rescued by Mexican search-and-rescue teams. US forces have killed 14 people in strikes on four alleged drug boats in the Pacific, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says.He said one survivor was rescued by Mexican search and rescue personnel. It is the latest in a series of attacks on boats the US says have been carrying drugs in both the Pacific and Caribbean.The latest strikes in the eastern Pacific, which Hegseth said happened on Monday at the direction of President Donald Trump, mark an escalation in what…
Israel will respond after Hamas handed over human remains that did not belong to missing Israeli hostages, which Israel considers a violation of the Gaza ceasefire, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday.Hamas said it was complying with the ceasefire and doing its best to locate hostage remains, but was hindered by a lack of equipment to identify bodies.Netanyahu said human remains handed over by the militant group overnight belonged to a hostage whose body had already been recovered by Israeli forces earlier in the war, rather than one of the 13 hostages yet to be recovered.He said he will convene his defence…
The House brings golden-hour views, live DJs and all-day entertainment to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025If you thought you’d seen it all at Yas Marina Circuit, think again. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 is getting a brand new experience. With most tickets already snapped up, organisers have introduced The House, a new experience that blends the buzz of race weekend with the energy of a festival.It’s a vibrant trackside experience in the South Oasis that promises front-row views, high-energy entertainment, and that unmistakable golden-hour magic Abu Dhabi does so well. Overlooking the marina, the iconic W Abu Dhabi,…