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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 Americans Detained: The government doesn’t track how many citizens are held by immigration agents. We found more than 170 cases this year where citizens were detained at raids and protests. Held Incommunicado: More than 20 citizens have reported being held for over a day without being able to call their loved ones or a lawyer. In some cases their families couldn’t find them. Cases Wilted: Agents have arrested about 130 Americans, including a dozen elected officials,…
Huge crowds of mourners in Kenya fled screaming after police fired gunshots and tear gas in a stadium where they had gathered to see the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.Several people at the arena, located in the capital Nairobi, were reportedly injured in the chaos as security officers sought to disperse the surging crowds.It is not yet clear whether the police were using live ammunition or rubber bullets.Odinga’s body was flown back from India, where he died on Wednesday morning. Thousands of supporters had earlier travelled to the country’s main airport to receive the coffin, in an outpouring…
Rights and Responsibilities is a recurring series by Richard Garnett on legal education, the role of the courts in our constitutional structure, and the law of religious freedom and free expression. It is still (very) early in the Supreme Court’s new term, and its calendar is far from full. The justices and their law clerks will consider thousands more requests for review and, notwithstanding the recent trend of declining caseloads, will probably grant a few dozen more. That said, and unlike the last few years, it does not appear that the story of what court-watchers call October Term 2025 will feature…
Good news for students and families celebrating Diwali in the UAEIndian curriculum schools in the UAE have announced a four-day break for Diwali, giving families extra time to celebrate, travel, and spend time together.Schools confirm extended holidaysMany Indian schools have adjusted their schedules to include a longer weekend. Schools will close on Friday, October 17, and Monday, October 20, reopening on Tuesday, October 21. Some will start their holidays on Saturday, October 18, and reopen on Wednesday, October 22, ensuring students enjoy four full days off.With the break aligning with the weekend, many families are planning short trips, temple visits,…
OceanGate’s Titan submersible imploded on its journey to the wreck of the Titantic because of poor engineering and multiple failures to test the vessel, according to an official report.Titan imploded in June 2023, killing all five passengers on board including OceanGate’s chief executive.The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found the engineering process behind the vehicle was “inadequate”, resulting in faults which meant it failed to meet strength and durability requirements.The NTSB said because the firm did not adequately test Titan it did not know its actual strength. It was also unaware it was damaged and should have been removed…
The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. It’s only week two of the Supreme Court’s new term and already we’re off to the races. As I kinda-sorta predicted, the court granted review in Hunter v. United States, the case addressing what exceptions exist to the appeal waiver provisions that are in most plea agreements. (The court is apparently holding Chaney v. United States, which presents the same issue.) But other petitions were not so lucky. Death-penalty case Humphreys v. Emmons, which addresses whether…
Get ready, Dubai. Global superstar Halsey is set to perform in Dubai for the very first timeThe multi-award-winning American singer and songwriter is bringing her incredible live show to the Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday December 6, headlining the opening weekend of the Dubai Shopping Festival. This one-night-only concert marks Halsey’s long-awaited debut in the UAE and promises an unforgettable evening filled with fan-favourite hits.A global pop star comes to DubaiKnown for chart-toppers like Without Me, Gasoline and Castle, Halsey has become one of the most influential names in modern pop. With billions of streams, multiple platinum singles and three GRAMMY…
Watch: US “looking at land now” – Trump confirms CIA authorisation in Venezuela after boat strikesUS President Donald Trump has confirmed a report he authorised the CIA to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela, provoking outrage from the South American nation’s leaders.US forces have already conducted at least five strikes on suspected drug-carrying boats in the Caribbean in recent weeks, killing 27 people. UN-appointed human rights experts have described the raids as “extrajudicial executions”.Speaking at the White House, Trump said the US “is looking at land” as it considers further strikes on drug cartels in the region. Nicolas Maduro, whose legitimacy…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared ready to strike down a 2024 congressional map that a group of voters has challenged as the product of unconstitutional racial gerrymandering – that is, according to them, it sorts voters based on race in violation of the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause. During nearly two-and-a-half hours of oral arguments, the court’s conservative justices signaled that they are likely to undermine a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, even if they may not ultimately strike it down altogether. Wednesday’s oral argument was the latest chapter in a dispute that dates back to 2022,…
Move, sweat, repeat at Dubai Fitness Challenge happening this NovemberGet ready to move, stretch, run and ride as Dubai Fitness Challenge returns this November. The idea is simple: 30 minutes of exercise every day for 30 days, all made easy through a wide range of activities available across the city. From cycling and running to yoga and fun new workouts, there is something for everyone.Launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, the challenge inspires both residents and visitors to embrace a healthier lifestyle and make fitness an integral part of their…