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Christal Hayes and Ana FaguyBBC NewsWatch: Eyewitness captures moments during Colorado attackMultiple people have been injured after a man shouting “free Palestine” tossed Molotov cocktails at a gathering in support of Israeli hostages in Colorado, authorities say.Police said eight people – aged between 52 and 88 – were hurt in the attack at the Pearl Street Mall, a popular outdoor space in Boulder, about 30 miles (48km) from Denver.The FBI called it a suspected terror attack and said the suspect had used a makeshift flamethrower, Molotov cocktails and other incendiary devices. Footage of the attack shows the suspect, who was…

Delegations from Russia and Ukraine arrived in Turkey on Monday for their second round of direct peace talks in just over two weeks, although expectations were low for any significant progress on ending the three-year war after a string of stunning attacks over the weekend.Ukraine said Sunday it launched a surprise attack on four Russian airbases thousands of kilometres apart, destroying more than 40 warplanes. The raid was unprecedented in its scope and geographic reach, targeting bases in Russia’s Arctic, Siberia and far east more than 7,000 kilometres (4,300 miles) from Ukraine.The head of the Ukrainian security service, Vasyl Maliuk, who led…

Home Daily News Climate change suit alleging energy companies… Environmental Law Climate change suit alleging energy companies created public nuisance may proceed, top state court says By Debra Cassens Weiss May 20, 2025, 8:50 am CDT Kelsey Cascadia Rose Juliana of Oregon, the lead plaintiff in Juliana v. United States, a climate-related lawsuit filed in 2015 and dismissed in 2020, speaks at a rally in June 2019. (Photo by Steve Dipaola/The Associated Press) Two energy companies accused of contributing to climate change can be sued in state court, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled last week. In a May 12 decision,…

Moonlit dips for days at these night swims…Night swims are the activity for summer, especially if you’re a water baby and the thought of bidding goodbye to your beach days is unbearable. Head over these spots for late night swims to keep the party going and (still beat the heat).Ginger MoonThis gorgeous Tulum-boho-inspired location is offering night swims, with a beautifully adorned pool deck and sweeping stunning views of the Dubai Marina skyline. Experience this magic at night accompanied by bites, beats and minimum spend of Dhs200. The Moon Swim takes place every week, Thursday through Sunday, throughout summer.Ginger Moon,…

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. When police used stun batons to hit garment workers seeking a $14 monthly raise from a Nike factory in Cambodia in 2013, reportedly leading one pregnant woman to miscarry, Nike said it was “deeply concerned.” The following year, when Cambodian police opened fire and killed four garment workers during widespread demonstrations over low wages, Nike and other brands sent the government a letter expressing “grave concern.” In 2018, after…

Adam EastonWarsaw correspondent, BBC NewsGetty ImagesPresidential candidate Rafal Trzaskowski has claimed an early win but his winning margin is well within the margin of error, one exit poll suggestsA second exit poll in Poland’s presidential election has indicated that conservative historian Karol Nawrocki is ahead with 50.7% of the vote over Warsaw’s liberal mayor, Rafal Trzaskowski with 49.3%. The second exit poll sensationally overturned the result of an exit poll published immediately after voting ended that put Trzaskowski ahead with a narrow lead of 50.3% to Nawrocki’s 49.7%. The official result is due to be published on Monday morning, the…

I hope you had a meaningful Memorial Day weekend. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Tuesday morning read: Recommended Citation: , The morning read for Tuesday, May 27, SCOTUSblog (May. 27, 2025, 9:00 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/05/the-morning-read-for-tuesday-may-27/ Source link

Home Daily News Posner wins dismissal of suit for unpaid… Trials & Litigation Posner wins dismissal of suit for unpaid salary by pro se plaintiff who led his center for unrepresented litigants By Debra Cassens Weiss May 20, 2025, 11:09 am CDT Judge Richard Posner poses in his chambers in Chicago on July 2, 2012. Posner, who is retired, has won dismissal of a lawsuit filed by an Indiana man who said he was owed $170,000 in unpaid salary. (Photo by John Gress/Corbis via Getty Images) Retired federal appeals Judge Richard Posner has won dismissal of a lawsuit filed by…

Bling bling baby…For many, jewellery isn’t just a piece of metal or an adornment – it’s a way to express oneself, create a distinct identity and sense of style. As part of fashion, it your personality on display, a unique marker of who you are. Accessorising can jazz up any boring, bland, beige outfit – if you’re looking to expand your collection of bling, here are some amazing homegrown labels to shop from. Sana Al Maktoum Fine JewelleryFounded by Her Highness Sheikha Sana Al Maktoum, Sana Al Maktoum Fine Jewellery is for the real lovers of luxury. Collections aimed at empowering…

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with KYUK. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. This story is not subject to our Creative Commons license. NEWTOK, Alaska — A jumble of shipping containers hold all that remains of the demolished public school in Newtok, Alaska, where on a recent visit, a few stray dogs and a lone ermine prowled among the ruins. Late last year, the final residents of this sinking village near the Bering Sea left behind the waterlogged tundra of their former home, part of a fraught,…