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One was a fisherman struggling to eke out a living on $100 a month. Another was a career criminal. A third was a former military cadet. And a fourth was a down-on-his-luck bus driver.The men had little in common beyond their Venezuelan seaside hometowns and the fact all four were among the more than 60 people killed since early September when the U.S. military began attacking boats that the Trump administration alleges were smuggling drugs. President Donald Trump and top U.S. officials have alleged the craft were being operated by narco-terrorists and cartel members bound with deadly drugs for American communities.WATCH |…
If you want more cases about government contractors even after reading the argument earlier this week in Hencely v. Fluor Corporation, then The GEO Group v. Menocal, to be argued on Monday, Nov. 10, will be just the thing for you. The issue in GEO is whether a contractor facing a district court order that refuses to give the contractor immunity can appeal immediately instead of waiting for the end of proceedings in the trial court. To give some context, as you may recall from the discussion of Hencely, government contractors often have a defense to suits challenging their activities if they can establish that their contract…
Home Daily News Sanctioned lawyers in California won’t get… Ethics Sanctioned lawyers in California won’t get their records expunged after top court rejects proposal By Debra Cassens Weiss October 28, 2025, 9:17 am CDT The California Supreme Court has rejected a state bar proposal to automatically expunge records of attorney discipline other than disbarment after eight years. (Photo from Shutterstock) The California Supreme Court has rejected a state bar proposal to automatically expunge records of attorney discipline other than disbarment after eight years. The state supreme court rejected the expungement proposal Oct. 22, along with another proposal to lower fines…
A brand-new landmark has arrived in the heart of Downtown Dubai with the opening of Mandarin Oriental Downtown DubaiStanding 303 metres tall, Mandarin Oriental Downtown offers luxury, design, and experiences like no other in the city.A New Icon on Sheikh Zayed RoadMandarin Oriental Downtown is part of Wasl Tower, one of Dubai’s most striking architectural creations. The tower twists skywards with the region’s tallest ceramic façade, designed to improve airflow and reduce energy use. The hotel brings together luxury, culture, and modern city life in one place.Rooms, suites and residencesThe hotel features 259 stylish rooms and suites with views of…
What Happened: More than two dozen Democrats in the House are pressing the Trump administration to reverse a new policy at the Department of Veterans Affairs that makes it harder for male veterans with breast cancer to get health coverage. The demand, issued in a letter to VA Secretary Doug Collins, follows a ProPublica story last week that revealed the change. Previously, breast cancer among men was on a list of conditions that the VA presumed were connected to a veteran’s military service. As we reported, the department removed the disease from that list in a memo signed by Collins…
Jonathan Head,South East Asia correspondent and Sen NguyenAFP via Getty ImagesTrees came down in high winds near Quy Nhon beach in Gia Lai, central Vietnam, as Kalmaegi approached on ThursdayTyphoon Kalmaegi, one of the year’s deadliest storms, has headed west to Cambodia and Laos after barreling through central Vietnam on Thursday with winds of up to 92mph (149km/h).Earlier this week, the typhoon flooded entire towns in the Philippines, killing at least 114 people and leaving more than 120 missing.In Vietnam, at least one person died after a house collapsed in Dak Lak province, while another two died in Gia Lai…
Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence.The tepid and partisan domestic reaction to the apparent sexual assault Tuesday of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reveals how normalized gender violence has become in the country, according to experts. Sheinbaum said Thursday she had sent a letter to Mexico City’s attorney general Wednesday outlining a criminal complaint against the man, identified as Uriel Rivera Martinez, 33. Widely circulated cell phone video showed the man groping and trying to kiss Sheinbaum as she walked from the National Palace to the Ministry of…
The Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon handed the Trump administration another victory on the justices’ interim docket. In a brief, unsigned opinion, the court granted the government’s request to temporarily put on hold rulings by a federal judge in Massachusetts that would have required the State Department to issue passports to transgender and nonbinary Americans that reflect the sex designation of their choosing. “Displaying passport holders’ sex at birth,” the majority said, “no more offends equal protection principles than displaying their country of birth—in both cases, the Government is merely attesting to a historical fact without subjecting anyone to differential treatment.” …
Home Daily News Former BigLaw partner is accused of throwing… Criminal Justice Former BigLaw partner is accused of throwing his wife to her death from 24th floor stairwell By Debra Cassens Weiss October 28, 2025, 10:17 am CDT A former Duane Morris tax partner is accused in a criminal complaint of murdering his wife in his Chicago condo building by throwing her over a railing from a 24th floor stairwell. (Image from Shutterstock) A former Duane Morris tax partner is accused in a criminal complaint of murdering his wife in his Chicago condo building by throwing her over a railing…
Discover the best things to do in Dubai this winter for everyoneWinter is finally here in and with the perfect weather it’s time to enjoy outdoor fun, sunshine, and unforgettable experiences. From beaches to desert adventures, yoga under the sky, and outdoor cinemas, here’s your guide to all the best things to do in Dubai this season.Chill at Dubai’s beach clubsImage: What’s On ArchiveWinter is the ideal time to hit the beach clubs in Dubai. With sunny days and cooler evenings, you can swim, sunbathe, or simply just relax.Some of the hottest beach clubs reopening this season include: Summersalt Beach…