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WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 11, 2025 at 11:36 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read:   Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Friday, April 11, SCOTUSblog (Apr. 11, 2025, 11:36 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/04/the-morning-read-for-friday-april-11/ Source link

Because plans without food are just.. meetings…Dubai’s dining scene never sleeps, and if your weekend revolves around what (and where) to eat, you definitely know the vibe. Whether you’re in the mood for a buzzy new opening, a trendy spot for sharing plates, or a hidden gem with big flavour, these 5 of the best restaurants in Dubai are serving serious weekend energy. Come hungry.Click through the gallery 3 of 12 MagadanWest Palm Beach just got a taste of Russia with the international debut of Magadan, a seafood spot known for its premium catches and lively atmosphere. The menu is…

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Donald Trump makes no secret of his loathing for regulations that limit water and energy use by home appliances. For years, he has regaled supporters at his campaign rallies with fanciful stories about their impact. He is so exercised by the issue that, even as global stock markets convulsed Wednesday in response to his tariff plans, Trump took time out to issue an executive order titled “Maintaining Acceptable Water Pressure in Showerheads.” Contemporary shower fixtures are only one…

Thomas MackintoshBBC NewsEPAFour people were pronounced dead at the scene with two others being pronounced dead after being taken to local hospitalsThe New York Police Department (NYPD) has said a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River and killed all six people onboard including a family of five from Spain.It is very much an active investigation, but here is what we know so far about the fatal crash:The helicopter’s routeNew York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch has given some details about the fatal helicopter ride.She said the helicopter was operated by New York Helicopters and took off from the Downtown Skyport on…

After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award.An achievement in stunt design prize will be added starting with the 100th Academy Awards in 2028, which will recognize films released in 2027, the film academy said Thursday.”Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has been an integral part of filmmaking,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy president Janet Yang said in a joint statement.”We are proud to honour the innovative work of these technical and creative artists, and we congratulate them for their commitment…

EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Apr 10, 2025 at 7:25 pm Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was taken into ICE custody on March 12, before being removed to El Salvador’s notorious Terrorism Confinement Center. (Katie Barlow) The Supreme Court on Thursday evening largely left in place an order by a federal judge in Maryland directing the government to return to the United States a Maryland man who is currently being held in a maximum-security prison in El Salvador as a result of what the Trump administration concedes was an “administrative error.” In an unsigned opinion without any recorded dissents, the…

Home Daily News Art generated solely by AI can’t be copyrighted,… Copyright Law Art generated solely by AI can’t be copyrighted, federal appeals court says By Debra Cassens Weiss March 19, 2025, 11:05 am CDT A federal appeals court has ruled against a computer scientist who sought to copyright a work of art made by his artificial intelligence system, the “Creativity Machine.” (Image from Shutterstock) A federal appeals court has ruled against a computer scientist who sought to copyright a work of art made by his artificial intelligence system, the “Creativity Machine.” Computer scientist Stephen Thaler is not entitled to…

Sponsored: They’ll even race against humans…Abu Dhabi is set to host a groundbreaking fusion of technology, speed, and entertainment as the A2RL x DCL Autonomous Drone Championship flies into ADNEC Marina Hall on April 11 and 12.This high-energy event will feature a new era of drone racing where artificial intelligence takes centre stage. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX modules, these drones fly completely autonomously—no pilots, no remote controls—just cutting-edge AI guiding every twist, turn, and high-speed manoeuver. Plus theres $1 million dollars up for grabs.The championship will include four exhilarating races, including the fan-favourite “AI vs Human” race, which…

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. Prompted by ProPublica’s reporting on efforts by right-wing activists to disallow ballots, North Carolina Democrats have introduced a bill designed to prevent votes from being tossed out based on postelection rule changes. The Voter Protection and Reliance Act, filed last week in the North Carolina House, says that ballots cast in state elections will be counted based on the laws and procedures in place on Election Day. It also…

A Russian-American citizen has been released in a prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington. Amateur ballerina Ksenia Karelina, a Los Angeles resident, had been in prison in Russia for over a year, after being arrested in early 2024 during a family visit in the city of Yekaterinburg. She was accused by Russia’s FSB security service of raising money for a Ukrainian organisation providing arms to the Ukrainian military. She pleaded guilty last August and was sentenced to 12 years in jail.Russian human rights activists said while living in the US she had made a single transfer of $51 (£39) on…