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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. This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan local newsroom that informs and engages with Texans. Sign up for The Brief Weekly to get up to speed on their essential coverage of Texas issues. After the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary, school leaders in Uvalde, Texas, initially planned to publicly defend district Police Chief Pete Arredondo, but officials instead chose to remain silent as investigations into police actions unfolded, newly released records show. Arredondo…
Google has been fined €2.95bn (£2.5bn) by the EU for allegedly abusing its power in the ad tech sector – the technology which determines which adverts should be placed online and where.The European Commission said on Friday the tech giant had breached competition laws by favouring its own products for displaying online ads, to the detriment of rivals.It comes amid increased scrutiny by regulators worldwide over the tech giant’s empire in online search and advertising.Google told the BBC the Commission’s decision was “wrong” and it would appeal.”It imposes an unjustified fine and requires changes that will hurt thousands of European…
ScotusCrim is a recurring series by Rory Little focusing on intersections between the Supreme Court and criminal law. Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. The Framers of our Constitution were, of course, all criminals. This is not often said, but it deserves frank recognition. The revolutionary founders were committing violent, treasonous acts against their government, the British monarchy. Announcing independence in 1776, the Framers declared that they had suffered a “long train of abuses” at the hands of the British criminal justice system. Thus much of the…
Ramen has become one of Dubai’s favourite comfort foods, and the city is packed with steaming bowls of noodles, rich broths and tasty toppingsWe’ve rounded up some of the best spots in the city where you can slurp your way through delicious bowls of ramen, from homegrown favourites to chef-led restaurants with recipes perfected over decades.YUi Ramen HouseA relaxed spot serving bowls of ramen packed with flavour. The signature paitan ramen with tender rib eye is a must-try, while the menu also features tasty veggie options. If you prefer something lighter, there are a few Japanese small plates and skewers…
This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Capitol News Illinois. A portion of the reporting in Alexander County is supported by funding from the Pulitzer Center. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. On a late July morning, Blake Gerard zips across his Southern Illinois rice farm on a four-wheeler, wearing his usual USA Rice shirt and shorts that hit above the knee. It’s the only rice farm in Illinois, a place where rice never grew before. He carries rubber hip boots in his truck for when he needs…
US immigration authorities have raided a massive Hyundai manufacturing site in Georgia, leading to the arrest of over 450 people, according to one of the agencies involved in the operation.The 3,000-acre site, which was built by the Korean automobile manufacturer to make electric vehicles, had been operational for a year.The Department of Homeland Security told the BBC’s US partner CBS News that agents executed a search warrant due to allegations of “unlawful employment practices and other serious federal crimes”.Korean nationals were among those detained, the South Korean foreign ministry said, calling it an “unjust infringement” of their rights. In a…
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Recommended Citation: Zachary Shemtob, The morning read for Thursday, September 4, SCOTUSblog (Sep. 4, 2025, 9:00 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/09/the-morning-read-for-thursday-september-4/ Source link
From wellness daycations to night brunches and new openings… ‘Tis the season to do something different across the emirates, and for those looking for activities across Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, we’ve put together a seasonal guide of the best things to do across the Northern Emirates from September to November. Think festivals, wellness daycations, night brunches and much more.Head to the desert for the Tanweer FestivalWhen: November 21 – 23A three-day celebration of culture, cuisine and heritage, Tanweer Festival returns to Mleiha this November. Expect a soulful blend of live music, art installations, workshops and…
The Kremlin has rejected any situation where foreign troops would be stationed in Ukraine to provide security guarantees, according to Russian state media.It follows a pledge by Emmanuel Macron that 26 Western allies had formally committed to deploying troops “by land, sea or air” to Ukraine the day after a ceasefire is agreed.After a summit of 35 countries dubbed the “Coalition of the Willing”, the French president said US support would be finalised in the coming days.President Donald Trump recently indicated that US backing could “probably” come in the form of air support, and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky said he had…
Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments, to provide insights into the justices’ decision making and what we can expect from the court in the future. Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. Dissenting opinions at the Supreme Court do more than express disagreement. At their best, they raise red flags about legal interpretations, signal internal rifts on the bench, and even shape future law. From Justice John Marshall Harlan’s dissent in…