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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. Reporting Highlights Aggressive AG: As Missouri attorney general, Andrew Bailey often used the office to score culture war points, according to legal observers. A Stepping Stone: Like predecessors Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt, who moved on from Missouri attorney general to the U.S. Senate, Bailey has moved to a job as FBI co-deputy director. Voter Support: Political observers in Missouri say voters in the state’s Republican primaries consistently reward…
Watch: I didn’t intend to ‘make light’ of Charlie Kirk’s murder, says Jimmy KimmelAn emotional Jimmy Kimmel has criticised “anti-American” threats to free speech during his return to late-night US television – following a brief suspension after comments he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.The comedian said during Tuesday’s show – his first since the controversy – that “it was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man”.Kimmel also compared Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr to a mob boss, and poked fun at President Donald Trump’s appearance at the UN…
Summer vacation is in the rear-view mirror for most of us, but the justices still have time for a trip or two before the “long conference” next Monday. Justice Samuel Alito met the pope when he was in Rome over the weekend for a speaking engagement, and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is promoting her memoir in London on Wednesday at Royal Festival Hall. Morning Reads White House bullish after a long string of Supreme Court victories (Lawrence Hurley and Katherine Doyle, NBC News) — Although it may feel like the Trump administration is filing emergency applications with the Supreme Court…
The pair were due to bring their podcast to Dubai Comedy Festival 2025Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 is bringing the laughs to Dubai next month and it has an incredible lineup with huge names such as Tom Segura, Joanne McNally, Morgan Jay and so much more. The festival is on from October 2 to 12 and taking place across various venues in Dubai such as Dubai Opera, Coca Cola Arena and New Covent Garden in Mall of the Emirates. Unfortunately there is one act that is not due to perform anymore and that is Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo’s podcast Nearly…
Gavin Butler,Laura BickerGuangdong andMartin YipHong KongWatch: Flood destroys bridge and makes river overflow as Super Typhoon Ragasa hits TaiwanTwo people have died in eastern Taiwan and scores more are trapped or missing after a super typhoon caused a mountain lake to burst its banks, fire officials said.The barrier lake, formed by previous landslides, broke on Tuesday afternoon, sending water surging into the nearby township of Guangfu in Hualien county.Rescuers from across Taiwan are heading to the area. Super Typhoon Ragasa is the strongest storm of 2025 and is now bearing down on China’s southern coast. It is due to make…
Courtly Observations is a recurring series by Erwin Chemerinsky that focuses on what the Supreme Court’s decisions will mean for the law, for lawyers and lower courts, and for people’s lives. Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. As the first Monday in October and the new Supreme Court term approach, it is an occasion to make a plea for greater transparency. Unlike so much surrounding the court right now, greater openness is something both liberals and conservatives should champion. Although obviously some aspects of the justices’ work must…
Neighbourhood spots that make the best restaurants in Dubai listWhen you live in Dubai, or you’re just in town for a few days, there are times you’re happy to cross the city for that one go-to spot. Other times, you want the best of both worlds, great food, right where you are. If that’s the mood, this list is your new best friend. Here are some of the best restaurants in Dubai, broken down by neighbourhood.DIFCZumaImage: Zuma InstagramNo list of best restaurants in Dubai is complete without Zuma. Since it opened in 2009, Zuma has been a staple for anyone…
Getty ImagesJimmy Kimmel will return to ABC on TuesdayLocal TV stations say they will not air Jimmy Kimmel Live! despite Disney-owned ABC bringing back the comedian’s late-night show – a week after he was suspended for comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Nexstar and Sinclair, which together run dozens of stations affiliated to ABC, said they would continue to replace the show with regular programming on Tuesday. “Mr Kimmel’s remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country,” Sinclair’s vice-chairman Jason Smith said.The liberal comedian’s show was yanked off air last week after…
Immigration Matters is a recurring series by César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández that analyzes the court’s immigration docket, highlighting emerging legal questions about new policy and enforcement practices. Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. The Supreme Court on Sept. 8 lifted a lower court judge’s order prohibiting immigration agents from considering physical appearance and language use, among other factors, when deciding to stop and question people about possible immigration law violations. Though the court did not explain its reasoning, Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s separate concurrence suggests that at least…
Brunches in Dubai are more than food with brunch afterparties in Dubai keeping the fun alive into the nightHere is a round up of brunches where the fun continues after brunch with brunch afterparties in DubaiAkira Back and SoBeImage: Candypants WebsiteStart your Saturday at Akira Back with the famous Candypants brunch. Expect Japanese dishes with a Korean twist, big party vibes and sweeping views of Palm Jumeirah. When brunch ends the party moves to SoBe rooftop right next door where you can enjoy sunset views and three drinks included in the package.Location: W Dubai The PalmTimes: Saturday, brunch from 1pm…