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Chris Graham & Ottilie MitchellBBC NewsReutersMilitary officials have advised people to stay in shelters during the attacksEight people have been killed in Kyiv, including a child, after a heavy Russian bombardment overnight, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday.Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said on Telegram that the dead included two children, while Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said at least 38 people had been injured in the “massive” drone and missile attack.In a statement on X, Zelensky said the Kremlin had chosen “ballistics instead of the negotiating table”, and reiterated the need for “new, tough sanctions” on Russia.The wave of missiles…
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Recommended Citation: Zachary Shemtob, The morning read for Wednesday, August 27, SCOTUSblog (Aug. 27, 2025, 9:00 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/08/the-morning-read-for-wednesday-august-27/ Source link
Home Daily News EEOC data requests to law firms were not… Law Firms EEOC data requests to law firms were not mandatory, agency says in court filing By Debra Cassens Weiss August 19, 2025, 4:18 pm CDT Andrea Lucas is the acting chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Photo by Mariam Zuhaib/The Associated Press) A letter to 20 BigLaw firms seeking detailed information about diversity-program applicants and other attorney job seekers constituted “informal information gathering” rather than a mandatory demand, according to a court filing by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Most of the 20 law firms did not…
The bus routes in Dubai are now taking you further, fasterThe public transport in Dubai is getting an upgrade again and Dubai’s Roads and Transport authority (RTA) has announced five brand new bus routes along with the upgrade of nine existing ones. This initiative is helping to make Dubai more connected and accessible by public transport as a city.Recently it was announced that Dubai’s population hit four million, that’s a lot of people to get around the city. According to Gulf News, the following are the bus routes being added to Dubai’s network.New bus routes in Dubai Route 31: Dubai…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Reporting Highlights A Mixed Track Record: Civil rights attorney Leo Terrell, who leads Trump’s antisemitism task force, has had a legal career marred by client disputes and scathing judicial rebukes. Unpaid Bills and Tax Debt: Before his sudden MAGA conversion, Terrell was beset with financial problems. No “Lawyer Talk”: At the Justice Department, current and former attorneys say, he’s berated staff who try to follow proper procedures for civil rights complaints. These highlights were written by the reporters…
Adrienne MurrayBBC News in CopenhagenReutersPrime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the government could not change what had happened but could take responsbilityDenmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has issued a long-awaited apology to the Greenlandic women and their families affected by what she called “systematic discrimination” during a contraceptive campaign.During the 1960s and 70s thousands of Inuit women and girls as young as 12 were fitted with contraceptive devices, as part of a birth-control programme administered by Danish doctors.”We cannot change what has happened. But we can take responsibility,” Frederiksen said of the scandal.”On behalf of Denmark, I would like to say…
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. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is one of the most important laws adopted in my lifetime. Long overdue, it substantially advanced the promise of the 15th Amendment in lessening racial discrimination in voting by, among other things, requiring federal oversight in jurisdictions that had a history of preventing people from voting…
Home Daily News Meet May Mailman, the lawyer leading Trump… Careers Meet May Mailman, the lawyer leading Trump administration’s pursuit of universities By Debra Cassens Weiss August 20, 2025, 9:38 am CDT May Mailman, the lead counsel and director of the Independent Women’s Law Center, speaks during a news conference in May 2024 in Denver. (Phot by David Zalubowski/The Associated Press) A 37-year old lawyer known for her “ruthless efficiency and engaging personality” is leading the Trump administration’s effort to “root out perceived liberal bias from colleges and deter the use of race in admissions,” according to a profile in…
Best malls in Dubai? Here’s the listThe best malls in Dubai aren’t just for shopping. They’re where the city eats, hangs out, watches movies, catches shows, gets errands done, and sometimes even skis. Some are massive, some are more laid-back. Some are made for coffee runs, others for full-day marathons. This is your go-to list of the best malls in Dubai and what each one does best.Dubai MallVibe: Iconic, ultra-modern, buzzing. No longer just a shopping centre, but an entertainment and tourism powerhouse adjacent to Burj Khalifa.Stores & features: Over 1,200 shops; attractions include a giant indoor aquarium and underwater…
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. In late July, Missouri state troopers walked into St. Louis County government headquarters and seized the cellphone of one of the most prominent Democratic officials in this solidly red state. Two days later, a grand jury indicted Sam Page, the St. Louis County executive. Acting as a special prosecutor, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, a Republican, secured two felony counts of stealing by deceit and two election-law violations. For…