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HBO has officially started production on the highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series adaption, the network announced Monday, also revealing a first look at the titular character.The photo released by HBO shows Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, donning the signature Hogwarts uniform paired with round-rim glasses and a lightning bolt scar, not unlike the iconic costume worn by Daniel Radcliffe in the eight-part film series.The show began production at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the U.K., and is expected to debut in 2027.A new round of actors were announced Monday, including Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley,…
A group of plaintiffs challenging North Dakota’s state legislative maps came to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, asking the justices to block a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit that could weaken the power of the federal Voting Rights Act. The plaintiffs, which include two Native American tribes and several individual voters, told the justices that the 8th Circuit is the only area of the country “in which private plaintiffs cannot enforce Section 2” of the VRA, which prohibits racial discrimination in voting. The decision by the court of appeals, along with its ruling in…
Home Daily News After attorney work stoppage, some criminal… Criminal Justice After attorney work stoppage, some criminal defendants released over lack of representation in this state By Debra Cassens Weiss July 8, 2025, 10:23 am CDT Some criminal defendants awaiting trial in Massachusetts have been released following a work stoppage by court-appointed lawyers in the state. (Image from Shutterstock) Some criminal defendants awaiting trial in Massachusetts have been released following a work stoppage by court-appointed lawyers in the state. Seven defendants were released on personal recognizance Monday in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, which includes Boston, WCVB reports. Other publications with coverage…
The Netflix star will take the stage at Dubai Opera this October as part of the Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 lineupComedy lovers, get ready, one of the biggest names in stand-up is making a comeback in DubaiPalestinian-American comedian Mo Amer is returning to Dubai for a one-night-only, two-show special on Thursday, October 9. Presented by Live Nation Middle East, the award-winning comedian best known for his Netflix series MO and standout roles in Ramy and Black Adam will take the stage at Dubai Opera for an exclusive double performance, giving fans a unique opportunity to catch his sharp, unfiltered comedy…
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 Chinese Tech Support: Microsoft is using engineers in China to help maintain the Defense Department’s computer systems — with minimal supervision by U.S. personnel. Skills Gap: Digital escorts often lack the technical expertise to police foreign engineers with far more advanced skills, leaving highly sensitive data vulnerable to hacking. Ignored Warnings: Various people involved in the work told ProPublica that they warned Microsoft that the arrangement is inherently risky, but the company launched and expanded it…
Getty ImagesThe town of Torre Pacheco in southern Spain has seen several nights of unrestA total of 14 people have been arrested and extra police have been deployed after an attack on a pensioner sparked anti-migrant unrest in a small town in southern Spain.Three people of North African origin have been detained on suspicion of attacking the 68-year-old man in Torre Pacheco last Wednesday.The unrest began after a video circulated on social media, inflaming the town of 40,000 people which is home to a large immigrant population. The pensioner and police later said the video was unrelated to the incident…
Israel’s ongoing military strikes in Lebanon send a “clear message” to Hezbollah, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday, accusing the Iran-backed Islamist group of seeking to rebuild its forces in violation of a ceasefire agreement.The Israeli military said earlier on Tuesday it had begun striking targets belonging to Hezbollah’s elite unit, the Radwan Force, in the Bekaa region of eastern Lebanon. The Lebanese Health Ministry said at least six people were injured in the Israeli strikes.”The Israel Defence Forces’ strikes currently underway in Lebanon are a clear message to the Hezbollah terrorist organization, which is plotting to rebuild raid…
Home Daily News Lawyer for ABA, foreign-aid recipients tells… Constitutional Law Lawyer for ABA, foreign-aid recipients tells DC Circuit US must spend appropriated ‘pots of money’ By Debra Cassens Weiss July 8, 2025, 1:35 pm CDT Congress in 2024 “appropriated very specific pots of money for foreign assistance purposes” and required the executive branch to spend the full amount, a lawyer representing the ABA and other groups challenging funding cutoffs said Monday. (Photo from Shutterstock) Congress in 2024 “appropriated very specific pots of money for foreign assistance purposes” and required the executive branch to spend the full amount, a lawyer…
Tuesdays made for TacosWith all the cool, boujee happenings in Dubai daily, weekly, and monthly – rooftop drinks, late brunches, niche wellness things – you might find yourself craving something a bit simpler. Nothing overcomplicated, just a solid street food staple like tacos – quick, satisfying, and easy to enjoy. Why Taco Tuesday? It started decades ago in southern California as a weekly tradition that somehow became a global ritual. Here are six of the best Taco Tuesday deals in Dubai keeping it simple and doing it right.Hanaaya, Jumeirah Mina Al SalamImage: SuppliedTortuga is back – and for the summer…
Anne SoyBBC deputy Africa editor, NairobiMSFThe three were said to be professional and passionate about their jobsEthiopian government forces “executed” three employees of medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) while they were on a humanitarian mission in Ethiopia’s war-hit northern Tigray region four years ago, a senior MSF official has told the BBC. Raquel Ayora’s comments came as MSF released its findings on what it called the “intentional and targeted” killing of the three – a Spanish national and two Ethiopians – at the height of the now-ended conflict in Tigray. “They were executed,” said Ms Ayora, MSF Spain’s general…