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MMI’s The Big Taste is back and better than ever, grab this deal quick while it lastsWine lovers, this one’s for you… MMI’s The Big Taste is back on September 24 and 25, taking over the stunning Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai. For two unforgettable days, you’ll swirl, sip, and savour wines from across the globe — but here’s the real treat as for the next 24 hours only, you can unlock a buy one, get one free ticket deal. That means double the glasses, double the discoveries, and double the fun — all for half the price. It’s the perfect…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Two prominent U.S. senators are demanding the Food and Drug Administration provide an immediate accounting of the foreign generic drugmakers allowed to skirt bans meant to keep dangerous medication out of the United States. The top members of the Senate Special Committee on Aging cited a recent ProPublica investigation that exposed how the FDA quietly awarded special passes to troubled manufacturers so they could continue shipping medication to Americans even after the agency barred their factories because of…
A US federal judge has struck down Donald Trump’s $15bn defamation lawsuit against the New York Times newspaper, citing issues with its contents.US District Judge Steven Merryday in his ruling on Friday said Trump had violated a federal rule requiring applicants to outline in a “short and plain statement” why they deserve relief from the court.A legal complaint, the judge said, is not “a protected platform to rage against an adversary”. He gave Trump 28 days to file an amended complaint.Trump signalled he would sue the New York Times earlier this week in a post on Truth Social, claiming the…
Rights and Responsibilities is a recurring series by Richard Garnett on legal education, the role of the courts in our constitutional structure, and the law of religious freedom and free expression. Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. Our Constitution speaks, in two different places, about “religion.” It provides, in Article VI, that “religious” tests for federal public office are prohibited. (It is a not-so-fun fact that such tests existed and persisted for a while in several states.) And, of course, the First Amendment forbids Congress from making a…
Things to do on a solo day in Dubai when your ideal company is… youYou don’t need a +1 to make the most of Dubai. Maybe you’ve just landed here on a stopover. Maybe everyone is busy. Or maybe, you just need… space. Fair. Whether you’re in full “do not disturb” mode or just craving a day without conversations, this is your sign to plan the kind of solo day in Dubai that’s 100% yours. Here’s what to do (alone, and proud) this weekend.Ease into the weekend with a quiet hour at Talise SpaImage: SuppliedIf you’re in the mood to…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. What Happened The Defense Department has tightened cybersecurity requirements for tech companies that sell cloud computing services to the Pentagon. The updates, issued this month, ban IT vendors from using China-based personnel to work on department computer systems and require companies to maintain a digital paper trail of maintenance performed by their foreign engineers. Background The changes follow a ProPublica investigation that exposed how Microsoft used China-based engineers to maintain government computer systems for nearly a decade —…
Animal welfare activists in India are mourning the death of a much-loved elephant they long sought to rehabilitate.Shankar, the lone African elephant at Delhi’s zoo who spent much of his life in isolation, refused food on Wednesday and collapsed by evening. Despite veterinary efforts, the 29-year-old male died within 40 minutes, officials said.For 24 years, Shankar endured a lonely existence – including at least 13 spent in solitary confinement.The cause of his death is not known yet. “Investigation regarding the cause of death has been ordered,” zoo director Sanjeet Kumar told BBC.Shankar was among two African elephants that arrived in…
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. Fifty years ago, the Supreme Court ruled in United States v. Brignoni-Ponce that having “roving patrols” stop cars “near the border” whose “occupants appear to be of Mexican ancestry” violated the Constitution. But on Sept. 8, in Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo, the Supreme Court by an apparent vote of 6-3 put on hold a district court order preventing immigration sweeps of locations such…
Coca-Cola Arena set for a blockbuster Timbaland concert in DubaiClear your calendars: Timbaland is set to make his Coca-Cola Arena debut with a high-energy live show that celebrates a catalog few producers can touch. The multi-platinum hitmaker has shaped the sound of pop and hip-hop for three decades, crafting era-defining tracks with Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Nelly Furtado and more. And he’s bringing that hit parade to Dubai for one night only.Billed as one of the most influential figures in modern music, Timbaland’s resume spans chart-toppers, Grammys and culture-shifting collaborations. Expect a set stacked with the anthems he…
Watch: Trump suggests FCC should revoke licenses from networks covering him negativelyUS President Donald Trump has suggested some TV networks should have their licences “taken away”, as he backed America’s broadcast regulator in a row over the suspension of ABC host Jimmy Kimmel. The Disney-owned network announced on Wednesday evening it was pulling the comedian off air “indefinitely” amid a backlash over his remarks about the murder of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk last week.On Monday, Kimmel appeared to suggest the suspect was a Maga Republican, although authorities in Utah had said the alleged gunman was “indoctrinated with leftist ideology”.ABC took…