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Unreleased music by Beyoncé, along with footage, show plans and concert set lists were stolen from a car in Atlanta rented by the singer’s choreographer and one of her dancers, according to a police incident report.The theft of the materials, stored on five thumb drives, happened on July 8 — two days before the Grammy-award winning singer began a four-day residency at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Beyoncé was set to take the stage Monday evening for her last night in the city.The Atlanta Police Department said in a news release Monday it has secured an arrest warrant for a suspect whose…
The Supreme Court on Monday granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily pause an order by a federal judge in Massachusetts that would require the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees who were fired earlier this year as part of the department’s efforts to reduce the size of its workforce. In a brief unsigned ruling, the justices blocked the order issued in May by U.S. District Judge Myong Joun, who had concluded that the Trump administration’s “true intention is to effectively dismantle the Department” even though in his view it lacked the power to do so. Justice Sonia…
Home Daily News Twin daughters of BigLaw couple among Texas… Personal Lives Twin daughters of BigLaw couple among Texas flood victims; ‘we are devastated,’ family says By Debra Cassens Weiss July 8, 2025, 2:06 pm CDT A first responder searches an area along the Guadalupe River that was hit by flash flooding July 4 in Kerrville, Texas. (Photo by Eric Gay/The Associated Press) Two of the children who died in the floods that swept through Central Texas over the Independence Day weekend were the twin daughters of two BigLaw partners in Dallas. BigLaw partners John and Lacy Lawrence are the…
Second helpings, pleaseFrom sizzling fajitas to Michelin-starred bites, this week’s Abu Dhabi food picks are all about bold flavours and elevated comfort. Whether you’re in the mood for freshly grilled prawns, a luxe wagyu sandwich, or a comforting plate of pasta, here are the standout dishes worth seeking out across the capital.99 Sushi Bar99 KatsusandoA katsusando made in heaven. This best-selling dish at the one Michelin-starred restaurant and 1-toque Gault&Millau 2024-awarded 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant is a must-try. Choose between two ultra-luxe options: the Wagyu Marbling 9 (Dhs169) or the premium Kobe A5 (Dhs390). Either way, expect crisp, golden…
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 Newsroom and The Texas Tribune as part of an initiative to report on how power is wielded in Texas. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doesn’t want to reveal months of communications with Elon Musk or representatives from the tech mogul’s companies, arguing in part that they are of a private nature, not of public interest and potentially embarrassing. Musk had an eventful legislative session in Texas this year. In addition to his…
A Lesotho MP is facing criminal charges after he accused the country’s monarch and government of signing over control of Lesotho to its much larger neighbour, South Africa.Dr Tshepo Lipholo also faces charges of “violating the dignity and reputation” of the royal family by declaring himself the chief ruler of the landlocked country.He reportedly appeared in court on Monday to apply for bail but this was postponed to a later date this month.The opposition MP has previously called for parts of South Africa to be declared “Lesotho’s territory” and wants them returned to Lesotho’s control,Among them is the Free State,…
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States will impose “very severe tariffs” on Russia in 50 days if there is no deal to stop the war in Ukraine.Trump made the announcement of what he said would be a 100 per cent tariff rate while meeting with reporters alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office in Washington, D.C.Trump also said the United States will send military aid to help Ukraine in its war effort, but that NATO members, not American taxpayers, would cover the cost of the weapons.”We’re going to make top-of-the-line weapons, and they’ll…
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Monday morning read: Recommended Citation: Zachary Shemtob, The morning read for Monday, July 14, SCOTUSblog (Jul. 14, 2025, 9:00 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/07/the-morning-read-for-monday-july-14/ Source link
By Michael E. Flowers In a June 2023 essay entitled “Civics: Who Will Teach Them?,” U.S. District Judge Curtis L. Collier of the Eastern District of Tennessee made the following statement about the critical importance of effective civics education for all U.S. citizens: “An important component of being a good citizen is being an informed and knowledgeable citizen. That means having a working knowledge of how our government is structured, how it functions, the role of the different branches of government, their separate powers, the branches’ responsibilities and the limitations on their powers. Without such knowledge, it is nearly impossible…
Here’s where you can enjoy the happiest hour of the dayWho doesn’t love a happy hour? Whoever named it knew exactly what they were doing – because no matter how your day’s gone, there’s something oddly satisfying about that first sip at sunset. Whether you’ve had a marathon day of meetings or just need a midweek reset, sometimes all you need is a well-earned drink (or five). Here are 6 must-visit bars for the best happy hour in Dubai this week.BrewDogImage: SuppliedWith its bold, industrial-chic design and focus on craft beer, BrewDog Bluewaters is fast becoming the go-to spot for…