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Home Daily News Expected noncompliance with court orders… U.S. Supreme Court Expected noncompliance with court orders shouldn’t defeat standing, Kavanaugh says in DNA-test arguments By Debra Cassens Weiss February 25, 2025, 11:08 am CST Texas death row inmate Ruben Gutierrez. (Photo provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice via the Associated Press) The U.S. Supreme Court appeared divided Monday in arguments over a death row inmate’s quest for a DNA test to show that he wasn’t inside a trailer where robbery accomplices killed an 85-year-old woman. Justice Brett Kavanaugh was among the justices appearing sympathetic to Texas inmate Ruben…

Sponsored: A true Dubai institution…As the sun dips below the Dubai skyline during Ramadan, a special seasonal ritual begins – a moment of reflection, connection, and, at Atlantis, The Palm’s iconic Asateer Tent, iftar takes the form of a regal fast-breaking feast. The quintessential iftar experience is back, bigger and more poetically-nuanced than ever before, welcoming an astonishing 1,730 guests each night. That’s not just a crowd; it’s a true gastronomical gathering.Inside the tent, the Arabian Nights’ tale unfolds… Ornate, yet effortlessly contemporary. Elegant chandeliers cast a golden glow over plush seating, the shoreline locale offers privileged blue Arabian Gulf…

For decades, Republican lawmakers and industry lobbyists have tried to chip away at the small program in the Environmental Protection Agency that measures the threat of toxic chemicals. Most people don’t know IRIS, as the program is called, but it is the scientific engine of the agency that protects human health and the environment. Its scientists assess the toxicity of chemicals, estimating the amount of each that triggers cancer and other health effects. And these values serve as the independent, nonpartisan basis for the rules, regulations and permits that limit our exposure to toxic chemicals. Now IRIS faces the gravest…

Nadine YousifBBC News, TorontoWatch: ‘It’s frustrating’ – How Trump’s tariffs are being received in CanadaIf you had asked Canadians a few months ago who would win the country’s next general election, most would have predicted a decisive victory for the Conservative Party.That outcome does not look so certain now.In the wake of US President Donald Trump’s threats against Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party has surged in the polls, shrinking the double-digit lead their Conservative rivals had held steadily since mid-2023.The dramatic change in the country’s political landscape reflects how Trump’s tariffs and his repeated calls to make Canada…

The death toll from two days of clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and revenge killings that followed has risen to more than 1,000, including nearly 750 civilians, a war monitoring group said Saturday, making it one of the deadliest outbreaks of violence since Syria’s conflict began 14 years ago.The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that in addition to 745 civilians, 125 members of the government security forces and 148 militants with armed groups affiliated with Assad were killed.The observatory also said that electricity and drinking water were cut off in large areas…

ARGUMENT ANALYSIS By Amy Howe on Mar 4, 2025 at 2:33 pm The justices heard Smith & Wesson Brands v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos on Tuesday. (Katie Barlow) The Supreme Court on Tuesday signaled that it was likely to shut down a lawsuit brought by the Mexican government, seeking to hold seven major U.S. gun makers and a gun wholesaler responsible for violence committed by Mexican drug cartels with U.S.-made weapons. A majority of the court appeared to agree with the gun makers that the Mexican government’s suit is barred by a 2005 law intended to shield the gun industry from…

Home Daily News Former law firm partner censured over sex… Ethics Former law firm partner censured over sex with associate and legal assistant, stay-quiet offers By Debra Cassens Weiss February 26, 2025, 8:55 am CST A former partner at an Idaho law firm has been publicly censured after he allegedly tried to entice an associate and a legal assistant to keep quiet about an incident in which he had sexual relations with them at the office. (Image from Shutterstock) A former partner at a Boise, Idaho, law firm has been publicly censured after he allegedly tried to entice an associate…

Take note of these Salik updates…Ramadan is here and well underway, and Salik has announced some important updates about the toll rates during the Holy Month.Variable toll rates for all days of the year, except Ramadan, which will have separate rates, will be implemented starting January 31, and will allow motorists to travel toll free in certain passages of time in the day.During weekdays, the toll will be Dhs6 during morning peak hours (6am to 10am) and evening peak hours (4pm to 8pm). During off-peak hours, between 10am and 4pm, and from 8pm to 1am, the toll will be Dhs4.On…

This story contains references to homophobia, antisemitism and racism, as well as mass shootings and other violence. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. “The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram” is part of a collaborative investigation from FRONTLINE and ProPublica. The documentary premieres March 25 at 10 p.m. EDT/9 p.m. CDT on PBS stations (check local listings) and will be available to stream on YouTube, the PBS App and FRONTLINE’s website. Reporting Highlights Extremist Influencers: Neo-Nazi influencers on the social media platform Telegram created a…

Getty ImagesThe strikes on Dobropillya in Donetsk region destroyed several residential blocks At least 25 people have died in Ukraine in the latest wave of Russian strikes, Ukrainian officials say, as the conflict shows no sign of easing.One attack on Donetsk Region killed least 11 people and wounded 40, including six children, local officials said on Saturday. Homes and infrastructure were hit in other regions, including Kharkiv and Odesa.Russian attacks have intensified in recent days, as the US paused military aid and intelligence-sharing with Kyiv. It followed last week’s Oval Office clash between President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky.After…