Author: Olive Metuge
The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. The end of the Supreme Court’s term is in sight – the court is down to its last undecided merits cases and its last regularly scheduled conference will be held next week. While there is usually one impromptu mop-up conference after that to resolve all the unfinished cert-stage business, we’re close to the end. And the court is doing its part by clearing out all the unresolved relists before the term draws to a close. This week, the…
Home Daily News Federal defender program will run out of… Judiciary Federal defender program will run out of funds to pay panel attorneys, court officials warn By Debra Cassens Weiss June 5, 2025, 3:20 pm CDT Lawyers appointed to represent federal criminal defendants through panels of the Criminal Justice Act won’t be paid for the last couple of months of the fiscal year because of funding shortfalls, court officials warn. (Image from Shutterstock) Lawyers appointed to represent federal criminal defendants through panels of the Criminal Justice Act won’t be paid for the last couple of months of the fiscal year…
Let the gourmet journey begin: Mr Chow opens in Dubai todayThe wait is finally over. Mr Chow, the legendary London born Chinese restaurant, officially opens its doors in DIFC’s Gate District today marking one of the most exciting additions to Dubai’s fine dining scene this year.Known for its refined Chinese cuisine, striking interiors, and a jet set crowd that includes the likes of Bella Hadid, Jay-Z, Martha Stewart, and Snoop Dogg, Mr Chow has built a cult following since first launching in Knightsbridge, London in 1968. The brainchild of restaurateur Michael Chow, it blends traditional Beijing recipes with modern flair and theatrical presentation.The…
Maxar Technologies/Handout via ReutersSatellite imagery showed a large whole in the Arak reactor building’s domed roofIsraeli jets have bombed a nuclear reactor under construction in central Iran during a wave of air strikes on the seventh day of the conflict between the two countries.The Israeli military said it targeted the Arak heavy water reactor’s core seal to stop it being used for “nuclear weapons development”.The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed the reactor was hit and that it contained no nuclear material.Spent fuel from heavy water reactors contains plutonium suitable for a nuclear bomb.Iran – which says its nuclear programme is…
If you’re among the millions who have been riveted by America’s Sweethearts, Netflix’s docuseries about the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, then you already know that the 36 women who make the squad are nothing less than pro athletes.Most come from studio-trained dance backgrounds. They endure gruelling training programs and have to meet intense physical demands — their trademark kick-line and jump-split move is so punishing that some of them have torn their hips to the point of needing surgery.From July to the end of the Cowboys season, they rehearse three to four times per week for two to three hours at a time, and perform at…
Good morning. I hope you have a meaningful Juneteenth. Yesterday, the court issued decisions in United States v. Skrmetti, NRC v. Texas, EPA v. Calumet, Oklahoma v. EPA, and Perttu v. Richards. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Coming up: Tomorrow, June 20, the court expects to issue one or more opinions from the current term. We’ll be live at 9:30 a.m. EDT for the opinion(s). Recommended Citation: , The morning read for Thursday, June 19, SCOTUSblog (Jun. 19, 2025, 9:00 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/06/the-morning-read-for-thursday-june-19/ Source link
Home Daily News Is Supreme Court giving US preferential treatment?… U.S. Supreme Court Is Supreme Court giving US preferential treatment? That might be ‘troubling message,’ dissent argues By Debra Cassens Weiss June 9, 2025, 10:49 am CDT U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the Supreme Court majority Friday for an emergency order allowing the Department of Government Efficiency to access data kept by the Social Security Administration. (Image from Shutterstock) U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the Supreme Court majority Friday for an emergency order allowing the Department of Government Efficiency to access data kept by…
A wonderful spa-scape from realityI’ve done a fair number of spa roundups, sharing with you some of the best places to go, the deals to snap up, and all the latest treatments to try. But truth be told, it’s rare for me to actually book a spa appointment for myself. Mostly because, like many of us, I tend to push self-care to the bottom of the to-do list.But then I came across something intriguing: a Snow Room at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. Naturally, I was curious. And if I was already heading there, why stop at just one experience? I decided…
Hurricane Erick has strengthened into an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm, as it heads towards Mexico’s Pacific coast, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) says.Maximum sustained winds in the storm were near 220km/h (140mph) early on Thursday local time.Forecasters expect it to make landfall in the coming hours with the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero state most likely to be impacted by what the NHC says could be “devastating wind damage”.Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum told people in the storm’s path to “stay tuned to official communications, to stay indoors, and not go out”. A hurricane warning is in effect for…
The Madleen, a boat seized by Israeli forces while en route to Gaza, might still be stuck in a port off the coast of Israel. But the activists who piloted it are busy planning their next attempt — albeit with a different boat.Named after a famous fisherwoman in Gaza, the Madleen set sail from Italy, aiming to deliver a symbolic amount of aid and draw attention to the plight of the enclave, which has been devastated by 20 months of war. It was the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC)’s 36th such expedition since 2008. But while the group waits to hear from officials on…