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In an argument session featuring competing definitions and colorful hypotheticals, the Supreme Court on Wednesday considered whether the U.S. Postal Service and federal government can be sued over an intentional failure to deliver the mail. While several justices expressed skepticism about the government’s claim that it’s shielded from such lawsuits, some appeared concerned about opening the door to a wave of disputes over lost packages or late Christmas cards. The case, U.S. Postal Service v. Konan, began when Lebene Konan, a landlady with two properties in Euless, Texas, realized that her mailbox key for one of those properties no…
Dubai real estate continues to shine as one of the world’s most attractive investment marketsWith major development projects, long-term infrastructure plans, and a mix of affordable and luxury communities, Dubai real estate is drawing investors from around the globe. Here are some of the key areas catching attention right now.Dubai SouthImage: Dubai South websiteDubai South has quickly become one of the most talked-about areas in Dubai’s real estate market. It’s set to play a major role in Dubai’s future, with Al Maktoum International Airport expected to take over all flights within the next 10 years.There’s still plenty of land available…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This spring, scientists at the Environmental Protection Agency completed a report on the toxicity of a “forever chemical” called PFNA, which is in the drinking water systems serving some 26 million people. The assessment found that PFNA interferes with human development by causing lower birth weights and, based on animal evidence, likely causes damage to the liver and to male reproductive systems, including reductions in testosterone levels, sperm production and the size of reproductive organs. The report also…
Victoria GillScience correspondent, BBC NewsWashington Post via Getty ImagesNaked mole rats live for up to 40 years, compared to about three years for a mouseThey are weird, bald, subterranean rodents that look like sausages with teeth, and they have just revealed a genetic secret to long life.A new study of the bizarre naked mole rat shows that the animals have evolved a DNA repair mechanism that could explain their longevity.These burrow-dwelling rats have a maximum life span of nearly 40 years, making them world’s the longest-lived rodent.The new findings, published in the journal Science, could also shed light on why…
In Ellingburg v United States, to be argued on Oct. 14, the justices will consider whether the ex post facto clause of the Constitution applies to the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act, which entitles victims to restitution for certain offenses. If it does, Holsey Ellingburg is not obligated to pay any more restitution than the law required at the time he committed his crime (robbing a bank). If it does not, more onerous revisions to the federal restitution statute apply, increasing his obligations to his victims. The Constitution provides in Article I, Section 9, that “No … ex post facto law…
Sip, savour, and unwind with our guide to the best afternoon teas across Abu Dhabi’s most elegant spotsIn a city that never stops, pausing can feel revolutionary. Afternoon teas in Abu Dhabi offer that rare moment to slow down, even for an hour, to step away from emails, errands, and the constant hum of daily life.Born in ancient China and perfected by duchesses in England, tea has travelled through dynasties, continents, and countless cups to become the elegant ritual we know today. Today in Abu Dhabi, this centuries-old ritual has been reimagined with Middle Eastern flair. Hotels and boutique cafés…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. Reporting Highlights Serious Charge: Drivers are rarely charged with murder in fatal car crashes unless they have aggravating factors — such as past DUIs or excessive speed. Uncommon Plea Deal: Unlike most people facing these charges in Alabama’s 19th Circuit Court, this defendant was not offered a plea deal for a lesser charge. Unusual Suspect: Years after the crash, attorneys involved in the case would attempt to shed light…
Peter HoskinsBusiness reporterBloomberg via Getty ImagesNeodymium is used to make the strong magnets used in loudspeakers, computer hard drives, electric car motors and jet enginesChina has tightened its rules on the export of rare earths – the elements that are crucial to the manufacture of many high-tech products.New regulations announced by the country’s Ministry of Commerce “to safeguard national security” formalise existing rules on processing technology and unauthorised overseas co-operation. China is also likely to block exports to foreign arms manufacturers and some semiconductor firms.Rare earth exports are a key sticking point in the months-long negotiations between Beijing and Washington…
At least some of the justices at Monday morning’s oral argument in Villarreal v. Texas appear to be willing to permit trial courts to limit what defense lawyers may discuss with their clients overnight when the client is still on the stand. Specifically, several justices seem to think the court may prohibit lawyer and client from direct discussions of the client’s testimony, but not collateral matters of trial strategy and management that relate to the testimony. David Villarreal was on trial for stabbing to death his boyfriend, Aaron Estrada. After Villarreal had been testifying for about an hour, the trial…
Home Daily News Supreme Court allows Trump to withhold $4B… U.S. Supreme Court Supreme Court allows Trump to withhold $4B in foreign aid in case in which ABA is a plaintiff By Debra Cassens Weiss September 29, 2025, 12:14 pm CDT The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Trump administration to withhold $4 billion in foreign aid funds while the federal government awaits a decision by Congress on its request to rescind the appropriation. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/The Associated Press) The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Trump administration to withhold $4 billion in foreign aid funds…