Author: Olive Metuge
Slow down and connect with nature… Sharjah’s about to get wild – literally. Shurooq will soon open the gates to a new safari resort in Sharjah where you can wake up to roaming wildlife, sleep in luxe lodges, and swap city views for a real-life adventure (all without leaving the UAE).We’re talking about LUX Al Bridi, a property that was announced back in 2024. And we’ve received an update that it will open in the last quarter of 2026. 3 of 12 The property is a concept by Shurooq, known for its unique glamping spots and they know how to…
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 Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan local newsroom that informs and engages with Texans. Sign up for The Brief Weekly to get up to speed on their essential coverage of Texas issues. Three charter school superintendents who are among the highest paid in Texas are overseeing some of the lowest-performing districts in the state, newly released records show. One of them is at risk of closure by school year’s end. An investigation by…
South Korean companies will be “very hesitant” about investing in the US following a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in the state of Georgia last week, President Lee Jae-myung has said.More than 300 South Koreans who were arrested in the raid are due to return home on Friday. Their departure had been delayed “due to circumstances on the US side”, officials said. “The situation is extremely bewildering,” said Lee, noting it is common practice for Korean firms to send workers to help set up overseas factories.”If that’s no longer allowed, establishing manufacturing facilities in the US will only…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday left in place a ruling by a federal appeals court that requires a South Carolina school district to allow a transgender student to use the boys’ bathroom while the teen’s challenge to a state law that requires students to use the bathrooms that correspond to their biological sex “at the time of birth” continues. In a brief, unsigned order, the court emphasized that in denying South Carolina’s request to pause the ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, it was not weighing in on the underlying merits of the challenge filed…
Tokyo’s MICHELIN-starred ramen Konjiki Hototojisu opens in Palm Jumeirah MallKonjiki Hototogisu has brought its famous ramen from Tokyo to Palm Jumeirah Mall, keeping things simple, casual and family-friendly. Parents can relax while kids play under the leafy garden area, and ramen fans can head straight to the counter for a quick bowl. With MICHELIN recognition behind it, this spot serves comforting noodles, crispy small plates and a dessert that’s worth coming back for.The SpotImage: SuppliedTucked inside the newly renamed Palm Jumeirah Mall (formerly Nakheel Mall), Konjiki Hototogisu has opened its second UAE spot, bringing with it the Japanese-born, MICHELIN-starred ramen…
This story contains graphic descriptions of suicide attempts. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Reporting Highlights Payments Denied: After a North Carolina man attempted suicide twice, his wife sought coverage for his mental health treatment. His insurance carrier refused to pay for his care. Third-Party Reviews: Patients can appeal denials and even ask for additional review by independent physicians. But less than 1 in 10,000 patients eligible for those reviews seek them. Medical Necessity: Decisions made by those independent reviewers often turn on the…
Charlie Kirk was one of the most high-profile conservative activists and media personalities in the US and a trusted ally of President Donald Trump.Kirk, 31, who the president said died after a shooting at a Utah college on Wednesday, was known for holding open-air debates on campuses across the country. In 2012, at the age of 18, he co-founded Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a student organisation that aims to spread conservative ideals at liberal-leaning US colleges.His social media and eponymous daily podcast often shared clips of him debating with students about issues such as transgender identity, climate change, faith and…
AV Ristorante is a recurring series by Brian Fitzpatrick. Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. For the last several years, critics have contended that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has become a conservative pariah. It’s been accused of “dismantling democracy” and “spearheading a judicial power grab.” “It is even too conservative for the conservative Supreme Court!,” commentators say. Yes, the 5th Circuit has some colorfully conservative judges. But I have been skeptical of the claims that it has become the right-wing equivalent of…
Discovering a Hygge way of life in Copenhagen, DenmarkFrom the bustling way of life here in Dubai, I found myself on a flight to Copenhagen, Denmark. Leaving behind my to-do lists and calendar meetings to slow down and enjoy life in the slow lane. I’m often one to plan every hour when travelling solo, but this time, I chose to go with the flow. I was seeking calm, and I found it in Copenhagen.Where to stayThere’s a saying with 25hours Hotel. You know one, you know none. The idea born out of the idea of having different 25hours hotels all…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. The U.S. Department of Education has pulled funding for programs in eight states aimed at supporting students who have both hearing and vision loss, a move that could affect some of the country’s most vulnerable students. The programs are considered vital in those states but represent only a little over $1 million a year in federal money. Nonetheless, they got caught in the Trump administration’s attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion, with an Education Department spokesperson citing concerns…