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Home Daily News LGBTQ rights lawyer faces federal indictment… Criminal Justice LGBTQ rights lawyer faces federal indictment for testimony in ‘judge shopping’ probe By Debra Cassens Weiss September 11, 2025, 12:15 pm CDT A lawyer working for an advocacy organization for the LGBTQ+ community is facing a federal indictment alleging that he made false statements while testifying in an inquiry into “judge shopping.” (Image from Shutterstock) A lawyer working for an advocacy organization for the LGBTQ+ community is facing a federal indictment alleging that he made false statements while testifying in an inquiry into “judge shopping.” Lambda Legal lawyer Carl…
We are so excited to make Global Village a part of our plans again, and thankfully we don’t have to wait too longOne of Dubai’s top outdoor attraction Global Village is reopening on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. And this seasons is set to be bigger and better than ever before because the popular attraction is celebrating its 30th anniversary.That’s right, for those of us who have been in Dubai for decades, it will be a wonderful surprise to know that this popular attraction is turning 30 – a historic milestone year.The closing date is set for Sunday, May 10, 2026…
A large fire broke out in two buildings in the Tondo district of Philippines capital, Manila on Saturday night, affecting around 700 families, according to local media reports.Footage of the scale of the fire was shared by the Manila Public Information Office, which said that the fire had been brought under control. Three people are said to have been injured. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Source link
Home Daily News Suspended lawyer accused of citing hallucinated… Ethics Suspended lawyer accused of citing hallucinated case in bid to reinstate law license By Debra Cassens Weiss September 12, 2025, 9:27 am CDT The national flag flies in front of the Iowa Supreme Court building in June 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Scott McFetridge/The Associated press) A suspended Iowa lawyer cited at least one hallucinated case likely generated by artificial intelligence in his bid to return to law practice, according to a motion filed by the Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board. Court filings by suspended Des Moines…
From the quiet laps of a Moroccan swimming pool to the soaring terraces of Dubai’s skyline, Boubker Benjelloun has always imagined spaces that inspireAn architect and real estate developer with projects spanning the Middle East, Europe, the USA, India, and Morocco, Boubker Benjelloun blends technical precision with a deep sense of humanity. His work, from the spiraling COMO Residences on The Palm to Morocco’s sleek Solara tower, reflects a vision that connects cultures, climates, and people—turning imagination into iconic skylines.Visionary designs across the globeDubai’s skyline is a gallery of ambition, but few buildings command the kind of attention that Boubker…
Nardine Saad andMax MatzaWatch: Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika makes first public statement since deadly shootingCharlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, has given a tearful address in which she thanked first responders for trying to save her husband’s life after he was fatally shot on a Utah university campus.Kirk, a 31-year-old right-wing activist, was shot dead on Wednesday during an open-air speaking event in Orem. His suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, was arrested on Thursday night after surrendering to police.In her remarks, Mrs Kirk pledged: “My husband’s voice will remain.”Turning Point USA, the organisation Kirk co-founded, has announced a memorial will take place on…
As the Dubai heat finally starts to ease, evenings are once again becoming the perfect time to head outdoors for strollWhether you want views of the city, a family-friendly spot, or a quiet green space, here are some of the best places for an evening walk in Dubai.Dubai Creek BoardwalkImage: What’s On ArchiveThe Dubai Creek Boardwalk is a good spot for a sunset walk. You can see the Burj Khalifa skyline in the distance and watch the light reflect on the Al Jaddaf Canal. There are play areas for children, a row of restaurants, and a viewing point where you…
This story contains descriptions of sexual assaults.In the darkness before dawn, Javier Sanchez Mendoza Jr. took the last drag of a cigarette and looked out from the staircase of a run-down motel. Underneath the stark floodlights streamed a procession of weary travelers in T-shirts and jeans, reaching into the bottom of a white coach bus for their oversize duffel bags. Mendoza had arranged for them to come on this 1,200-mile journey from northeastern Mexico to a rural stretch of Georgia’s blueberry country. Each of them had a work permit, which Mendoza had helped secure through a visa program called H-2A.More…
Nikos Michaloliakos, the leader of the Greek neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn, has been released from prison less than halfway into his sentence.The far-right politician and Holocaust denier was allowed by a judicial council to serve the remainder of his 13-year sentence in the confines of his home on health grounds on Friday, state media reports.The 67-year-old’s conditional release after five years in prison has angered left-wing parties, arguing the judiciary should not have shown clemency.It is the second time Michaloliakos has been allowed out following his 2020 conviction over a litany of violent attacks on immigrants and political opponents perpetrated…
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: Fourth Circuit debates role in DOGE Social Security data fight (Joe Dodson, Courthouse News Service) — In June, the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, to access Social Security data by putting a district court’s injunction on hold. Now, the case is back in front of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, and judges there don’t agree on what the Supreme Court’s short, unsigned order from June means for their current…