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Famed Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested for entering the United States illegally and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, U.S. federal officials said Thursday.The arrest comes only days after the former middleweight champion lost a match against Jake Paul in Anaheim, Calif.Chávez, 39, was picked up by a large number of federal agents while he was riding a scooter in front of his home in Studio City, according to Chávez’s attorney Michael Goldstein.”The current allegations are outrageous and simply another headline to terrorize the community,” Goldstein said.Many people across Southern California are on edge as immigration arrests have ramped up, prompting…

This is part of SCOTUSblog’s term in review series, in which scholars analyze some of the most significant cases of the 2024-25 Supreme Court term. For a contrasting view on United States v. Skrmetti, please see this piece by Craig Konnoth. The majority opinion in United States v. Skrmetti is both measured and bold. By its terms, the decision leaves for another day questions like whether the court’s 2020 decision in Bostock v. Clayton County applies outside of the hiring and firing contexts governed by Title VII and whether transgender individuals constitute a quasi-suspect class. Yet the decision is also…

As a parent watching Amazon Prime’s Spy High, it’s scary to hear students talk about their school-issued computers’ webcams turning on by themselves. The documentary explores what happened in 2009 at a suburban Philadelphia high school, including a school accusation that then-student Blake Robbins sold drugs. This accusation was based on a photo taken by his school-issued computer in his bedroom, without his or his parents’ consent. The laptop in question contained tracking software that was supposed to activate its camera when the computer was reported lost or stolen. But Robbins’ laptop was never reported lost or stolen, and the…

French flair, chilled rosé, and a parade of indulgent dishes? We’re in.This Bastille Day, La Cantine Du Faubourg is throwing an effortlessly elegant celebration with its Rosé, C’est L’Été Sunday Brunch, a midday fête that channels the best of Parisian spirit right in the heart of DIFC. Taking place on Sunday July 13 from 1pm to 6pm, expect classic French flavours, stylish surroundings, and an energy that’s as lively as the Left Bank.Set against the venue’s signature art murals and moody interiors, guests can savour a menu designed for decadence: think foie gras, oysters, and a French cheese selection 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 Newsroom and The Texas Tribune as part of an initiative to report on how power is wielded in Texas. Elon Musk’s team of Texas lobbyists during the 2025 legislative session did not rival those of huge energy and telecommunications companies, which typically employ dozens of people to represent them. But Musk and his companies still hired more lobbyists this year than any other since 2021, according to data from the Texas…

Musical icon Angélique Kidjo has become the first black African performer to be selected for a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame.Kidjo, who comes from the West African country of Benin and has won five Grammy awards, was among the 35 names announced as part of the Walk of Fame’s class of 2026 list.The 64-year-old was hailed as Africa’s “premier diva” during a press conference announcing the list on Wednesday.Singer Miley Cyrus, actor Timothée Chalamet, actress Demi Moore and former basketball player Shaquille O’Neal are also among those set to be honoured with a star on Los Angeles’…

Haiti’s gangs have gained “near-total control” of the capital and authorities are unable to stop escalating violence across the impoverished Caribbean nation, senior UN officials warned Wednesday.An estimated 90 per cent of the capital, Port-au-Prince, is now under control of criminal groups who are expanding attacks not only into surrounding areas but beyond into previously peaceful areas, Ghada Fathy Waly, executive director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, told the UN Security Council.”Southern Haiti, which until recently was insulated from the violence, has seen a sharp increase in gang-related incidents,” she said. “And in the east, criminal groups are exploiting…

This is part of SCOTUSblog’s term in review series, in which scholars analyze some of the most significant cases of the 2024-25 Supreme Court term. The best that can be said for Trump v. CASA is that it could have been far worse. Its methodology and conclusions are myopic and wrong, and it is especially unwelcome during a period in which each passing day seems to bring new incursions by the executive branch upon individual rights, the separation of powers, federalism, and the rule of law. The court held that federal courts may not give universal injunctions, which are orders that block the…

Home Daily News Nonlawyers can partly own law firms in Puerto… Ethics Nonlawyers can partly own law firms in Puerto Rico under revised ethics rules By Debra Cassens Weiss June 25, 2025, 2:59 pm CDT Puerto Rico has enacted new lawyer ethics rules that allow nonlawyers to have an ownership interest in law firms. (Image from Shutterstock) Puerto Rico has enacted new lawyer ethics rules that allow nonlawyers to have an ownership interest in law firms, a departure from Model Rule 5.4 of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct on professional independence. Although Puerto Rico’s new ethics rules are…

The newest update on Wynn Al Marjan Island, the UAE’s first casinoLuxury reaches new heights—literally—with the reveal of Enclave, a breathtaking new experience coming to Wynn Al Marjan Island in early 2027. Set high atop the resort’s iconic 300-meter tower in Ras Al Khaimah, Enclave offers a rarefied world of privacy, elegance, and ultra-personalised hospitality unlike anything seen in the region before.The brainchild of Wynn Design & Development, Enclave is a self-contained sanctuary for the world’s most discerning travellers. Accessed via a private, guarded entryway and secluded drive, guests will arrive into a serene, art-filled lobby designed exclusively for residents. From…