Author: Olive Metuge
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…
Clean Bandit turns the beach into a dancefloor in Dubai this NovemberIf you’re into live music, this is the kind of gig that doesn’t come around often. Grammy-winning electronic trio Clean Bandit will take over Barasti Beach Dubai on Saturday, November 29, and yes, it’s going to be big.The soundClean Bandit don’t follow formulas, they mix classical strings with electronic production, turning orchestral elements into dancefloor anthems. The result? A sound that’s unique and iconic.You’ve heard Rather Be, Rockabye, Symphony, Solo. But it’s the way they evolve these tracks on stage – with live strings, creative transitions, and visuals –…
This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Oregon Public Broadcasting. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has ordered state agencies to take “any and all steps necessary” to fast-track solar and wind permits that must break ground by next year or likely miss out on a federal tax credit Congress is ending. The move follows reporting by Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica about the role that the state’s lengthy permitting process plays, according to renewables advocates, in Oregon having one of the slowest growth…
Watch: Trump says Middle East deal ‘very close’ after being passed note by Marco RubioUS President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have “both signed off” on the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza.”This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. The announcement comes after three days of indirect talks in Egypt – mediated by officials from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the US – aimed…
In Barrett v. United States, the Supreme Court is considering whether the double jeopardy clause prohibits a defendant from receiving a separate firearm conviction and sentence under 18 U.S.C. §§ 924(c) and 924(j) for the same criminal conduct. Section 924(c) prohibits the possession, carrying, or use of a firearm to advance either a federal crime of violence or a drug-trafficking offense. Section 924(j) applies, in turn, when a defendant who violates Section 924(c) also “causes the death of a person through the use of a firearm.” The parties in the case do not dispute that generally, when one crime is…
Recently, one of my buddies was distraught. I’ve known him for almost 20 years; I could tell something was weighing heavily on his mind. I asked what was going on, and he said one of his children got into a bit of hot water due to their cellphone usage at school. We talked it through, and he realized the issue wasn’t that detrimental in the grand scheme. Sometimes we all need a bit of objectivity. A cellular stalker Still, I don’t blame him for being worried. Kids and cellphones are a combustible combination. If you feel differently, watch the recent…
Mimi Kakushi retains its place as the best bar in the Middle EastThe prestigious World’s 50 Best Bars ceremony has unveiled the top addresses for the finest tipples around the world – and two Dubai legends have made the list. The city proudly saw one of it’s most beloved institutions, La Petite Maison, snap up a spot in the extended 51 – 100 list, while Mimi Kakushi remains the best bar in the Middle East and the only Dubai venue to make the coveted top 50.Let’s take a closer look… Number 36: Mimi KakushiClimbing four places and retaining its spot as…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has been clear about her desire to shut down the agency she runs. She’s laid off half the staff and joked about padlocking the door. She calls it “the final mission.” But the department is not behaving like an agency that is simply winding down. Even as McMahon has shrunk the Department of Education, she’s operated in what she calls “a parallel universe” to radically shift how children will learn for years to come.…
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter andFaisal IslamEconomics editorBloomberg via Getty ImagesThe price of gold has hit a record high of more than $4,000 (£2,985) an ounce as investors look for safe places to put their money over concerns about economic and political uncertainty around the world.Gold has seen its biggest rally since the 1970s, rising by around a third since April when US President Donald Trump announced tariffs which have upset global trade.Analysts say another issue worrying investors is delays to the release of key economic data as the US government shutdown enters its second week.Gold is seen as a so-called safe…