New research shows U.S. policymakers are relying on science more than ever — but that’s where the common ground ends. Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down the data that shows how Republicans and Democrats use science differently to shape their policies. Source link
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The Trump administration came to the Supreme Court once again on Thursday afternoon, asking the justices to clear the way for it to end the protected status of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan citizens living in the United States. The ruling by Senior U.S. District Judge Edward Chen keeping the protection in place, Solicitor General D. John Sauer wrote, “wrested control of the nation’s immigration policy away from the Executive Branch and imposed the court’s own perception as to whether the government’s actions might ‘contradict U.S. foreign policies,’ ‘have adverse national security ramifications,’ or ‘weaken the standing of the United…
Home Daily News 59 partners leave A&O Shearman outside Asia… Layoffs 59 partners leave A&O Shearman outside Asia since decision to trim 10% of equity partnership By Debra Cassens Weiss April 28, 2025, 3:19 pm CDT Twenty-five U.S. partners are among the 59 partners who left A&O Shearman since its decision last year to trim 10% of its global equity partnership. (Image from Shutterstock) Twenty-five U.S. partners are among the 59 partners who left A&O Shearman since its decision last year to trim 10% of its global equity partnership, according to a count by Law.com. The count does not include…
The fun never ends…May is upon us, and summer has slowly, but surely, snuck in. That said, is there really a ‘slow season’ in this town? We think not. Here are 9 fun things to do in Abu Dhabi in May 2025.May 2: Hit up comedy season with Kevin HartYas Island’s former Chief Island Officer, Kevin Hart makes his return to the Etihad Arena this Friday, bringing his comedic genius and unique style of stand-up to town once again. The Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian is also a very successful actor, and is one of the biggest names in Hollywood thanks…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. The Texas Senate has unanimously passed legislation that aims to prevent maternal deaths under the state’s strict abortion ban. Written in response to a ProPublica investigation last year, Senate Bill 31, called The Life of the Mother Act, represents a remarkable turn among the Republican lawmakers who were the original supporters of the ban. For the first time in four years, they acknowledged that women were being denied care because of confusion about the law and took action…
A fourth round of Iran-US talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme has been postponed.Iran said the two countries, along with facilitators Oman, had jointly decided to postpone Saturday’s meeting in Rome for “logistical and technical reasons”. The US said the timing of the talks had not been confirmed in the first place.It came as US President Donald Trump threatened action against those buying Iranian oil or petrochemicals on Thursday, after Washington introduced fresh sanctions this week on companies it said had links to Tehran.Trump pulled the US out of a previous nuclear agreement between Iran and five other world powers in…
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he is nominating national security adviser Mike Waltz to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This came shortly after sources said Waltz would be leaving his post, just over 100 days into the new administration.Trump also said in a social media post that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as interim national security adviser.Waltz, 51, was among a number of officials under fire after it was revealed that Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was mistakenly included on an unclassified Signal chat in which details about imminent airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed.Waltz’s deputy, Alex…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that an air traffic controller who was called up to serve on active duty in the U.S. Coast Guard “during a national emergency” is entitled to have the government pay him the difference between his civilian salary and his military pay, without having to show that his service was connected to a specific emergency. By a vote of 5-4, the court rejected the government’s narrower interpretation of the law at issue in the case, which would make it harder for reservists like Coast Guard reservist Nick Feliciano to recover differential pay. The justices splintered in an…
Home Daily News Attrition rate is ‘markedly higher’ for associates… Careers Attrition rate is ‘markedly higher’ for associates of color, NALP Foundation says By Debra Cassens Weiss April 29, 2025, 9:19 am CDT The attrition rate for associates in law firms was 20% in 2024, up from 18% in 2023 but still lower than the historic high of 26% in 2021, according to the NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education. (Image from Shutterstock) The attrition rate for associates in law firms was 20% in 2024, up from 18% in 2023 but still lower than the historic high of…
Setting the standard yet again…Abu Dhabi, the world’s safest city for nine years in a row , continues to raise the bar with respect to safety and efficiency. And now, those checking in to a top-tier hotel in the UAE capital will notice the implementation of cutting-edge, facial recognition technology that will ensure faster, more secure, and more efficient check-ins. But that’s not all, it will apply to both hotel guests and employees.The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP), will oversee the…
