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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. The Trump administration has vowed to go after anyone who got lower mortgage rates by claiming more than one primary residence on their loan papers. President Donald Trump has used it as a justification to target political foes, including a governor on the Federal Reserve Board, a Democratic U.S. senator and a state attorney general. Real estate experts say claiming primary residences on different mortgages at the same time is often legal and rarely prosecuted. But if administration…
Canadian police say one person has died and at least six were injured in a mass stabbing attack in a First Nations community in the province of Manitoba. On Thursday, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said the suspect in the stabbing had also died. The incident, described by police as a “mass casualty” event, took place in Hollow Water First Nation, about 200km (124 miles) northeast of the city of Winnipeg.Eight people were transported by either air or ambulance to local hospitals, Shared Health, the provincial health authority, said in a statement to the BBC. They arrived with varying…
Immigration Matters is a recurring series by César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández that analyzes the court’s immigration docket, highlighting emerging legal questions about new policy and enforcement practices. Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. Kilmar Ábrego García, the citizen of El Salvador who has been made famous by the Trump administration’s efforts to deport him, is fighting hard to remain in the United States – and, perhaps surprisingly, he has the Supreme Court to thank for it. Ábrego García, who is currently being held in an Immigration and…
Sponsored: Weekdays just got a whole lot better at TwiggyIf you are looking for an escape that feels more like a Mediterranean holiday in the heart of Dubai, Twiggy has you covered. This September, the chic waterfront spot at Park Hyatt is bringing back its popular Lagoon Daycation. Think lazy hours by the water, sunbeds with a view, and a curated menu that turns an ordinary weekday into something unforgettable.Why TwiggyTwiggy has become one of Dubai’s most popular lifestyle destinations, blending Riviera chic with a laid-back Mediterranean soul. With sweeping lagoon views, elegant dining, and a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere,…
This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Capitol News Illinois. A portion of the reporting in Alexander County is supported by funding from the Pulitzer Center. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. Reporting Highlights Paid to Stay: In some of the most flood- and drought-prone parts of the country, subsidies are keeping farmers on land that is no longer productive. In Dogtooth Bend: One family couldn’t afford to leave their failing land, so they kept planting fields to collect federally subsidized insurance. “It was a nightmare.” Trump Doubles…
Sarah RainsfordSouthern and Eastern Europe Correspondent in Kyiv andPaulin KolaBBC News in LondonWatch: ‘My job is to make sure Ukraine stays in the fight’, says John HealeyThe UK and its allies stand ready to support Ukraine before negotiations to end the war as well as to secure an eventual peace deal, the UK defence secretary says.Ahead of a top-level meeting in Paris on Thursday, John Healey told the BBC in Kyiv that Ukraine’s allies would “help make the skies safe, to make the seas safe, and to secure the land”, once a peace deal had been struck. About 30 leaders…
From Hatta’s dawn paddles to Yas Island’s indoor thrills, let the open road lead you here this long weekendThe long weekend is knocking on our doors and it’s the perfect excuse to pile into the car with friends or family and make a mini-escape. This Friday, September 5, the UAE will observe the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday, and with that comes a day off.From sunrise starts, golden-hour finishes, and cool(er) plans built around sea breezes, mountain sunsets and blissfully air-conditioned stops, here’s where to point your wheels across the UAE.Hatta (Dubai): blue-green dam mornings, mountain-cool eveningsAn easy 90-minute roll from…
Anthony ZurcherNorth America correspondentGetty ImagesChinese soldiers take part the ‘Victory Day’ parade in BeijingThe military might of the People’s Republic of China was on full display in a parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two on Wednesday.Thousands of miles away, at the White House in Washington DC, Donald Trump was paying attention.”They were hoping I was watching, and I was watching,” he said.The American president didn’t detail his thoughts about the massive celebration sprawled across Tiananmen Square, except that it was “very, very impressive”. The message from China – to Trump and to the world…
The duo return after a sellout show in Dubai back in 2024Adriatique are coming back to Dubai and they are set to rock Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience on Saturday, November 15, for what we predict will be another sold-out show like their debut.The pair are returning with an even more ambitious show this year that will transform Dubai’s skyline into the stage for one of the most electrifying nights of the year.If you missed them back in November 2024 when they held their first show in Dubai, don’t lose out on the chance to see them perform this time. All…
Watch: Emergency crews surround derailed Portugal funicularOne of Lisbon’s most iconic tourist attractions, the Gloria funicular, derailed and crashed on Wednesday evening.At least 15 people have been killed and 18 more injured, some critically, local authorities have said.It is not yet clear what caused the carriage to derail. Here’s everything we know so far:What have authorities said?The crash occurred at around 18:05 on Wednesday, near Lisbon’s Avenida da Liberdade, according to local authorities.More than 60 emergency service personnel and 22 vehicles were deployed to the scene. Officials said it was too early to determine the cause of the incident. However,…