Author: Olive Metuge
The Second Amendment provides that “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” On Tuesday, in Wolford v. Lopez, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in the latest chapter of the ongoing dispute over the scope of that right: a challenge to a Hawaii law that bans gun owners from bringing their guns onto private property that is open to the public without specific permission from the property’s owner. Four other states have similar laws: California, Maryland, New York, and New Jersey. Defending the law, Hawaii tells the justices that the law was…
The Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station is about to get a lot roomierOne of Dubai’s busiest Metro stations is about to become much bigger. The Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station is set for a major expansion, designed to ease crowding and shorten waiting times during the city’s busiest events.The upgrade comes after a new partnership was signed between the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Emaar Properties. Together, they aim to improve access to Downtown Dubai, home to Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and some of the city’s most popular attractions. RTA and Emaar sign agreement to expand Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall…
When I first learned that a critical medication for transplant patients — one that keeps them alive — had generic versions that might not be effective, I called a specialty pharmacist at a hospital in Virginia. Adam Cochrane had written a journal article about the problems with the generics. The drug is called tacrolimus, and it keeps a transplant patient’s body from rejecting a donated organ. I was surprised to hear that Cochrane had several patients he thought had died in part because their generic tacrolimus hadn’t worked right. He told me about Hannah Goetz, though he didn’t divulge her…
The US has seized a sixth tanker in the Caribbean Sea in its ongoing efforts to control exports of Venezuelan oil, officials say.The vessel, Veronica, was boarded in a predawn operation “without incident” as it was defying President Donald Trump’s “quarantine of sanctioned vessels”, said the US military.”The only oil leaving Venezuela will be oil that is coordinated properly and lawfully,” the Southern Command said.Since the US military strikes on Venezuela and seizure of its president Nicolás Maduro this month, Trump has said he plans to tap into the country’s huge oil reserves. “The Veronica is the latest tanker operating…
Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.A Canadian citizen has died in Iran “at the hands of the Iranian authorities,” according to Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand.In a social media post on Thursday, the minister called on the regime to end its violence against protesters. At least 2,600 people have been killed since demonstrations started in late December, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). “Peaceful protests by the Iranian people — asking that…
Courtly Observations is a recurring series by Erwin Chemerinsky that focuses on what the Supreme Court’s decisions will mean for the law, for lawyers and lower courts, and for people’s lives. What will be the fate of Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, the Supreme Court’s 2020 landmark ruling protecting gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals from employment discrimination? Over the last year, the court has failed to follow the logic of Bostock in upholding discrimination against transgender individuals. And at the oral arguments on Jan. 13, in two cases involving state laws barring transgender girls and women from participating in sports that…
Are you a tourist or a resident flying in to Dubai this winter? Your Emirates boarding pass could save you dirhamsYour Emirates boarding pass could get you more than just a seat on the plane. With a simple show, it can unlock hundreds of savings across the country, from dining and shopping to adventure and relaxation.What is my Emirates PassMy Emirates Pass is a special programme for Emirates passengers that turns your boarding pass into a handy discount card. It doesn’t matter if you’re a visitor exploring the UAE or a resident coming home – this pass gives you instant…
Sammy Awami,BBC Africa, KampalaandWycliffe MuiaAFP via Getty ImagesMore than 21 million Ugandans have registered to voteLogistical problems have delayed voting in Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections in many parts of the country amid an internet shutdown.The BBC observed growing frustration among voters queuing at some polling stations in the capital, Kampala, where voting had yet to start in the general election. The delays have been blamed on failures of biometric identification kits, which some have linked to the network outage, as well as a lack of equipment in some places.The electoral agency has apologised for the “technical glitches” and said…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the conviction of a Montana man who was convicted of assaulting a police officer. In a unanimous decision written by Justice Elena Kagan, the court ruled in Case v. Montana that police officers in Anaconda, Montana, did not violate the Fourth Amendment when they entered William Case’s home without a warrant, rejecting Case’s contention that the police officers needed “probable cause” to go into his house. Under the Supreme Court’s earlier cases, Kagan wrote, it was enough that the police officers reasonably believed that Case – whose former girlfriend had called them to tell…
A dozen restaurants, bars and nightlife concepts are bringing new drinking and dining options to Dubai’s One CentralDubai’s newest dining destination is taking shape – welcome to 25 Jump Street. Located adjacent to 25hours Hotel in Dubai’s One Central (next to World Trade Centre), this new licensed district officially opens this weekend, bringing with it a whole new collection of restaurants, bars and lounges into a one curated hotspot.As well as international exports from London, Beirut and Denmark, you’ll find a collection of homegrown concepts here, too.Here’s everything you need to know about the restaurants and bars at 25 Jump…