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We will be live blogging as the court hears oral arguments in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., two cases on laws barring transgender athletes from participating on women’s and girls’ sports teams. Note: A login is not required to participate in the chat. Source link
The international DJ Tiesto is performing in Dubai againTiesto is coming to Dubai and instead of a huge UNTOLD Dubai stage, he’s swapping it for a more intimate gig at Be Beach Dubai. If you like EDM, you’ll be very familiar with the name and Be Beach is hosting the DJ for an iconic set on January 22 and you’ll be silly to miss it. The party kicks off at 7pm.The Dutch DJ was one of the main headliners at UNTOLD Dubai in 2024 and now he’s back to perform at a more intimate gig in Dubai Harbour. You’ll recognise…
A rare copy of the 1938 comic that introduced Superman to the world has sold to an anonymous collector for $15m (£11.2m).The private sale of the Action Comics No 1 copy – once stolen from actor Nicolas Cage’s home and returned to him over a decade later – was announced on Friday.The previous record for the sale of a comic book was set in November, when a pristine Superman No 1 fetched $9.12m at auction. Both sales far exceed the original 10-cent price tags – or around $2.25 in today’s money.Superman’s debut is one of several tales anthologised in Action…
Listen to this articleEstimated 4 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.Kyiv’s water and heating systems were back on after being briefly shut down amid intense cold in the Ukrainian capital on Saturday, as engineers scrambled to stabilize a power grid brought to the brink by a campaign of Russian strikes this week.Attacks on Friday “have resulted in significant civilian casualties and deprived millions of Ukrainians of essential services, including electricity, heating and water at a time of acute humanitarian need,”…
On Wednesday, January 14, we will be live blogging as the court potentially releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. Note: A login is not required to participate in the chat. Recommended Citation: SCOTUSblog , Announcement of opinions for Wednesday, January 14, SCOTUSblog (Jan. 9, 2026, 11:37 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/01/announcement-of-opinions-for-wednesday-january-14/ Source link
All the Abu Dhabi concerts and shows worth booking this January, from pop legends to family shows here’s the complete guideThis is your all-access pass to the biggest gigs, must-see shows and performances worth planning your month around. From legendary voices and stadium singalongs to ballet, comedy and family favourites, Abu Dhabi concerts cover every mood this January. It’s all here in one place, from intimate stages to arena-sized nights. Here’s your guide to the Abu Dhabi concerts and live shows setting Abu Dhabi’s January off on a high note.Diana Ross and Seal – January 9Image: suppliedTwo unmistakable voices share the…
Helen Sullivan,BBC NewsandSoroush Pakzad & Roja Asadi,BBC News PersianReutersBurning vehicles were pictured in Tehran on Friday nightAs protests in Iran continue and Iranian authorities issued coordinated warnings to protesters, a doctor and medic at two hospitals told the BBC their facilities were overwhelmed with injuries.One doctor said a Tehran eye hospital had gone into crisis mode, while the BBC also obtained a message from a medic in another hospital saying it did not have enough surgeons to cope with the influx of patients. On Friday, US President Donald Trump said Iran was in “big trouble” and warned “you better not…
Listen to this articleEstimated 3 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 rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million US. The private deal for Action Comics No. 1, co-created by Toronto-born cartoonist Joe Shuster and U.S. comic writer Jerry Siegel, was announced Friday. It eclipses the previous record for a comic book set last November…
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide whether two federal laws that allow lawsuits in U.S. courts for torture and serious violations of international law permit private lawsuits for aiding and abetting such conduct. That case, Cisco Systems, Inc. v. Doe I, was one of five cases in which the justices granted review on Friday afternoon. Two of the other cases that were granted – Federal Communications Commission v. AT&T and Verizon Communications Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission – will be argued together. The court released a brief list of orders announcing those grants; it is expected to issue…
Explore Emirati crafts, food, music, and culture at the Al Hosn Festival in Abu DhabiStep into Abu Dhabi’s past at the Al Hosn Festival, where Emirati traditions come alive at the city’s oldest fortress, Qasr Al Hosn. From January 17, the festival invites visitors to explore the heritage that still shapes life today.Walking through the festival, visitors can explore souks filled with traditional crafts, from weaving and pottery to intricate calligraphy. Children can join workshops designed to introduce them to cultural practices, while adults can watch live demonstrations and learn more about Emirati values and customs. Music and dance performances…