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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has named spy chief Kyrylo Budanov as his new chief of staff, just over a month after his previous top aide resigned amid a corruption row.”At this time, Ukraine needs greater focus on security issues,” Zelensky said in a post on social media, publishing a photo of his meeting with Budanov in Kyiv.Budanov, 39, has until now led the Hur military intelligence, which has claimed a number of highly-effective strikes against Russia.Zelensky also said he intended to replace his defence minister Denys Shmyhal, appointing his current minister of digital transformation Mykhaylo Fedorov to take up the…
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.Elon Musk’s xAI artificial intelligence chatbot Grok said on Friday that lapses in safeguards had resulted in “images depicting minors in minimal clothing” on social media platform X and that improvements were being made to prevent this.Screenshots shared by users on X showed Grok’s public media tab filled with images that users said had been altered when they uploaded photos and prompted the bot to change them.”There are isolated…
Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. In the presidential election of 1876, the Democratic candidate (Samuel Tilden) received 50.9% of the popular vote and the Republican candidate (Rutherford Hayes) received 47.9%. In the days following the election, it was agreed that Tilden had won 184 electoral votes (one short of a majority), Hayes had won 165, and 20 votes from four states were disputed. A presidential commission consisting of 15 members was appointed to decide the disputed electoral votes. The eight Republican members of…
Home Daily News Attorney sentenced to 25 years in prison… Elder Law Attorney sentenced to 25 years in prison after taking client money for gambling By Amanda Robert December 18, 2025, 11:24 am CST An elder law attorney from Florida has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing nearly $2 million from his clients’ accounts. (Photo illustration by Sara Wadford/ABA Journal/Shutterstock) An elder law attorney from Florida has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing nearly $2 million from his clients’ accounts. Polk County, Florida, Judge Cassandra Denmark also sentenced Jason Penrod, the founder of the…
The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open is a premier women’s professional tennis tournament held in the capital, attracting top WTA players from around the world. Beyond the on-court action, the tournament offers fans a full sporting experience with fan zones, interactive activities, and exclusive hospitality, cementing its place as a highlight on the international tennis calendar and a celebration of world-class sport in the UAE. The field is shaping up with defending champion Belinda Bencic returning to chase another title alongside rising Filipina star Alexandra Eala, one of Asia’s most exciting young talents confirmed to compete. Tickets can be purchased here.…
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran’s authorities against killing peaceful protesters, saying Washington “will come to their rescue”.In a brief post on social media, he wrote: “We are locked and loaded and ready to go.” He gave no further details.A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, responded by saying Trump should “be careful” if he intervened, warning of potential chaos across the Middle East.At least six people are reported to have been killed in Iran on Thursday after almost a week of mass protests sparked by worsening economic conditions. In Friday’s post on Truth Social, Trump…
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.Several people were killed during unrest in Iran, Iranian media and rights groups said on Thursday, as the biggest protests to hit the Islamic Republic for three years over worsening economic conditions sparked violence in several provinces.The semi-official Fars news agency reported that three protesters were killed and 17 were injured during an attack on a police station in Iran’s western province of Lorestan.Fars said protesters entered police headquarters…
On this day in 1971, former Justice John Marshall Harlan II died at age 72, just three months after retiring from the court due to declining health. Among his many accomplishments, Harlan is the namesake (along with Justice John Marshall Harlan I) for Executive Editor Zach Shemtob’s first child (and, yes, we realize how nerdy/dorky/dweeby that is). This is an abridged edition of the SCOTUStoday newsletter, and we will be sending abridged editions tomorrow and Wednesday, as well. We will then take Thursday and Friday off. We will resume our regularly scheduled programming on Monday, Jan. 5. SCOTUS Quick Hits…
Home Daily News Former judge sentenced to 12 years in prison… Criminal Justice Former judge sentenced to 12 years in prison for using public funds for vacations, personal purchases December 19, 2025, 9:19 am CST A former judge in Lauderdale County, Alabama, was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison. (Image from Shutterstock) A former judge in Lauderdale County, Alabama, was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison, according to a report by WAFF. Alabama Judge Gilbert P. Self Sr. had been convicted in November on 17 of 18 charges, according to WHNT, including using his office for personal gain;…
With these mocktails, you won’t miss a thingDoing Dry January? First of all, we’re rooting for you. But to give you a helping hand, we’ve rounded up some of the city’s most creative non-alcoholic concoctions. These mocktails not only look stunning but also deliver big on taste – perfect for Dry January.Genso at Mimi KakushiWant something refreshing? Pick Genso for a balance of crafted flavours with notes of matcha, strawberry, yuzu, and coffee. They say it’s contemporary, alcohol-free, and totally unforgettable.Location: Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah 2Operating hours: 12pm to 2amContact: 04 379 4811, @mimikakushiLe Spritz de La Maison at Maison…