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U.S. Supreme Court What will be the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the midst of a presidency that is challenging constitutional limits, and at a time when the country is deeply ideologically divided? The court provided initial answers to those questions in 2025, and so far they should be reassuring to conservatives and distressing to liberals. It was a year in which the impact of having a 6-3 conservative majority was evident time and again. These are what I regard as the most important developments in the Supreme Court in 2025. The shadow docket grows greatly The Supreme…
Your beauty haul just got a major upgradeMakeup and beauty lovers, assemble, Ulta Beauty is coming to Dubai and the date has finally been revealed…Earlier this year, leading retail operator Alshaya Group announced that Ulta Beauty is coming to Dubai and its first physical store is going to be in the Mall of the Emirates. This is the first time that Ulta Beauty is arriving to the Middle East and it has been revealed that the date of opening is January 29. They also announced that they will be offering nail services which is a completely new option for the…
The nation’s largest organization for medical examiners has issued a warning about a controversial, centuries-old forensic test that has contributed to cases in which pregnant women have been charged with murder. The premise behind the lung float test is simple: If a baby was born alive and then died, air from its first breaths would cause its lungs to float in a jar with water. If the baby was stillborn, the lack of air in the lungs would cause them to sink. But the many critics of the test have long labeled it junk science and drawn parallels between the…
US President Donald Trump will turn his focus to the Middle East on Monday, as he hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida for talks that are expected to cover Gaza and a range of other pressing issues.Any decisions made could have a potentially momentous impact on questions that determine the future of the region.The US has been Israel’s strongest military and political backer throughout two years of war in Gaza and many are now looking to the meeting as a test of the leaders’ relationship and how aligned they are on key topics.It will be their sixth meeting…
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.Mexican authorities said on Sunday that at least 13 people were killed after an Interoceanic Train carrying 250 people derailed in the southern state of Oaxaca.The Mexican Navy said the train, which derailed near the town of Nizanda, was carrying nine crew members and 241 passengers.Of those on board, 139 were reported to be out of danger, while 98 were injured, including 36 who were receiving medical assistance.President Claudia…
Home Daily News Poll: Which ABA Journal magazine cover from… Year in Review Poll: Which ABA Journal magazine cover from 2025 was your favorite? By Jackson A. Thomas December 22, 2025, 9:29 am CST We covered a wide array of in-depth, diverse and hard-hitting legal topics at the ABA Journal in 2025. Of the myriad feature stories that we spotlighted this year, five took the coveted top spot and were selected for the cover of our prestigious 110-year-old magazine. Looking back, we want to know: Which ABA Journal magazine cover from 2025 was your favorite? Cast your vote by 11:59…
From spa resets to rooftop pools and late night dancing, these are the best things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekThe last days of the year deserve a little intention. Whether it’s good food, movement, music or moments that feel like a reset. Here’s a list of things to do before the calendar flips.Hip hop Mondays at Bla Bla BarImage suppliedMondays are for moving. The music hits that sweet spot between hip hop, RnB and amapiano, and suddenly everyone’s dancing like it’s the weekend. Ladies get three free drinks and the vibe stays joyful.Location: Bla Bla Bar, Yas IslandTime:…
ReutersSince 2022 Beijing has ramped up military drills in the Taiwan StraitChina is holding military drills around Taiwan simulating the seizure and blockade of the island’s key areas, as a warning against “separatist forces”.The army, navy, air force and rocket force have been dispatched for the drills which include live-fire exercises, the Chinese military said.Codenamed “Justice Mission 2025”, the drills are taking place days after the US announced the sale of one of its largest weapons packages to Taiwan worth $11bn (£8.2bn). That move drew sharp protest from Beijing which in turn sanctioned US defence firms. Taiwan’s push to ramp…
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.Two helicopters crashed in New Jersey in what federal authorities say was a midair collision that killed one person and critically injured another.Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel said rescuers responded to a report of an aviation crash at about 11:25 a.m. on Sunday, and police and fire crews subsequently extinguished flames that engulfed one of the helicopters.The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) described the crash as a midair collision…
Home Daily News Yale Law promotes deputy dean, will be second… Law Schools Yale Law promotes deputy dean, will be second woman in dean role By Julianne Hill December 22, 2025, 10:19 am CST Yale Law School has named its new dean, effective Feb. 1, 2026, the university announced Friday. (Photo from Shutterstock) Yale Law School has named its new dean, effective Feb. 1, 2026, the university announced Friday. Cristina M. Rodríguez, currently the law school’s deputy dean, becomes second woman to work in that role at the law school tied for first place in the 2025 U.S. News &…