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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 Palestinian attacker rammed his car into a man and then stabbed a young woman in northern Israel Friday, killing both, police said, as the Israeli defence minister quickly ordered military retaliation on what he said was the suspect’s West Bank hometown.The attack began Friday afternoon in the northern city of Beit Shean, where the Palestinian man crashed his vehicle into people, killing one man and injuring a teenage…

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The first time a Christmas tree was placed in the Great Hall of the Supreme Court Building was 60 years ago, in 1965. “The Court has continued this holiday tradition ever since, with decorations added by Court employees. This year’s tree is a 30-foot-tall Concolor Fir from Swanton, Maryland,” according to the Supreme Court’s website. A reminder: This is an abridged edition of SCOTUStoday, and we will also be sending an abridged edition tomorrow. Given the holidays, we will not be sending SCOTUStoday on Thursday or Friday. We’ll then do the same (three abridged editions, two days off) from Monday,…

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These are the top restaurants in Abu Dhabi that delivered flavour, feeling and serious appetite in 2025Some meals fill your stomach. Others feel like they’re flirting with you. Abu Dhabi served plenty of both this year, and the ones that stayed with me were the meals that made me close my eyes for an extra second. The ones that made me sigh without meaning to. The ones that felt like the chef was sending me a secret message through the plate. These were the top restaurants in Abu Dhabi that owned 2025.25 Minutes to TulumImage suppliedThis is not a competition,…

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With every bottle of prescription medication comes an implied promise: The drugs are safe and effective and meet strict standards set by the Food and Drug Administration. But the agency known as one of the world’s toughest regulators provides only intermittent oversight of the foreign factories where generic drugs are made. And when investigators turn up mold, filthy equipment and contaminants in those facilities, the FDA keeps the names of the drugs they make secret. Consumers often have no way of knowing if the medications they are taking came from factories that used dirty water, were infested by insects or…

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Magen David AdomThe attacker drove into people and then carried out a stabbing several miles away, police sayTwo people have been killed in what police say was a “rolling terror attack” in northern Israel.Police said the attacker ran over a pedestrian in the eastern city of Beit Shean, then drove on before stabbing a woman near Ein Harod, about 8 miles (12.5km) to the west. The suspect was eventually shot and wounded by a civilian outside the city of Afula, according to police.Shimshon Mordechai, a 68-year-old man, was killed and a 16-year-old boy was hurt in Friday’s ramming, officials said,…

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Listen to this articleEstimated 5 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.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Axios on Friday that if he can agree on a peace framework with U.S. President Donald Trump when they meet this weekend, he would be willing to bring it to a referendum.The two leaders are scheduled to meet on Sunday in Florida as part of talks to end the Ukraine-Russia war.Zelenskyy told journalists the two will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine and that the…

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Civil Rights and Wrongs is a recurring series by Daniel Harawa covering criminal justice and civil rights cases before the court. Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. For centuries, a doctrine known as the rule of lenity served a vital function in American criminal law. According to this rule, when a criminal statute is unclear about what conduct it means to punish, courts should resolve that uncertainty in favor of the defendant. Lenity was not your average canon of construction. It was a constitutional safeguard, rooted in…

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve Dubai in style without splashing the cashWho says ringing in 2026 has to break the bank? From rooftop parties with sparkling city views to lively lounges and buzzing bars, Dubai has plenty of ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve without spending a fortune. We’ve rounded up the top spots where you can toast to 2026, have a blast, and keep it under Dhs500The Bolt HoleLooking for a budget-friendly spot to celebrate with the whole family? Villanova’s beloved community pub, The Bolt Hole, is serving up a family-friendly celebration complete with a festive buffet, lively entertainment, and…

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