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Home Daily News ‘Can a killer look like a granny?’ Prosecutor… Criminal Justice ‘Can a killer look like a granny?’ Prosecutor poses questions as mother-in-law of slain law prof goes on trial By Debra Cassens Weiss August 22, 2025, 9:32 am CDT Donna Adelson, who is charged in the 2014 murder-for-hire of Florida State University law professor Dan Markel, listens to potential jurors answer questions during the first day of jury selection Aug. 19, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Alicia Devine/The Tallahassee Democrat via the Associated Press) Lawyers questioned potential jurors this week as 75-year-old Donna Adelson went on…

From the streets of Old Dubai to the Museum of the Future, the skyline and beyond, Dubai is dotted with moments that are oh-so-Instagrammable…Whether you want to up your social media game or are in desperate need of a profile photo change, there are plenty of Instagrammable spots in Dubai to visit. And you don’t have to spend a single dirham.So, charge those cameras and head on over with a friend who you trust with taking some really cool photos.Al Fahidi Historical NeighbourhoodAl Fahidi Historical NeighbourhoodNot only is it one of the best free things to do in Dubai, but…

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan local newsroom that informs and engages with Texans. Sign up for The Brief Weekly to get up to speed on their essential coverage of Texas issues. Reporting Highlights Larger Strategy: Months before igniting Texas’ redistricting fight, the Trump administration began testing a strategy of using the courts to force favorable political outcomes. Texas’ Role: State leaders and conservative activists have been willing, if not eager, collaborators in…

Yolande KnellBBC News, JerusalemRaffi BergBBC News, LondonRescuers and journalists among dead in double strike on Nasser hospital – Yolande Knell reportsAt least 20 people, including five journalists working for the international media, have been killed in an Israeli double strike on Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry says.The journalists had worked with Reuters, AP, Al Jazeera and the Middle East Eye, the news outlets confirmed.Four health workers were also killed, the World Health Organization’s chief said.Footage of the attack shows a second strike hitting rescuers who had arrived to help those targeted by…

When the justices meet for their “long conference” on Sept. 29, one of the cases that they will consider is a challenge to the tariffs that President Donald Trump has imposed in a series of executive orders since his inauguration. The small businesses that filed the case told the court that the “tariffs are projected to amount to an average tax increase of $1,200-$2,800 per American household in 2025.” Even if the justices don’t take up the tariff question at that conference, they are likely to do so soon. Here’s a brief explainer on two of the most prominent tariff…

On the surface, ILTACON 2025, the International Legal Technology Association’s largest annual legal technology event, had all the makings of a great conference. But despite the thought-provoking sessions and keynotes, networking opportunities and PR fanfare, I couldn’t shake the sense that we were in the midst of a seismic shift in legal tech, surrounded by the restless energy of a boomtown. The conference was held last week, and its venue wasn’t the problem. It was quite lovely, all things considered. Out of all the Gaylord’s and their post-apocalyptic dome environs, the Maryland facility is the most navigable and conference-goer friendly.…

New city, new start: These are the best places to live in DubaiSo, you’ve just landed in Dubai, suitcase full, job lined up, and Google Maps wide open. First mission? Find a place that feels like home without getting lost in endless listings. The good news: Dubai has a neighbourhood for just about every lifestyle, budget, and mood. From community-focused spots to areas with easy metro access, great places to eat, and weekend shopping. This guide breaks down the best places to live in Dubai for first-timers looking to settle in.Dubai MarinaWaterfront living with energyImage: UnsplashAverage rent (1‑bed): Dhs90,000 to…

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Verite News. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. Reporting Highlights Split-Jury Verdicts: Even though the Supreme Court struck down the use of “Jim Crow juries” that result in split-jury verdicts, Louisiana is the last state where such convictions still stand. A Unique Population: There are more than 1,000 mostly Black prisoners convicted by split juries and still behind bars. Conservative lawmakers want to keep them there. No Way Out: A law signed by Gov. Jeff Landry last year prohibits prosecutors from…

Tiffanie TurnbullBBC News, SydneySimon AtkinsonBBC News, MelbourneEPAIan Wilkinson is the only guest who survived the toxic lunchTriple-murderer Erin Patterson has stolen “years of love and laughter”, family members of the victims poisoned by her toxic beef Wellington lunch have told a court.Patterson, 50, was last month found guilty of killing three relatives – and attempting to kill another – with a death cap mushroom-laced meal in July 2023.In a hearing on Monday, ahead of her sentencing on 8 September, a group of relatives gave emotional statements about the impact of their loved ones’ brutal deaths.The sole survivor of the lunch,…

Home Daily News ‘No further explanation is warranted’ for… Judiciary ‘No further explanation is warranted’ for TRO opinion with made-up allegations, parties, federal judge says By Debra Cassens Weiss August 5, 2025, 9:32 am CDT U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate of the Southern District of Mississippi in August 2022. Wingate recently issued an opinion referring to nonexistent allegations, parties and declarations and has refused to provide an explanation. (Photo by Rogelio V. Solis/The Associated Press) A federal judge who issued an opinion referring to nonexistent allegations, parties and declarations has refused to provide an explanation other than to attribute…