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India waging 'water terrorism' by targeting people of Pakistan: Bilawal

Heavy rains to lash country from Sept 6–9 Swollen rivers continue to pound Punjab UN chief voices support for Pakistan Sindh clears river belt ahead of floods

International The News - Top Stories - 54 minutes ago

Jennifer Lawrence Unravels with Robert Pattinson in Wild First Trailer for Die My Love

Jennifer Lawrence's movie 'Die My Love,' in theaters Nov. 7, debuted a new teaser trailer. The Lynne Ramsay-directed film also stars Robert Pattinson, LaKeith Stanfield, Sissy Spacek and Nick Nolte.

People - Entertainment - 54 minutes ago

Jennifer Lawrence's Motherquake Erupts in Die, My Love Teaser

Watch Lawrence do what she does best — have a unforgettable breakdown.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Matriarch loses it in court as she's convicted of plot to murder ex son-in-law

A Florida dental matriarch was reprimanded by a judge for her emotional outburst after she was found guilty of masterminding the 2014 murder-for-hire killing of her ex-son-in-law.

New York Post - US News - 2 hours ago

A Florida dental matriarch was reprimanded by a judge for her emotional outburst after she was found guilty of masterminding the 2014 murder-for-hire killing of her ex-son-in-law.

A Florida dental matriarch was reprimanded by a judge for her emotional outburst after she was found guilty of masterminding the 2014 murder-for-hire killing of her ex-son-in-law.

New York Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Questions RFK Jr. faced in Capitol Hill hearing -- Lawmakers grilled Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about changes he has made since taking office. Unlike the usual partisan show, the pointed questioning came from both parties. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.

Lawmakers grilled Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about changes he has made since taking office. Unlike the usual partisan show, the pointed questioning came from both parties. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.

CBS News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Thai lawmakers elect Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister, easing political turmoil

Anutin’s victory was a humiliation for the ruling Pheu Thai party, the once unstoppable populist juggernaut of influential billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra.

NBC News - World - 6 hours ago

Livid Stephen Colbert Nails GOP Lawmaker For Absolute 'Bulls**t' Hypocrisy

The "Late Show" host isn't buying the outrage on this one.

Huffington Post - Entertainment - 6 hours ago

'MADMAN!': Lawrence O'Donnell Goes Scorched Earth On 'Dangerous Nepo Baby' RFK Jr.

The MSNBC anchor said Donald Trump only gave Kennedy the health and human services secretary post for one reason.

Huffington Post - Politics - 7 hours ago

Thai lawmakers to vote for a new prime minister as candidates promise an early election

Thai lawmakers are meeting to select a new prime minister as major parties promise to dissolve Parliament and call an election to address a political crisis. Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the …

Bay to Bay News - World - 8 hours ago

Angela Rayner's lawyers: We didn't give her tax advice on new flat

Firm that handled purchase of her £800,000 Hove flat say 'we did not and never have given tax or trust advice' as Sir Keir Starmer declines to rule out sacking his deputy

Evening Standard - Politics - 9 hours ago

Lawmakers grill RFK Jr. on vaccinations, Covid and CDC turmoil during Senate hearing

RFK Jr. faces Senate questions on CDC and vaccine moves, U.S. and allies meet on Ukraine and Trump appeals tariffs to Supreme Court.

NBC News - Politics - 11 hours ago

The health secretary clashed with lawmakers as they accused him of restricting Americans' access to vaccines.

The health secretary clashed with lawmakers as they accused him of restricting Americans' access to vaccines.

BBC News - US News - 12 hours ago

DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu Over Sanctuary City Policies

Attorney General Pam Bondi called the city and its mayor ‘among the worst sanctuary offenders in America.’

Epoch Times - US News - 12 hours ago

Delaware football team set for its Prime matchup with Colorado

NEWARK — Ryan Carty got a call from one of his childhood friends the other day. He reminded the Delaware football coach how, when they played in the backyard, they used to take turns …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 13 hours ago

Angie Stone died while desperately escaping car wreck, heartbroken family reveals in new lawsuit

The R&B legend's children claim in a new lawsuit that she "consciously suffered" as she died while trapped underneath a van.

New York Post - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

California Lawmakers Revive Bill Giving Nonfamily Members Access to Children

While lawmakers say the legislation would help families affected by deportations, parental rights groups say it would make it easier to kidnap children.

Epoch Times - US News - 13 hours ago

Murphy: 'We Are Not Living in a Democracy, There Is No Rule of Law'

Thursday on CNN's "OutFront," Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) declared we were not "living in a democracy" because "there is no rule of law" under President Donald Trump. | Clips

Breitbart - Politics - 14 hours ago

UK online speech laws 'not a good thing', says Trump -- The US president made the remarks during a dinner hosting prominent tech leaders at the White House.

The US president made the remarks during a dinner hosting prominent tech leaders at the White House.

BBC News - Technology - 14 hours ago

2 families rejected at Canadian border are now mired in what lawyer calls a 'black hole' of ICE detention

A family from Haiti and another from Pakistan who tried to claim asylum in Canada were turned away by Canadian border agents over paperwork discrepancies. Their lawyers say they're part of a worrying trend of wrongly rejected asylum claimants who find themselves ensnared in America's increasingly opaque immigration detention system.

CBC News - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

UK online speech laws 'not a good thing', says Trump

The US president made the remarks during a dinner hosting prominent tech leaders at the White House.

BBC News - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

After Camp Mystic tragedy, Texas lawmakers strengthen campground safety laws -- Two new campground safety laws will prohibit cabins in flood zones, provide warning systems, require training for emergencies, and strengthen communications when there is no power or cell service.

Two new campground safety laws will prohibit cabins in flood zones, provide warning systems, require training for emergencies, and strengthen communications when there is no power or cell service.

CBS News - US News - 16 hours ago

Bell fighting $400-million lawsuit from film companies alleging it broke copyright law

Judge allows Bell to amend its pleadings, setting precedent that could protect consumers who illegally downloaded content

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 16 hours ago

William Bretzger / Delaware News Journal via USA Today Network file

The former president had Mohs surgery, which is used to treat the most common forms of skin cancer. He had a cancerous skin lesion surgically removed in 2023 while he was in office.

NBC News - Health - 16 hours ago

US files lawsuit against California utility over Los Angeles wildfires

The Department of Justice alleges that negligence by Southern California Edison sparked deadly Eaton Fire in January.

Aljazeera - US News - 17 hours ago

D.C. lawsuit challenges Trump's National Guard deployment as a forced 'military occupation'

A federal judge in California recently ruled that Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles after days of protests over immigration raids in June was illegal.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 18 hours ago

US lawmakers target Turkey over Hamas and F-35s, clash with Trump administration

Congress ramps up pressure on Turkey while US ambassador says Ankara is 'amazingly cooperative'

Middle East Eye - World - 19 hours ago

Washington law says if student is diagnosed with measles at a school, unvaccinated students will be sent home

SPOKANE — Parents of unvaccinated children in Spokane County could be in for more homeschooling this year.

The Columbian - Health - 19 hours ago

Chargers vs. Chiefs a family affair with Andy Reid's son-in-law in L.A.'s corner

Devin Woodhouse, the Chargers' head strength and conditioning coach has a reputation for making players better. He's also the son-in-law of Chiefs coach Andy Reid.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 21 hours ago

Harvard wins lawsuit against Trump, restoring nearly $3bn in funding

In 84-page ruling, judge described Trump's antisemitism justification as a 'smokescreen'

Middle East Eye - World - 22 hours ago

Google Ordered to Pay $425 Million in Class Action Lawsuit over Invading User Privacy

A federal jury has ruled that Google must pay $425 million for invading users' privacy by continuing to collect data from millions of users who had turned off a tracking feature in their Google accounts.

Breitbart - Technology - 22 hours ago

European markets close higher; Orsted launches U.S. lawsuit over wind farm

European stocks opened slightly higher on Thursday, as global markets weigh up the fate of President Donald Trump's trade tariffs.

CNBC - World - 23 hours ago

'Hamilton' Star, 'Drag Race' Star Fearmonger 'HIV Wards' will Return in Meeting with D.C. Lawmakers

Actor Javier Munoz and transgender drag queen Peppermint are fearmongering, “We will be back to HIV wards” if federal funding is cut.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Abdul Carter doesn't have to be Lawrence Taylor to be a franchise-changing game-wrecker for Giants

There will never be another Lawrence Taylor. The Giants will be thrilled if Abdul Carter is their next best thing.

New York Post - Sports - 1 day ago

Hillsborough Law coming 'very soon' as Labour conference in Liverpool nears

Solicitor general Lucy Rigby told the Commons a ‘Hillsborough Law’ would include the duty of candour for public officials that campaigners wanted.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

California lawmakers push to restrict immigration actions at schools and hospitals

The Democratic-led California Legislature is considering nearly a dozen bills aimed at shielding immigrants who are in the country illegally.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Lawmakers, put a stop to state's pact with ICE

We should be shocked at the state using our precious resources to aid the Trump regime’s hellbent focus on rounding up our immigrant neighbors and deporting them.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 1 day ago

Google told to pay $425m in privacy lawsuit -- Google says the decision misunderstands how its products work, and it will appeal the ruling.

Google says the decision misunderstands how its products work, and it will appeal the ruling.

BBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

Delaware State football team thinks it is just getting started

DOVER — DeSean Jackson is used to stepping on a football field and making a big impact. So it was strange for the former NFL star wide receiver to stand back while other people made the …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 1 day ago

Google must pay $425 million in class action lawsuit over invading users' privacy, jury rules

A federal jury ruled Google must pay $425 million for invading users' privacy by continuing to collect data for millions of users who had switched off a tracking feature in their Google accounts.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump Admin Broke Law When Freezing $2 Billion in Harvard Funding, Judge Says

The Trump administration's freeze of $2 billion in grant funds for Harvard over allegations of antisemitism was ruled illegal by a federal judge.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 1 day ago

What To Know About NASCAR Antitrust Lawsuit: Teams Denied Injunction

Two teams — Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports — are suing NASCAR alleging a violation of antitrust laws. Here is the latest news and everything to know about the saga.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Republicans want to kick out a Democratic lawmaker over an ICE alert

Once again for those in the back: Posting about the public activity of law enforcement is protected by the First Amendment.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 1 day ago

Republicans want to oust liberal lawmaker over ICE alert

Once again for those in the back: Posting about the public activity of law enforcement is protected by the First Amendment.

Phoenix New Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Newsmax sues Fox News in battle of right-wing TV networks -- Newsmax accuses its more established rival of engaging in a campaign to stunt its business that violates competition law.

Newsmax accuses its more established rival of engaging in a campaign to stunt its business that violates competition law.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Trump's Venezuelan boat violated international law, experts warn

Attack raises serious questions about president’s legal authority for lethal strikes against suspected drug traffickers

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Speak Up: Trump plans to remove permits for Delaware-Maryland offshore wind project

The Trump administration is planning to revoke construction permits that would effectively nix a planned Delaware/Maryland offshore wind project, according to court documents filed in August.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 1 day ago

Trump appeals ruling that National Guard deployment to LA broke the law

President Donald Trump has considered sending National Guard troops to Chicago and Boston, after deployments to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

High tourist tax in Hawaii designed to raise funds for climate change challenged by lawsuit

The Cruise Lines International Association filed a lawsuit challenging Hawaii's "Green Fee" bill that will raise tourists' hotel taxes to 11% for climate mitigation funding.

Fox News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Disney to pay $10 million to settle FTC lawsuit accusing it of allowing data collection on kids

The Walt Disney Co. will pay $10 million to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit claiming the entertainment company allowed personal data to be collected on children.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

'Dystopian Clown Show' - Graham Linehan Considering Lawsuit Against London Police over Trans Tweets Arrest

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan is reportedly considering suing the Met Police after he was arrested over tweets criticising transgenderism.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Discussion of major projects law expected to dominate AFN gathering -- September 1, 2025

Assembly of First Nations to vote on 53 proposals on topics such as trade, mining and border issues

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 2 days ago

US Appeals Court Rules Trump's Use of Wartime Law to Deport Venezuelan Gangs Illegal

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals barred the Trump administration from carrying out deportations under the wartime law.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Brady: Rethinking taxes, spending, education in Delaware

There has been a lot of coverage and comments recently about the significant increases in property and school taxes. The significance of the increases is largely due to an irresponsible delay in property reassessment for over 40 years, resulting in discrepancies and unfairness in the amounts paid by landowners.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 2 days ago

Trump can't use National Guard, military in California to enforce laws: judge

The ruling from federal Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco comes as President Trump mulls deploying National Guard troops to Chicago and other cities.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Trump Admin Violated Law With Troop Deployment in LA, Judge Rules

The administration is prohibited from using troops for law enforcement in California.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Jude Law on being in the driver's seat for Netflix's 'Black Rabbit'

For Law, producing partner Ben Jackson and their production company, Riff Raff Entertainment, “Black Rabbit” marks a big step as their first episodic TV effort produced from inception.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 3 days ago

Kentucky Ends In-State College Tuition for Illegal Immigrants After DOJ Lawsuit

The DOJ argued that Kentucky’s policy is unconstitutional because it conflicts with federal law.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Elon Musk Lawsuit: 'Chinese National' xAI Employee Stole Trade Secrets Before Leaving for OpenAI

Elon Musk's xAI has filed a lawsuit accusing former employee Xuechen Li, which the suit describes as a "Chinese national," of stealing confidential information and trade secrets before resigning to join rival company OpenAI. Musk has been a long-time champion of H-1B visas and bringing in engineers from China and India, claiming they have talent that Americans lack.

Breitbart - Technology - 5 days ago

Jude Law transforms into Putin for Assayas' new film

Jude Law transforms into Vladimir Putin for Olivier Assayas’ 'The Wizard of the Kremlin,” which has its world premiere Sunday at the Venice Film...

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 5 days ago

Homeless advocates sue L.A., saying city leaders violated the state's open meeting law

In its lawsuit, the L.A. Community Action Network says the city should have disclosed a vote to remove 9,800 homeless encampments over four years.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 6 days ago

Facing lawsuit, Trump administration restores $12 million in Illinois AmeriCorps funds

Nationwide, the Trump administration slashed funding to AmeriCorps grants by $184 million, prompting a preliminary injunction by a court in June and a joint lawsuit by officials in 23 states, including Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 6 days ago

Parents file lawsuit alleging ChatGPT helped their teenage son plan suicide

OpenAI faces its first wrongful death lawsuit involving a minor after parents claim that ChatGPT coached their teenage son through the planning of his suicide.

Fox News - Health - 6 days ago

Newsom, California lawmakers strike deal that would allow Uber, Lyft drivers to unionize

Gov. Gavin Newsom and California lawmakers on Friday announced a deal with Uber and Lyft on a bill that would allow hundreds of thousands of rideshare drivers to form unions and bargain collectively while still being classified as independent contractors.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 6 days ago

Sept. 11 Victims' Lawsuit Against Saudi Government Can Go to Trial, Judge Rules

Information uncovered by plaintiffs has already undermined the FBI’s conclusion that two U.S.-based Saudi officials “unwittingly” helped al-Qaida hijackers after they arrived in America.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Delaware State Chamber to hold mixer at Thompson Island Brewing Company

REHOBOTH BEACH — Tickets are now on sale for an evening mixer on Sept. 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Thompson Island Brewing Company, 30133 Coastal Hwy., with the Delaware Chamber of Commerce. …

Bay to Bay News - Business - 7 days ago

Steve Doocy gets pulse in Nashville on Trump's crime crackdown: 'I voted for law and order'

Fox & Friends' Steve Doocy has breakfast at Edley's BBQ in Nashville, TN where he asks patrons for their opinions on President Trump's recent promises for a crackdown on crime.

Fox News - Opinion - 8 days ago

Four Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation linemen power homes in Navajo Nation

Four Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation line workers visited Shiprock, New Mexico last April to help connect six Navajo families to electricity for the very first time. Brian …

Bay to Bay News - Business - 8 days ago

Movie and TV Idea Theft Lawsuits Are on the Rise. Very Few Prevail In Court

The producers behind popcorn thriller 'G20' were sued on Wednesday for copyright infringement. There's been an uptick in accusations of infringement in recent years, though that hasn't led to much success for those filing the lawsuits.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Anthropic Settles Authors' AI Copyright Lawsuit that Had Potential for *$1 Trillion* in Damages

Anthropic, a prominent AI startup has reached a preliminary settlement in a massive class action copyright lawsuit brought by a group of prominent authors. The lawsuit had the potential for an astounding $1 trillion verdict against the company.

Breitbart - Technology - 8 days ago

Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce to host ribbon-cutting for Help at Home

Help at Home will have a Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 3 at 11:30 a.m., to celebrate its new location in the city. Help at Home offers home …

Bay to Bay News - Business - 8 days ago

Türkiye seeks input from lawyers in terror-free Türkiye plan

Representatives of bar associations and jurists attended the sixth meeting of a parliamentary committee founded to oversee the disarmament of the PKK...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 9 days ago

Lawmaker: Trump's Golden Dome will end the madness, and that's not a good thing

“I don’t want to gamble on which major city or two we lose in a scenario like that.”…

Ars Technica - Science - 9 days ago

You Don't Actually Own That Movie You Just 'Bought.' A New Class Action Lawsuit Targets Amazon

A suit challenges Prime Video telling people they can "buy" a movie when they're purchasing a license to watch it for a period of time.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 10 days ago

Farage's 'mass deportation' plan would fall foul of British common law

Exclusive: Dominic Grieve has issued a scathing critique of Reform’s immigration plans ahead of a speech by the party’s leader

Independent UK - Politics - 10 days ago

Sen. Maria Cantwell warns of 'Power 2' owning college sports if NCAA-backed SCORE Act becomes law

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., sent a letter to leaders at the more than 350 Division I schools across the country Monday, warning of a two-tier college sports system with haves and have-nots if a prop

The Columbian - Sports - 10 days ago

Young lawyer dies after routine medical scan triggers fatal allergic reaction

A young woman died from a severe allergic reaction to iodinated contrast during a routine CT scan in Brazil, with such reactions occurring just once in every 5,000 to 10,000 cases.

Fox News - Health - 10 days ago

An Unconstitutional "Jim Crow Jury" Sent Him to Prison for Life. A New Law Aims to Keep Him There.

Five years ago, the Supreme Court decided that nonunanimous jury verdicts are unconstitutional. But for this Louisiana prisoner — and hundreds of others — “tough on crime” state leaders have ensured that doesn’t change anything.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 11 days ago

Ontario couple whose teenage son died after 8-hour wait in ER calls for law reform -- Rianna Lim -- -

An Ontario family is calling on the provincial government to introduce legislation that would set maximum emergency room wait times for children after their teenage son died following an eight-hour wait for a doctor in a hospital last year.

CBC News - Health - 11 days ago

Edison hid its role in 2019 Sylmar wildfire, lawsuit alleges

Southern California Edison didn't tell L.A. fire investigators about the failure of its transmission equipment, which happened minutes before deadly 2019 wildfire in Sylmar.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 13 days ago

Lawsuit accuses Jewish school in Oakland County of using public funds to force educator to teach religion

The Hillel Day School allegedly fired a public school teacher after she raised questions about separation of church and state

Detroit Metro Times - US News - 14 days ago

Commentary: PM Lawrence Wong's NDR speech focused largely on practical policy issues for a reason

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s National Day Rally speech was likely aimed at sending a clear message that he and his government remain focused on addressing the key challenges facing the country, says former NMP Nicholas Fang.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 17 days ago

4 Out of 5 US Troops Surveyed Understand the Duty to Disobey Illegal Orders -- With his Aug. 11, 2025, announcement that he was sending the National Guard – along with federal law enforcement – into...

With his Aug. 11, 2025, announcement that he was sending the National Guard – along with federal law enforcement – into Washington, D.C. to fight crime, President Donald Trump edged U.S. troops closer to the kind of military-civilian confrontations that can cross ethical and legal lines.

Military.com - US News - 22 days ago

How the Rapid Spread of Misinformation Pushed Oregon Lawmakers to Kill the State's Wildfire Risk Map

After Oregon’s record-breaking fire season in 2020, lawmakers wanted to map out which properties were most at risk. But anger from homeowners escalated quickly.

ProPublica - Environment - 29 days ago

All 25 lawsuits Kris Mayes has filed against Trump: What to know

The Arizona attorney general has sued Trump over trying to end birthright citizenship, cut health care funding and more.

Phoenix New Times - Top Stories - 29 days ago

These GOP Lawmakers Referred Constituents to the CFPB for Help. Then They Voted to Gut the Agency.

Many of the same Republican lawmakers who have targeted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for cuts have collectively directed thousands of constituents’ complaints about banks, credit cards, loans and other products to the agency.

ProPublica - Politics - 30 days ago

Russian man arrested under anti-terror law after talking about yoga

The Yarovaya law includes restrictions on religious groups and followers of 'non-traditional' religions

Independent UK - Weird - 30 days ago

How to write laws of war for a wicked world

The post-1945 order is crumbling. History offers a glimpse of alternatives that might work

Economist - World - 30 days ago

Courts -- All 25 lawsuits Kris Mayes has filed against Trump: What to know

The Arizona attorney general has sued Trump over trying to end birthright citizenship, cut health care funding and more.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 1 month ago

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Is Outsourcing More of His Office's Work to Costly Private Lawyers

Despite having an office of hundreds of attorneys, Ken Paxton is frequently opting for private lawyers — many to whom he has personal or political ties — to argue on behalf of Texas. One attorney cost taxpayers more than $24,000 for a day’s work.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 month ago

Texas Lawmakers Largely Ignored Recommendations Aimed at Helping Rural Areas Like Kerr County Prepare for Flooding

Texas lawmakers’ inaction on flood prevention often hits rural and economically disadvantaged communities the hardest, experts said.

ProPublica - Environment - 1 month ago

Trump signs landmark crypto law, creating stablecoin regulatory framework

President Trump has signed a landmark crypto Bill into law, delivering a major victory for the digital asset industry. He hailed it as a giant step to cement American dominance of global finance and crypto technology. Mitch McCann reports from New York.

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 1 month ago

Elon Musk Hired a Dozen Texas Lobbyists This Year. State Law Keeps the Extent of Their Influence Under Wraps.

Musk, the billionaire businessman behind Tesla and SpaceX, influenced several new Texas laws this year. How his lobbyists came about these wins, however, is more of a mystery.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 months ago

GOP lawmaker grills ex-CEO over 23andMe pronouns post, forcing her to admit she doesn't know what they mean

Rep. Gill grilled 23andMe's co-founder Anne Wojcicki during a House hearing where she revealed that she did not understand some of the terms her own company used.

Fox News - Technology - 2 months ago

We Need To Talk About The Republican Lawmaker Blaming Democrats For Her Doctors' Reluctance To End Her Pregnancy

Instead of empathizing with all people who might want or need abortions, she remains a co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus.

BuzzFeed News - Opinion - 2 months ago

Mayor Brandon Johnson credits tipped minimum wage law with fueling growth in Chicago

The ordinance raises the minimum wage for tipped workers, but the Illinois Restaurant Association says the ordinance hurts workers and businesses.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 2 months ago

North Dakota Ethics Commission Has No Authority to Punish Officials Violating Ethics Laws, State Leaders Argue

Voters created an ethics watchdog agency seven years ago. But officials keep pushing to weaken it, even as North Dakotans are filing a record number of complaints.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 months ago

Texas Lawmakers Pull Funding for Child Identification Kits Again After Newsrooms Report They Don't Work

For the second legislative session, lawmakers have withdrawn funding for a company selling kits that promise to help find missing kids after ProPublica and The Texas Tribune reported there’s no evidence to support that claim.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 months ago

He Died Without Getting Mental Health Care He Sought. A New Lawsuit Says His Insurer's Ghost Network Is to Blame.

The mother of Ravi Coutinho, the subject of a recent ProPublica investigation, is suing Centene for publishing “misleading” information that gave her son a false impression about the kinds of mental health care that were actually available.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

Red State Voters Approved Progressive Measures. GOP Lawmakers Are Trying to Undermine Them.

In the wake of ballot measures that increased abortion access and improved sick leave for workers, a coordinated effort is unfolding across the country to restrict direct democracy — and shift power to partisan legislatures.

ProPublica - Politics - 3 months ago

Chicago restaurateurs push for repeal of law raising tipped wages; supporters want to expand it statewide

Owners say since the city's One Fair Wage law took effect last year, it has forced them to raise prices, cut staff or limit hiring.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 3 months ago

Another Ominous Sign for the Trump–60 Minutes Lawsuit

Wendy McMahon stepped down as head of CBS News amid speculation that Paramount will cave to the president’s demands.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 3 months ago

Texas Lawmakers Push to Enforce Election Transparency Law After Newsrooms Found School Districts Failed to Comply

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found nearly three dozen school districts were missing required campaign finance reports online. Now lawmakers are pushing to impose steep penalties on local governments that fail to abide by the law.

ProPublica - Politics - 3 months ago

Texas Lawmakers Are Again Pushing to Spend Millions on Kits to Find Missing Kids. Experts Say They Don't Work.

Texas legislators slipped millions for child ID kits into a 1,000-page budget proposal. The move comes two years after they quietly cut funding for such kits following a ProPublica and Texas Tribune report that showed there’s no evidence they work.

ProPublica - Politics - 3 months ago

Democratic Lawmakers Blast Trump Administration's VA Cuts After ProPublica Investigation

The lawmakers also accused Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins of stonewalling their efforts to learn more about agency cuts and their effects. “There are real-life dangerous impacts for veterans,” Rep. Chris Deluzio said.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

New Law Increases Oversight of Arizona Sober Living Homes

The legislation follows a ProPublica and Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting investigation on a $2 billion Medicaid fraud scheme that targeted Native Americans seeking drug and alcohol treatment.

ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago

Red Crescent massacre: Palestinians are betrayed in a world ruled by outlaws

The cold-blooded killing of 15 Red Crescent and civil defence first responders has elicited no condemnation from major powers. This is the age of lawlessness

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 5 months ago

Texas GOP Lawmakers Propose Amending Abortion Ban Linked to Deaths and a Rise in Sepsis Cases

The bill comes after ProPublica’s reporting on the deaths of three Texas women. It specifies that doctors don’t need to wait until an emergency is “imminent” to terminate pregnancies but leaves in steep penalties for those who violate the law.

ProPublica - Health - 5 months ago

UN: Iran using drones to enforce hijab law

Other tools include facial recognition, app

Voice of America - Top Stories - 5 months ago

What a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Reveals About America's Largest Oxygen Provider

When an at-risk sleep apnea patient needed his breathing machine replaced, Lincare, a $2.4 billion behemoth with a decadeslong history of regulatory and legal problems, acted slowly. The result was disastrous.

ProPublica - Health - 5 months ago

Secretive D.C. Influence Project Appears to Be Running a Group House for Right-Wing Lawmakers

Evangelical pastor Steve Berger’s political influence campaign operates out of his D.C. townhouse. In addition to House Speaker Mike Johnson living there, a prominent Trump ally, Rep. Andy Ogles, has the keys.

ProPublica - Politics - 5 months ago

This Storm-Battered Town Voted for Trump. He Has Vowed to Overturn the Law That Could Fix Its Homes.

Donald Trump has said he will overturn a law that helps communities better weather the effects of climate change. If he follows through, he’ll be reversing an initiative that has disproportionately benefited areas that make up his base.

ProPublica - Environment - 7 months ago

JD Vance Campaign Event With Christian Right Leaders May Have Violated Tax and Election Laws, Experts Say

Ziklag and the Courage Tour, the far-right groups that hosted the Republican vice-presidential nominee, are charities that can’t legally intervene in political campaigns.

ProPublica - Politics - 10 months ago

Officials Voted Down a Controversial Georgia Election Rule, Saying It Violated the Law. Then a Similar Version Passed.

The rule, which was pushed by nationally prominent election deniers, only changed in minor ways between being voted down in May and approved in August. Those adjustments made it even less compliant with existing law, experts say.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Kenya's smallholder farmers are challenging a law preventing them from sharing indigenous seeds

“When you restrict a farmer from sharing and exchanging seeds they can freely and easily access, the result is diminishing production, less food and starving populations."

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago

Right-Wing Websites Connected to Former Trump Lawyer Are Scamming Loyal Followers With Phony Celebrity Pitches

A mysterious network called AdStyle is placing ads with fake endorsements from celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk on conservative sites based in the U.S. and abroad.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago

Company That Makes Rent-Setting Software for Apartments Accused of Collusion, Lawsuit Says

Texas-based RealPage worked with some of the nation’s largest landlords to create a cartel to raise rents, says a lawsuit filed just days after ProPublica published its investigation into the company.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago