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After shooting, Wisconsin school and church lean into Christmas message for comfort
4 days, 3 hours ago

After shooting, Wisconsin school and church lean into Christmas message for comfort

Associated Press  

For Christians around the world, Christmas is the joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus. “I’m sure the phrase ‘Prince of Peace’ and ‘God with us’ is going to be leaned into a little more this year.” Karlen is a pastor at City Church, which in the late 1970s founded the school where she’s also the theater teacher. “When we …

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Why ABC settled a case with Donald Trump they knew they would win
4 days, 8 hours ago

Why ABC settled a case with Donald Trump they knew they would win

Salon  

Since 2012, the U.S. Dept. Trump’s claim led presiding U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan to clarify in a memorandum that, in legal parlance, inserting anything into a woman’s vagina against her will, including Trump’s nasty fingers, was, indeed, rape: The finding that Ms. Carroll failed to prove that she was ‘raped’ within the meaning of the New York Penal Law …

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Alito and Thomas Have Already Taken the Most-Contradictory Positions of the Supreme Court Term
1 week, 1 day ago

Alito and Thomas Have Already Taken the Most-Contradictory Positions of the Supreme Court Term

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Alito and Thomas, however, criticized this approach, insisting that lower courts should not use standing as “a way of avoiding some particularly contentious constitutional questions.” In their view, the court should have followed Troxel v. Granville and considered how …

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Shikha Mukerjee | Edgy Mahayuti equations: The new game of thrones
2 weeks ago

Shikha Mukerjee | Edgy Mahayuti equations: The new game of thrones

Deccan Chronicle  

The swearing-in of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra’s new chief minister, almost two weeks after the alliance bagged 80 per cent of the total 288 seats in the Assembly, settles nothing. To set the record straight, to use a well-worn cliché, the BJP in Maharashtra doesn’t call the shots, despite winning 132 seats and getting the support of five other newly-elected …

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Why checklists matter for efficiency and planning
2 weeks ago

Why checklists matter for efficiency and planning

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump, never one to shy away from spectacle, recently announced that billionaire businessman Elon Musk and entrepreneur-politician Vivek Ramaswamy will helm a department of government efficiency to cut wasteful government expenditure. Unlike directives, which often provoke resistance by encroaching on the autonomy of employees, checklists possess a disarming quality In India, where the bureaucracy stretches vast and intricate, efficiency …

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"It's about the cruelty": Experts worry SCOTUS trans rights case could "creep into other areas"
2 weeks, 1 day ago

"It's about the cruelty": Experts worry SCOTUS trans rights case could "creep into other areas"

Salon  

The Supreme Court last week appeared likely to support a contentious Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors after more than two hours of oral argument in one of the most pivotal cases for transgender rights in the nation's history. "We think it would be sufficient for the Court to recognize that a law that on its face says you …

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India calls for early ceasefire, release of hostages in West Asia conflict
2 weeks, 1 day ago

India calls for early ceasefire, release of hostages in West Asia conflict

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India calls for an early ceasefire and release of hostages in the ongoing conflict in West Asia, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Manama. "West Asia is a region of deep strategic interest to India and certainly in recent times, it is a region where there is cause for deep concern particularly over the conflict in Gaza. …

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'Sophisticated Form Of Extortion': Bombay High Court Slaps Rs 5 Lakh Costs On 'Unscrupulous' Tenant For Frivolous Petition
2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Sophisticated Form Of Extortion': Bombay High Court Slaps Rs 5 Lakh Costs On 'Unscrupulous' Tenant For Frivolous Petition

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court while slapping a fine of Rs 5 lakh on a tenant for 'obstructing' redevelopment of a nearly 83-year-old building, observed that often such petitions by tenants amount to 'sophisticated form of extortion' and thus such 'obstructionist' behaviour of the tenants must be deterred.A division bench of Justices Ajay Gadkari and Kamal Khata noted that filing petitions …

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‘Buy now, pay later’ is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think
3 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Buy now, pay later’ is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think

LA Times  

More shoppers than ever are on track to use “buy now, pay later” plans this holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effects of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. Buy now, pay later can be particularly appealing to consumers who have low credit scores …

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My Sister-in-Law’s Son Barely Knew My Parents. She’s Demanding He Get a Portion of Their Estate. Excuse Me?
54 years, 11 months ago

My Sister-in-Law’s Son Barely Knew My Parents. She’s Demanding He Get a Portion of Their Estate. Excuse Me?

Slate  

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. —Cut a Check Dear Cut a Check, Try to be as normal as possible with your brother and limit contact with Emily until she’s gotten over what she feels is a slight. Let your brother know that you didn’t want to slight his stepchild, but that you were simply dispersing the funds …

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From the Archive: The republic must affirm its resolve for world peace
3 weeks, 4 days ago

From the Archive: The republic must affirm its resolve for world peace

Hindustan Times  

The inauguration of the Republic is an occasion when the people of India should reaffirm their resolve to be a force for world peace. Along with the atomic race, there is a propaganda going on to persuade the peoples of the world that this new and deadly weapon is a friend of peace in that its terrible character will deter …

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Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of same-sex couple rights
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of same-sex couple rights

Al Jazeera  

Hong Kong’s top court has ruled to affirm housing and inheritance rights for same-sex couples, siding against the government in a victory for the city’s LGBTQ community. Chief Justice Andrew Cheung wrote in two rulings on Tuesday that the Court of Final Appeal had unanimously dismissed appeals brought by the Hong Kong government against earlier decisions affirming LGBTQ rights. But …

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‘Buy now, pay later’ is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think
4 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Buy now, pay later’ is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — More shoppers than ever are on track to use ‘buy now, pay later’ plans this holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. Buy now, pay later can be particularly appealing to consumers who have …

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‘Genocide-free’ cola makes a splash in the United Kingdom
1 month ago

‘Genocide-free’ cola makes a splash in the United Kingdom

Al Jazeera  

London, United Kingdom – On a sunny autumn day, the Hiba Express – a fast food chain in Holborn, a bustling central London neighbourhood packed with restaurants, bookstores and shops – is full of diners. “And it tastes even better because you’re supporting Palestine.” Qashoo created Gaza Cola for several reasons, he says, but “number one was to boycott companies …

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Court Vision: What’s going on at Villanova, top performances from opening week and more
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Court Vision: What’s going on at Villanova, top performances from opening week and more

New York Times  

If you can name UT-Rio Grande Valley’s mascot without looking it up, well, I don’t believe you. Former Duke guard Jeremy Roach mustered just nine points on 2-of-9 shooting, and star freshman wing VJ Edgecombe struggled even worse, going 2-for-11 overall — although one of those baskets came in garbage time, when he absolutely destroyed Mark Few’s poor son, Joe: …

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US buy now, pay later giant Affirm launches in the UK
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US buy now, pay later giant Affirm launches in the UK

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A US buy now, pay …

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U.S. citizens are among the voters removed in Virginia's controversial purge
1 month, 3 weeks ago

U.S. citizens are among the voters removed in Virginia's controversial purge

NPR  

U.S. citizens are among the voters removed in Virginia's controversial purge toggle caption AFP via Getty Images/AFP Nadra Wilson of Lynchburg, Va., was concerned and confused when she received a letter in the mail from local election officials notifying her that her U.S. citizenship was in question. Supreme Court pauses order halting Virginia's purge program Wilson is among 1,600 Virginia …

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A New Chapter in the Story of Lady Justice: Embracing Equality Through Symbolism
2 months ago

A New Chapter in the Story of Lady Justice: Embracing Equality Through Symbolism

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India has unveiled a redesigned version of Lady Justice, shedding colonial baggage and aligning its symbolism with the country's commitment to institutional sovereignty. The blindfold, which represented fairness, has been removed, and the sword has been replaced with a copy of India's Constitution. This symbolic shift aims to convey equality in the eyes of justice.

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Comrades accord Sarin warm welcome
2 months ago

Comrades accord Sarin warm welcome

New Indian Express  

PALAKKAD: While P Sarin’s candidacy in Palakkad constituency had become an open secret even before the official announcement, the grand reception organised by CPM leaders and workers at the district committee office on Friday served as his formal introduction as the party’s independent candidate for the upcoming bypoll. Sarin arrived at the CPM district committee office as the party leaders …

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Trump’s protests aside, his agenda has plenty of overlap with Project 2025
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s protests aside, his agenda has plenty of overlap with Project 2025

LA Times  

Donald Trump insists that Project 2025, a nearly 1,000-page blueprint for a hard-right turn in American government and society, does not reflect his priorities for a White House encore. Yet on economics, immigration, education, civil rights, foreign affairs and more, there are common ideas and shared ideology between Project 2025 and Trump’s outline for another term — including his official …

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6 facts about false noncitizen voting claims and the election
2 months, 1 week ago

6 facts about false noncitizen voting claims and the election

NPR  

6 facts about false noncitizen voting claims and the election toggle caption Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images This presidential campaign, former President Donald Trump and other Republicans have been repeating the false narrative that Democrats are purposefully letting migrants into the country so they will vote. Sponsor Message Alabama election officials inactivated the registrations of 3,251 individuals on the grounds …

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Australians hold vigils on anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas assault on Israel
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australians hold vigils on anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas assault on Israel

Hindustan Times  

SYDNEY, - Australians gathered for vigils on Monday to mark the first anniversary of Hamas's deadly attack on Israel, which sparked the war on Gaza, but the events were muted after authorities warned of tougher security measures. Australians hold vigils on anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas assault on Israel At Sydney's famed Bondi Beach, participants holding Israeli and Australian flags …

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Your guide to California’s 40th Congressional District race: Kerr vs. Kim
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Your guide to California’s 40th Congressional District race: Kerr vs. Kim

LA Times  

The Times asked Kim and Kerr about some of the most telling statewide propositions: Proposition 3, to affirm gay marriage; Proposition 32, to establish an $18 minimum hourly wage; and Proposition 33, to allow communities to expand rent control. I will of course vote in support of Proposition 32 and continue my legacy of advancing worker rights all across the …

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Vote to remove Dave Williams as Colorado GOP chair invalid, judge decides
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Vote to remove Dave Williams as Colorado GOP chair invalid, judge decides

Raw Story  

An El Paso County judge determined that opponents of Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams did not have enough votes to remove him during an August meeting. El Paso County District Judge Eric Bentley wrote in an order on Wednesday night that actions to remove Williams as chair and install Bremer at an Aug. 24 meeting in Brighton were not valid. …

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