Birkenstocks are not works of art, top German court rules in copyright case

Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule

Niger’s National Conference has submitted a proposal to return the country to non-military rule after a five-year transition period during which the current military government will stay in power

ABC News - 1d

Trump administration can continue mass firings of federal workers, judge rules

US judge rejects bid by group of labor unions to halt president’s government overhaul through Musk-led ‘Doge’. The Trump administration can for now continue its mass firings of federal employees, ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump is using tariffs as a blunt-force tool. It won’t work | Mike Williams

The steel industry needs to modernize. Tariffs can help, but the government must go beyond trade policy. Last week, Donald Trump revived a trade war from his first term, implementing a 25% tariff ...

The Guardian - 1d

The Sims at 25: a terrifying facsimile of life, death and the endless cycle of work

Launched in an era when voyeurism reigned supreme, The Sims was both a curious pleasure and a Lynchian oddity. A new program in Melbourne celebrates its legacy. Get our weekend culture and ...

The Guardian - 1d

Ukraine working on new potential deal with US over mineral resources: Sources

A U.S. official with knowledge of the negotiations said a new version of the deal between the two countries has been put on the table.

ABC News - 1d

Trump administration mass layoffs can continue, judge rules

A judge allowed the Department of Government Efficiency's federal workforce cuts to continue on Friday. Probationary workers and IRS staff are on the chopping block as the Defense Department ...

CBS News - 17h

Veterinarian and 13 Horse Trainers Violated Drug Rules, U.S. Regulator Says

Thirty percent of the horses never raced again and seven died, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority said.

The New York Times - 17h

Supergiant Games battles back accusations it is working around SAG-AFTRA strike

After a public callout, the developers of Hades took to social media to clarify that they are not intending to recast union voice actors.

VentureBeat - 18h

De'Vondre Campbell on quitting on 49ers: I'm rich and never have to work again

Three months after walking off the field in the middle of a game, Campbell went on a social media rant about it.

Yahoo Sports - 6h

Let’s end remote work without accountability in the federal workforce

It’s important to understand the particulars of the federal employment system that makes remote work so problematic.

The Hill - 3h

ISU's top 2 scorers out for top-10 clash vs. Houston

No. 8 Iowa State will be without its two leading scorers -- Curtis Jones (illness) and Keshon Gilbert (muscle strain) -- for Saturday's top-10 showdown against No. 5 Houston.

ESPN - 2h

DOJ dropping immigration case against Musk's SpaceX

The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday it is planning to drop its lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceX, which alleged the company discriminated against refugees and asylees during the hiring ...

The Hill - 1d

What's next in the Eric Adams corruption case

The federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams remains intact, for now. On Friday, a judge put the Justice Department's request to dismiss the charges on hold. He's appointed an ...

CBS News - 15h

Boosted by Musk and Trump, German far-right party looks likely to make historic gains

It is a pivotal moment for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of national elections Sunday. The party is polling at 21% — likely enough for second place.

NBC News - 1d

Man disguised as lawyer kills gang leader in court

Police in Sri Lanka say the gunman used a revolver which was smuggled in a hollowed-out book.

BBC News - 1d

Woman in court over McCann family stalking charges

Julia Wandel, 23, had claimed she was the missing child prior to her arrest at Bristol Airport.

BBC News - 1d

Luigi Mangione makes first court appearance of 2025

Hundreds of supporters of suspected killer Luigi Mangione rallied outside of a New York City courthouse Friday. It marked the first court appearance of the year for Mangione, who has pleaded not ...

CBS News - 1h

The top 10 games in the Madden NFL franchise

Not every Madden game is created equally. Here's a ranking of the best entries in the venerable franchise.

ESPN - 1d

The N.F.L. Draft Has a New Consensus Top Prospect

The two-way star Travis Hunter has been surpassed in the rankings.

The New York Times - 20h

Trump fires top general in Pentagon shake-up

The new defence secretary earlier accused Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown of having a "woke" focus.

BBC News - 9h

Trump shakes up top military leadership

Late Friday night, President Trump fired General Charles "C.Q." Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the firing last year due to Brown's ...

CBS News - 1h

Emma Raducanu stalking case illustrates dark side of women’s sport

Emma Raducanu’s second-round match at the Dubai Tennis Championships was only minutes old when she became visibly distressed. After swatting a return into the net, the Briton walked over to the ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Senate adopts fallback budget in case Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ falters

Now the onus is on House Republicans to build enough support to advance their own party-line plan, or face pressure to back the Senate’s slimmer vision.

Politico - 1d

Jenni Hermoso to appeal against World Cup kiss case verdict

Luis Rubiales was found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent and fined €10,800.

BBC News - 1d

Justice Dept. to Drop Discrimination Case Against Elon Musk’s SpaceX

The Justice Department had sued SpaceX in 2023, accusing the company of violating federal law by refusing to hire refugees and people granted asylum in the United States.

The New York Times - 1d

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer steps down ahead of sex trafficking case

An attorney representing Sean "Diddy" Combs in his sex trafficking case announced that he is stepping down as counsel.

NBC News - 1d

Texas measles outbreak nears 100 cases: "This is the tip of the iceberg"

Health officials say a measles outbreak in West Texas is growing because of low vaccine rates and undetected infections.

CBS News - 22h

Is a fair jury possible if Luigi Mangione's case goes to trial?

There could be some difficulty in putting together a fair jury if Luigi Mangione's case for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson goes to trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica ...

CBS News - 21h

Justice department drops discrimination case against Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Case brought during Biden presidency accused space company of refusing, unlawfully, to hire certain immigrants. The US Department of Justice on Thursday said it would drop a case accusing Elon ...

The Guardian - 22h

Judge rejects DoJ call to immediately dismiss Eric Adams corruption case

Outside lawyer appointed to present arguments against prosecutors seeking to drop case against New York mayor. A New York judge on Friday said he would not immediately dismiss Eric Adams ’s ...

The Guardian - 21h

Watch live: Los Angeles DA provides update on Menendez brothers case

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman provides an update on the Lyle and Erik Menendez case.

NBC News - 19h

Who Is Paul Clement, the Lawyer Appointed to Help Judge in Adams Case?

A former solicitor general, Mr. Clement has argued over 100 cases before the Supreme Court. Now he will present independent arguments as a judge decides whether to drop the charges against the mayor.

The New York Times - 18h

Eric Adams' case indefinitely adjourned by judge following DOJ request

A federal judge has indefinitely adjourned New York City Mayor Eric Adams' fraud criminal trial after last week's request from the Department of Justice.

ABC News - 16h