Change in California law could provide path to freedom for a convicted killer

The family of Justine Vanderschoot, a California teen murdered in 2003, is fighting for justice after learning a change in state law could provide a path to freedom for one of her convicted ...

CBS News - 6d

My mother did not receive Social Security after my father died. Could a new law change that?

“My mom has always been a school teacher and never paid into Social Security.”

MarketWatch - Feb. 10

Fog harvesting could provide water for arid cities

Research in Chile could help to provide drinking water for some of the world's most arid places.

BBC News - 17h

Trump actions could change the presidency

USAID, an agency created by Congress and codified in law, is being dismantled by President Trump. His actions have some in Washington raising questions about the role of Congress.

CBS News - 3d

California disclosure law prompting manufacturers to shift away from toxic compounds: Study

Manufacturers have been quietly abandoning the use of toxic ingredients in their products, in response to California's strict chemical disclosure rules, a new study has found. By promoting ...

The Hill - Feb. 12

Amazon apologizes to Mandy Moore after package is delivered to ruins of in-laws' California home

Amazon apologized Wednesday after actor Mandy Moore posted in anger that a delivery driver left a package at her in-laws' home, which was destroyed in the Los Angeles-area fires.

NBC News - Feb. 12

‘I could have sworn they were flying’: California skateboarders – in pictures

In the mid-70s, Hugh Holland stumbled on a group of kids skating in a drainage bowl. His images captured the scene at its rebellious peak – just before it went mainstream Continue reading...

The Guardian - 16h

How Kash Patel could change the FBI

Kash Patel has been confirmed by the Senate to be President Trump's FBI director. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more on how Patel could change the agency.

CBS News - 1h

ACLU Warns DOGE’s ‘Unchecked’ Access Could Violate Federal Law

The ACLU says it stands ready to sue for access to government records that detail DOGE’s access to sensitive personnel data.

Wired - Feb. 7

Why Trump’s Takedown of an Anti-Bribery Law Could Backfire

The president has said the law is unfair to U.S. businesses. But lawyers say weakening it could end up costing corporate America big.

The New York Times - 5d

Changes to law would give police ‘licence to kill’, UK rights groups warn

Review into accountability soon to report as police seek greater protection from prosecution over use of force. Police want changes to the law giving them “a licence to kill”, leading rights groups ...

The Guardian - Feb. 9

Top teachers worry there could be 'no future' if Trump drastically changes DOE

President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order that would call for the secretary to submit a proposal to diminish the Education Department.

ABC News - Feb. 12

NHL Trade Deadline: Could A Change Of Scenery Benefit Four Notable Players?

As the NHL's trade deadline approaches, there are many NHLers who could use a deal to a new team. Here are four notable NHLers who fit into that category.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

AI is the future of tech, but its effects on the climate could change everything

Big Tech should act now, in the early days of AI.

The Hill - 5d

Daylight saving time starts soon: Could this be the last time the clocks change?

We'll soon lose an hour of sleep — but what if it's the last time we change the clocks?

The Hill - 5d

Let Students Finish the Whole Book. It Could Change Their Lives.

Had they merely read the summary, my students would have seen many of the same words, but they’d have lacked the feeling part.

The New York Times - 4d

Too many video games, too little time - but could that be changing?

Bigger, longer, better? Why the race to pack more hours into video games might be slowing.

BBC News - 2d

Shocking James Bond Changes Announced, Could Influence Future Games

In a shocking announcement , Amazon MGM Studios has announced that it is taking over creative control of the James Bond series as part of a deal with series stewards Barbara Broccoli and Michael ...

GameSpot - 7h

How an American takeover could change James Bond forever

Long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson give creative control to Amazon.

BBC News - 4h

Tesla's law firm drafts Delaware bill that could salvage Musk pay package

The legislation would amend Delaware General Corporation Law and could pave the way for the reinstatement of Musk's 2018 CEO pay package at Tesla.

CNBC - 2d

Tesla's law firm helps draft bill some experts say could restore Musk's pay package

A law firm representing Elon Musk and Tesla helped draft a bill some experts say could, if passed, possibly restore Musk's lost multibillion-dollar compensation package.

ABC News - 5h

Hizbollah’s murky path forward

The weakened group is relying on a welfare system to strengthen its base

Financial Times - Feb. 11

Southport killer's sentence will not be reviewed

The Attorney General said there was "no realistic legal basis" for an appeal over the sentence.

BBC News - 5d

Douglas Lyons writes comedies centering Black women. How his trilogy could change theater

IAMA Theatre's workshop production of Douglas Lyons' time-travel adventure "Don't Touch My Hair" runs through Feb. 24.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 12

2025 Fantasy Football Free Agents: Davante Adams, Chris Godwin headline wideouts who could change teams

Here are the WRs who are free agents as well as those who could become salary cap casualties

CBS Sports - Feb. 13

A Legal Win for Content Creators Could Change How AI Models Get Built

The first fair use AI copyright case in the U.S. has ended in favor of original content maker Thomson Reuters, which could affect the outcomes of similar cases.

Inc. - 6d

U.S. housing market could lose nearly $1.5 trillion in value due to rising costs of climate change

By 2055, 84% of all U.S. homes may see some drop in value, totaling $1.47 trillion in losses, according to an analysis by climate-risk firm First Street.

CNBC - 1d

Cyndi Lauper review – a freedom fighter’s swan song

The O2, London Forty years after her feminist breakout hit, the New York singer bows out of live performance with a show rich in colourful pop and personal anecdotes, while never losing sight of ...

The Guardian - 5d

Bob Menendez appeals bribery conviction

Former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) filed an appeal Thursday against his conviction and 11-year sentence for accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, gold bars and luxury cars in exchange ...

The Hill - Feb. 13

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open

The R&A joined the United States Golf Association in adding a qualification pathway for golfers competing in the LIV Golf League, the R&A announced Monday.

ESPN - Feb. 10

How To Farm And Reset Bosses In Path Of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2 is all about the loot. Whether you're just starting out and looking for the bare essentials or if you're in the endgame searching for ultra-specific gear, the quest for loot never ...

GameSpot - Feb. 13

Hochul hosting meeting to discuss 'path forward' for Adams

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) said she will host a meeting Tuesday with “key leaders” to discuss the "path forward" for New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D), days after the Justice Department (DOJ) ...

The Hill - 2d

How to provide evidence in turbulent times

Hostility to researchers’ analysis is undermining reasoned policymaking

Financial Times - Feb. 11

Sam Nujoma, Namibia's fiery freedom fighter and first president, dies at 95

Sam Nujoma, the fiery freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its president for 15 years, has died

ABC News - Feb. 9

Auchincloss: Trump 'replacing the rule of law with the law of the ruler'

Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) on Sunday criticized the order from the Trump administration's Justice Department to dismiss the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. In an ...

The Hill - 4d

Prosecutor: Killer was making a statement with post-Valentine's murder

Hollywood therapist Amie Harwick was attacked and killed by her ex-boyfriend-turned-stalker Gareth Pursehouse in the early morning hours of Feb. 15, 2020.

CBS News - 4d

FBI to help police with Southport killer inquiry

Teams in the US are providing support as British police try to recover the killer's deleted searches.

BBC News - 4d

Murkowski: 'We are a nation of laws'

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said Tuesday the United States is a “nation of laws” and President Trump and his administration need to comply with federal court orders halting his executive ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

Essex Boys murder convictions being reviewed again

Criminal Cases Review Commission says it has received new applications over the notorious murders.

BBC News - 5d

Officials provide update on Delta plane crash in Toronto

Most of those hospitalized after the Delta plane crash in Toronto have been released, officials said. This comes as more questions emerge about what may have caused the crash landing. CBS News' Tom ...

CBS News - 2d

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