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India's parliament set to debate controversial law on Muslim endowments
India’s parliament has begun debating a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to change laws governing Muslim land endowments in the countryABC News - 2d -
India's parliament passes controversial bill that would change Muslim endowments
India’s parliament has passed a controversial bill moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing Muslim land endowmentsABC News - 1d -
France’s Parliament Is Set to Debate Changing Rape Law to Include Consent
After dozens of men were convicted of raping a drugged Gisèle Pelicot, lawmakers moved to require that consent be given for sex to be considered consensual.The New York Times - 2d -
India Passes Contentious Bill Increasing Oversight of Muslim Land Trusts
The legislation passed by Parliament on Friday would allow non-Muslims to help administer so-called Waqfs. The move fueled concerns that the rights of Muslims are being infringed on.The New York Times - 14h -
South Korean court removes impeached president over martial law declaration
Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office four months after he declared martial law, sending troops into parliament.CBS News - 12h -
Senegal revises amnesty law that covered deadly protests
Senegal’s parliament has approved revisions to a law passed under the former president that granted amnesty for offences committed during deadly opposition protests in the West African countryABC News - 1d -
County Championship season set for controversial cut
The County Championship looks increasingly likely to be cut from 14 matches to 12 per team from 2026 after another review of the domestic structure which is likely to illicit anger among some leaders.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
A Swastika, a Tesla and a Debate Over the Limits of Hate Crime Law
Is it a hate crime for people to draw a swastika on a Tesla if they believe Elon Musk is a Nazi?The New York Times - 1d -
Fox News analyst questions Vance over deportation comments: 'Politics is overwhelming the law here'
Fox News conservative legal commentator Andy McCarthy said in a Thursday interview it seems politics is “overwhelming the law here,” in the debate surrounding the Trump administration’s efforts to ...The Hill - 1d -
Bondi dismisses Biden-era lawsuit against Georgia election law
Attorney General Pam Bondi has dismissed a federal lawsuit challenging a controversial Georgia election law that limits voting practices and was accused of suppressing Black voters, despite record ...The Hill - 4d -
DOGE Demands Deep Cuts at Humanities Endowment
The National Endowment for the Humanities, which supports museums, scholarship and historical sites, could see grants curtailed and staffing slashed by up to 80 percent.The New York Times - 3d -
She Wanted a Law Degree. Instead, She Became a College Basketball Star.
After setting records at Grambling State and playing professionally, Shakyla Hill is pursuing her original plan.The New York Times - 5d -
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: How far is India from creating its own DeepSeek?
India's growing economy and tech-savvy population position it well to create a DeepSeek competitor. But the country faces obstacles in reaching that outcome.CNBC - 23h -
🎧 The 'data debate'
Rob Butler and Chris Reeve are joined by Norwich City fans Richard Lain-Smith and Will Graver to discuss the rise in prominence of data in football.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Federal funding cuts are raising questions about university endowments. Here's what some are worth and how they work
Columbia is one of the richest universities with a $14.8 billion endowment. Still, covering federal funding cuts isn't as simple as smashing a piggy bank.CNBC - 3d -
A Myanmar Muslim organization says more than 700 worshipers died when earthquake collapsed mosques during Friday prayers
A Myanmar Muslim organization says more than 700 worshipers died when earthquake collapsed mosques during Friday prayersABC News - 4d -
'My mum in India was willing to lose everything to support my trans identity'
A transgender woman who became the first to legally marry in India's Tamil Nadu state speaks of her mother's unwavering support.BBC News - 4d -
For India, Donald Trump's tariffs could have been worse
Also in this newsletter, the weight-loss drug Mounjaro makes its India debut and stock markets on ‘liberation day’Financial Times - 23h -
'Eid of sadness': Palestinians in Gaza mark Muslim holiday with dwindling food and no end to war
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip had little to celebrate on Sunday as they began marking a normally festive Muslim holiday with rapidly dwindling food supplies and no end in sight to the Israel-Hamas ...ABC News - 5d -
White House says Signal controversy is 'closed'
The White House said Monday that its probe into how a journalist was added to a group chat of officials discussing military strikes is closed, as the administration seeks to move past the ...The Hill - 4d -
NFL delays decision on controversial 'tush push' play, per reports
The NFL has delayed a decision on the controversial "tush push" play used by the Philadelphia Eagles until a future date.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Waltz may struggle to walk away from Signal group chat controversy
The White House has declared the controversy around a Signal chat for a military strike that inadvertently included a journalist to be “closed,” but the episode has left some in President Trump’s ...The Hill - 2d -
What Reece James did in 2019 was a fascinating preview of 2025 debates
Reece James and the debate about his “leadership skills” have been quite the minor plotline at Chelsea this season.The right back has remained as the club captain, despite his own manager Enzo Mar...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump worried he was hitting Biden too hard during debate
President Trump was worried that he was going after then-President Biden too hard and coming across as a bully during their consequential debate last year, according to a new book released ...The Hill - 3d -
Former Biden chief of staff blames aides for Trump debate performance
Former President Biden’s chief of staff, Ron Klain, blames the senior aides for the poor debate performance last summer against then-candidate Donald Trump. Klain, who was interviewed for a new ...The Hill - 1d -
Who was Martyn Hett and what is Martyn's Law?
Martyn's Law aims to reduce the risk of physical harm and the impact of a terrorist attack.BBC News - 1d -
Judge jails Trump clemency recipient Jonathan Braun after child assault arrest
Jonathan Braun's family used connections it had to the family of Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to set in motion the clemency from the president.CNBC - 2h -
Liverpool Beat Everton Amid VAR Chaos and Referee Controversy
Liverpool Edge Everton in Controversial Derby Marred by Referee IncompetenceThe latest Merseyside derby saw Liverpool grind out a hard-fought 1-0 win over Everton at Anfield, but it was a clash ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Ukraine war briefing: Trump sanctions threat on Russian oil buyers could hit China, India
Trump threatens Putin over ceasefire; Russia claims it has taken control of a Donetsk village. What we know on day 1,132. China and India could be affected if Donald Trump introduces tariffs of ...The Guardian - 4d -
Royals' Jonathan India back in starting lineup a day after a pitch hits him in the face
Jonathan India was in the Kansas City Royals’ starting lineup for Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers a day after a 99-mph pitch from Cleveland’s Emmanuel Clase hit him in the face. The ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Titans coach Brian Callahan says franchise QBs are 'priceless' and team is debating options at No. 1
The Tennessee Titans are debating whether they want to take a quarterback with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft or trade it for more assets. “We’re open to everything at this point,” Titans coach ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
In a new book, top Biden aide describes ‘out of it’ president before Trump debate
Ron Klain tells author Chris Whipple then president could not focus and obsessed about foreign leaders ahead of debate that ended his campaign. In a new book, Joe Biden’s former White House chief ...The Guardian - 2d -
Biden skipped White House meeting after Trump debate for photoshoot, new book says
Ron Klain tells author Chris Whipple that Biden opted for Annie Leibovitz shoot at critical moment in campaign. In the aftermath of the disastrous debate against Donald Trump that ultimately ...The Guardian - 1d -
Vandalism of Muslim Prayer Room at N.Y.U. Is Investigated as Hate Crime
Graffiti was etched onto walls of the room, at a university library, and prayer mats kept there had been soaked in urine.The New York Times - 1h -
“I could see a scenario” – Top Chelsea insider predicts what he could see happening with Jackson this summer
Top Chelsea insider Matt Law has claimed he could see a scenario where the Blues consider selling Nicolas Jackson this summer if someone comes in with a good bid.The Blues are set for a busy summer ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Arne Slot’s Cold Response to ‘Obvious’ James Tarkowski VAR Controversy in Liverpool’s Win Over Everton
Liverpool Hold Firm Amid Controversy in Merseyside DerbyLiverpool’s unrelenting pursuit of their 20th league title stayed on track with a gritty 1-0 win over Everton at Anfield—an occasion marked ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Fenerbahce accuses Galatasaray coach of acting like he'd been 'shot' in latest Mourinho controversy
Fenerbahce accused the coach of fierce rival Galatasaray of throwing himself to the ground as if he’d been “shot” after his nose appeared to be pinched by Jose Mourinho in the latest controversy to ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Judge blocks social media age-verification law in Arkansas
A federal judge in Arkansas permanently blocked a law requiring age verification for social media accounts, deeming it unconstitutional. The law was stopped by U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks ...The Hill - 2d -
Anime lessons in the limits of AI
Generative images show us the risks of endowing the technology with magical powersFinancial Times - 3d -
Lessons from Russia, Turkey and India for Trump’s America
Fighting for democracy can be a lonely and dangerous businessFinancial Times - 4d
