Legal sector pro bono work comes under strain

Also in today’s newsletter, investors warn EU against unpicking sustainability disclosure rules

Financial Times - 5h

Spanish ministers agree to cut legal working week to 37.5 hours

Spanish ministers agreed to cut the legal working week to 37.5 hours without salary changes, advancing a key coalition government policy despite opposition from employers.

NBC News - 7h

Luka Doncic injury update: Timeline for Lakers debut coming into focus as star plans return from calf strain

Doncic and the Lakers have a game targeted for his debut in a Los Angeles uniform

CBS Sports - 13h

India turns to private sector for rocket launches

Government sees opportunity to be ‘global leader’ in production and export of small satellites

Financial Times - 3d

Trump officials make plans to revoke legal status of migrants welcomed under Biden

The DHS proposal would terminate a Biden administration program that allowed more than 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans to fly to the U.S.

CBS News - 4d

40 Video Game Movies In The Works: How Many Of Them Will Actually Come Out?

Like the seemingly unending comic book movie craze, Hollywood loves to find a type of film that it can turn into the next big cultural touchstone. Over the years, we've seen movies based on video ...

GameSpot - 5d

Lakers shut down AD for week due to ab strain

Lakers big man Anthony Davis will be out for at least a week after being diagnosed with an abdominal muscle strain. He is set to miss the remaining three games of the Lakers' road trip.

ESPN - Jan. 29

Reeves's growth strategy comes under scrutiny from her own side

The chancellor has made clear she wants to see economic growth, but the response from Labour MPs will be key in how its delivered.

BBC News - Jan. 29

Pro bono legal aid for players facing doping allegation

Players facing allegations of doping or corruption will be able to access pro bono legal support through the Professional Tennis Players Association.

BBC News - Jan. 29

India's banking sector slump

Also in this newsletter: China is building the world’s largest dam and Ashish Gupta’s mantra

Financial Times - Jan. 28

What Is DeepSeek and Why Is It Disrupting the AI Sector?

DeepSeek is a powerful new rival to American artificial intelligence heavyweights like OpenAI and Meta. Here’s what to know about its surge.

Inc. - Jan. 27

Vanke’s woes reignite fears for China’s property sector

Real estate developer says it expects $6.2bn annual loss and announces sudden resignation of chair and chief executive

Financial Times - Jan. 27

Dubai's ceaseless boom is putting strains on its residents

Skyscraper-studded Dubai has been on a hot streak for the last five years — and some are starting to get burned

ABC News - Jan. 27

Trump administration works to arrest migrants previously legally allowed in U.S.

Hundreds of undocumented migrants have been arrested in the early days of the Trump administration as the president calls for a crackdown on immigration and border enforcement. NBC News ...

NBC News - Jan. 24

Trump gives Ice power to deport immigrants who came legally under Biden

Ice given unprecedented authority to expedite deportations as US cities face raids and troops arrive at US-Mexico border. US politics – live updates The Trump administration is issuing a new ...

The Guardian - Jan. 24

‘Puerility, Provocation and a Strain of Nihilism’: 3 Writers on What Binds Trump and Musk

What makes this dynamic in the new Trump administration so fascinating?

The New York Times - Jan. 24

Screen breaks and the right desk setup offer relief from work-related eye strain

Digital screens are pervasive at work and in homes and schools stores

ABC News - Jan. 23

Pressures at home and away add strain on UK finances

Government is in a double bind as global uncertainty and need to improve public services force tough choices on spending

Financial Times - Jan. 23

As D.E.I. Programs Come Under Attack, Companies Like Costco and Microsoft Forge Ahead

As racial and gender equity programs come under attack, many companies have scaled back. But Costco, Microsoft and others have forged ahead.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

TikTok is back after shutdown. Under Trump, here’s what comes next.

The app still likely needs to find a buyer for its It’s been an eventful weekend for U.S. TikTok users, as the app went dark late on Saturday and is now back online as of midday Sunday.

MarketWatch - Jan. 20

TikTok stops working as US ban comes into force

A message appearing for US users says they "can't use TikTok for now".

BBC News - Jan. 19

Thousands at pro-Palestinian rally in London

A group of protesters are told to disperse by police from Trafalgar Square after marching there.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Wildfires add strain to Southern California's housing crisis

As firefighters continue their progress containing the Los Angeles wildfires, a new crisis is emerging: Southern California's housing shortage. As Tom Hanson reports, it was already serious. Now, ...

CBS News - Jan. 17

Remote Work for Civil Servants Faces a Challenge Under Trump

Federal employees and others in the capital have grown attached to work-from-home arrangements. But hybrid work may disappear in the second Trump era.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

WHO: Health sector needs billions for reconstruction of Gaza

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

Peruvian Mummies’ Ancient Tattoos Come Under Laser Focus

With a tool often used in the study of dinosaur fossils, scientists uncovered new details in ornate tattoos on the skin of members of the Chancay culture of Peru.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

The criminal question in the coming wave of pro-crypto legislation

The Trump administration and Congress are expected to act quickly on pro-crypto bills, and likely without much focus on cybercrime prevention.

CNBC - Jan. 13

Gilts take the global strain

As yields rise around the globe, UK government bonds have been put in a difficult place

Financial Times - Jan. 10

China’s solar sector could be on course for a glow-up

After a plague of overcapacity and falling prices, there are signs the sector may be approaching a bottom

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Private-sector hiring slows: ADP

Hiring in the U.S. private sector and pay growth slowed down in December last year across several industries, according to a report released on Wednesday. The Always Designing for People (ADP) ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

VW strains to hit EU emission targets as EV deliveries tumble

Europe’s largest carmaker hurt by greater competition from rivals in China

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Fires rage uncontained as crews strained for resources

The Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire and Hurst Fire have forced the evacuations of over 80,000 people as powerful winds continue to fuel the deadly wildfires.

NBC News - Jan. 8

New norovirus strain might be driving wave of cases, CDC data suggests

Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Colleges prepare for new legal and political terrain under Trump

Colleges and universities are preparing for new legal and political territory as President-elect Trump returns to office. Concerns for international students, GOP attacks on higher education and ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Men on secret 1970s pro-paedophile list could still work with children today

A small number have been identified from a 300-strong group of adults who called for legal sex with children.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Kamala Harris says Jimmy Carter's "works will echo for generations to come"

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. She discussed his legacy as president and his extraordinary work redefining what it ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

RadioShack comes back to CES 2025 under new ownership

RadioShack, the iconic American chain of consumer electronics stores, went bankrupt in 2017. But it's back at CES 2025.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Blackstone joins private equity deal wave in US accounting sector

Acquisition of Citrin Cooperman from New Mountain Capital for $2bn marks a step up in valuations

Financial Times - Jan. 7

CNBC Daily Open: The AI sector still has legs to run

Semiconductor stocks jumped on Monday, lifted by buoyant news regarding the artificial intelligence sector. The S&P and Nasdaq posted two straight days of gains.

CNBC - Jan. 7

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