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Law professor speaks on legality of deportations under Trump invoking Alien Enemies Act
Professor of law at Georgetown University David Super speaks with NBC News' Gadi Schwartz about President Trump's invoking of the Alien Enemies Act and the legality of the deportations used under it.NBC News - 4d -
Cleanup under way after massive storm barreled across at least eight US states
Tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms resulted in the deaths of more than 40 people and widespread destruction. US storm damage – in pictures Clean up efforts have started in several US states ...The Guardian - 4d -
Democrats’ US tour gathers support in fight against Trump: ‘Get angry, man’
Community impact hearings offer outlet for grievances and gather evidence for ongoing lawsuits, totaling 10 so far. US politics live – latest updates A Minnesota veteran who found work at ...The Guardian - 14h -
The Biggest US Banks Have All Backed Out of a Commitment to Reach Net Zero
In the lead up to the inauguration, the six largest US banks left a voluntary alliance with the UN to reach net zero by 2050. Now, critics are calling for new climate laws.Wired - Mar. 8 -
Legal expert on how Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act compares to past cases
President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act to justify deporting Venezuelan immigrants, claiming an "invasion" of gang-affiliated individuals. The law, passed in 1798, has only been used three ...CBS News - 4d -
DOGE’s Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread
Thousands of US Department of Agriculture employees, including food inspectors and disease-sniffing-dog trainers, remain out of work, leaving food to rot in ports and pests to proliferate.Wired - 4d -
Columbia University loses $400mn in US government grants
Federal agencies say the ivy league institution failed to protect Jewish students from harassmentFinancial Times - Mar. 7 -
Advocacy groups condemn Trump for using 'Palestinian' as a slur
Jewish and Muslim advocacy groups condemned President Trump for calling Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) a “Palestinian,” arguing he used it as a slur against the long-time lawmaker. ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Can the US stop the brewing nuclear arms race before it erupts?
In the 80 years since the U.S. attacks on Japan, no other country has used a nuclear weapon in war. That remarkable record could soon be broken and all progress lost.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act blasted as abuse of power
The White House’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to remove Venezuelans it has accused of being gang members is an abuse of war powers that critics say could open the door to mass deportations from a ...The Hill - 3d -
Baldur's Gate 3 Actor Says AI Could "Destroy" The Reputation Of Game Companies
Baldur's Gate 3 actor Samantha Beart, who played Karlach, has spoken out against artificial intelligence technologies being used for short-term gain. Speaking to Edge , Beart said CEOs want to use ...GameSpot - 17h -
US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February
Figure bolsters case for cental bank to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growthFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Nets' Cam Thomas addresses hamstring injury that could end his season
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas could miss the rest of this season with a left hamstring strain, but he took the time to address how he's feeling.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Harvard expanding free tuition in diversity push
Harvard University announced Monday it will expand free tuition to more students, a move adopted by other schools since the Supreme Court ruled affirmative action could no longer be used in college ...The Hill - 4d -
PFF names the Texans' biggest trade asset ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft
With the NFL Draft less than 50 days away, the Houston Texans have one major trade piece they could use to send for more selections.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
France has a nuclear umbrella. Could its European allies fit under it?
President Macron has aired the idea that France's deterrence force could be used to defend of other European countries.BBC News - Mar. 6 -
Kleptocrats to benefit from Trump DoJ’s anti-corruption pause, experts warn
Former prosecutors criticize Pam Bondi’s decision to halt enforcement of bribery laws as short-sighted and dangerous. A radical makeover at the US department of justice has seen key drives to fight ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Judge orders hearing over Trump deportations under Alien Enemies Act despite court ruling
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing for Monday afternoon on whether the Trump administration violated a court order against using a law passed in 1798 to deport hundreds of undocumented ...CBS News - 4d -
Who Is James Boasberg, the Judge Trump Wants to Impeach Over Deportation Flights?
President Trump has called for Judge Boasberg to be impeached after he ruled against the administration over the president’s efforts to use a law from 1798 to speed deportations.The New York Times - 3d -
New law needed for Southport-type attacks, says terror watchdog
It says the government should create a new offence of preparing a non-terrorist mass casualty attack.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
The case for local control: Rethinking the US Department of Education
Parents have been demanding more control over their children's education, leading to a surge in school choice programs, homeschooling, and curriculum transparency laws, while the federal government ...The Hill - 13h -
Season over? – Barcelona midfielder could be out for more than two months after injury vs Atletico
In a devastating bit of update, SPORT’s Toni Juanmarti reports that Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado could be out for over two months after suffering an injury last night against Atletico ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
German tourists’ ordeal reportedly ending as they are returned from US detention
Jessica Brösche to join Lucas Sielaff, who is reported to have returned to Germany on 6 March. A German tourist detained by US immigration authorities is due to be deported back to Germany on ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Get Ready For The Last Of Us Season 2 With This Season 1 Recap Video
HBO's The Last of Us returns on April 13 for its second season. Season 1 aired more than two years ago, so if you're looking for a refresher, HBO has now released a nice recap video.. The Season 1 ...GameSpot - 19h -
US turns to Denmark as it hunts for eggs despite Trump’s threat over Greenland
Danish Egg Association says US asked if it could export eggs as prices surge despite president’s promise to lower them. The United States has asked Denmark and other European nations if they can ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Pick your England XI for World Cup qualifiers using Tuchel's squad
Who would you select to start for England in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in Thomas Tuchel's first matches in charge?BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Starmer to drive through welfare cuts that could affect UK’s most severely disabled
PM faces backlash over plans to tighten eligibility, potentially leaving more than 600,000 claimants £675 a month worse off. Keir Starmer is to defy growing anger by driving through welfare cuts ...The Guardian - 5d -
More Americans are now seeking UK citizenship. Three of them tell us why
Donald Trump’s re-election has made many in the US doubt whether the direction of their nation is for them. A record number of Americans are seeking UK citizenship, according to recent data.. In ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
“He’s coming in”: Arsenal are now poised to sign “world-class” £51m star – Journalist
Arsenal are poised to sign one of La Liga’s best-performing midfielders during the summer transfer window.The Gunners are expected to be busy during the off-season, and there could be plenty of ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Daniel Jones rumors: Former Giants QB is deciding between these two teams in 2025 NFL free agency, per report
Both clubs could use quarterback helpCBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
Trump says US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale: ‘It’s up to me’
President suspended implementation of law ordering app to divest from its Chinese owner ByteDance or face US ban. Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States was in talks with four groups ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
At least a dozen US states rush to ban common food dyes, citing health risks
RFK Jr’s ‘Maha’ giving fresh momentum to longtime efforts to outlaw additives, which is now a bipartisan movement. At least a dozen US states – from traditionally conservative Oklahoma to ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Trump’s Revenge on Law Firms Seen as Undermining Justice System
The president’s use of government power to punish firms is seen by some legal experts as undercutting a basic tenet: the right to a strong legal defense.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant
Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $5 a dozenABC News - Mar. 13 -
Schools use AI to monitor kids, but investigation finds risks
Schools are turning to AI-powered surveillance technology to monitor students on school-issued devices like laptops and tabletsABC News - Mar. 12 -
Ontario sets 25% surcharge on energy exports to US to counter Trump tariffs
Premier Doug Ford says province ‘won’t back down’ until US president retracts duties on Canada. The Canadian province of Ontario is imposing a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the states ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
When was the phrase ‘smash-and-grab victory’ first used in football? | The Knowledge
Plus: high-scoring Premier League games with no English-born scorer and club crests similar to logos. Mail us with your questions and answers “Liverpool’s 1-0 win against Paris ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
US astronauts stranded on ISS for nine months to return to Earth on Tuesday, Nasa says
Journey of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on a SpaceX Crew Dragon craft will be broadcast live. A pair of US astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station will be ...The Guardian - 5d -
China could literally rewrite history using AI — and control the future
This isn’t just another policy debate — it’s a defining moment that will shape global discourse and the balance of power for decades to come. The technology we allow to thrive will either spread ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
How South Korea’s shipyards could save the US Navy
Asian shipbuilders see opportunity to fill gap as Washington tries to keep pace with China’s naval expansionFinancial Times - Mar. 14
