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Italy's Constitutional Court allows singles to adopt foreign kids, ending 40-year ban
Italy’s Constitutional Court has ruled that unmarried people can adopt foreign minors, ending a 40-year-long ban on the practice and setting a precedent that could pave the way to allowing Italian ...ABC News - 3d -
Social Security Workers Aren’t Allowed to Read This Story
New internet restrictions at the embattled SSA have cut off access to WIRED, along with other “general news” websites like The Washington Post and The New York Times.Wired - Mar. 6 -
Telegram founder allowed to leave France following arrest
The billionaire has been accused of failing to properly moderate his app to reduce criminality.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Telegram CEO allowed to leave France amid investigation
Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov posted the news in his Telegram channel on Monday.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
ABLE accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest
Named for the 2014 law that created them, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, ABLE accounts have been available since 2016 to those eligible.CBS News - 3d -
PwC and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund clash over hiring of executive
‘Friction and angst’ over Neom auditor preceded Public Investment Fund’s ban on Big Four firmFinancial Times - Mar. 7 -
Trump puts pressure on Zelensky ahead of Saudi Arabia talks
Presented by GE Aerospace {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Heading into Jeddah talks, Trump puts pressure on Zelensky President Trump is inflicting ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
End of ‘blank cheque’ era for outside consultants in Saudi Arabia
Western firms profited as kingdom launched ‘giga-projects’ but market is slowing as Riyadh reins in spendingFinancial Times - Mar. 15 -
East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia
East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers.The New York Times - Mar. 16 -
First migrant worker dies building a World Cup stadium in Saudi Arabia
Muhammad Arshad, from Pakistan, was a foreman building Aramco Stadium in Al Khobar, one of 11 new venues for 2034. A migrant worker has died while working on a new stadium being built for the 2034 ...The Guardian - 4d -
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Detained British bank analyst awaiting verdict in Saudi Arabia
Former Bank of America contractor Ahmed al-Doush was arrested while on a trip last yearFinancial Times - 3d -
N.J. judge allows use of powerful DNA tool in quadruple murder trial
A New Jersey judge ruled that prosecutors can use evidence from a powerful and increasingly common DNA tool in the upcoming trial of a man charged in the 2018 murder of four relatives.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
WoW Housing Will Allow For Plenty Of Nitty-Gritty Interior Decoration Options
Blizzard is continuing to peel back the curtain on World of Warcraft's in-the-works player-housing system, this time revealing new details about how players will be able to decorate the interior ...GameSpot - Mar. 12 -
Nebraska lawmakers advance bill allowing parental notification for school library checkouts
Nebraska may soon require public schools to inform parents about the books their children check out from libraries if they want to monitor their reading materials, with a vote expected soon.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Mahmoud Khalil Has Not Been Allowed to Speak Privately With Lawyers
Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident who the Trump administration has claimed is a national security threat, is in immigration detention in Louisiana.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Google allows users to personalize their Gemini conversations with new features
Google is launching new features to let users personalize their AI assistants.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
OpenAI urges U.S. to allow AI models to train on copyrighted material
OpenAI is asking the U.S. government to make it easier for AI companies to learn from copyrighted material, citing a need to “strengthen America’s lead” globally in advancing the technology.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
DOD schools allowed to resume athletic events this weekend after pause
Sporting events had been postponed in response to President Trump's executive order restricting government-funded travel.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Senate votes to advance GOP funding bill, allowing for vote to avoid shutdown
Senate Republicans and some Democrats voted to advance a stopgap funding bill which clears the path for a final vote to avert a government shutdown. The 62-38 vote included 10 Democrats joining all ...NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Appeals Court Allows Trump to Enforce DEI Program Ban
An appeals court ruled that Trump could temporarily implement his DEI program ban.Inc. - Mar. 14 -
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Rangers allow go-ahead goal late in 3-1 loss to Oilers
Viktor Arvidsson scored the tiebreaking goal just early in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 3-1 on Sunday night.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Telegram’s Pavel Durov, Charged With Range of Crimes, Is Allowed to Leave France
Pavel Durov said that the investigation into illicit activity on the messaging app he runs is ongoing, but that he had returned home to Dubai.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Indonesia passes controversial law allowing greater military role in government
Activists in world’s third-largest democracy warn the legal changes signal a return to military dominance in civilian affairs that characterised Suharto years. Indonesia has ratified controversial ...The Guardian - 5d -
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US and Russia hold talks about a Black Sea ceasefire
Saudi Arabia meeting comes after discussions between American and Ukrainian negotiatorsFinancial Times - 19h -
Saudi Arabia lifted a ban on cinemas. Now it just needs people to turn up
Local box office has struggled since movie ban was lifted in 2018Financial Times - Mar. 9 -
Pokemon Go Developer Set To Be Acquired By Saudi Arabia's Scopely In $3.5 Billion Deal
Saudi Arabian-owned mobile developer Scopely has announced that it'll be acquiring Niantic's video game division, paying $3.5 billion for the developer behind Pokemon Go. Also included in the ...GameSpot - Mar. 12 -
Dougie Freedman leaves Crystal Palace role for move to Saudi Arabia second tier
Palace stalwart to be sporting director at Al-Diriyah Iain Moody understood to be in frame to replace him Crystal Palace have confirmed that Dougie Freedman has left his role as sporting ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Slaven Bilic: I left Saudi Arabia because I didn’t get paid, but I’m a much better manager now
Slaven Bilic says he is “a million times” a better manager for having worked in the Saudi Pro-League. Even if he quit for a reason that might come as something of a shock.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
US-Ukraine talks resume in Saudi Arabia after Trump envoy praises Putin
Steve Witkoff sides with Kremlin on territorial demands and says Russian president is ‘super smart’Financial Times - 2d -
Ukraine and U.S. teams hold talks in Saudi Arabia; U.S. envoy hopeful of ending war
Ukrainian and U.S. delegations discussed on Sunday proposals to protect energy facilities and critical infrastructure, Ukraine’s defense minister said, part of a diplomatic push by President Donald ...NBC News - 1d -
What Covid Taught Us
We look at how the world changed — and what studies revealed about how we live.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
What I'm looking at: Drake
A scouting report, some Mizzou notes, matchups to watch and what I think will lead to a Tiger win against Drake.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
What types of debt will a debt collector sue over?
Debt collectors make calculated decisions about what to pursue through the courts — and what not to.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Will your spouse cheat on you? Here's what the data say.
What are the signs? What type of person is most likely to cheat? What are the most likely scenarios people cheat in? What circumstances increase the likelihood? What are the red flags you should ...The Hill - 4d -
LSU’s Kim Mulkey allows assistant to coach SEC tourney game while she grieves death in family
LSU did not say whether Mulkey or Bob Starkey will coach the Tigers in Saturday’s semifinal against No. 1 Texas.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Luna uses rare maneuver to try to force vote on allowing proxy voting for new parents
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) introduced a rare motion Monday seeking to force a vote on proxy voting after she struggled to balance the responsibilities of being a lawmaker and a new parent in ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
PGA Tour to allow distance measuring after Masters, test new pace-of-play policies before implementation
Some changes to help the speed of play are coming to the PGA Tour soonCBS Sports - Mar. 11
