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Law enforcement officer turned in his own daughter for murder

A veteran law enforcement official turned his daughter in for murder and spoke out at her sentencing about her owning up to the truth and accepting responsibility. "Whatever is sentenced to you, ...

Parents told us of suicide plan at Christmas due to lack of assisted dying law

Tom Marshall's parents took their own lives, but he says a law change may have helped them.

Former OpenAI Researcher Says Company Broke Copyright Law

Suchir Balaji helped gather and organize the enormous amounts of internet data used to train the startup’s ChatGPT chatbot.

Tech - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Activists challenge colonial-era abortion laws in Antigua and Barbuda

Doctors, nurses and activists in Antigua and Barbuda are fighting a colonial-era law that largely bans abortions, igniting a debate about women’s reproductive rights on the tiny twin-island nation

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Musk voter lottery might violate federal law: DOJ

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has warned Elon Musk’s pro-Trump super PAC that its daily $1 million giveaways to registered voters in swing states might violate federal law, according to several ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Partner pay at top US law firms jumps to record $1.4mn

Survey shows 26% increase in two years on signs of revival in M&A activity

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

It’s Time For Soccer’s Nonsensical Penalty Shoot-Out Law to Be Rewritten

Defeats on penalties are still defeats and should be recognized as much, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago

FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels

Also in today’s newsletter, US backs huge lithium mine and Canada cuts immigration programme

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

The son-in-law of former Myanmar's strongman is arrested over Facebook posts

Myanmar’s state-run media say security forces have arrested the son-in-law of the country’s former longtime military ruler, Than Shwe, for allegedly posting inflammatory statements on his Facebook ...

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Beyoncé brings star power to Harris rally in Texas with abortion law in the spotlight

Singer says America is on the ‘brink of history’ as Kamala Harris said Trump would seek to make state’s abortion ban nationwide. Beyoncé on Friday lent her star power to Kamala Harris at a ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Firms must prevent sexual harassment under new law

What counts as sexual harassment and what should you do if you experience it at work?

Top Law Firms Shrink From the Heat of the Mideast Conflict

When a Columbia professor needed a lawyer because of her comments about the actions of former Israeli soldiers on campus, tensions over the Israel-Hamas war got in the way.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Risk of vigilantes as justice system ‘on the brink’, warns Law Society head

Danger that people in England and Wales take matters ‘into their own hands’, says Richard Atkinson

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Trump Wants to Kill Biden’s Climate Law. It’s Making His Supporters Rich

Trump allies hold hundreds of millions in stakes in companies that benefitted from the Inflation Reduction Act, Biden’s signature climate law.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Israel passes laws to restrict the work of a UN agency that is a lifeline for Gaza

Israel’s parliament has passed two laws that severely restrict the U.N. agency responsible for distributing aid in Gaza

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Israeli parliament passes law banning UN Palestinian refugee agency

Western nations concerned over how UNRWA will operate in war-torn Gaza

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Israel passes law banning UN humanitarian relief agency for Palestinians

Israel passed a law on Monday banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), according to multiple reports. Israel’s legislature, the Knesset, ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Led by Believers in the City’s Future, Detroit Is on the Rebound

Once the largest city in the U.S. to declare bankruptcy, this Midwestern metropolis is now thriving. But some obstacles still remain.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

Éderson: City have successor in mind if Pep exits

Manchester City goalkeeper Éderson has said he thinks his club have already lined up a successor should Pep Guardiola decide to leave at the end of the season.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Trains and buses cancelled amid further disruption

Translink also issued warnings to commuters on Thursday evening as a result of heavy traffic.

Chicago group works to reduce crime and violence in the city

As the presidential election nears, the issue of crime is weighing on the minds of voters. A CBS News poll taken earlier this year found 63% of voters said crime would be a factor in who they vote ...

Wolves 1-2 Manchester City: Premier League – live reaction

Premier League updates from the 2pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | And mail Daniel with your thoughts I’m really looking forward to seeing how the midfield battle goes. Lemina, Andre and ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Man City beats Wolves with dramatic late goal

Manchester City defender John Stones scored a last-gasp winner in a 2-1 victory at Wolves on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Pep: Man City not used to Klopp-like late winners

Manchester City's contentious last-minute winner against Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday was both correctly ruled and deserved reward for his players' patience, manager Pep Guardiola said.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

A Cheapskate in New York City: How to Visit on a Budget

Pop-up art, cheap theater tickets, Chinese food and a well-situated, if noisy, hotel: How to see Manhattan (and a bit of Brooklyn) on a budget.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

How American cities are rethinking their urban rivers

More Americans are living in cities than ever before. By 2050, nearly 90% of Americans are expected to live in metropolitan areas. This shift means rethinking how urban spaces are used to support a ...

How cities are breathing new life into their urban rivers

Of the 3.5 million miles of rivers in the U.S., 50% are too polluted for fishing, boating or swimming, according to American Rivers.

How to Bring People Back to New York City

The essential ingredient of urban living — the quality of life — has tanked in the city.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Kansas City Is Working to Acquire a Star Wide Receiver

A franchise that has lost several key players to injury is said to be focused on adding five-time Pro Bowl receiver Deandre Hopkins.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Ancient Cities Unearthed in Mountains of Central Asia

The discovery suggests that trade routes along the Silk Road were far more complex than previously understood.

Science - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Haaland's 'extraordinary' acrobatic finish for Man City

Erling Haaland's "unorthodox" backheel volley doubles Manchester City's lead in the 58th minute of their match week three tie in the Champions League against Sparta Prague at the Etihad Stadium.

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