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Salmond ally hopes family will continue legal action

The former first minister was in the process of suing the Scottish government when he died on Saturday.

Air pollution death settlement is not a win, says mum

Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who lived near London's South Circular Road, had a fatal asthma attack in 2013.

Private schools vote for legal action over VAT plans

The Independent Schools Council, which represents 1,400 schools, votes to proceed with legal action.

Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments

Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.

Post Office campaigner Alan Bates threatens further legal action

Former sub-postmaster calls for deadline for victim payouts to be set

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Trump targets Washington Post, CBS with long-shot legal actions over Harris coverage, ads

The Donald Trump legal bids against CBS and The Washington Post came days before the election between the GOP nominee and his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif takes legal action over male chromosomes claims

Algerian took gold in Paris amid huge controversy Complaint filed over online abuse and latest reporting Imane Khelif, the boxer who won Olympic gold amid a gender eligibility row , is taking ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

iPhone 16 Plus review: Apple’s battery beast

Enlarged iPhone gains two new buttons, faster chip and better camera, while lasting a long time on a charge. Apple’s iPhone 16 Plus takes the regular iPhone and adds two things: a much bigger ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Worker allegations against MrBeast show spotlight the workplace culture problems on YouTuber sets

Allegations of poor working conditions on YouTuber MrBeast’s new Amazon Studios show have pushed some people who work with creators to call for more safety oversight on their sets.

Can The Daily Beast Claw Its Way Back to Relevance?

Can Joanna Coles and Ben Sherwood revive the once-buzzy news site and reclaim their perches atop the New York media world? Their own staff isn’t sure.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Canadiens: Tremblay's Actions Were A Warning

Before he was appointed Montreal Canadiens' coach, Mario Tremblay couldn't help himself rubbing it in while interviewing a competitor for the job.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Call for 'immediate action' to tackle shoplifting

Cases are under-reported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.

Legal complaint filed against Fifa's 'abuse of dominance'

The top European leagues and players' union Fifpro file a legal complaint against Fifa over what they claim is an "abuse of dominance".

NBA's Silver: No regrets on backing legal betting

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he does not regret a 2014 op-ed in which he supported changing U.S. law on sports betting, part of a movement that changed the sports landscape in the past decade.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Musk is giving some US voters $1m. Is it legal?

Two voters have already picked up their lottery-style cheques for a million dollars from Elon Musk.

Is Elon Musk's $1 million election giveaway legal?

Elon Musk announced Saturday he is giving away $1 million daily through Nov. 5 to swing state voters who sign a petition for his pro-Trump political action committee. Musk has already committed at ...

Elon Musk's PAC giveaway raises legal concerns

Elon Musk is giving away big bucks to random voters who sign a petition from his political action committee. But there's a catch — and it's raising concerns about possible campaign finance ...

Alabama Prison Labor Program Faces Legal Challenges

A work-release program for Alabama prisoners provides labor for corporations and income for the state. Lawsuits are challenging its constitutionality.

Business - The New York Times - October 26

What will happen to Trump's legal issues after the election?

Donald Trump has more than just the presidency on the line Nov. 5 — the outcome of his various legal troubles hinges on the election, as well.

Politics - NBC News - October 30

Jaywalking Is a New York Tradition. Now It’s Legal, Too.

New Yorkers can cross the street wherever they please without fear of a summons. Some fear the new law could lead to more pedestrian deaths.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Are Ballot Selfies Legal? That Depends on Where You Live.

New York is among the states where ballot selfies are banned, according to a recent report. Californians can snap away.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 31

Florida ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana fails

A ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state of Florida is projected to fall short, according to Decision Desk HQ, although medicinal use is still legal in the Sunshine State. ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Florida amendment to legalize recreational marijuana falls short

Amendment 3, which would have legalized the recreational use and manufacturing of marijuana in the state, failed to get the 60% voter support.

What happens to the president-elect's legal cases now?

Donald Trump is facing three criminal cases and a sentencing over a felony conviction.

Post-Affirmative Action, Is Sustained Campus Diversity Suspicious?

There are perfectly legal explanations for why schools’ demographics might not change after the fall of affirmative action.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Blinken urges Netanyahu to 'capitalize on Israel’s successful action'

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Action demanded over surge in illegal meat imports

The government is warned of a "foot-and-mouth" level crisis over potentially diseased meat flooding into the UK.

Will investors live to regret their pre-Budget actions?

Gains may have been locked in too soon in anticipation of a bigger CGT increase

World - Financial Times - October 30

The Headlines From a Blockbuster Night of Champions League Action

Real Madrid and Manchester City were both soundly beaten.

Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago

PS5 Pro Review - Powerful On Paper, Ordinary In Action

When the PlayStation 5 debuted in November 2020, Sony made a compelling case for picking one up. In addition to simply being a shiny new console, the value proposition it presented was largely in ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

Trump victory is a major setback for climate action, experts say

Trump's election will hit immediate efforts to tackle climate change, experts say - but the longer-term effect is less certain.

'It is scary': Women call for street safety action

Around 500 people took part in a march organised by a QUB society called Walkie Talkie Girlies.

AAPI adults more likely to view legal immigration as asset to US: Survey

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and Native Hawaiian adults are more likely than the rest of the U.S. population to view immigration as an asset to the country, a new survey found. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

The Papers: 'Prepare for higher taxes' and 'I legally punished' Sara

Some of Tuesday's papers lead on the chancellor's hint that business taxes will rise.

Claims Over Reporter's Relationship With RFK Jr. Surface in Legal Feud With Ex

The drama over a New York magazine reporter’s relationship with onetime presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is playing out in two different venues.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

The cannabis industry is awaiting a legal green light, but can businesses survive?

Legal gray area surrounding the drug makes it difficult to prepare next steps, with rescheduling a perpetual threat. The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, which took place in downtown Chicago ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

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