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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.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Private schools vote for legal action over VAT plans
The Independent Schools Council, which represents 1,400 schools, votes to proceed with legal action.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments
Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Post Office campaigner Alan Bates threatens further legal action
Former sub-postmaster calls for deadline for victim payouts to be setBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Women plan UK legal action over talc cancer claims
Hundreds of women in the UK are taking legal action against Johnson and Johnson.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Drake takes legal action over song's 'sex offender' claim
The star says Universal Music failed to stop the release of rival Kendrick Lamar's hit Not Like Us.Top stories - BBC News - 5 hours 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 - November 6 -
What legal actions can creditors take if you don't pay your credit card debt?
The legal consequences that can come with unpaid credit card debt could have a big impact on your finances.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
The unravelling of the international legal order
An arrest warrant for Israel’s prime minister has exposed divisions among western leadersWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Call for 'immediate action' to tackle shoplifting
Cases are under-reported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Will investors live to regret their pre-Budget actions?
Gains may have been locked in too soon in anticipation of a bigger CGT increaseWorld - 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 - November 6 -
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 - November 6 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
'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.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
The search for targeted taxes to fund climate action
Body backed by Barbados, France and Kenya outlines options for new leviesWorld - Financial Times - November 18 -
Indivisible unveils action plan for second term
A progressive group has unveiled an action plan for revving up political organizing on the left and resisting former President Trump’s agenda during his second term. “If there's one universally ...Politics - The Hill - November 18 -
The Best Action Cameras (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.Tech - Wired - 51 minutes ago -
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 - November 6 -
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.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
What happens to the president-elect's legal cases now?
Donald Trump is facing three criminal cases and a sentencing over a felony conviction.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Legal challenge to Rosebank oil field begins
Campaigners want to stop the Rosebank oil and Jackdaw gas fields, but oil companies say they are vital.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Elon Musk Ramps Up Legal Fight With OpenAI, Microsoft
The billionaire accused the ChatGPT maker of anticompetitive behavior in new court filings.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 15 -
Legal analysis of delays in Trump's "hush money" sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing for his "hush money" conviction could be put on hold until after he completes his upcoming presidency. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has a ...Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
The rise of legal gambling and its hidden impact on teenager
With sports betting and online gambling more accessible than ever, teens are increasingly at risk for problem gambling. Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour shares advice on how parents can recognize ...Top stories - CBS News - November 20 -
China is laying the legal groundwork to seize Taiwan
A likely precursor to any use of force by Beijing will be a public assertion of sovereignty over Taiwan.Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
The Legal Battle Against Trump Was a Miserable Failure
A few victories made it easy for Democrats to forget that the law is just another domain of politics where their enemies enjoy power too.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Legal challenges loom as abortion is enshrined in Arizona's constitution
Top officials in Arizona have certified the state’s election resultsHealth - ABC News - Yesterday -
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle — An old school adventure with action/stealth | preview
I was happy to be one of the first to play a couple hours of a preview of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in San Francisco recently.Tech - VentureBeat - October 29 -
Scotland show 'best version' as actions match Martinez Losa's words
Scotland backed up head coach Pedro Martinez Losa's confident words. Now old foes Finland stand between them and Euro 2025, writes Amy Canavan.Top stories - BBC News - October 30