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DOJ's deletion of Jan. 6 records triggers legal challenge

The DOJ's decision to delete Jan. 6 case summaries and related webpages has also drawn the ire of one of the rioters.

CBS News - 6h

New Zealand mountain recognized as a legal person

Mount Taranaki, a mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people, was recognized as a legal person after a new law granted it all the rights and responsibilities of a human being.

NBC News - 1d

Asteroid triggers global defence plan amid chance of collision with Earth in 2032

Hundred-metre wide asteroid rises to top of impact risk lists after being spotted in December by automated telescope. A 100 metre-wide asteroid has triggered global planetary defence procedures for ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump buyout plan faces legal, logistical roadblocks

The Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the federal government by offering what amounts to a buyout to federal employees is raising questions about its implementation and legality. The offer ...

The Hill - 2d

Examining the legality of Trump's buyout offer to federal workers

President Trump is offering around two million federal workers to resign and be paid through September. Some Democratic lawmakers are pushing back against the buyouts, claiming they aren't legal. ...

CBS News - 3d

Nintendo Loses Legal Battle With An Unexpected Super Mario

When it comes to court battles, very few individuals would want to be on the opposite side of Nintendo. The video game company famously defeated Universal Pictures in a Donkey Kong-related case ...

GameSpot - 3d

Could DeepSeek be the ‘black swan’ event that triggers a bear market?

DeepSeek is more of a ‘gray swan’ — with consequences for both the market and the Federal Reserve, says strategist Ed Yardeni.

MarketWatch - 4d

Trump's effort to withhold federal funding will trigger 'imminent legal action'

The Trump administration's attempt to withhold federal funding is fueling a long-brewing legal battle over the core constitutional principle that Congress gets to decide how to spend taxpayer money.

NBC News - 4d

Democrats question legality of Trump freeze on federal grants

Democrats are sounding “extreme alarm” over a recent memo issued by the Trump administration directing federal agencies to temporarily pause disbursement of loans, grants and other financial ...

The Hill - 4d

Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response

The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

‘It was triggered by a Fellini-esque woman who pulled a knife on someone’: how the Only Ones made Another Girl, Another Planet

‘It wasn’t a hit at the time, but when it was later used in an advert, I got paid 100 grand. I was still using drugs and the money was gone in a year’. This song was triggered by meeting someone ...

The Guardian - 5d

Why the billable hour is still king in the legal world

High bonus payments to lawyers hitting targets show the model’s staying power in face of AI

Financial Times - 5d

Washington's repeated offside fouls nearly triggered application of very obscure rule

In the fourth quarter of Sunday's NFC Championship, the Commanders unleashed an aggressive strategy for defending the tush push.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Taylor Swift Triggered a Tsunami of Sports Bets. Then She Stopped Turning Up

The singer generated millions in prop bets for the Kansas City Chiefs just by showing up to watch her boyfriend play. Now that she’s busy, gamblers are losing interest.

Wired - Jan. 25

Southport murder trial triggers soul-searching over UK approach to terror and justice

Axel Rudakubana’s actions prompt questions about contempt of court and why disinformation spread online

Financial Times - Jan. 24

Killing of 2 young brothers triggers outrage in cartel bastion

Thousands of protesters took to the streets, demanding justice for two boys shot and killed in a city shaken by Sinaloa cartel infighting.

CBS News - Jan. 24

Same-sex weddings legal across Thailand

Same-sex weddings are now legal in Thailand after a years-long effort by advocates. Gregory B. Poling, an expert with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with more.

CBS News - Jan. 23

Record-breaking snow triggers flight cancellations, school and business closures in U.S. South

A polar vortex has led to freezing temperatures throughout the U.S., even reaching parts of the Gulf Coast. The snowy weather has triggered flight cancellations and closed schools and businesses ...

CBS News - Jan. 22

Harvard agrees to controversial definition of antisemitism in legal settlement

University agrees to observe definition that critics say is designed to protect Israel by punishing legitimate criticism. Harvard University has agreed to embrace a controversial definition of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Why Wisconsin DB Xavier Lucas' transfer to Miami triggered tampering accusations, potential legal battle

The Big Ten, NCAA and Wisconsin have all weighed in the DB's transfer in a battle that could set a precedent for future transfers and revenue-sharing contracts

CBS Sports - Jan. 19

The world’s greatest record stores

FT writers and editors share their go-to venues for their vinyl fix

Financial Times - Jan. 17

The greatest celebrity anecdote of all time! How David Schwimmer triggered Rod Stewart’s divorce

According to a recent chatshow appearance, the Friends actor’s pre-fame job landed him a run-in with a rock megastar – and he’s glad he’s not met him since. Put yourself in David Schwimmer’s shoes ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

How AI Triggered a Venture Capital Uptick in 2024

VC dealmaking is on the rise, but still well below peak levels in 2021.

Inc. - Jan. 14

Record label takes legal action against K-pop band NewJeans

Ador accuses the girl group of trying to sign new deals, while still under contract at the label.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Strong earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami alerts

A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Crude hits 6-month high as new US sanctions trigger global supply fears

Brent crude tops $81 a barrel after Washington targets Russian oil revenues

Financial Times - Jan. 13

TV bailiff accused in wife's shooting death: "I didn't pull the trigger"

Renard Spivey says he was trying to protect himself when he says his wife Patricia confronted him at gunpoint in their Houston home.

CBS News - Jan. 12

Legal analysis of the TikTok ban Supreme Court arguments

The Supreme Court justices appeared troubled during oral arguments about the apparent national security risks behind TikTok. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford breaks down the court's ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Another fire roars to life in Los Angeles, triggering new evacuations

As crews try to contain the massive wildfires in southern California, a new one has popped up, triggering more evacuations. It comes as the death toll continues to climb. NBC’s Tom Llamas reports ...

NBC News - Jan. 10

FirstFT: The hottest year on record

Also in today’s newsletter, the resurrection of Andersen Consulting, and hiding savings from a significant other

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Inside the UK's first legal drug consumption room

The Thistle will open its doors next week after nearly a decade of deadlock over drug laws.

BBC News - Jan. 10

IRS: Missing final 2024 quarterly estimated tax payment could trigger 'unexpected penalties'

The fourth-quarter estimated tax payment for 2024 is Jan. 15. Here's how to avoid "unexpected penalties," according to the IRS.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Los Angeles wildfires kill five and trigger exodus as firefighters battle blazes

Los Angeles was in the midst of real-life Hollywood disaster Wednesday as out-of-control wildfires forced thousands of people to flee their homes and businesses.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Spurs trigger extension in Son contract until 2026

Tottenham Hotspur trigger an option to extend forward Son Heung-min's contract by a year, until the summer of 2026.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Pentagon agrees to historic legal settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans

If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Tyreek Hill's apparent refusal to play could trigger a contract showdown

The Dolphins face a potential contract mess involving their best player.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Skier killed, another injured after avalanche triggered in Wyoming

The large avalanche happened Saturday in a backcountry area about 20 miles east of Grand Teton National Park.

CBS News - Jan. 5

Utd trigger Maguire option: 'Starving for leaders'

Ruben Amorim has admitted his Manchester United squad is "starved of leaders" and suggested it's why Harry Maguire's contract has been extended.

ESPN - Jan. 4

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