Rugby Overhauls Laws

Arab-Israelis fear new laws turning them into ‘second-class citizens’

Rules on deportations and taking part in elections seen as deepening systemic inequality of Palestinians in the country

Financial Times - 2h

NASA overhauls plan to bring samples from Mars back to Earth

NASA on Tuesday announced an overhaul to its plan to collect samples from Mars and return them to Earth.

NBC News - 8h

Venezuela’s Opposition Candidate Says His Son-In-Law Was Kidnapped

Edmundo González, who is recognized by the United States as the president-elect of Venezuela, said his son-in-law was kidnapped by hooded men.

The New York Times - 8h

Meta Drops Rules Protecting LGBTQ Community as Part of Content Moderation Overhaul

The changes included allowing users to share “allegations of mental illness or abnormality when based on gender or sexual orientation.”

The New York Times - 10h

Sheel Seidler, wife of late Padres owner, sues in-laws for control of the team

Sheel Seidler, the wife of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, has sued two of her brothers-in-law in an attempt to prevent a third Seidler brother from taking control of the team rather ...

ABC News - 18h

Why Jude Law wanted his FBI agent in 'The Order' to be damaged

Based on a true story, the film is a period piece about neo-Nazis in the Pacific Northwest. The actor and his director couldn't have known that the events of the early 1980s would be as timely as ...

Los Angeles Times - 20h

Rugby star Ilona Maher makes her debut in front of record crowd for Bristol Bears

U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher has made her debut for the Bristol Bears women’s team in front of a record home crowd of 9,240

ABC News - 2d

Venezuelan opposition leader says son-in-law kidnapped in Caracas

Edmundo González Urrutia, who fled in exile to Spain in September, says son-in-law was seized by ‘hooded men’. Venezuela’s Edmundo González Urrutia, who the opposition says won a July presidential ...

The Guardian - 9h

Venezuela's opposition leader says son-in-law has been abducted

Yahoo News - 11h

No one is above the law — except Trump

By artifice, luck, disinformation and extraordinary political success, Trump has shown that the only verdict that counts is in the court of public opinion.

The Hill - 15h

The first step for the Democrats to win again: A party overhaul

The playbook we’ve used for decades must be discarded, and power brokers who haven’t had a big win since 2012 should not be who we look to for solutions.

The Hill - 17h

She’s a Rugby Sensation, and Her Team Had to Find Her a Bigger Stadium

With over eight million social media followers and a Reese Witherspoon production capturing her moves, Ilona Maher has a global audience.

The New York Times - 20h

No 'overhaul': Jags fire Pederson, keep Baalke

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired head coach Doug Pederson but retained GM Trent Baalke on Monday, the team announced.

ESPN - 1d

Cooper promises law to tackle child abuse cover ups

The home secretary says those who fail to report child sexual abuse could face criminal sanctions.

BBC News - 1d

Minneapolis Promises Police Overhaul in Deal With Justice Department

With only two weeks left in the Biden administration, officials hurried to finalize a plan in the city where George Floyd was murdered.

The New York Times - 1d

Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act into law: What to know

President Biden signed legislation into law over the weekend to expand Social Security benefits for droves of Americans. The measure, dubbed the Social Security Fairness Act, repeals two tax rules ...

The Hill - 1d

Biden signs bipartisan outdoor recreation bill into law

President Biden on Monday signed a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting outdoor recreation weeks after it cleared the Senate. The bill, the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act, ...

The Hill - 1d

These government workers will benefit after Biden signs new Social Security law

President Joe Biden signed a bill on Sunday that will repeal two laws previously preventing many public employees from receiving Social Security benefits.

MarketWatch - 1d

Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act into law

President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law Sunday, marking what is expected to be one of the last major pieces of legislation of his presidency.

ABC News - 1d

Rugby player charged with rape flees country

A former Bradford Bulls rugby player charged with rape has fled to Papua New Guinea, a court hears.

BBC News - 1d

‘We can’t just have one superstar’: Ilona Maher wants greater focus on others to grow rugby

Maher’s Bristol Bears debut attracts record 9,240 crowd USA international: ‘I would love to bring teammates up’ Bristol Bears’ new high-profile recruit Ilona Maher says while she loves being a ...

The Guardian - 1d

A 2022 law changed how Congress counts electoral votes. Here's how.

Monday's joint session will be governed by a revised set of procedures that clarify the vice president's role, a change aimed at preventing attempts to overturn election results.

CBS News - 1d

Courts in ‘State of Disarray’ on Law Disarming Felons

The Supreme Court has repeatedly ducked Second Amendment challenges to the law. Starkly differing decisions from federal appeals courts last month may change that.

The New York Times - 1d

Team USA rugby star Ilona Maher makes Bristol Bears debut in front of record home crowd

U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher made her debut for the Bristol Bears women’s team in front of a record home crowd of 9,240 fans on Sunday.

NBC News - 2d

Bristol Bears vs. Gloucester-Hartpury: How to watch Ilona Maher’s UK rugby debut

Are you ready for Ilona Maher's Bristol Bears debut?

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Syria's New Islamic Government Creates Controversy With Education Overhaul

Documents released this week by the new government in Syria spur concerns about whether it will seek to impose a conservative Islamic worldview.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

Federal court decision won't change California net neutrality law

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals blasted the FCC's attempts to regulate broadband internet, but state laws in California and New York remain intact.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

5 Employment Law Changes Set to Hit the Workplace in 2025

New legislation and ongoing legal battles mean employers have a lot to keep on top of this year, from pay transparency to workplace safety issues.

Inc. - 4d

US rugby star Ilona Maher eyes Bristol debut as ticket sales break club record

Sevens stars set for debut with Bristol women’s team Close to 8,000 fans are expected in record turnout Ticket sales have broken a record ahead of US rugby star Ilona Maher making her debut for ...

The Guardian - 4d

USB-C Is Now the Law of the Land in Europe

Apple has already pulled devices to comply with the European Commission’s new Common Charger Directive.

Wired - 4d

Rugby star Ilona Maher eyes Bristol debut as ticket sales break club record

Ticket sales have broken a record ahead of U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher making her debut for the Bristol Bears women’s team

ABC News - 4d

Rugby overhauls laws mid-season with Premiership to follow Champions and Challenge Cup changes

The Champions and Challenge Cups will adopt four new law trials midway through the pool stage of the competition, with the Premiership following suit later this month for the 11th round of league ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

China’s central bank plans policy overhaul as pressure mounts on economy

People’s Bank of China will start to behave more like US Fed in using one main interest rate to steer demand for credit

Financial Times - 5d

Why law enforcement thinks New Orleans truck attacker may have had help

The FBI says the driver is not believed to be "solely responsible" for the early New Year's Day truck attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News' Samantha Vinograd and Nicole Sganga have more.

CBS News - 6d

Law enforcement at New Orleans attacker's Airbnb, authorities not ruling out future threat

Authorities from multiple law enforcement agencies have descended on the Airbnb rented by the attacker who killed at least 10 people on New Orleans' Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day. CBS ...