Vandals of Paddington Statue Were ‘Antithesis’ of Beloved Bear, Judge Says
A jurist in England scolded two members of the British Royal Air Force who damaged the bear, saying their actions “lacked respect and integrity.”
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Paddington vandals 'antithesis' of what bear stands for, says judge
Two RAF engineers damaged the statue of the "beloved cultural icon" on a boozy night out.BBC News - 21h -
Royal Air Force engineers shamed by judge over theft of Paddington Bear statue
Two British service members have admitted they broke and stole half of a statue of Paddington BearABC News - 22h -
Royal Air Force engineers shamed by judge over theft of Paddington Bear statue
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Judge approves Pentagon's settlement with LGBTQ veterans over discharge status
A federal judge gave final approval Wednesday to a class-action settlement between the Defense Department and LGBTQ veterans who were discharged because of their sexual orientation under “don’t ...NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Nazis were treated better than Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act, judge says
"Nazis got better treatment under the Alien Enemies Act than has happened here," a judge told a government lawyer Tuesday.CBS News - 1d -
Trump administration says deportation flights were over international waters before judge's order
The Trump administration over the weekend deported hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act despite a judge ordering them not to. CBS News immigration and politics reporter ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Tesla Vandalism Surges in Canada as Trump and Musk Face Backlash
More than 80 Teslas were damaged in Hamilton, Ontario, the police said, amid other acts of vandalism against the company owned by Elon Musk.The New York Times - 4d -
Judge restores teacher preparation grants axed by Trump administration
A district judge temporarily restored teacher preparation grants that were axed by the Trump administration in February. District Judge Julie Rubin issued an injunction restoring the grants, saying ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Southwest Airlines Will Begin Charging for Checked Bags, Ending a Beloved Policy
Customers with the highest loyalty status will be spared from the fee, but others will have to pay for checked bags for flights booked from May 28.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Judge Finds Musk’s ‘Special Government Employee’ Status Might Make His Leadership of DOGE Unconstitutional
The billionaire’s status in government may prohibit him from doing much of what he’s been touting as job- and budget-cutting successes.Inc. - 6d -
Trump golf resort vandalized by pro-Palestinian activists
The United Kingdom-based activist group Palestine Action said it "rejects Donald Trump's treatment of Gaza as though it were his property to dispose of as he likes."CBS News - Mar. 8 -
One of Jackie and Shadow's three eaglets has died, says Friends of Big Bear Valley
Friends of Big Bear Valley says that one of Jackie and Shadow's three eaglets that recently hatched has died.CBS News - Mar. 15 -
Bears free agency: Ranking new additions by PFF grades
Here's a look at how the newest members of the Chicago Bears were graded by Pro Football Focus in 2024.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Judge says dismantling of USAID was unconstitutional
Elon Musk's attempt to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development likely violated the United States Constitution, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.ABC News - Mar. 18 -
Judge: US treated Nazis better than Venezuelan migrants who were deported
A US appeals judge questioned the government's power to deport Venezuelan migrants without due process.BBC News - 1d -
New Bears DT Grady Jarrett discusses playing with Montez Sweat
New Chicago Bears DT Grady Jarrett says he's fortunate to play with Montez Sweat.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Trump Administration Must Rehire Thousands of Fired Workers, Judges Rule
A federal judge called the administration’s justification for the firings of workers with probationary status a “sham.” Another ruling barred the administration from carrying out future mass ...The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Judge in deportations case says US government lawyers 'disrespectful'
Judge James Boasberg says the legal questions round the handling of the deportations are "incredibly troublesome".BBC News - 4d -
Multiple Teslas vandalized at California dealership
The vandalism comes two days after a protest at the same Tesla dealership.The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Former judges were once considered the bastion of integrity. The Sofronoff findings have upended that | Anthony Whealy
The consequences of this shameful episode are serious and cast doubt on the choice of former judges to lead important commissions or enquiries. For many years it has been customary to appoint ...The Guardian - 6d -
Appeals court judge questions lack of due process before Venezuelans were deported
U.S. Circuit Judge Patricia Millett repeatedly pressed the Trump administration on the lack of due process protections for alleged members of a Venezuelan gang.NBC News - 1d -
Roberts says impeaching judges "not an appropriate response" to disagreement
The chief justice's statement came after President Trump called for a federal judge to be impeached.CBS News - Mar. 18 -
67,000 white South Africans express interest in Trump's plan to give them refugee status
The U.S. Embassy in South Africa says it has received a list of more than 67,000 people interested in refugee status in the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate members of a white ...ABC News - 5d -
Who were the area girls from Northwest District to earn all-state status for basketball?
Who joins Gibsonburg's Elly Evarts, Bellevue's Hailey Rees among area girls on all-state basketball list?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Nicholas Prosper jailed for minimum 49 years for killing family
The judge says his plans were "intelligent, calculating and selfish" and his ambition was notoriety.BBC News - 6d -
Interior, Energy must rehire fired workers, judge says
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Interior, Energy must rehire fired workers, judge says The Trump administration must reinstate ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Tony Follmer gets the call, signs ECHL deal with Orlando Solar Bears
Mar. 21—BEMIDJI — Tony Follmer's introduction to the Orlando Solar Bears fanbase was abrupt, to say the least. Follmer wrapped up his senior season with the Bemidji State men's hockey team last ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Workers Say They Were Pressured to Pay for N.Y.C. Election Jobs
A Republican Board of Elections employee was charged with taking kickbacks in exchange for jobs working the polls in the Bronx. Other employees say it did not end with her.The New York Times - 5d -
White House’s defense for not recalling deportations ‘one heck of a stretch’, says judge
Administration claims it didn’t stop flights despite judge’s instructions because he did not write it in the formal order. The Trump administration claimed to a federal judge on Monday that it ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Pentagon 'cherry picked' studies to support transgender ban, judge says
A judge on Wednesday signaled that she was deeply skeptical that the Pentagon's handling of transgender service members complies with federal law.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
The Trump administration says this is a ‘healthy’ stock-market correction. Can the S&P 500 avoid a bear market?
White House tariffs have some investors on edge that a trade war risks triggering a recession, potentially pushing U.S. stocks into a bear market after their recent correction.MarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
Expelled South African ambassador says new status is 'badge of dignity'
South African ambassador to the United States Ebrahim Rasool, who was expelled from the country and labeled persona non grata by the Trump administration, arrived home on Sunday to a warm welcome, ...The Hill - 1d -
Venezuelans deported last week included 8 women who were returned to US, filings say
The alleged Venezuelan gang members who were deported to El Salvador last week included eight female detainees who were later returned to the U.S., according to filings.ABC News - 1d -
Judge orders some federal agencies to reinstate thousands of probationary workers
A federal judge ordered that the departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense, Energy, Interior, and Treasury reinstate probationary employees who were terminated last month.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Timeline of Trump’s Deportation Flights, From Alien Enemies Act to Judge’s Order
A New York Times review of flight data showed that at the time of a federal judge’s order, two flights were in the air, and one had not yet taken off.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Appeals judge: 'Nazis got better treatment' under Alien Enemies Act
A federal appeals judge tore into the Trump administration Monday as the court considered lifting a block on the administration’s swift deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. “There were ...The Hill - 1d -
Judge blocks Trump administration plan to cut millions for teacher training
Eight states had requested a temporary restraining order, which judge granted saying ‘programs ... will be gutted’ . A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s plan to ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
White House calls judge challenging Trump deportation order a ‘Democrat activist’
Press secretary says judge who weighed legality of Trump deportation order ‘does not have that authority’. The White House on Wednesday labeled the federal judge challenging the Trump ...The Guardian - 6d -
What to know about Trump's court-defying deportations under Alien Enemies Act
The Trump administration says 261 people were deported to El Salvador on Saturday, 137 of whom were removed under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 over alleged gang ties. The move came despite a ...CBS News - Mar. 17
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